Sony A6000 Owners Thread

[SkimMilk]

A nice article talking about focal lengths. NeonX can take a look.
Digital Camera World

 

[cpuer]

Primes are great if you are already used to an "advanced camera", and you have the time and comfort to prepare for your shots.

If you are new, then primes can be a killer since you are still not accustomed to what they limit you to. When out with family who do not understand photography, they won't be patient enough to wait till you get the settings/zoom right. By the time you are ready, they are already frowning.

However, if you are going to do street photography / landscape or staged portraits, then primes are the best! Higher quality glass, better low light capabilities, swee swee bokeh --> nothing can beat these.

I think the phones have conditioned many of us that zooming is done by using our feet. So I guess prime lenses are gaining more acceptance, even to those that are new to photography. When I first started, cannot zoom seems like a real downer, but now I am hooked to prime's fixed focal way of shooting.

 

[NeonX]

I think the phones have conditioned many of us that zooming is done by using our feet. So I guess prime lenses are gaining more acceptance, even to those that are new to photography. When I first started, cannot zoom seems like a real downer, but now I am hooked to prime's fixed focal way of shooting.

yea i agree with you. Very used to no zoom if you shoot with your smartphone alot.

was playing around shooting and customizing my a6000 yesterday evening. Realize that i use the 35mmf1.8 for everything, think maybe can sell the kit lens away liao lol

 

[xthene]

Funan.

TK Foto, SLR-Rev, Click.

Those I did not mentioned, don't bother OR at your own risk.

I would like to add qoo10, esp if you have the coupons - one can purchase a set with the kit lens for under $600.

 

[batniss]

I would like to add qoo10, esp if you have the coupons - one can purchase a set with the kit lens for under $600.

yes, at the expense of sacrificing for local warranty (despite what the seller has said) and you are subjected to 7% tax as per usual.

I might be wrong though.

last i checked, Sony warranty is international only if you obtain a Tourist limited warranty kind which you have to register on the spot after you purchase at the country.

 

[SkimMilk]

I think the phones have conditioned many of us that zooming is done by using our feet. So I guess prime lenses are gaining more acceptance, even to those that are new to photography. When I first started, cannot zoom seems like a real downer, but now I am hooked to prime's fixed focal way of shooting.

Interesting. I do use the zoom on my phone. It's digital, and not good, but I still do use it. haha. Maybe that's why I've never thought in that way about a prime.

 

[SkimMilk]

yea i agree with you. Very used to no zoom if you shoot with your smartphone alot.

was playing around shooting and customizing my a6000 yesterday evening. Realize that i use the 35mmf1.8 for everything, think maybe can sell the kit lens away liao lol

I'll say hold on to your 16-50 for a while.
Experience some family time with the camera and see if you are comfortable with just the prime, then decide from there.

When I got my first DSLR, I went ahead with a 18-55 and 55-200, foregoing the kit lens (18-105). But after spending time with family on outings and trips, the 18-55 turned out to be insufficient, and I ended up getting the 18-105 kit lens 2nd hand. This lens became the most used lens in my outfit.

I'm not saying everyone needs this kind of setup. I have this need because of children and photos must be taken "fast and furious", so there's no time to change lenses or do any "manual zoom".

 

[SkimMilk]

yes, at the expense of sacrificing for local warranty (despite what the seller has said) and you are subjected to 7% tax as per usual.

I might be wrong though.

last i checked, Sony warranty is international only if you obtain a Tourist limited warranty kind which you have to register on the spot after you purchase at the country.

no warranty for cameras bought thru Qoo10. Those are Korean sets and the serials cannot be registered locally. However, the prices are seriously attractive though. As the A6000 with 16-50 can cost below $700 after shipping (and avoiding GST).

 

[ipevery]

I would like to add qoo10, esp if you have the coupons - one can purchase a set with the kit lens for under $600.

Just hop over to JB. I got mine from KL with the recent Sony promotion at M$2099(with kit lens). I also got a 50mmF1.8 OSS lens PWP M$699. 1 year international warranty. Just make sure u get it from those reputable camera shop and they'll do the GST rebate for you. I got back about M$150 after the purchase.

Incidentally, anybody pairing the a6000 with sigma 30mmF2.8DN? The price is significant lower compare to the SEL35mmF1.8. I am considering the sigma...

 

[cpuer]

yea i agree with you. Very used to no zoom if you shoot with your smartphone alot.

was playing around shooting and customizing my a6000 yesterday evening. Realize that i use the 35mmf1.8 for everything, think maybe can sell the kit lens away liao lol

Start posting your works so that we can appreciate them

 

[NeonX]

no chance to really go out and take pictures, just took a few random ones at home

do let me know if i did anything wrong

trying to capture the rain

 

[supremebull]

Check with MS Foto, Cathay, Parisilk too. They are not at Funan, but you can call / request for online quotes and they will honour their prices.

After the Xmas cashback promotion ended the last time I check most shops were selling the A6000 + Kit lens at around SGD $900 (cash only)

 

[NeonX]

After the Xmas cashback promotion ended the last time I check most shops were selling the A6000 + Kit lens at around SGD $900 (cash only)

sony selling at 949 with freebies

 

[cpuer]

no chance to really go out and take pictures, just took a few random ones at home

do let me know if i did anything wrong

trying to capture the rain

nice shallow DOF on your dog pic. Sign up flickr and start uploading there and join a a6000 group or a 35mm lens group. Can learn lots from those pro or fellow shooters.

My flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/linuxera/

GR group
https://www.flickr.com/groups/ricohgr/pool/

A6000 group
https://www.flickr.com/groups/alpha6000/pool/

SEL35F18 group
https://www.flickr.com/groups/2208115@N22/pool/

 

[Sghero]

Just hop over to JB. I got mine from KL with the recent Sony promotion at M$2099(with kit lens). I also got a 50mmF1.8 OSS lens PWP M$699. 1 year international warranty. Just make sure u get it from those reputable camera shop and they'll do the GST rebate for you. I got back about M$150 after the purchase.

Incidentally, anybody pairing the a6000 with sigma 30mmF2.8DN? The price is significant lower compare to the SEL35mmF1.8. I am considering the sigma...

https://store.sony.com.my/promotionlisting.aspx

The promo is m$2500 with kit lens. If it was m$2099 I hoot 1. How does the GST rebate work by the way?

 

[ipevery]

https://store.sony.com.my/promotionlisting.aspx

The promo is m$2500 with kit lens. If it was m$2099 I hoot 1. How does the GST rebate work by the way?

Yes, that's the sony promotion at M$2499. Goto those large camera retail shop. They offer lower price at M$2099. I got mine from midvalley mall. Two shops offer me M$2099. One shop didn't charge me for the use of Credit Card, so I got from him. In fact, he is willing to go lower if I pay cash.

Need to show the camera shop your passport, they'll print a special receipt for you. Upon your departure at the airport, look GST rebate counter at the far end of the arrival hall. Show them the receipt and the item bought. Then they'll issue u a GST voucher. Bring the voucher with you till u pass the immigration. Look for the GST rebate counter (different one) and show them the voucher. They can cash the voucher into your credit card or encash it on the spot. Pretty painless process. BTW, they do rebate of 5% instead of 6% as they claim 1% is for admin. Hope this help.

 

[guni_man]

Any shops in SG selling the SEL50F18 for PWP pricing? (even if I don't get the cam from them?)

 

[Sghero]

Yes, that's the sony promotion at M$2499. Goto those large camera retail shop. They offer lower price at M$2099. I got mine from midvalley mall. Two shops offer me M$2099. One shop didn't charge me for the use of Credit Card, so I got from him. In fact, he is willing to go lower if I pay cash.

Need to show the camera shop your passport, they'll print a special receipt for you. Upon your departure at the airport, look GST rebate counter at the far end of the arrival hall. Show them the receipt and the item bought. Then they'll issue u a GST voucher. Bring the voucher with you till u pass the immigration. Look for the GST rebate counter (different one) and show them the voucher. They can cash the voucher into your credit card or encash it on the spot. Pretty painless process. BTW, they do rebate of 5% instead of 6% as they claim 1% is for admin. Hope this help.

Thanks man life saver. local shops quote me 900sgd kit with extra batt & case. I think I am going across to buy 1. International warranty right. save $200 can eat food along the way.

 

[littleredboy]

Yes, that's the sony promotion at M$2499. Goto those large camera retail shop. They offer lower price at M$2099. I got mine from midvalley mall. Two shops offer me M$2099. One shop didn't charge me for the use of Credit Card, so I got from him. In fact, he is willing to go lower if I pay cash.

Need to show the camera shop your passport, they'll print a special receipt for you. Upon your departure at the airport, look GST rebate counter at the far end of the arrival hall. Show them the receipt and the item bought. Then they'll issue u a GST voucher. Bring the voucher with you till u pass the immigration. Look for the GST rebate counter (different one) and show them the voucher. They can cash the voucher into your credit card or encash it on the spot. Pretty painless process. BTW, they do rebate of 5% instead of 6% as they claim 1% is for admin. Hope this help.

just got my a6000, loving it!

Go msia can get warranty? need to go back msia to claim?

JB still can get rebate?

 

[Garrison]

Hi, any recommended shop to try and buy e-mount lens? Looking for 35mm F1.8 lens.