If anyone buys an a6000 go in to settings and turn off the eye sensor for view finder and also turn off wifi, the battery life improves greatly
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
That's awesome advice! I'm actually gonna do, that myself. Thanks for sharing 🫶
@ianhallett61746 ай бұрын
@@CurtisPadley the eye sensor is in settings (2nd tab) then page 3 and listed as FINDER/MONITOR. Set to monitor 👍 and for WiFi put in airplane mode
@superelectic455 ай бұрын
Also, turn off pre-focus and auto review 👍
@BLVZEE4 ай бұрын
if i turn off wifi itll still work ?iik nothing bout cams so curious
@ianhallett61744 ай бұрын
@@BLVZEE just turn it back on when you need it, personally I use a card reader to transfer pics onto laptop or tablet 👍
@gcs27156 ай бұрын
Love that message at the end, ‘trust the process’.
@davidbuchanan33742 ай бұрын
Hi Curtis, just a quick note for people starting out in photography. Camera bags, tripods, straps etc can be bought for pennies if people take the time to go to ALL their local charity shops. I managed to bag an old 35mm film camera with lenses for £20. Camera was ok I resold it for what I paid for it but kept the bag so quids in. I got a like new tripod for £2 in it's carry bag lol as for camera straps again in a charity shop for 50 pence. Also I bought a 14 pack of lens coloured filters for the sumly price of £1. Charity shops can be GOLD MINES for camera gear👍👍👍👍
@lukeforrest18786 ай бұрын
A6400 (used or grey market) + sigma 18-50 2.8. The A6400 for its sticky real time tracking and one lens is enough for a beginner. Later maybe buy the sigma 56mm or whatever prime lens focal length you prefer. You'll know more about what focal lengths you like after shooting for a while.
@steinerx60194 ай бұрын
Is the kit (new) with selp 16-50 at 800eur a decent deal? Or better steer clear from that lens?
@ammarhaikalmohdroslan8873 ай бұрын
@@steinerx6019 good enough but that sigma really does make a huge difference
@moripiepenbrink45023 ай бұрын
agree w u !! but depending on wat u want to focus too right?
@angelsjoker81903 ай бұрын
A6400 is a good bit more expensive though.
@rolando_j_3 ай бұрын
If you're going to spend more money than what you'd get in the used I would skip from the a6000 to the a6500 and skip everything else. Why? In-body image stabilization (IBIS) or what Sony calls Steady Shot. If you're into video, then there is some reason to look toward something in-between. Early models had issues with battery life and over-heating. But back to IBIS, not only is ISO performance bettered with each model, you get 5 stops of improvement. So low light photography is drastically improved. And it will allow you to shoot at much faster shutter speeds if light is less of an issue. This will allow a new user to actually save money because you don't specifically have to look into lenses with image stabilization which tend to be Sony or some of the more expensive zoom 3 party lenses. You can look at Sigma prime lenses as well as using adapters for older manual SLR lenses. Sigma has their trio of 16mm, 30mm, 56mm lenses that sell new for about $1000. These are tack sharp lenses with 1.4 aperatures. This is pretty much all you'll need unless you're looking for something with a lot of reach. You could also look at Zeiss' Touit models that are affordable in the used market. These are lenses that were first offered when APC mirrorless became a thing but were viewed as expensive. People loved the Zeiss lenses but were twice as expensive as the comparible Sony model that included Steady Shot. So they didn't offer much value at full retail. But in the used market place you can get the 12 and 32mm models cheaply. I just bought the 12mm model for under $200 from MPB. You can get these both for under $500 used. With IBIS, it matters less if the lens doesn't include optical stabilization. So the used Zeiss offerings don't have the issues that initially set them behind what others were offering.
@davep29454 ай бұрын
What every beginner needs to know is you're buying into a lens system more than a camera body. Every manufacturer makes pretty similar bodies when their price points are similar but what lenses can you get for that body? Sony's advantage in recent years has been fantastic lens support for their cameras and allowing third party manufacturers to build for them as well.
@josh34664 ай бұрын
Bought my cannon 700d couple months back now paired with a k&f polarising filter and the shots I get are unreal!
@olafkliemt11456 ай бұрын
A5100. same 24.2MP sensor, touch-focus, great AF, easier on the battery. edit: when it comes to lenses maybe you choose the Sony 18-135mm lens which is AF, and some excellent manual lenses like the TTArtisan 10mm F2 and the 7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro. that covers pretty much everything and you learn how to orchestrate aperture and shutter speed. for the lowest price possible. another recommendation for portraits is the Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 for 150 bucks. yes, the manuals are that cheap now and are metal/glass builds with excellent coatings. sharpness, bokeh, aberrations, vignetting, flaring - you will be blown away at this price point.
@trav0u8443 ай бұрын
the only bad thing is that the sony a5100 doesnt have a evf
@olafkliemt11453 ай бұрын
@@trav0u844 true, but it already has focus peaking and touch focussing.
@DaveYT116 ай бұрын
I got the same exact setup, except for the 16mm sigma as prime lens instead of the 56mm Viltrox one. Bought the a6000 almost 6 years ago, it’s absolutely usable and still brings some good shots 💪
@NoName181564 ай бұрын
Just came across this video while looking for "starter" kits for photography. Want to get into the photography business. And thought this video was amazing!! Thank you
@petrpospisil63076 ай бұрын
Almost same :D I bought the A6600 (no need for a spare battery) + Sigma 18-50 f2.8 (thanks also to your review on this lens) and now looking for the Sigma 56mm f1.4 + long zoom later :D
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
Ayyyy Awesome setup dude! 🤙
@philbarrance6 ай бұрын
Don’t discount Canon, because if you start off with a Canon DSLR, a cheap way into photography and you buy EF lenses for it if you then progress to a Canon Mirrorless, for example, the Canon R an adapter is available to use your EF lenses on your Canon body!
@ykcinasak4 ай бұрын
I 100% agree maybe one thing will be good to mention. It is great to have an M42 reduction for vintage lenses this can open another option for budget-oriented user.
@christopherguillen69866 ай бұрын
Without a doubt, just considering the idea of starting out in photography leaves many questions, but although I am posting this comment before watching at least the entire video, I must say that it is very worth doing the homework, I mean studying, getting to know equipment before get them, see reviews, learn things related to photography and the use of the camera, in the end once the decision has been made you will know that it was the right thing to do, I am happy with what I bought, and I continue learning for what I will have later, while I take photographs with what I have and have fun.
@aaronshort3585 ай бұрын
A used Sony a7rii is probably the absolute best value camera out there. On a budget, that’s what I’d buy.
@sandrapearson7284 ай бұрын
Thank you SO much for this. I was seriously thinking that my camera was probably outdated and considered trading it in for a bridge camera. I bought an A6000 a few years ago but for various reasons I haven’t been able to get out and use it much yet. It’s so nice to find someone in this country to follow rather than across the pond, good as they are it isn’t the same. I got the 2 kit lenses with it E3.5-5.6 16-50 and 4.5-6.3/55-210. I haven’t had much joy with them I’m sure that’s due to operator error rather than the equipment. I have purchased a couple of second hand lenses a Sony E 1.8/35 and really treated myself (I hope you agree) to a Sony E 4.5-6.3/70-350. I love wildlife photography but haven’t yet had much chance to use it. I did photography courses about 13 years ago so I really need to get out there and practice. I will definitely be watching more of your videos. Thanks again
@s1dew1nd3r42 ай бұрын
I like shooting motorsports so was weighing up the 70-350 not cheap 😅
@IsaacAnderson-tz6gw5 ай бұрын
Saving this vid for when the summer jobs come in
@x8e6 ай бұрын
would an a6400 paired with a sigma 30mm f1.4 dc be good for starting out?
@93Bananaphone936 ай бұрын
yes :D
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
Absolutely! 🤙
@Denis_Vatokatov6 ай бұрын
sigma is a bit bulky. I bought Sony Zeiss 35mm 2.8 FE, same price. Very small, looks great, on aps-c its 52mm focal length. Also later u can buy a7c or any other Sony fullframe and use this 35mm there
@rafikz776 ай бұрын
Yes It that lense APS-C or full frame?
@dreliop6 ай бұрын
That's what I've got recently and can vouch for it. It's great
@m4verick66665 ай бұрын
oh yeah, i bought the a6000 2 years ago used for 300 bucks and paired it with the 50 1.8. since then i´ve upgrated to the tamron 17-70 2.8 and to me this is the perfect budget combination. yes the tamron is about 600 bucks but considering that its so many lenses packed into one its worth every penny! i´m into photography and videography and this is all i need. i dont even need 4k video because at 1080p the image quality of this camera is just good enough to work with. and even tho i wouldnt recommend it i´ve done photoshoots in heavy rain and the a6000 survived with no problems even tho its not weather resistant.
@jjindiboy-yt4zo5 ай бұрын
I was pretty lucky to be able to get this set up here in Australia - new ZV-E10 for A$650, sigma 56mm A$400 from facebook, new sigma 18-50 for A$550 and sandisk 256gb extreme for $60, lastly a smallrig cage for A$70. plus the bag total ~ A$1800 which is less than 1000 pounds!
@Crazyworldd1602 ай бұрын
similar deal but for a6000 😂
@user-ni4pr9kp8o6 ай бұрын
Great Vid mate 👍🏻 I'm learning a lot by viewing your contents, even if i'm not a beginner neither PRO 😂 but I'm still learning and as you said PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT CHEAP , i my self stated with a6000 for 6 months moved to a6400 after that for over 2 years and now moved to a7iv ...... it's become an addiction but LOVE IT 👌 good luck to ALL , GOD BLESS 🙏🏻
@sunnymas26563 ай бұрын
I bought all for 300 pounds only. One used Camera (Sony alpha 65) with seven accus and one charger - Three lenses (all Sony A-Mount = cheap.) An used Slingshot Backpack in good conditions. An amazing old Tripod but Made in Japan. Some Single lenses and filters. My lenses are 28 - 80 mm (Minolta), a 70 - 300 mm (Minolta), and lucky a 18 - 200 mm (Sigma) - All with Auto-Focus. Greetings from germany.
@SkyDomeVIZE6 ай бұрын
I still use my a6000 for photos. Personally the sigma 56mm 1.4 is a beast, and 18-105mm f4 is super diverse.
@garybrumley35195 ай бұрын
I went on a cruise around Australia last year, a trip of a lifetime. Unfortunately, my wife and I had just moved and all but one camera was in a storage unit, at the very back and not reachable. The one I had was my A6000 and the two kit lenses. I ended up getting the 18-105mm to have a better quality lens to take. I was so very impressed with the photos that I took. The G lens was so much sharper than the kit lenses that I left it on the camera most of the time.
@DimmyV6 ай бұрын
Great video Curtis. I would also add that if you can take advantage of interest free purchases and pay in monthly instalments you can get something more expensive and slowly pay it off over X amount of years. That way you can make the money back with it.
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! That's another good method to get a better camera body, thanks for sharing! 🤙
@MaxVolumeHD3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video bro just what I needed. I wish you nothing but success
@darksideemt6 ай бұрын
Totally agree with you but if you look good enough you can find some higher a6xxx bodies for just a bit more and then just start with the 18-50 2.8. Down the road they can add the second lens.
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
Ohhh that's totally another viable and doable way. However, lenses are in my eyes at least more important then the camera body. So I think it's better option to get one of the best zoom lenses for APS-C first, rather then a slightly newer camera body. Just my opinion of course! 🤙
@darksideemt6 ай бұрын
@@CurtisPadley that was what I was saying, get the zoom and not the prime to start if they didn't want quites as old of body, though 6000 vs say a 6300 isn't a huge difference
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
@@darksideemtOhhh sorry mate completely misread that my bad! Yeah can totally see that working as a great option! Sigma 18-50 it just a soild lens! 🤙
@aaron92966 ай бұрын
So I came across this video right at the time i decided to get into photgraphy. I had already previously thought of buying this camera and this video sold it for me. I would love to see a video on you showing us how to set this camera up for street photography, perhaps you could take it out and show how to shoot manual and ideas for framing our pictures and then subsequently a little showcase on using light room. I beleive for a lot of people that would be super helpful and interesting to watch also, I appreciate these lenses are quite good for this camera but id love to see this all done with the restriction of just using the kit lense :), otherwise I've really enjoying your channel.
@Afaik777Ай бұрын
If you are not a masochist (and don't need exactly the same settings for each shot) you won't use manual in street photography. You set Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority mode and go from there depending on the available light and artistic intent. Lower f-number in aperture priority for more background blur or a close it a bit for sharper picture. Or slower shutter speed for light trails and motion blur vs fast shutter for frozen motion. And if the automatic exposure makes things too dark or too bright, use exposure compensation. If you fiddle with manual on the street, you are going to miss the shot.
@GilbertTV6 ай бұрын
I messed up & got a Canon 80d & the Nifty 50 & a 18 & -135 , 3 months later I soldi it all at a loss & got Sony a6500 , Sony 50mm F1.8 & Sigma 30mmF1.4 & oh wow .... I went from out dated tech to Eye auto focus & superb quality lenses which were perfect for me to learn portrait & fashion photography , I don't have the a6500 , I switched it for the updated a6400 & still love em till this day.. I spent a little over a grand but with an a6000 or today a a6100 . you'll be.still kicking it in 2024 all for under a grand
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear your first setup wasn't upto par. It can be super overwhelming and confusing to understand what you need from a camera when just starting out. It's awesome to hear tho you have now got yourself an incredible setup that you are enjoying using! 🤙
@GilbertTV6 ай бұрын
something else I found was going mirrorless & being able to see my exposure in real time was a game changer in learning , the DSLR couldn't do this & I found @@CurtisPadley
@jixal6 ай бұрын
Something to consider the battery life on the A6000 is horrendous. I bought mine in 2018, maybe it's improved since then. It'll chew threw a battery in 1-2hrs of use. I had 3 battery's for a day of travel photos. Also something with IBIS is actually a huge thing to consider. It's easier to get good shots when you start out if the there's less camera shake. Definitely get a good lens! The camera is super disappointing with the kit lens.... but the Sigmas lenses on it are taaasty, night and day difference. All in all a great starter body, but has its draw back quite quickly, if you think you'll use it better to get a slightly better model imo..... it's a better investment.
@SrtAng6 ай бұрын
Typing this before I finish the video because I'm curious on how close my "budget starting gear" is to your video. I purchased the A6400 with the sigma 30mm, 128gb sd card, card reader, wrist strap, camera hard case, and spare batteries. I was slightly over your budget but not crazy over and I wasnt toooooo far off
@HannahPartyOfOne3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this!! I was getting so confused with the conflicting advice people were giving, so I just went with your recommendations!
@DeafGirl932 ай бұрын
Right. I agree. Best Buy told me to get the Nikon D7500 but that was almost $300 over my budget. Then another worker told me to get that Nikon D3400 but that was also not in my budget. My budget was $1,000 or less. So I ended up getting the same camera my mom has which is the Canon EOS Rebel T7 premium kit. One of my sister in laws has the Canon EOS Rebel SL3. How I know which camera my sister in law has is because one time we were at my parents house and she left her camera on the kitchen table and when she wasn’t in the room I took a photo of the camera so I look it up later and completely forgot about the photo until recently.
@lidge1994Ай бұрын
I disagree with you on 2 points as a beginner. 1. Going for an expensive body 2. Going right for a newer technology. I bought my used (and 14yo) D3100 for 160€ with an 18-55mm lens and besides a few missing features, I've had a great time learning this past year. Later I can upgrade to: - a D500, APS-C Prosumer DSLR from 2016 - a D780, Full Frame Prosumer-professional DSLR from 2020 - a mirrorless Nikon with an FTZ adapter, keeping my lenses.
@bequiet5682 ай бұрын
My chose gonna be Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A since this lense can do everything and Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E for astrophotography
@punk_floyd_81233 күн бұрын
Yup, you hit the nail on the head £1k is a lot of money that I can't afford. Giving this video a thumbs up still. Because whilst I won't be watching it, you mentioned that right at the start, so I didn't waste my time watching a video that's not for me. Props to you for that 🤘
@CurtisPadley2 күн бұрын
@@punk_floyd_8123 no problem mate, if it’s any help you could always pick up an A6000 with a sigma 18-50 that will cost you less if that’s any help and with in budget! ✌️
@punk_floyd_81232 күн бұрын
@CurtisPadley I'm gonna save and get the nikon d3500 refurbished with a starter lense for like £350-400 I think 👌 I was looking after I saw this video. Thanks for your response though ❤️
@koljaheidenreich74093 күн бұрын
Sony 18-105 f4 + 30 or 50mm f1.4 is gamechanger. Both are on used market not that expensive but it is a Crazy Allrounder. Then spending Money on a Cage because then the cam feels better in your hands. In comparison to the camera the 18-105 is realy big and small camera with big lens dosn ´t feel that good. With this setup you have a good an not that espensive setup for learning photographie. The 18-50 f2.8 is a good Lens but i think if you start photographie you need big as possible focal length differences to find out in which section of photographie you ´ll go. I shoot long time with the 18-105 and yes f2.8 is nice to have but i think f4 is for the beginning enough. Love your videos:)
@Jbzy30003 ай бұрын
Going into this I was like 1300 was to much. Your choices are solid and you can make some money back quickly and easily. Great choices.
@BeautyNFood3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. It really cleared up a lot of questions I needed answered.
@CurtisPadley3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@angelsjoker81903 ай бұрын
Start with the a6000 and 18-50 Sigma, and wait before you buy any prime. Go out, take photos in a lot of situations for a while and then check your photos at what focal length you'd like to have that extra aperture most, and then buy a prime accordingly. 56mm is great for portraits, but if you are more a macro, wild life, or street photography, you may want to go for something else.
@NavyCoyner8 күн бұрын
Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…
@matthuck3782 ай бұрын
Personally, I'd recommend a DSLR to someone just starting out over a mirrorless. In general; I'm sure there'd be some cases where I'd get the mirrorless (like a really good sale). Why? More used bodies available, more lenses in general, new and used, and a physical viewfinder is just better than most budget EVFs. Battery life, it's easier to read, less to break down, etc. It's also really easy to use DSLR lenses on a mirrorless, but you really cannot do the opposite.
@ClumsyAI4 ай бұрын
So, your entire budget is for outdoor shot, I don't know why all the advice on the internet is mainly focusing on outdoor shots only, What about indoor, Small studio, small events where there isn't much light, sparing some amount on light won't hurt.
@buschbrothersfan4518 күн бұрын
maybe because a lot more people like nature and outdoor. just a thought
@beallouseanne9205 ай бұрын
Your Photos is Amazing. Beautiful Color and Mood.
@CurtisPadley4 ай бұрын
Ayyy thanks mate!
@fabianecavalcante702410 күн бұрын
The effort you putted in this video made me wanna be your friend
@I4mSaleem6 ай бұрын
WOW this is all I needed 🤭 Thanks CP 🌟
@ExequieelSanpedro10 күн бұрын
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
@adamszerbin58425 ай бұрын
Duracell batteries are great,used them for A65 and now A7 iii.Also JJC products are awesome bang for buck too.
@MarkleSweeting2 ай бұрын
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
@petercollins78483 ай бұрын
The main thing if you are a beginner is to buy used from good companies like mpb etc. These companies have superb cameras for sale which are carefully checked and carry a guarantee.
@ender1.22 ай бұрын
Thanks to your guide. I got into photography with low budget. Price still depends in the country you're living in, but so far your video helped me a lot. Meantime; when it comes to lens. In May 2024; there is TTArtisan 56mm 1.8 now with Auto Focus.
@wordsnmotivation6 ай бұрын
This is perfect for me thank you! I have a Sonya6000 and i was wondering on what lenses I should look at!! 👏🏽👏🏽
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
You're welcome glad it was helpful! 🤙
@rolando_j_3 ай бұрын
If you want prime lenses, start with Sigma. Then look at some of the newer Chinese brands like TTArtisan and Viltrox as options. If you need Optical Steady Shot, the Sony 50mm is cheap. If you aren't into video consider the Zeiss Touit lenses used.
@VexinQuest4 ай бұрын
I'm looking to buy my very first setup. I already got Sony a6400 but i am looking to order a lens now and i can really afford only one. What would be the best choice? I would like the most versatile possible as I'm not entire sure what kind of photography i will end up liking. Would Prime 50mm lens do the trick or would i need something like Sigma 18-50mm (which is what was recommended in this video)? Thank you in advance for everyone who helps :)
@AlorsctyАй бұрын
just bought a canon 600d last yeard even tho its old but its great for daily use
@trav0u8443 ай бұрын
For vloggers, if you can spend a little more money get the sony a6100, it has a flip up screen and records at 4k 30fps
@SuyePhoto6 ай бұрын
Will agree that finding a camera bag is the worst 😭 i can't believe how little innovation there has been on that front. I like the insert idea though! The sigma 18-50 is so good also good on Fuji X-mount as wellll, so nice to have that tiny zoom with constant aperature!
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
I totally agree! Glad you like the idea. Great the 18-50 is also really good on the X-Mount!
@paulm81576 ай бұрын
Much to chew on for folks starting out - shows what can be reasonable, so kudos for Curtis, the Accountant😊. A6000 a good choice but be wary of early copies that had lens mount light leak and hot shoe issues. A6300 a safer option and it had IBIS. Prime lenses have moving parts if they are auto-focus. A vintage manual prime adapted to e-mount would also work. Wasabi batteries a good value, in my experience. Camera bag - try modifying an army surplus gas mask bag (or such) and use cut up yoga mat for dividers. Getting near 50k subs😊. Cheers!
6 ай бұрын
A6300 doesn't have IBIS, it's the a6500 😉
@paulm81576 ай бұрын
@ Correct! There’s a “Steady Shot” setting in the A6300 Fn menu, but it applies to lenses that use optical stab.
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
Haha thanks Paul glad you enjoyed the accountants ideas 😆👌 Somthing to be wary of for sure, however no such problem with the one I picked up. A6300 is a great option. However just out of budget range for this video. Correct primes do have mechanical moving parts for focus. I just meant not a zoom. Have a good weekend Paul! 😀
@markusschewe23506 ай бұрын
Starting out you could also consider a MFT sensor camera. The sensor is smaller and so are the lenses. Especially if you are interested in animals or sports. The Olympus OMD-EM10 mark 3 caught my eye. It has image stabilisation (a6000 and a6400 do not) and the small sensor is more effectively stabilized than e.g. the APSC sensor in the a6700. So you can handhold longer exposure time making up for some disadvantages of the smaller sensor. This camera is tiny! I wish I knew the option to really be able to make a good decision. You can also use all Lumix lenses on Olympus. Btw I chose an a6400 with the 35f1.8 and later added the Sigma 18-50 and the Sigma 16f1.8. Last remark: on a budget you could also start with the Ttartisan 27f2.8, it is said to be nice. It is more zoomed in than a smartphone but not too much to handle in the beginning.
@empressdoinalot6 ай бұрын
Yep. He forgot M43. Cheaper and lighter
@MrWhere20056 ай бұрын
Very true. I didn't realise about M43 until I'm already heavily invested into Sony apsc. I definitely would consider M43 if I'm starting again because it fit perfectly with my needs.
@empressdoinalot6 ай бұрын
@@MrWhere2005 how about just having both. I bought 3 more lenses for my ZVE-10 last year. But still purchased a m43 camera, with an extra lens, this year second hand for £300.99 on eBay. Well worth it.
@AdamDGPhotography24 күн бұрын
Im four minutes in and thank you so much. You have taken alot of my stress away. Ive just bought an A7 mk2 and was panicking because i thought i made a bad choice paying 530 pound with a lens boxed. But looking at you talking about t a6000 really put me at ease. And now im just excited to get it
@isbestlizardАй бұрын
If you have the extra 200 pound, swap the 56 viltrox for the 75 f/1.2 - 56 is already close to the 50 of the zoom and the quality of the 75 is next level :D
@CurtisPadleyАй бұрын
75mm is a brillianr lens! The only think I think that should be added is it depends on what people are looking for in a lens. As the 75mm is heavier, less compact and a longer focal length. So it depends what people need from a lens. I have made a video comparing the two :)
@20111111jorg4 ай бұрын
I still have my old a6000 and love to shoot with it. My preference though is with a shoulder strap as with a lens it can get pretty heavy at the end of the day. And even with hundreds of shots, my one battery usually lasts though the day.
@thegamingrelish9272Ай бұрын
My question as a non photographer is, is a camera worth investing in nowadays when editing can turn pretty much any photo even from a smartphone into a great picture? My thought is what’s the point in investing in camera gear when nearly all the photos we see today now have been edited on a computer. I have an iPhone 15 and the photos and videos are great and if I want them to look a bit better I can just edit them.
@TheNotoriousNemoАй бұрын
Depends, I'm a newbie too, but I want to capture raw images with no editing for shooting fine arts. I think we all have different needs, but finding one for what u need is rather annoying.
@whiteknighteАй бұрын
Thank you very much for doing this video. It's a huge help for a beginner!
@Apple.Jackedd6 ай бұрын
I got a A7iii and 85mm 1.8 . Beautiful combo so far
@user-jv9tr1km9g6 ай бұрын
Love from Bangladesh. This budget is so high. 😊
@David_Quinn_Photography6 ай бұрын
great choice in camera 90% of the work is you and the lens the camera just focuses and writes essentially and after 18MP you are kind of getting past what the eye can distinguish. If you want to test the waters and tinker you can buy adaptors for other lens mounts for your body as well so I always recommend the A6000, depending on their subject a whole host of different lenses some expensive others could be 40+ years old and for a "camera" bag looks for bags that have nothing to do with camera I buy shoulder sling bags saves you money and doesn't advertise what you have.
@ronniegalvan21432 күн бұрын
Are the Sony Kit Lens (16-50mm and 18-135mm) any good? As compared to Sigma lenses? What are the alternatives? or what would you recommend?
@rinjaniaksara26Ай бұрын
And don't forget the dry box to store the camera and lenses ✌
@CapturedByKen2 ай бұрын
I started photography in 2017 and this is such a helpful video
@CurtisPadleyАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful 🙌
@nicedward75445 ай бұрын
If strictly photography why not an older full frame? A7ii, og A7r, 5d, 5dii, etc. The newest AF is great but honestly bores me anymore. I use mostly manual glass nowadays for personal stuff. I'm glad i didn't have AF when i started out shooting. I loved the a6000 but i loved my original 5d and 5dii more... EF glass is dirt cheap now too. I've since switched to Sony but you can't beat the prices of older Canon ff ef mount stuff
@matthewwilsoncrhs2 ай бұрын
This is a good video. I was set on buying the Sony A6700 but after watching this video I might downgrade on the body and save room for a couple of good lenses.
@user-jd6ye1jq2g3 ай бұрын
I really want to start photography in 2024...but my 1st gear was the DJI mini 3 pro... $300. I want to pick up the sony 6700 camera next... And then later, buy lenses... Wish me luck 🎉🎉🎉
@CurtisPadley3 ай бұрын
Good Luck! :)
@sennay99744 ай бұрын
Should I get a canon m50 or a sony a6000 for a beginner? Thanks🎉
@CurtisPadley3 ай бұрын
A6000, avoid M50. Canon discontiued the M line of cameras and they have a different mount to the RF mount.
@BloodBoughtMinistries5 ай бұрын
What is the best Sony crop for the money with decent battery life? The short battery life of some of the earlier mirror less cams is a deal breaker
@doomsmith2 ай бұрын
I understand that photography is expensive. We get it. But what I would really like to see, is someone who can offer their expertise on products that cost less than an entire month's rent, but still give some performance which would be suitable to a **starting** photographer. I feel like people in whatever industry get so detached from the reality of the general consumer with their income from the long career in the field and social media giving opportunities to get equipment for free etc etc. If someone wants to start a hobby, without immediately jumping into the semiprofessional level. Like, as an actual starting point. Like I can suggest parts for a computer that is capable of playing new games at decent fps that would run around 500 dollars. But then people say "budget" computer and then show options that are 1500 or more and it's like yeah those aren't the 5-20k computers on the high end sure. But they are NOT "budget" by any real metric. Essentially everyone who does that is just saying if you're poor, give up. And that's a really scummy and disappointing way to introduce a hobby.
@ZakBoxerАй бұрын
Great video! That yellow Lamborghini wallpaper behind you is incredible! Can you share that please??
@Maliqueliburd_6 ай бұрын
Nice vid bro, im just starting out and was considering the sony zv e10 but im considering the a6000 and sigma 18-50. Im just wondering if you suggest i go with the zv e10 and the 18-50 or get the a6000 with the 18-50 and mayb and sigma 30 mm f1.4 or the recommended viltrox 56mm
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
Thanks dude! If you are looking at doing just photography A6000 would save you money. But ZV-E10 is good for video when starting out. So if that's a requirement for you. ZV-E10 would be better choice. No matter which setup you get. I would highly recommend the sigma 18-50 that thing is OP! ⚡ 30mm I haven't tested out but have heard fantastic things. It's a tough one between those two if I'm honest. I'd say sigma 30mm. Sorry wasn't so helpful at the end, but hope the rest of that inform was useful! ✌️
@artemtakingpictures3 ай бұрын
had it, enjoyed a lot! Sigma 30mm 1.4 is awesome lense for this. Now bought NIkon d700 :D
@aymanchuwa7613 ай бұрын
I’m kinda into getting the 56mm but I don’t think you have a video on the Viltrox 56mm 1.4 tho 😢 not sure how great it’ll be 😅
@estephaniasophia3 ай бұрын
Cute video, fun guy. Everything he says was a great light for me to start my journey in the photography world. Thanks a lot. Definitely checking out the Amazon links ❤️ love from Brooklyn
@onthe4164 ай бұрын
I am always wondering why in these 'How To" videos.... the first question isn't "Hey Beginner person... You want to get into Photography? Why do you want to get into photography? What do you want to achieve?" Because only then can we properly help them to select the right equipment and setup to get them started on their journey. What are your thoughts?
@m4xs0ng663 ай бұрын
instead of buying a6700 which you will out grown eventually and move to full frame, you can add a little more to your budget to get the a7cm2 which is a full frame camera which you won't grow out of even after you became more and more "professional" over the years.
@aleksanderiwuc17305 ай бұрын
Very, VERY reasonable set :). Grate video !
@CurtisPadley4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@yonsense4 ай бұрын
In your opinion would it be worth getting the 6700 over the 6400 long term, if im planning to get into photography as a career? or would it be better to get 6400 or earlier, buy full frame lens and then get a fullframe more expensive camera in the future?
@user-bf2bd5jf3z5 ай бұрын
I really want to get started with photography but I leave in a country where 1000 pounds is equivalent to about is about 30000 in my currency and I just searched for a camera that would be good but cheap....thought to my disappointment photography is just an expensive craft😢....any advise on how to get started apart from saving for half a decade for people in not so privileged countries🙏🙏🙏
@Thedivinevision.195 ай бұрын
Great vid mate I started with canon 90d 18-135mm and a 50mm f1.8
@mohammed_the_train_spotter5 ай бұрын
90d is amazing
@treebugg3 ай бұрын
I’m still learning with my mom’s g’old G7X Canon not the best but I go for the basics before actually getting expensive one
@Crazyworldd1602 ай бұрын
sigma 16mm 1.4 is amazing too
@andrisstanga59386 ай бұрын
That Sigma lens is sooo good. Any not just for Sony.
@RobbertsTravelGuides3 ай бұрын
Curtis could you make a video for 'Established' Photographers, i used a Canon DSLR and want to move to Sony. and finally start making cool shots aswell. Prefered the 3th generation Sony A7, purely becouse it has ironed out the major flaws and it is fast enough to be able to use as a beginning into the Alpha brand.
@FC-sw9zz22 күн бұрын
Hey brother. I loved the content, it was super informative. If I have some extra money laying around, what camera would you recommend to shoot videos with? You mentioned this camera isn’t that good for videos ?
@mosescheng29336 ай бұрын
What is a good camera n lense for product photography and video for the making process?
@moripiepenbrink45023 ай бұрын
ive used a sony a6000 & a sony a6400 ( the ones he showed here ) & both r good for product photography. When it comes to the lenses def a 18-55mm imo
@geckoram6286Ай бұрын
I've been taking pictures for a while, I've got a camera, a couple of lenses... why am I watching this video? No idea. Also, although that kit is great for $1000, I don't think you need that kind of money just for getting started, I like the choice for the 6000 and the prime lens, but I think that the zoom for $500 is a bit too much
@WHOAITSTHEINTERNETАй бұрын
Hope you see this! I went ahead and ordered the A6000 and the sigma prime to start. Come to find out my brother has a A7S in solid condition. Is it a better overall camera than the A6000? main different is less MP but i’m reading about the full frame of the A7S and low light performance. Is the sigma lens i got a good pairing for the A7S?
@Bra1nSicK3 ай бұрын
What do you think of the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 instead of the Sigma 18-50?
@infinitetricks87436 ай бұрын
this video is great..and i upgrade lens kit to sigma 30 mm and sigma 56mm
@rafikz776 ай бұрын
Bought the A6400 in December 2023. Love it Also got a Sony 50 mm (so 75 mm equivalent) F1.8
@mahekhamster6 ай бұрын
huh. r we are the exact same person? cuz I did the exact same thing
@CurtisPadley6 ай бұрын
Is there an imposter among us? 😂 Haha terrible jokes aside, awesome setup glad you are enjoying it! 😁
@rafikz776 ай бұрын
@@mahekhamster We definitely are 😂 Great camera setup tbh
@rafikz776 ай бұрын
@@CurtisPadley 👍
@rocky90236 ай бұрын
Hey there man! big fan from Malaysia here. Should I go for a Sony ZV-E10 or a Sony A6400? Also what lenses should I get for a balance in photography and videography?
@FreedomInDiscipline6 ай бұрын
I’m going with the zv-e10 and sigma 30mm I’m buying it tomorrow I will let you know how it is my friend
@Gol.DM065 ай бұрын
@@FreedomInDiscipline zv e10 mark 2 is coming this spring , i suggest u wait a little bit
@FreedomInDiscipline5 ай бұрын
@@Gol.DM06 I literally just ordered it 2 days ago :/
@Gol.DM065 ай бұрын
@@FreedomInDiscipline its a banger device tho, really good for videography, the new one come out this March/may but nevermind is still a solid camera
@user-ne1wf4ln1y5 ай бұрын
Got a Sony a6400 for $500 on Ebay body only, 3 batteries on amazon for 30 dollars, and a kit lense for 150 on KEH. i didn't want anything new. Good prices. Also, i have my own memory cards so i didn't have to spend anything on that.
@Technikzentrale246 ай бұрын
I have the Sigma 17-50 F2.8 EX DC OSS and i love it. I use it on my Nikon D7500 , a beautiful combo for Fotography and also a bit video. :-)
@aljxdroАй бұрын
i just bought a used 70d and 50mm f1.8 lens hopefully it'll serve me well :)
@dylan5066Ай бұрын
Can you please make a video for video photography in a gym setting? Or outside setting?
@CurtisPadleyАй бұрын
I don’t do gym stuff it’s not my area of expertise, Keep searching though there are other great content creators here on KZfaq who all have their unique experience ✌️
@ashgandawa5 ай бұрын
I just got a canon T7 with a kit lens and a 50mm lens. Is that a good start?