Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body (Black)

The black Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera is an adaptable and modern mirrorless camera including a 24.3MP APS-C-sized Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor to provide high-resolution still images and Full HD movies with decided low-light quality and sensitivity to ISO 25600. After notable imaging traits, the image processor also advances itself to consistent shooting up to 11 fps and a clever Fast Hybrid AF system that uses both phases- and contrast-detection methods to swift and precisely obtain focus.

For viewing live monitoring, image playback, and menu navigation, both a large rear monitor and detailed electronic viewfinder are featured. The 3.0″ 921k-dot XtraFine LCD screen is designed with a lean design to ease simple use from both high and low angles and also includes WhiteMagic technology for effortless viewing in bright conditions. The 0.39″ 1,440k-dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF offers 100% frame coverage and a purified optical design to produce a natural viewing perspective and magnification. The body design of the a6000 also adobe a configurable user interface, built around various customizable buttons and two control dials, for orderly and natural access to regularly used camera settings. Additionally, a Multi-Interface shoe is accessible for linking external flashes, continuous lights, or microphones.

In-Built Wi-Fi connectivity, with support for NFC-enabled devices, is also unified into the a6000 to brace remote camera control and image sharing to linked mobile devices. In addition to these features, with firmware version, 2.0 users will have fit to the XAVC S format for Full HD 1080p video at 24, 30, and 60 fps. This format will dramatically upgrade video quality by permitting the camera to catch images at a high bit rate of 50 Mbps, which holds more information than AVCHD for fewer artifacts. Along with this, users will be vital to use Class 10 or faster SDXC memory cards with a capacity of 64GB.

24.3MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Image Processor

The 24.3MP APS-C-sized Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor work jointly to create high resolution, well-detailed imagery with reduced noise and remarkable low-light quality and sensitivity to ISO 25600. The sensor employs a cyclical on-chip lens design, which fills the gaps between connecting pixels with optimized lenses that match the angle of incidence to maximize light gathering ability and obtain edge-to-edge sharpness and quality. The processor also helps to provide a wealth of speed all-around the camera system, plus Fast Hybrid AF, a top consistent shooting rate of 11 fps, and Full HD 1080i/p video recording in multiple frame rates.

Fast Hybrid AF System

The Fast Hybrid AF system employs both a 179-point phase-detection system and a 25-point contrast-detection system to produce accurate focus in as little as 0.06 sec. Employing a Spatial Object Detection algorithm, this fast focusing system first utilizes the phase-detection AF points to rapidly bring the subject into focus and then uses the contrast-detection AF points, with wide AF coverage, to fine-tune the sharpness to guarantee precision. Beyond supporting single shot modes, this system also produces AF tracking while shooting up to 11 fps in constant high mode and functions seamlessly while recording Full HD movies.

For further clarification, a series of marked AF modes can be selected depending on the subject. Eye AF is a detail-oriented focusing function that can arrange a subject’s pupil and devoted focusing performance on that for sharply-rendered portraits; Lock-on AF is a devoted focusing method for use with moving subjects and adjusts the target frame size as the subject moves all over the image frame; AF area settings permit you to array specific regions within the frame for maximized accuracy; and AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), and Manual Focus modes can also opt.

Full HD Video Recording

Full HD 1080p video recording is carrying at 60, 30, and 24 fps in the high-quality 50 Mbps XAVC S codec. Other recording options involve the skill to employ the AVCHD and MP4 codecs, with support for recording up to 1080p60 video at 28 Mbps. Dual video recording is supported, as well, with the skill to select either XAVC S or AVCHD codecs plus a duplicate MP4 file to be recorded at the same time for better efficiency while sharing videos online. Additionally, using the merged HDMI type D output, both 1080i60 and 1080p60 uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2 video can be recorded to an optional external recorder.

Applauding the video capabilities of the a6000, an in-built stereo microphone is absorbed into the design and records audio in the Linear PCM 2-channel format for XAVC S movies, the AC-3 Dolby Digital format for AVCHD movies, and the MPEG-4 AAC-LC layout for web-quality MP4 videos.

Manual focus peaking and a zebra function are also obtainable, to interest working in physical focus and to promise highlight detail is maintained, separately. A marker setting can be shown on the rear LCD as well, in order to display a center marker, guide frame, aspect marker, safety zone, and other relevant features for video recording.

Body Design

Turn round around a compress and lightweight profile, the a6000 includes both an electronic viewfinder and a large rear LCD monitor. The Tru-Finder 0.39″ 1,440k-dot OLED EVF characterized a clarified optical system that includes four double-sided aspherical elements to supply 100% frame coverage and a wide 33° viewing angle for clear brink viewing. The electronic viewfinder’s design provides a true live view image, which is able to imitate the aspect of the settle image prior to shooting and also provides focusing aids, such as MF Assist and the Peaking functions. The 3.0″ 921k-dot rear Xtra Fine monitor is a big alternative, worthy for making precise compositions, assess imagery, and navigating the menu system. It quality a lean outline that can tilt upward approximately 90° or downward 45° to advantage working from high and low angles. Additionally, WhiteMagic technology works to maximize the overall brightness of the screen to finer support use in bright or sunlit conditions.

Applauding the overall handling of the a6000 is a custom-made user interface that comprises an Fn function button and seven other buttons that can be adjusted turn on upon user preferences and assigned to one of 47, unlike functions. Moreover, two top dials extent an intuitive means for selecting crucial camera settings in a deft manner. A built-in pop-up flash, promoting a guide number of 19.7′ at ISO 100, is obtainable for working in harsh lighting conditions, and a Multi Interface Shoe is also featured for attaching additional on-camera accessories, such as flashes, video lights, and microphones.

Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity

In-Built Wi-Fi connectivity allows the a6000 to quickly share the image to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, through email, and to cloud storage sites. Near Field Communication is also keep up, which permits for a one-touch connection between the camera and amicable mobile devices; no complex setup is needed. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also exhibit a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera’s shutter.

Additionally, PlayMemories Camera Apps are also kept up through the built-in Wi-Fi connection and permit you to customize the camera’s features hang on specific shooting styles. Apps are obtainable to suit creating portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time-lapse, motion shots, and other specific types of imagery.

Other Camera Features

• The Sony E-mount affords compatibility with an extensive number of lenses and lens adapters.
• An advanced 1200-zone evaluative exposure metering sensor delivers consistent and accurate results using multi-segment, center-weighted, or spot metering modes.
• Auto Object Framing is an intelligent shooting mode that can automatically analyze the scene and subjects within it and determine an aesthetically pleasing composition. The subsequent imagery will be cropped according to the subject matter, resulting in a well-balanced composition that utilizes Face Detection and Tracking Focus to ensure high image quality and sharpness.
• Clear Image Zoom can be used to magnify the center of scenes by 2x to effectively extend the reach of any focal length lens. This digital zoom technology uses an intelligent interpolation process to minimize the amount of image degradation in order to produce realistic, high-quality images.
• Picture Effect modes allow you to apply creative settings and emphasize certain facets of individual images for a richer, more aesthetic picture quality. Posterization (Color/B&W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-Key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-Tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, and Illustration modes are available.
• The Photo Creativity feature provides quick access to Picture Effects as well as dedicated controls for adjusting Background Defocus, Brightness, Color, and Vividness. Additionally, these effects can be combined for nearly limitless adjustment options.
• Superior Auto mode is an intelligent automated setting that can quickly identify the current shooting environment and adjust crucial camera settings to deliver optimized results. This mode also utilizes Auto HDR and Hand-held Twilight modes, which employ image compositing techniques to better handle difficult lighting conditions.
• Anti-Motion Blur automatically corrects for subject movement in order to deliver clean, sharp imagery in low-light conditions. This is accomplished by recording six sequential frames and compositing portions of each image to ensure overall sharpness.
• Hand-held Twilight Mode automatically composites details from six sequentially recorded images in order to attain higher overall image sharpness when working in low-light conditions.
• Multi Frame NR records consecutive images at a reduced ISO sensitivity and then composites them into a single image to realize higher effective sensitivity with minimal image noise.
• Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) works to improve images featuring backlit subjects or scenes with high contrast where details can be lost in the shadows or highlights. This mode can be controlled automatically or fine-tuned using five settings.
• Auto HDR automatically records three sequential frames of an image and composites them into a single frame to realize greater shadow and highlight detail with an extended range of mid-tones.
• Creative Style settings provide control over how the camera processes images based on six different predetermined styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, and B&W. Within these settings, contrast, saturation, and sharpness can also be adjusted depending on personal preference.
• In-camera creation of 4K slide shows is possible for rich playback to ultra high definition televisions. An HDMI port is incorporated into the camera’s design, too, to enable direct connection to HDTVs.
• TRILUMINOS Color support is afforded by the a6000 to produce rich, natural colors when imagery is viewed on a TRILUMINOS Display.
• Convenient USB charging allows you to charge the included lithium-ion battery in-camera via USB connection from either an AC outlet or PC source.