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The Sony NEX-6L/B Mirrorless Digital Camera combines a powerful 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a 16-50mm power zoom lens, delivering professional-quality images and Full HD 1080p video. Its hybrid autofocus system and 10 fps continuous shooting ensure sharp, dynamic shots, while the 3-inch articulated LED screen and built-in Wi-Fi enable flexible shooting angles and instant sharing. Perfect for millennial professionals seeking a compact yet high-performance camera to elevate their creative content.
| ASIN | B0096W1OKS |
| Aperture modes | F2.8-F5.6 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.27:1 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Hybrid |
| Autofocus Points | 99 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #195,445 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #540 in Mirrorless Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Camera Kit |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 16-50mm standard zoom lens with maximum aperture of f/3.5 for good low light performance, no optical image stabilization. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Wi-Fi enabled devices, External storage devices (SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo) |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E (NEX), Sony FE |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 frames_per_second |
| Crop Mode | true |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 339 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 960 x 540 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921000 |
| Display Type | LED-backlit |
| Dots Per Screen | 921000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Manual |
| File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (SRW), MPO |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On/Fill, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| Focal Length Description | 16-50 Millimeters |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | 6 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242856769 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDHC, SDXC |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Item Weight | 12.16 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | Internal Focusing |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NEX6L/B |
| Maximum Aperture | 36 f_stop |
| Maximum Focal Length | 7.5 centimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 16.1 mp |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Sony NEX-6L |
| Model Number | NEX6L/B |
| Model Series | NEX |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 40.5 millimeters |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 66.8 degrees |
| Screen Size | 3 inches |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 6 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic, Sports, Movie, Manual |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Anti-Shake |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Supported File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (SRW), MPO |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW, MPO |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| UPC | 027242856769 |
| Video Output | AVCHD |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.09x |
| White Balance Settings | Flash torch |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Write Speed | 10 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |
J**B
Amazing Pictures
I debated a lot about whether to go with another point and shoot type device or upgrading. I love the point and shoot's ability to compact down when off and then basically fit into my back pocket. In the end, years of frustration with slightly out of focus pictures told me it was time to upgrade to something more. I thought I was going to buy the 5R, after all it was new, touch screen and amazing reviews were flooding in - but I was worried about no built in flash and the size of the lens included in the 5's kit. (The 5's lens was also getting very good reviews). I ended up checking out the 6 for these two specific reasons - the view finder I felt was a ho hum item for me. The flash was knowing it wasn't going to be the best, but something to be more of a fill flash for the slightly backlit shots was the key. In addition, the amazing compactness of the Power Lens on the 6 was a huge selling point. I have to say I'm not disappointed in the slightest. I don't just drop a grand on a whim, and was nervous, but I received the camera kit on Dec 20th and haven't looked back. I've started to realize that sometimes you can be good, composing shots, etc, and sometimes you can be lucky... Someone was talking about how they got 2000+ photos and still loved the camera... well I took close to 3500 photos over the Christmas holiday (PS a photo program for chewing through as many photos as this baby can take is critical of course). I'm on a fake it till you make it type of strategy with this - while not ever photo is perfect focus, its not the camera's fault but the owners - and I've got nearly 20 to 1 more in focus than our old point and shoot. The ability to instantly (and I mean INSTANTLY) take 10 photos is crazy. I've learned to focus very well for the first - rattle off 5 to 10 (as soon as I can lift my finger), bracket some, and focus bracket some (through the additional apps). We've gotten some gold through this camera and its worth getting them while our kids are young. I do have to say, there is a slight pause on the start up / shut down for the lens to do its thing. I've also noticed that this camera can't do two things at once when shutting off - say you rattle of 10 shots, it will pause you for a few seconds to write (maybe a full 3 seconds) during which time a little red light on the bottom by the battery / SD card slot will be lit. If these were your last shots, and you intended to power off and have the lens retract (to put the cap on and walk for example) it will WAIT for the writing to finish and then retract the lens - no way around it. I don't know why it can't write and retract at the same time - but it can't. The other small grip is actually the Movie record button (it is on the right hand side - about thumb level). In terms of starting the movie record, I have no problems with it, but man I keep forgetting where its at when I want to stop recording... trying to learn and become familiar with it more and remember this. That being said, I've been editing out the last few seconds of the videos I'm taking in order to have them stop where I intended. I will also mention that the weight, size (when on or off), and quality are all amazing. I've been so impressed with this thing. For a step up from a point and shoot, it really does not feel like its taken a bigger foot print at all. It easily fits in my coat pocket and is very light - when people say they don't notice the weight, I totally agree. Overall, as mentioned, as I've used this camera more, I've not regretted my purchase. The apps are great, the camera build quality is great, feels very comfortable in the hand, and the pictures are such an improvement I'll never go back. PS - we use the view finder more than we thought we would too - my wife more than I, but is very helpful in odd light spots.
J**R
NEX-6 + Old Nikon Lenses = Great Combination
This is a rather specialized review that I'm writing for people who are interested in using great old Nikon lenses (ca 1960s to 1980s) with their NEX-6. They make an excellent combination and the old Nikon lenses can be obtained for relatively cheap. What I have to say my be true for other lenses such as Canon but I have no experience with them. NEX-6 REVIEW It's an excellent camera. I was attracted to it because of its low light capability and it's viewfinder. Both are excellent. I can usually shoot at ISO 3200 if I need to and get good results. The viewfinder is big and bright and I would not consider a high-end camera without a viable viewfinder, especially when using old lenses. I think the software is horrible. It is poorly organized and some functions are named so that you would never know what the function is unless you dig into the documentation. I would not recommend this camera for a novice. Overall I rate it at four stars. WHY OLD LENSES? Actually, I found out that I could use an old Nikon 50mm f/2 lens I had that's close to 50 years old. So I gave it a shot and it worked great. Everything is done manually and I find that improves my photography because I actually get to think about what I'm doing. With the NEX-6's 1.5 crop factor the 50mm is equivalent to 75mm for a 35mm format. This lens has become my favorite lens, again. Once I realized the 50mm worked so well I was hooked. I soon discovered that I could acquire some of the best lenses Nikon ever made at low cost. I probably went a little overboard but now I have a great collection of six Nikon prime lenses ranging from a 20mm f/2.8 to a 200mm f/f4. I even purchased an 80-200mm zoom that's built like, and weighs like a tank. The total cost of five lenses I purchased was $500. I believe the equivalent optical power in new lenses would cost thousands. WHAT YOU GIVE UP You give up autofocus, anti-shake, and many other automatic capabilities. But you don;t give up everything and not the ones that I think could the most for the quality of your photos. With a Nikon lens mounted you basically have a limited functioning camera and a lens. The rest is up to you, the photographer. You also sacrifice having the lightest weight and compact camera and lens. The Nikon lenses are known for their rugged metal construction and so they are heavier than today's lenses. If you only want to aim your camera and press the shutter I would not recommend this path. You can stop reading now. PICKING LENSES The lenses I go for are the Nikon's made anywhere from the 60's through the 80's. They are either "AI" or non-AI (older are non-AI). You can read about AI on Ken Rockwell's site mentioned next. Basically, to AI or not makes no difference on the NEX-6 in and of itself. However, AI lens may have higher resale value but they generally cost more. There is an excellent web site by Ken Rockwell. Do a Google search and you will find it. Ken has reviewed just about every Nikon lens ever made, in fact it may be all for all I know. Although his reviews are based on all-Nikon shooting (camera + lens), I found the reviews to be very helpful, allowing me to select the lenses I wanted to hunt for (which turns out to be easy, more below. He has separate pages for the best and worst lenses and he explains his reasoning. Call me crazy, but I focused on the best lenses. Do not purchase "G" lenses. I have not used any but I think they have a different mount than all the others and I have been told they won't work. THE SECRET SAUCE In order to use the lenses on an NEX-6 you need a lens adapter. I chose the Nikon Lens to Sony NEX E-Mount Camera Mount Adapter which is about $15 on Amazon. It gets the job done. But because I was committed to using the old lenses I decided to purchase an adapter for each lens which obviously adds some cost. But I wanted the convenience of having the adapter+lens combination as a single unit to make it quick and easy to mount the lens. Attach a lens. Then turn on Peaking which allows you to make precise manual focusing adjustments by highlighting the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow). I wouldn't even consider old lenses on a modern camera unless there was something comparable to the Peaking technology. Go to Setup Go to Peaking Level and select a level. I like medium. Go to Peaking Color and select a color. I like red. In order to use your Nikon lens you have to go into the menu system again and change a menu setting, which has a name that sounds like nothing of what it does. Go to Setup Go to "Release w/o Lens' Set it to "Enable" The camera will now work with non-Sony lenses like Nikons. When you switch the lens back to a Sony E-mount lens change the Release w/o Lens setting to "Disable". I also set "Menu Start" in Setup to Previous so that I can quickly get back to Release w/o Lens when that was the last setting I changed and I want to use my E-Mount lens. USING THE LENSES Like I said, everything is manual. I'm still experimenting with exposure combinations but there is a way to use the lens that works well for me under many lighting conditions. I set the ISO to auto. Auto ISO on the NEX-6 will not go over 3200 so that's fine for me. I set to S for shutter speed control and usually set the speed for the conditions while being careful to follow a rule of thumb of having a shutter speed set to a value that is at 1.5X the focal length of the lens to minimize motion blur in hand held shots. For example, with the 50mm lens, 1.5x is 75. So I want the shutter speed faster, usually 1/100 of a second or faster. With those settings I am free to pay attention to f-stop knowing that the ISO will auto adjust as needed. This is evident in the viewfinder because you can see the final exposure and see if it looks right to you. Mostly it does unless it is very bright or very dark. Then more shutter speed and aperture adjustment is needed. With the shutter speed set I then make the manual aperture setting the focus of my attention. For great Bokeh with the 50mm lens I'll shoot wide open at f/2. ACQUIRING LENSES Once I have decided which lens I want I'll shop on eBay. I haven't found a lens that isn't available there. By doing a search you will quickly get a sense for what a reasonable price range is. If you want to bid you may wind up getting a phenomenal lens at a great price. Me, I'm the impatient type so I purchased all my lenses as "but it now". But there are some very specific things I look for in a lens and seller. 1. The rating of the seller. I stick with 99+% buyer feedback. And there are many that fit that. 2. Returns. I want a seller that has at least a 14 day return policy. If no returns I move on. 3. Lens description--I read descriptions carefully to see if that's what I want. The good sellers will have good descriptions and lots of photos. 4. Cost--I look for a price that's acceptable to me for the lens. The prices can vary widely to unreasonably low for a lens that has problems, to unreasonably high by sellers who I suppose want to prey on the naive buyer . But like I said, with a little bit of comparison shopping it becomes pretty easy to tell what fair price is. For example, the 50mm f/2 Nikkor AI or pre-AI, a terrific lens, can currently be had for about $50 (But It Now), or less in an auction. 5. Shipping--I look for free shipping or up to about $10. There are overseas sellers and their shipping will stand out as being much higher, $20, $30, or more. I stick with US sellers. I did buy one lens off of Craig's list and that worked out great. The seller was nearby, a delightful person, and a professional photographer who gave me some photography tips. THAT lens is a Nikkor 20mm (30 mm on the NEX-6) f/2.8. It is my most expensive lens at $200 but $100 or more dollars cheaper then if I purchased it on eBay. When I get the lens I test it. I make sure everything moves okay and that's generally smooth as silk like Nikon lenses usually are. Then I do some shooting test. They will include a shot or two at a clear part of the sky or cloudy sky, stopped down as far as the lens will go, f/22 for my lenses. This type of shot will bring out lens imperfections such as scratches or other problems. The lenses I got all checked out great except for one lens that had very noticeable spots in the viewfinder with the lens stopped down. But I couldn't see anything on the lens so I blew on the sensor. That fixed the spots. It was dust on the sensor. The honest vendors will state the condition of the lens. I purchased a couple of lenses where the seller said there was a mild scratch in the coating. When I got the lens I thought the problems were overstated because I could not see anything. But I appreciated the honesty. The lens tests look fine to me so I kept the lenses. My lenses test always includes transferring the images to the computer and carefully examining the images for problems. They have all passed with flying colors. I did return one lens because it had a built in lens shade and the paint was peeling somewhat. The peeling was visible in the sellers pictures but in person I know it would continue to bother me aesthetically although the lens tested fine. The seller took it back, no questions asked and made the process very easy. CONCLUSION I have tried to bring out the main things that are important to me and what I've learned about using a state-of-the-art NEX-6 with old, high quality Nikon lenses. I don't claim to be a photo expert but I have been a life-long amateur photographer. I'm also sure there are people who would say why this route is a really dumb idea. Ken Rockwell for one is a big fan of auto everything. I might be too if I had really deep pockets. This way I can have the enjoyment of bringing great variety and optical quality to my photography at prices I can afford. And like I said, I think going manual with a quality prime lens makes me a better photographer.
J**B
Switched from DSLR for this NEX and I will never look back
To make it short, as there's detailed good reviews over here, I've been using a Nikon D90 for almost 4 years and loved this camera very much. When I decided it's time to update, compactness was my first priority but with minimal loss in the quality and the usability. Well, after almost 3 weeks with the NEX6, I can confirm that image quality is definitely there, especially in JPEG. With raw, as the kit lens has clearly visible vignetting and distortion especially at 16mm, you need either the Sony image data converter (excellent for automatic correction) or Lightroom with a profile. But IMO this is only needed for delicate situations (high contrast, use of very high ISO, lots of dynamic range). JPEG are really excellent for most occasions. (I know other people swear only by RAW, they probably should skip the 16-50). High ISO performance is good, 1600 is usable straight out of camera, and 6400 is not that bad after Lightroom correction. As for usability, it's not yet as good as an advanced/expert DSLR. I like how the rear dial can be used for multiple functions and replaces few buttons (ISO, exposure compensation and drive mode) but it requires a 3-step operation instead of 2 with physical buttons. AF speed and accuracy is good, almost as good as in a DSLR except for moving subjects and low light. But few seconds delay for focusing is not a big deal if you're not shooting action. The Fn button is a life savior to change a lot of settings (e.g. AF and metering modes) without diving in the awful menu. To sum it up, I would consider that what we lose in ease and speed of settings is largely compensated by the compactness of this camera when the 16-50 is mounted. It fits in large pockets, you can carry it on your shoulder a whole day and you won't feel it. If you need other lenses, you can put them in any pocket. I have the promising 35mm f/1.8 on order and I'm currently using the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G and the Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 via an adapter. Manual focusing is easy with focus peaking and magnification, although it requires several seconds to achieve. Ah yes, the EVF is really nice, and I'm already used to it. The image is as large as in a Full frame DSLR, and the possibility to preview the image that will be captured is a very convenient feature that compensates the lack of "reality" that is lost compared to an optical viewfinder. After all, what's the point of direct view through the optical viewfinder if the sensor will not capture it as we see it? Higly recommended for DSLR shooters that look for a compact and very capable camera.
T**S
Best NEX yet
I am glad I waited until the NEX-6 to upgrade from my NEX-5. The NEX-6 provides a great viewfinder, flash, nice mode dial, a cool level-indicator to help you avoid tilted photos and digital zoom. Some people criticize digital zoom since it is only in-camera cropping, but it really is better than post-cropping since the exposure and focus is based on the zoomed image. After many test shots, I found the new 16-50 power zoom lens is sharper than the old Sony 18-55 zoom. Sony sold a lot of the 18-55 zoom lenses and they should be ashamed of that lens since is was very soft, very large, and rather slow. The 3200-6400 ISO noise seems slightly better in the NEX-6 and the auto-ISO now extends up to 3200 which comes in handy. Like other reviewers mentioned, the WiFi function takes a lot of button pushing, but it works and really not too hard to set up. The Android/iPhone remote control app is very cool; it provides a live viewfinder on your phone, with exposure control, and you can take a photo by pressing the button on your phone - this is so much better than the ten-second dash to beat the self-timer. The NEX-6 shoots multiple frames much faster than the NEX-5, this makes shooting with exposure bracketing faster and it is a big improvement for HDR shooting since it reduces the risk of ghost images resulting from motion in the frame. The phase detect auto focus is fast and reliable. Some reviewers have commented about the image in the viewfinder sometimes seems dim or off-color; it seems fine to me. Maybe the other reviewers did not understand that the viewfinder shows you what you will see in you photo and if the exposure is too dim or the white-balance is wrong then you will see the bad results in the viewfinder. So, I think the viewfinder does what it should. The auto-whitebalance is as good as any camera I have used. The dual-control power zoom is easy to control for both still and video and makes it much easier to smoothly zoom the lens for video. However, the zoom lever is not progressive; it has only one zoom speed. In addition to the passable paper user guide, there is an expanded user manual provided on a CD-ROM. My main complaint is that such a sophisticated and feature loaded camera like the NEX-6 should have user settable favorite/custom settings. There is no way to save the current configuration of settings as user defined custom setting. But there is hope since the NEX-6 has downloadable apps and maybe SONY will add a Custom Setting app for the NEX-6. Only SONY provides the downloadable apps, so I hope they get busy and provide some useful new apps. The other thing on my Sony wish list would be a good quality, compact E-mount power zoom from about 60-180mm. Overall, I am very pleased with the NEX-6 and I have no problems with its operation.
S**T
"Lens not recognized"
My negative review stems largely from the sudden appearance of the : "cannot recognize lens, attach it properly error". As suggested by others I have cleaned the contacts on the camera and the lens, fiddled with various internal camera settings, but nothing will get this disabling error to go away. Sony's customer service rep was beyond clueless and of no help. He asked me to send the lens to their Laredo, Texas facility where he would not even give me an estimate of the cost of repair. And, unlike every other decent manufacturer, Sony does not send you a prepaid shipping box to enable the return. The rep said: "just wrap in bubble wrap or something". Apparently this lens recognition error is widespread and Sony is unwilling to acknowledge it. Prior to the above problem occurring the camera worked adequately. It is in no way a DSLR replacement. Its main compelling feature is its portability. Image quality is decent, but no match for my EOS 6D. I shoot a lot of action sports (surfing, skateboarding) and the NEX is just useless there. The NEX is in the end a very expensive pocket camera. I have found now that I cannot use my NEX that my iPhone 5S works just as well in the situations where I do not want to lug around a DSLR. Sony has a lot to learn from Apple about customer service. And they have a lot to learn from Canon in how to make a durable and dependable product. I have owned seven Canon DSLRs and dozens of lenses. I have NEVER had one of them fail ever- I have abused them repeatedly in harsh conditions in the mountains and at sea. WAKE UP SONY!
I**S
This is my favorite camera I have ever owned
This is my favorite camera I have ever owned. I have also owned a huge variety of prosumer and professional cameras, as well as point and shoots. I do semi-professional work, as well as a variety of small-scale video projects, all from this camera. Previously for a simple general use camera I have had Canon rebels, a couple low end nikons (D3100), I've tested the comparable panasonic micro-four thirds, and even played with some of the advanced powershots (G12, S120). This Sony is by far my favorite and most manageable. I have also worked with high end cameras like the Nikon D2, Canon 5D, and canon X series video cameras. I think the Sony offers a very reasonable amount of quality and features to poke its way into the professional video world. The updated kit lens is very nice, works well, very clear, super quick autofocus. I also use a cheap Fotasy CCTV lens for creative videos and product shots, and some other various lenses. All work well with the appropriate adapter, and any with the E-Mount have very quick autofocus. Picture quality is simply excellent, with very little effort. This would be an outstanding camera for anyone who wants DSLR quality with minimal fiddling and settings modifications. Auto mode provides wonderful images. It's great out of the box for both picture and video. Wide variety of shooting options for stills and videos. Video can be shot at full 1080p, 60fps or 30, as well as several lower resolution modes. Manual controls work well enough for someone like me, but a true professional would likely need something with a bit more fine control. I believe this would still be a worthy backup. Flash works well, illuminates effectively, and is bendable, so you can bounce the flash. Full hot shoe provides access for many accessories. Viewfinder is ok. It's better than not having one, not as good as some higher end DSLRs. It is not color accurate, but does provide plenty of detail for shooting. The LCD is much better as far as accuracy, so quick review is easy before importing pictures to a computer. The camera works effectively with the PlayMemories app from Sony to import the images into a smartphone. The Android version is quicker and easier to use than the iOS version, but both function. I have average to small size hands, and the camera fits me very comfortably. I would consider adding a bottom grip at some point, and would recommend this for anyone with larger hands. Bottom line - I have a very specific look in mind that I want my pictures and videos to show. This camera consistently provides that to me with very little effort, and has plenty of manual controls to expand into if I need more fine-tuned control. These settings tend to be more buried in menus than accessible from the physical controls, so a true professional would be better suited with the Sony Alpha line. For the quality and general enjoyment of use, as well as affordability, I would never consider a Canon or Nikon DSLR over a Sony model in the foreseeable future.
M**0
Great camera, terrible battery life, setup menu too long
I bought the Sony NEX 6 camera with 16-50mm kit lens on Amazon four months ago. The camera is capable of great photos. I appreciate its small size and light weight. I have no complaints about the kit lens, which I use all the time. I purchased a Sigma 30mm f/2.8 lens for the Sony E mount, but I found I didn't use it, so I sold it. I would be interested in the extra speed and image stabilization of the Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS prime lens, but the price is high, even in used condition. I have found this generally excellent camera to have five flaws, and two of them are major. First, the battery life is terrible. With the official Sony NP-FW50 battery in place, I use the EVF on every shot and rarely use the built-in flash, and I am lucky to get 100 shots on a fully charged battery, although the camera is rated at 270 shots using the EVF and 360 shots using the LCD. I tried a replacement Sony NP-FW50 battery and an off-brand Wasabi battery sold on Amazon with no better results. So I always have to carry at least one and often two extra batteries to make it through one day of shooting. Second, the camera has six sets of menus, and most of them are reasonable in length, but the setup menu has 67 choices, and navigating that menu is in no way intuitive. In fairness to Sony, there are enough buttons that once you make your initial settings and assign certain functions to the Fn button and to two other customizable buttons, you rarely have to resort to the menus. A firmware update could help simplify and better organize the menus. Third, and far more minor, it is difficult to grasp and remove the memory card without dropping it, so I recommend always doing so over a table or desk to keep your memory card off the floor. Fourth, I find that the vivid setting under Sony's creative styles doesn't boost the colors very much; the difference is hardly noticeable. It's nothing like the boost you get from a Nikon DSLR's vivid colors. In general, when shooting outdoors, Sony's colors don't quite match the brightness and intensity of Nikon's colors, although indoors the Sony colors are just fine. Fifth, you can't play back both your still photos and your videos. You have to go into the menu system to choose either still photo playback or video playback. I have not encountered this with any other camera. So much for what I don't like. This is a compact, fast operating, versatile camera with a great EVF and LCD, good exposure and autofocus systems, and a built-in flash you can bounce, and it takes clear sharp photos that you can enlarge to 16 x 20 at least. I would buy it again.
Y**N
Sony NEX 6, what a great camera.
Okay, first of all I am not a professional photographer. I am just a guy who likes to take good quality pictures without worrying about taking a special class in photography, reading books, or spending hours if not days reading the manual. I owned a Panasonic ZS7 after reading all the great reviews about it. However, I was never satisfied. It has a very slow shutter speed, an okay picture quality, and poor quality software (I will never buy a professional software to edit my pictures. If the camera did not come with one, then I have to live with my raw pictures). Couple of months ago I decided that it's time to upgrade, but I have no interest in carrying a bulky DSLR camera or hiring someone to carry it for me (The Sony A77 weight is 5 pounds with the lens!!!??). So I decided to look for a compact camera that has the DSLR features and capability. After looking all over the internet and considering every single review out there, I found out that the NEXs are the best fit for my needs. I waited until NEX 6 was out and I contacted Michael Mckeem (the first to review this camera on Amazon). I was concerned about the slow AF in the new 16-50 lens and its overall performance and quality (remember the first camera in the NEX family to get the 16-50 lens is NEX 6). His response was very helpful and I was really close to make the final decision. I went back again and start looking for more reviews and pictures other have taken and posted online (This is a $1000 investment and I had to be careful). Then I decided it is time to get one. I received my camera about two weeks ago. The day it arrived I took it with me to an international festival we had in town and start playing around (remember, I am not professional and I do not know how to set the camera manually to take good pictures, I mainly leave it on Auto and let it does it things). I went back home and start viewing the pictures and I was stunned by quality and color richness. Until that moment I have not touch or play with any of the manual settings of the camera. The next day my wife was baking some cookies for thanksgiving and I had to stay with the girls out in the back yard (I live in the woods and my backyard is about 2 acres). I started taking pictures and playing with the settings since I have a lot of time in hand. That's when I became obsessed with this camera and its capability. I do not want to go any further with my review because first of all I am not professional and second I am not familiar with the terminology used to describe my feeling about this camera. However, I want to tell those who are interested in this camera the following: if you want a camera that can give you more if you ask for it, NEX 6 is the one. Also, do not worry about the limited E-mount lenses in the market because you can always buy an adaptor. I bought one for EOS lenses and I ordered a canon 70-300 III USM lens. I will update my review once I receive it and start taking pictures with it. Over all, NEX 6 is a bit expensive, but you get what you paid for. The software is amazing and it will do a great job editing your pictures. I disagree with those who said it is hard to play with the settings, if I can do it in two weeks, you can do it in a couple of days.
A**H
Compact, great quality
I was looking for a light, compact, pocketable camera which was NOT a point-and-shoot and the NEX-6 fits that bill perfectly. I'm looking for great photos, but not outstanding ones. The 16-50mm SEL lens retracts into a small size making this camera easy to put into any bag. Sony packed a very good compact bag in the box along with a 4GB SD Card, which is good enough for starters. The SEL 16-50mm lens is not the best out there. However, Sony's philosophy of making a cheaper lens and fixing defects in software is something that you could live with (unless you're picky about quality). The power zoom works well for videos, reducing a lot of zoom noise and giving fine grained control. Because the lens retracts, it adds a little time at shutdown/sleep/power on. Nothing that an enthusiast cannot do without. In my opinion, Sony's E-Mount is missing more of such cheaper price + quality lenses. I'm sure there is a huge marked for photographers who would pay 24mm lens that does not break the bank but with inferior quality to the excellent Zeiss 24mm f/2.8, which is the only option but costs ~$1000. Cheaper lenses makes sense for those who the lower end E-Mount cameras (A-3000, A-5000, A6000) and are willing to put up with sub perfect lenses. Either way, that has little bearing on the quality or performance of the NEX-6. Compared to other full-sized DSLRs that cost the same or more, the NEX has some stand out features that are sorely missing on the bigger bodies - focus peaking, better FPS, better AF, cleaner ISO performance, WiFi, applications. On the flip side, I would have liked a dual wheel navigation like on the NEX-7 and mid-tier Nikons (D7100).
S**D
... a review so for now I'll say that I like it. One thing that is VERY annoying first-off ...
I have to spend much more time with this camera (learn the functions etc) before being able to really give a review so for now I'll say that I like it. One thing that is VERY annoying first-off is that the lens cap needs a lot of attention as it is extremely easy to lose - it is a separate item and you cannot attach a string or anything to it. I already had to search for it and know that, one day, it will be gone forever and I will have to look for a replacement. Perhaps another user has a thought on this subject?
R**J
Four Stars
Good, excellent time delivery
R**J
I was able to take many nice shots. Being a wifi enabled device
A real powerful device, delivering outstanding outputs am using this for an year now, and with it, I was able to take many nice shots. Being a wifi enabled device, transferring images is very easy, especially during outdoor trips Really nice
M**.
For enthusiasts.
For enthusiasts. Not pros
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