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Just picked up a Sony A6000

Started Jul 4, 2014 | Discussions thread
SkiHound Veteran Member • Posts: 3,939
Re: Just picked up a Sony A6000
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I've been a bit tempted by the A6000 because of the reputedly excellent AF. The CAF on my E-M5 is not really useable and I'm not convinced the CAF on the EM1 is on par with APS-C slrs with respect to things like running dogs and birds in flight. But I've become very jaded in terms of comparing IQ. If you're printing huge images then higher resolution sensors, if mated to excellent lenses offer a tangible advantage. And if you were doing things like shooting indoor sports in poor light where very high iso performance is truly an asset, then sensor differences may offer a truly tangible benefit. And if pixel peeping is someone's thing then by all means that's how they should choose their cameras. But I'm of the opinion that the things folks mean by IQ (with the exception of DR) are largely irrelevant for the way most folks use their cameras and display their images. And I know I'm generalizing. In terms of choosing a camera I think things like ergonomics, features that you (the buyer) needs, lens availability, etc., are more important than differences in what we mean by IQ. And if folks really want thin DOF they they should choose a tool that gives them the control they need to achieve that goal. We're blessed with a ton of great cameras that will produce wonderful images if we aim them at interesting subjects, in good light, and with good composition.

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