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This Item  Sony Alpha a5000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm OSS Lens (Black) |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $348.00 | $798.00 | -20% $398.00 List: $499.99 | $769.95 | -29% $497.99 List: $699.99 | -20% $598.00 List: $749.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| Sold By | TONY'S Camera Shop | Amazon.com | PROCAM | Fast Ship Direct | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
| display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| lens type | Interchangeable | zoom | Wide Angle | Interchangeable | mirror-lens | Zoom Lens |
| zoom type | — | — | — | Optical | Digital zoom | Optical Zoom |
| shooting modes | Superior Auto Anti-Motion Blur Hand-held Twilight Speed Priority Continuous | Auto, scene, and P, S, A, and M | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Silent Shooting | Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket |
| connectivity tech | NFC, HDMI, USB | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Micro HDMI | NFC, HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB | Wireless |
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As a happy owner of the a6000
As a happy owner of the a6000, I was looking to purchase another a6000 or previous version in the alpha line that would serve as a good backup in case my a6000 died or I needed an extra camera during a shoot. I was fortunate to find a great deal where I was able to get my hands on the a5000 for a great price. Since I already have a fair amount of lenses I've purchased for my a6000, it made it a great choice since I could use the lenses on both. To keep this review concise, I'll list my pros and cons below:Pros:- Great size. It is very compact and can be taken on trips with little hassle.- 20 megapixel sensor, accepts same lenses as a6000- Software features/ menu options are close to same as newer a6000Cons:- No viewfinder, no hot-shoe. Using live-view all the time is not as convenient as one would perceive.- Lack of buttons to quickly change settings.I've included a few pictures that I took with the a5000 to give you an idea of its capabilities with a good lens.Overall, I am very happy with this product. It is extremely light, versatile and useful in most photography applications. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles a more expensive camera has, but it doesn't take away from how good it is. It only helps aspire to get a better camera in the future that you'd be able to take full advantage of. I knocked down a star for no viewfinder. It almost seems natural to use one since I've been using a a6000 for some time now, but more importantly, it seems a crime not to have it because of what this camera is capable of doing. It is especially needed for manual focus shots.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2016
Style: w/ 16-50mmColor: BlackSet: BaseVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2016
Style: w/ 16-50mmColor: SilverSet: BaseVerified Purchase
I did a decent amount of research when it came time to buy a "real" camera. Up until now, I used either a decent smartphone camera (Lumia 1020/1520/950, LG G4) or a bridge/superzoom camera. When I did a little more background reading, I learned that most bridge cameras use a sensor no bigger than what's in a smartphone, and that the DSLRs use sensors 10-20 times bigger. Once I decided to go large-sensor route, I needed to decide on mirrorless or traditional. While I wouldn't mind a "true" viewfinder, as in traditional DSLRs, I really wanted compact so I'd be more likely to use the camera on the go. I have 3 young kids, so bulky is just not an option. Sony seems to lead the way on mirrorless designs, and this model in particular had some nice features. The WiFi and NFC is great to get pictures over to your smartphone for quick sharing, and really gives these dedicated cameras a new level of convenience when on the go. Charging from microUSB is great, as I have many chargers already available, including in the car.
As for the actually light capturing, so far so good for me. I like the speed in which it can focus and take pictures, and I like how you can set the modes to go from idiot to advanced. I'm not as impressed with the lens itself, but it does a decent job, though I've yet to find a way to manually control the focus (I guess that's not something people really want?). I'm eager to get a 50mm prime lens and maybe a 55-200 telephoto lens for more versatility. Low light performance isn't too bad, though I don't normally shoot in such a setting. I target nature shots and pictures of the kids, and I've already captured several winners with just the stock kit, and my kids do not sit still. I'm very happy with the overall package, and I look forward to growing with the camera.
Update:
Still happy after a few months of pictures. I added my first lens to my kit, the E55-210. It adds some weight, but it really gets you close to things further away. I've had no problems with the camera itself, and I am quite happy with this camera. I found sharing to my iPad via WiFi to be quite handy for sharing and showing your content, and for getting it to my cloud storage.
As for the actually light capturing, so far so good for me. I like the speed in which it can focus and take pictures, and I like how you can set the modes to go from idiot to advanced. I'm not as impressed with the lens itself, but it does a decent job, though I've yet to find a way to manually control the focus (I guess that's not something people really want?). I'm eager to get a 50mm prime lens and maybe a 55-200 telephoto lens for more versatility. Low light performance isn't too bad, though I don't normally shoot in such a setting. I target nature shots and pictures of the kids, and I've already captured several winners with just the stock kit, and my kids do not sit still. I'm very happy with the overall package, and I look forward to growing with the camera.
Update:
Still happy after a few months of pictures. I added my first lens to my kit, the E55-210. It adds some weight, but it really gets you close to things further away. I've had no problems with the camera itself, and I am quite happy with this camera. I found sharing to my iPad via WiFi to be quite handy for sharing and showing your content, and for getting it to my cloud storage.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016
Style: w/ 16-50mmColor: BlackSet: BaseVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
Style: w/ 16-50mmColor: SilverSet: BaseVerified Purchase
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Austin
Great for the average guy.
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2017Style: w/ 16-50mmColor: BlackSet: BaseVerified Purchase
Angela
Awesome
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2017Style: w/ 16-50mmColor: WhiteSet: BaseVerified Purchase
IndianBuyer
Compact yet powerful! Amazing INTERCHANGEABLE-LENS camera
Reviewed in India on August 22, 2016Style: w/ 16-50mmColor: BlackSet: BaseVerified Purchase
IndianBuyer
Reviewed in India on August 22, 2016
I bought this camera for my elder sister who wanted to have a DSLR but as I'm using DSLR since last 5 years I know how difficult it is to carry them and if your purpose primarily isn't photography then you shouldn't buy a DSLR. What should you buy? THIS!! yes is small champ from Sony is no less than a DSLR though not a perfect DSLR but it's almost there. Though I couldn't get much hands-on with it but my 5 years of experience with DSLR helped to understand in little time what this could produce.
PROS :
1) SMALL, Compact can be put in ladies' bag or travelers bag easily.
2) APS-C sensor. Usually this sensor is put in entry-level and mid-level DSLRs and is bigger than any sensor in compact cameras. Bigger the sensor better is your image quality. Sensor is heart of your camera.
3) INTERCHANGEABLE-LENS - World's smallest lens- interchangeable camera. Gives you a lot of scope to give new dimensions to your shots. you can put a prime lens or a zoom lens or a telephoto lens like DSLRs (Huge plus point)
CONS : (These cons are actually in comparison with a DSLR, for whom this is their first camera, these are not cons per se)
1) No electronic view-finder - You have to look on the screen while taking a picture which could be little difficult in bright sunny conditions
2) Same manual and zoom switch.
3) Little slow
Who should buy?
1) Those who want to but a camera equivalent to DSLR but are on short of budget or want a compact camera which takes less space and easy to carry around.
2) Those who want to upgrade from Point&Shoot but don't want to buy a DSLR for any of the above reason.
Who shouldn't buy?
Those who have already used a DSLR for sometime. This is definitely not an upgrade in any manner.
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Anny Keyz
... wasn't exactly what I was looking for but I liked to use it while I had it
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2017Style: w/ 16-50mmColor: WhiteSet: BaseVerified Purchase
Asha Dupie
Amazing product
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2017Style: w/ 16-50mmColor: BlackSet: BaseVerified Purchase
