a6000 third party tutorials print or video?

[colordoppler]

I just purchased the a6000 and have been able to navigate most of it, but there is a lot I am not familiar with compared to my nex 6. I have downloaded the manual from Sony but find it tedious. I wonder if anyone is aware of an existing or soon to be available third party video or print tutorial for the camera?

 

[CaptBuddy]

I saw somewhere that Gary Fong is working on a book or tutorial or how-to series. I hope it comes soon. I, too, can make he A6000 work very well, but I would like to know what some of those features and settings really do.

Whoever is the first to publish, will be swamped with followers, I'm thinking.

BTW, this is my first post, though I have been lurking and learning for a few years now. I love the Sony A6000 so far, and will use it for travel when conditions do not suit carrying my Canon 5D2.

 

[Tom Paull]

Gary Fong has release is new videos, on how to setup your A6000.

Let us know what you think.

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www.garyfong.com

 

[Tigerman82]

Gary Fong has release is new videos, on how to setup your A6000.

Let us know what you think.

http://www.garyfong.com/videos/sony

 

[meneldor]

Gary Fong has release is new videos, on how to setup your A6000.

Let us know what you think.

http://www.garyfong.com/videos/sony

 

[bugeyed]

Gary Fong has release is new videos, on how to setup your A6000.

Let us know what you think.

http://www.garyfong.com/videos/sony

 

[Tigerman82]

I thought about it and I will probably try Mr. Fong's videos out. I mean it's always better to watch a video than to read a book when you're dealing with gadgets. It's a shame if you can't keep the videos, though. I will post my thoughts and value of the videos from a beginner's point of view.

 

[meneldor]

IMO Mr. Fong could release the first part of the videos for free. If its good then more people would pay for the others.

 

[Ross Warner]

I just purchased the a6000 and have been able to navigate most of it, but there is a lot I am not familiar with compared to my nex 6. I have downloaded the manual from Sony but find it tedious. I wonder if anyone is aware of an existing or soon to be available third party video or print tutorial for the camera?

I'm co-writing a book on the A6000 with Gary Friedman, and it has been announced on The Friedman Archives website. See

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friedmanarchives.blogspot.com

(a bit down the page, "Ebooks On The Horizon.")

I expect it will be released in either late summer or early autumn. It will be a comprehensive book/e-book, about 600 pages! I'm working as fast as I can...send Gary mail to be notified of its availability.

-Ross

 

[bargainfishing]

I think there's a video in youtube, just search a6000 about the features in the menu , you can also check the shooting tips list in the menu, you will see like 10 or more topics with pictures.

 

[123Mike]

I saw somewhere that Gary Fong is working on a book or tutorial or how-to series.

Googled him. He's got a couple of videos on it. List of contents looks promising. Crossing my fingers that things like AF-C vs AF-S and when and why, and things like lock-on-af to use or not to use and why - things like that, are covered. I'm afraid the A6000 can be a bit of trap in places. It's *really* good, but it's also easy to use less than ideal settings, that can degrade results quite a bit.

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www.garyfong.com

 

[trax87]

I saw somewhere that Gary Fong is working on a book or tutorial or how-to series.

Googled him. He's got a couple of videos on it. List of contents looks promising. Crossing my fingers that things like AF-C vs AF-S and when and why, and things like lock-on-af to use or not to use and why - things like that, are covered. I'm afraid the A6000 can be a bit of trap in places. It's *really* good, but it's also easy to use less than ideal settings, that can degrade results quite a bit.

http://www.garyfong.com/

I don't know much about Gary Fong. I am sure he is a fine photographer, but I was a little turned off watching one of his videos where, although he seemed to know the camera in general terms, he was a little sketchy on a few of the specifics. For example, he kept highlighting the speed of the camera by saying that the A6000 shoots 12 frames per second. Not a huge deal, but things like that don't instill confidence when someone is claiming to be an expert and is going to write a book on a camera. I hope the book will be very good, but I suspect Gary Friedman's book will be the one to beat when it comes out.

 

[123Mike]

I saw somewhere that Gary Fong is working on a book or tutorial or how-to series.

Googled him. He's got a couple of videos on it. List of contents looks promising. Crossing my fingers that things like AF-C vs AF-S and when and why, and things like lock-on-af to use or not to use and why - things like that, are covered. I'm afraid the A6000 can be a bit of trap in places. It's *really* good, but it's also easy to use less than ideal settings, that can degrade results quite a bit.

http://www.garyfong.com/

I don't know much about Gary Fong. I am sure he is a fine photographer, but I was a little turned off watching one of his videos where, although he seemed to know the camera in general terms, he was a little sketchy on a few of the specifics. For example, he kept highlighting the speed of the camera by saying that the A6000 shoots 12 frames per second. Not a huge deal, but things like that don't instill confidence when someone is claiming to be an expert and is going to write a book on a camera. I hope the book will be very good, but I suspect Gary Friedman's book will be the one to beat when it comes out.

I think the only way to become an expert at the technical aspects, is when you go out and use it. Someone in a studio, wanting to be an expert on it, can stare and look at it till the cows come home. That person is going to FAIL to write a good book. The A6000 is a particular unique beast IMO.

 

[sharon_j]

I'm eagerly awaiting Gary Friedman's book. I bought his 5n book and enjoyed his thoroughness. He seems very credible in knowing the camera in-depth and how they work. I wish it was out already!

 

[Peter Albinger]

Mr. Fong is a very enthusiastic fan of Sony cameras. A number of his videos talking about recent Sony cameras can be found on Youtube - for free. he clearly know his stuff.

Given that $12.95 represents a restaurant meal or a movie ticket, I can't see how paying for a month of access to his web site - and seeing all four A6000 videos, each of which seems to be about 35 minutes long - is a major expenditure. Investing another 2% in a $650. camera so that you can derive the most out of it is a sound proposition.

 

[123Mike]

I'm eagerly awaiting Gary Friedman's book. I bought his 5n book and enjoyed his thoroughness. He seems very credible in knowing the camera in-depth and how they work. I wish it was out already

If and when it comes out, I would hold out for just a bit, and let the community scrutinize it. I think there is a good risk of certain key things getting completely missed, despite his expertise.

 

[JonTafferOfPhotography]

I bought the Fong license for 30 days

it's about 2:30 of video

they are pretty good and I'm glad I bought it.

the whole idea here with buying tutorials is to save time and also to maximize use.

I def learned a lot.

that said, Fong doesn't really go over everything in detail, rather he goes over the way HE would use the camera in detail. furthermore, he is kinda a major d-bag. a rich d-bag with a huge house and a wife that's way too hot for him. kudos Gary.

I can figure out any camera, but watching a few videos with the camera in my hands following along is the most efficient way for me to learn.

 

[JonTafferOfPhotography]

IMO Mr. Fong could release the first part of the videos for free. If its good then more people would pay for the others.

he did

there are teasers on his website for each of the four parts. plus there are a few videos on YouTube, a review and an AF example video, both lifted from the tutorials.

 

[Ross Warner]

I'm eagerly awaiting Gary Friedman's book. I bought his 5n book and enjoyed his thoroughness. He seems very credible in knowing the camera in-depth and how they work. I wish it was out already

If and when it comes out, I would hold out for just a bit, and let the community scrutinize it. I think there is a good risk of certain key things getting completely missed, despite his expertise.

Please suggest those "certain key things," and I'll attempt to cover them.

This will be a very thorough book, and you can help!

-Ross

 

[Mark100]

Have bought 2 previous Gary Friedman books on Sony cameras and they were excellent, so will definitely pick up this one now that I have an a6000.