Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Silver
- Key Specs
- Effective Pixels: 24.3 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- General
- Product Name: Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: ILCE6000/S
- Color: Silver
- Product Set: Body Only
- Camera Model Family: Sony a6000
- Digital Camera Type: Mirrorless Camera Body Only
- Imaging
- Image Sensor Type: CMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
- Image Resolution (Display): 6000 x 4000 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to either capture an image or display it. The higher the resolution the finer the image details.)
- Digital Zoom: None (A digital zoom is accomplished electronically, with no adjustment of the camera's optics, and no optical resolution gained in the process. The existing data is not enhanced or added to, merely displayed at a lower resolution, thereby giving an illusion of an enlarged image.)
- Low Light/High Sensitivity: true (High sensitivity digital imaging devices are designed to work in low light conditions to produce a high dynamic range image.)
- Image File Format(s): RAW, MPEG-4, JPEG, AVCHD (Standardized software format(s) of storing digital images. The type of format chosen for capturing and compressing the image can determine quality, level of detail, and storage space required.)
- Focus
- Autofocus: true (Allows the camera to automatically focus through the lens, rather than by adjusting the lens manually.)
- Exposure Control
- Shutter Speeds: Still Images: 1/4000 - 30 sec., bulb; Movies: 1/4000 - 1/4 sec. (in 1/3 steps), up to 1/60 sec. in Auto mode, up to 1/30 sec. in Auto Slow Shutter mode (The length of time the shutter remains open when the shutter release is activated, expressed in fractions of seconds. The longer the shutter is open, the more light that is able to be captured by the camera sensor.)
- Burst Mode: true (Also referred to as continuous shooting. This feature captures multiple shots in rapid succession.)
- Self Timer: true
- Self-Timer Delay: 10 seconds
- Shooting Modes: Single, Continuous, Self-timer, Self-timer (Continuous, with 10 sec delay 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracket, White Balance bracket, DRO bracket (Exposure modes employed by the photographer to control the optimal aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other settings for capturing specific subjects/scenes. Examples include Aperture-Priority, Macro, and Manual modes.)
- Panorama Mode: true
- Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night scene, Hand-held twilight, Night portrait, Anti motion blur (Exposure modes with predetermined optimal settings for capturing specific scenes. Examples include Landcape, Portrait, and Sports modes.)
- White Balance Modes: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent and more (Settings that calibrates how the color white is rendered in an image/video, reducing the appearance of unnatural contrasts caused by various light sources.)
- Effective Pixels: 24.3 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- Lens
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony E-Mount
- Flash
- Flash Modes: Fill-in, High-speed sync, Off, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync (The flash feature emits light to increase the brightness of a subject in dimly lit environments. Common modes include Auto and Red-Eye Reduction.)
- Integrated Flash: true
- External Flash Mount: Hot Shoe (A cold shoe is a mounting point on top of a camera to securely attach a flash unit or other compatible accessories. A hot shoe is a cold shoe with an electrical connection that insures communication and synchronization between camera and accessory.)
- Display
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Size: 3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 921,600 dots (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Viewfinder Type: Electronic (A viewfinder is the part of a camera (or attachment) that allows you to see and focus a scene in frame. Optical viewfinders let you view the scene directly through the lens. Electronic viewfinders display the image on a screen in its approximate final form.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Video
- Slow Motion Recording: false
- HD Movie Mode Focus: Automatic
- Compatibility
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: true (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Memory Card Compatibility: Memory Stick Pro-HG HX Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Secure Digital, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Memory Stick PRO Duo, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
- Remote Compatible: true
- Features
- Face Detection: true (A function that automatically detects human faces and then sets focus and appropriate exposure to capture them.)
- Smile Mode: true (When enabled, this mode works in conjunction with face detection to automatically take a photo when a smile is detected.)
- Integrated GPS: No
- Records Audio: true
- Connectivity
- Output(s): HDMI, USB
- PictBridge Enabled: false (PictBridge allows digital cameras, camcorders and other image capture devices to connect and print directly to photo printers and other output devices without using a computer.)
- Power
- Rechargeable Battery: true
- AC Adapter Compatible: true (The device is able to be charged using an external power adapter which meets input and output voltages specified by the manufacturer.)
- Removable Battery: true
- Battery Model: NP-FW50 (The model number of the battery necessary for operation of the device.)
- Included
- Number of Lenses Included: 0
- Camera Bag/Case Included: false
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- AC Adapter Included: true (An external power adapter is included for operation.)
- Memory Card Included: false (Indicates whether a memory card is included.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 2.63 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 4.72 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 1.78 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 7.94 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 027242882140
Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera: Capture realistic photos and HD video footage while you're on the go with the Sony Alpha a6000, which features a 24.3-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. A Sony E-mount allows use with a wide variety of interchangeable lenses (sold separately). If you want to transfer files to your wireless devices, simply connect via the built-in Wi-Fi.
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- Sony E-mount allows use with a wide range of interchangeable lenses: Enjoy versatile shooting by attaching a compatible lens (sold separately).
- 24.3-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor delivers vividly detailed images: Capture high-resolution images up to 6000 x 4000 pixels. Charge-protection coating and ultrasonic vibration mechanism help prevent dust accumulation.
- ISO 100–25,600: Enjoy crisp, clean images over a broad spectrum of lighting conditions.
- Never miss a shot with selectable 2.5, 6 or 11 fps (frames per second) continuous shooting: From joyous facial expressions to fast-paced sports action, burst mode ensures you get the shot even if it only lasts a fraction of a second.
- 3" LCD makes it easy to review photos and videos: Look at stored footage before you print or share. Auto and 5-step manual brightness control and sunny weather mode allow clear viewing in bright light.
- Capture spectacular movies in HD: Record arresting footage with up to 1920 x 1080 resolution in cinematic 24p or 60p and 60i frame rates with Dolby Digital (AC-3) or MP4 (MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2-channel) audio.
- BIONZ X image processing engine delivers speed and performance: Quickly capture high-quality images.
- 0.4" color OLED electronic viewfinder helps you set up shots: Features 1,440,000 dots, 100% field of view and approximately 33° viewing angle for clear visuals.
- Fast hybrid AF brings subjects into clear view: Features 179 phase-detection points and 25 contrast-detection points and advanced 1200-zone evaluative exposure metering.
- Built-in Wi-Fi simplifies file sharing: Plus control your camera via a compatible smartphone or tablet and PlayMemories apps (download required). NFC (near-field communication) capability allows one-touch pairing with select devices.
- SteadyShot digital image stabilization minimizes blurring: Help prevent camera shake and vibration.
- Built-in pop-up flash for proper illumination: Red-eye reduction promotes natural-looking eyes. Hot shoe accommodates a variety of flashes (not included).
- Multiformat memory slot for storing or transferring data: Supports SD, SDHC, SDXC and MS PRO Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo and MS PRO-HG HX Duo formats. Memory cards not included.
- Store more photos!: Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Card Finder.
Whats Included
- Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
- Rechargeable battery (NP-FW50)
- AC adapter (AC-UB10), micro USB cable
- Shoulder strap, body cap, eyepiece cup
- Owner's manual
A: Hi Jack! Yes. The Sony a6000 camera can shoot in aperture priority, shutter speed priority, intelligent auto (totally automatic), and much more! -Anthony
Q: Will a lens from the Sony A5000 fit on this A6000?
A: Yes, both use the e-mount to connect the lens to the body...
Q: I have Sony SLT-A65 with 55mm and 300mm lenses. Can those lenses be used on the Sony a6000 or a6300?
A: Hi! The Sony SLT-A65 is an A-mount type of camera while the Sony a6000 & a6300 are E-mount type cameras. The lens will not fit in. However, you may use the Sony A-mount to E-mount lens adapter: LA-EA4 or LA-EA3 to make it work. Hope this helps. -Anthony
A: The a350 have a lens mount type A and the a6000 type E but there is an official adapter.
A: Yes, you can! I'm assuming that you have a Pentax "K-Mount" lens- I have a handful of them that I use with my Sony E-Mount cameras (NEX 5R, NEX 6L, A7II, and a6000). There is no official Sony adapter for these lenses, but you can find third party adapters from sellers on Amazon and eBay. Prices generally range from $15-40. I haven't had any problems with the cheaper ones versus the slightly more expensive adapters that you can find on sites like B&H Photo. For sure, you can tell a difference in build quality, so I usually rely on the reviews of other purchasers to gauge which adapters to go with. Adapters from a manufacturer like Fotodiox/Fotga have been pretty reliable for me. The lens release mechanisms on these adapters tend to be the cheapest part- it's amazing how they differ from one adapter to the next. Reading customer reviews has often helped me figure out the individual quirks of how to work the various release mechanisms. Anyways, I have successfully used Pentax SMC-M and SMC-A "K-Mount" lenses such as the 50mm f/1.4, 50mm f1.7, 200mm f/4, 135mm f/2.5, 35mm f/2.8 and the 28mm f/2.8. Just keep in mind that these adapters and the lenses you attach to them (and thus the camera) will not have autofocus! This is strictly manual focus when using them with your a6000. I recommend turning on the focus peaking function (areas in focus will be "highlighted" in your choice of color- red, yellow or white) on your a6000 as well as the manual focus magnifier (you can assign one of the custom function buttons to turn on the focus magnifier which will "zoom in" on an area so that you can be sure that certain details are in sharp focus) to make it easier on yourself. It would be best to use vintage manual focus lenses on subjects that you can keep still (portraits, landscapes, macro) and stick to modern autofocus lenses for taking pics of kids and sports.
Q: Does the lens from the nex 5 fit this camera?
A: Yes, any of the lenses from the prior generation of Sony E-Mount cameras (the NEX line) will work with the a6000 as well as the a5000 and a5100. Official Sony lenses will begin with "SEL" in their model names ("SEL50F18" is the 50mm f/1.8 E-Mount lens). Sigma also makes some great E-Mount lenses in 19mm, 30mm and 60mm (all f/2.8).
Q: How does the A6000 camera compare to my NEX 7
A: Hi Pat, the A6000 uses phase detection with 179 focus points while the Nex7 uses contrast detection. Major changes in the camera as well would be the WiFi capability. It also supports applications that can be installed in the camera. A6000 has multi interface shoe where standard hotshoe accessories will work. Nex7 on the other hand uses minolta hotshoe. -Zander
Q: can i use maxxum minolta lenses with the a6000
A: Yes, you can, but you will need a special adapter. Sony acquired its Digital Camera line from Minolta about 10 years ago. The Minolta Maxxum autofocus lenses were called "A-Mount" ("Alpha") lenses, and Sony continued to use the same mount for their initial Sony rebranded Alpha digital camera line. When they announced their mirrorless camera line (the NEX series which has since been succeeded by the a6000, a5000, a5100 and the full frame sensor a7 line), they also introduced adapters to allow use of the older "A-Mount" lenses. There are currently 4 official Sony adapters- the LA-EA1 and LA-EA2 were initially introduced for the APS-C sensor cameras (the NEX line and the a5000, a5100 and a6000 cameras). The LA-EA3 and LA-EA4 were more recently introduced to add compatibility with the newer full frame sensor a7 cameras. The odd number models (LA-EA1 and LA-EA3) allow you to use your camera to electronically control the lens' aperture. The even numbered models (LA-EA2 and LA-EA4) add a special translucent mirror to incorporate autofocus as well as aperture control. I have the LA-EA1 (it was the cheapest) and the LA-EA4 (the most expensive), and I can easily say that the LA-EA4 wins, hands-down. If you're going to invest in Minolta Maxxum lenses, you might as well take advantage of their ability to autofocus.
