Is a new camera worth buying for my situation?

[jaomul]

No

 

[rudimaes]

No, the A6000 has only HD video, not 4K. I think only some Panasonics have that mode.
Rudi

 

[Solarflare]

In your situation, I'd totally recommend the Sony A6000 as well. Its a very nice camera.

The camera is great, its the lens selection that stinks.

Still far superior image quality to a ~200$ 34x superzoom for sure, of course.

Also no problems compared to a Panasonic LX100 either.

 

[rudimaes]

I had the A6000. A very good camera, but as I don't like changing lenses anymore,
I sold it o buy the FZ1000, wich is more versatile. The Leica lens is also much better,
than the kitlens on the A6000. IMHO the IQ of the FZ1000 is almost on par with the A6000.
But each has it's own preferences, so good luck in finding the right camera.
Rudi

 

[mpotapa]

Thanks for everyone's help. I am going to go with the a6000. Now to decide if I want it in black, silver, or white.


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[mpotapa]

Should I buy this bundle?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NO...ords=a6000&dpPl=1&dpID=41ric+bBwOL&ref=plSrch

How often would I use the 55-210mm lens?


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[The_Traveler]

both of those lenses are rather slow. and will be essentially useless indoors without flash.

Why do you want a faster lens when the depth of field at those very wide apertures (small numbers) is so shallow that you must use a smaller aperture like f4 to get the baby's entire face in focus?

Reason I: lenses are usually much better 1 or 2 stops from their maximum aperture. Thus an f 1.4 can be shot with high degree of quality at f4 while lenses that start at f3.5 or f4 will only be at their best around f5.6 or 8

Reason 2: so called fast lenses are generally prime, not zoom, and thus the mechanics can be tuned to that one focal length without all that shifting around that zoom lenses must do. Thus they are a better quality for the dollar.

Reason 3: Fast prime lenses are the stuff that brands brag about so they are generally refined quite well and give great results.

For example, a f1.8 prime in either Canon or Nikon is very sharp, quite inexpensive. A Sony lens that will give a nice angle of view, absolutely incredible sharpness but is slightly more expensive is http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL35F18-35mm-Prime-Fixed/dp/B0096W1P5W.

 

[jaomul]

both of those lenses are rather slow. and will be essentially useless indoors without flash.

Why do you want a faster lens when the depth of field at those very wide apertures (small numbers) is so shallow that you must use a smaller aperture like f4 to get the baby's entire face in focus?

Reason I: lenses are usually much better 1 or 2 stops from their maximum aperture. Thus an f 1.4 can be shot with high degree of quality at f4 while lenses that start at f3.5 or f4 will only be at their best around f5.6 or 8

Reason 2: so called fast lenses are generally prime, not zoom, and thus the mechanics can be tuned to that one focal length without all that shifting around that zoom lenses must do. Thus they are a better quality for the dollar.

Reason 3: Fast prime lenses are the stuff that brands brag about so they are generally refined quite well and give great results.

For example, a f1.8 prime in either Canon or Nikon is very sharp, quite inexpensive. A Sony lens that will give a nice angle of view, absolutely incredible sharpness but is slightly more expensive is http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL35F18-35mm-Prime-Fixed/dp/B0096W1P5W.

I kind of disagree here. While everything you say is true kit lenses on an a6000 are a massive step up from a bridge, the iso can be raised high and still be great.

We are not talking specialized usage here but rather an excellent family camera. The camera also has a flash.

These better lenses could be added later if desired but the lenses supplied are flexible.

I would imagine the 55-200 will come into it's own outside once you want to photo kids moving, running or playing in garden.

Just my opinion

 

[mpotapa]

So I did end up purchasing a Sony a6000 and can't be happier with the camera. Even on auto mode it is taking great quality pictures that I was looking for. Thanks jaomul and everyone else who gave me advice.


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