Sony Alpha a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens (Black)
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Cool wide angle 4K shooter
I bought this camera to capture short 4K beauty shots of properties that I do widescreen presentations at. I also like to shoot pictures in the ballroom of the events. This camera was the latest reasonable 4K video shooter when I bought it. But you get the feeling that no one really knows how to handle 4K yet. So far the footage has turned out really nice and crisp when I turned off the steady shot. With the steady shot on, there were some strang... Show More
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Lightweight Alternative to a DSLR
I have been avoiding Sony products for a while as I was one of many people that got burned by their root-kit exploit as well as battery issues with other products. I am a happy Cannon and Olympus photographer, but was having trouble spending $2000 on the newest Olympus camera. I got the Sony A6300 based on DPREVIEW reviews as I prefer a lighter camera when wandering around town or for short trips. The A6300 is as fast as my Olympus with better re... Show More
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Excellent price for this little beast.
I recently purchased an a6300 and have been very impressed thus far. After a couple of days testing it out and playing with 4K, 1080 at 120p and all the different picture profiles, I finally did a full shoot with this camera last weekend. I shot an entire commercial spot using the a6300, metabones speed booster and canon glass. I had it rigged on my jib crane, steadycam, shoulder mount, tripod and even handheld at some points. I didn't have any i... Show More
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Total waste of $$$$$$$
This camera overheats even in photo mode after using it on a long day job. The best work tool is the one that is reliable not the one has great image. I bought a used one in brand new condition not new but it just came out so it's not like it was used for long time and the shouter count on it was 0. On top of all other problems like short battery life, horrible repair costumer service the overheating is just not acceptable so I had to send back. ... Show More
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Not impressed i returned it and got a Nikon D750
After reading endless reviews i went ahead and purchased this camera along with two top end Sony lens. After playing around with it for two days I went right back to BandH and returned it for the Nikon. No i was not thrilled by the Nikon's size, weight or what seems will soon be technology of the past (its not mirrorless) but at the end of the day the image quality on the a6300 just wasnt' up to par. My shots were grainy and had a very digital lo... Show More
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Serious overheat issue
I bought the camera about a month ago, took a few pictures and was quite happy with it as the camera was fast, easy to use and the picture quality was wonderful. Today, I went to visit the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, and this is the first time I had serious use for the camera. I was just taking photos using the scenery setting of the camera, no video recording. After taking about 25-30 pictures (about couple a mins), the camera overheated, t... Show More
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Excellent Camera For The Price
This is probably one of the best cameras for the price on the market right now. All of the slow autofocus issues in the a6000 have been addressed and the real time live view is like nothing I've shot with.Having worked with more professional grade video/photo cameras in the past the form factor of this camera can be a little lack luster with limited i/o options and a lot of the functionality buried in the menu systems. That being said I really ca... Show More
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For the Price, Untouchable
Filmmaker review here. Excellent camera for the price. Autofocus in video mode is the best I've ever used. Kit lens is extremely viable in many situations. Filming people running fast on horses at 120 fps/1080p and it can keep everything in focus at f3.5. 4k mode is gorgeous but prone to jello effect/rolling shutter. Moving the camera quickly or much at all while shooting generally has a bad rolling shutter effect at 24 or 30 fps. However I got a... Show More
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Best and beyond for what you pay!!
Being my first camera, I did a lot of research before purchasing this one. I've heard good things about it. However as the reviews said, it had some problems - overheating and bad rolling shutter! However once I got the camera, those weren't an issue at all! The rolling shutter is there but there isn't a time you would move the camera fast unless it was intentional. Overheating is mostly solved with the new firmware and using high speed memory ca... Show More
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A6300 Atuo Focus Superstar
I just recently upgraded from the very competent Sony a6000. After lengthy consideration and research I decided to make the jump to the a6300. I'm happy to report after using the camera for 2 weeks it was a great decision. The feature I have been most impressed by is the auto focus. I have given this guy a solid run with the Sony 16-70 F4 ZA OSS and Sony 70-200 F4 G OSS. Subjects have included kids and dogs moving all over the place and birds and... Show More
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Almost There
Great camera all around. I bought it specifically for the 120fps/1080.. I will be testing this feature extensively in the next few weeks. The 4k is beautiful, but as EVERYONE is reporting, the camera WILL overheat in the 15-20min mark.. depending on weather conditions. Sony FIXED this problem in the A7S II with a Firmware update (most likely raising the temperature restriction in-camera). HOPEFULLY, this happens with the A6300. In the meantime, I... Show More
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good quality mirrorless package
The a6300 kit is a really nice package for those who either don't want to lug around a DSLR with relatively heavy lens, want something easy to travel with, or want something that maximizes image quality for its size at a fairly reasonable price. The 16-50mm kit lens is okay, with the power zoom feature being useful for video. The 55-210mm kit lens is particularly useful for its telephoto reach, with images being rather good, considering the cost ... Show More
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My experience with the A6300
I am very pleased with the cameras performance. It does great when shooting in auto and also retains manual functionality for more advanced shooters. Having used it for a couple of weeks I see now why it is so popular. It takes great stills fabulous HD video and very good 4K. There is a bit of rolling shutter when in 4K but it is easily managed. The image quality is better than I expected. Bang for the buck this little camera delivers. The kit le... Show More
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An excellent entry level DSLR replacement.
This camera knocks most sub-$1000 DSLRs out of the water. First andforemost, the camera is extremely compact, for an APS-C sized sensor. The included kit lens is very sharp, and great for video work as well, as the zoom is smooth and quiet. 4K image quality on this camera is amazing. (Much better noise control and more detailed than my D500, even using just kit lens) In raw format, noise is well controlled, it's more film-grain like than color pa... Show More
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Worth every penny
It's been over 7 months and all I can say for the money I paid... I just can't complaint. I have been using this camera to produce Pre-Video for Quinceaeras in 4K and image is beautiful. (You need to shoot in manual mode to get excellent results) the photos that I take with this camera are pretty much the same as my beloved Nikon D700, I have been using zeiss 16-35 FE 4 and 24-70 mm G master and Im really happy with the results. Yes, it overheats... Show More
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Sony A6300 is a true sports and photojournalism BEAST
I shoot portraits, sports action, industrial and corporate photography, and higher education photos for various clients. I've been a pro for 28 years. The camera is the first mirrorless offering from any company that has a fast enough electronic viewfinder that can keep up with lateral action when shooting very tight. the files are beyond impressive in low light as well as at 100 ISO. The silent shutter feature will be a MUST for people that cove... Show More
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Why get anything else? (First Camera)
I have been looking at getting a camera for over a year. I had been looking a the normal DSLR Canon and Nikons as per usual but when a photographer friend of mine recommended this camera. After watching a bunch of reviews I was set on getting this one. I have used other family members larger canon DSLR and for my uses (I'm a beginner photographer that wanted a camera that could do awesome video) This was perfect. Small and lightweight for bringi... Show More
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Does not recognize the kit lens
I bought this camera to replace my older bulky Canon DSLR. Second day shooting with it (on vacation abroad without great options for repairs), I received an error message upon turning the camera on, saying: Cannot recognize lens. Attach it properly. I've removed the Sony lens, wiped off the contacts, replaced the battery, changed the settings as indicated online in support blogs for similar issues with other Sony cameras to no avail. Upon contact... Show More
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Wonderfully compact and capable camera
While I primarily take family and travel pictures, it doesn't mean I want to settle for the kind of photo quality you get from a point n' shoot or cellphone camera. Things I love: Weight (feels solid but not heavy, I have it on a Joby wrist strap.) Awesome EVF (as large and bright as the OVF on my D700.) Built in flash and hot shoe. Auto focus system is best I've used, focus peaking and magnification is awesome for manual lenses. Image quality an... Show More
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Great camer worth the money!
I didn't get overheat even having use it for non stopping (pause between clips less than few seconds) recording videos about 75 minutes overall. I bought this camera as camera B to my Samsung NX1 for shooting videos. So, @4k@25fps is stunning quality! Colors, DR, SUPER FAST AI and really cool targeting! But if you gonna use @4k30p your video quality will be lower than in 24p mode. Just notice that rolling shutter is really terrible. This informat... Show More
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great camera for an amateur video editor
I recently bought the a6300 in order to upgrade from what I was using for my web series (which was an iPhone). I don't know much yet about camera specs in general so I got a bunch of helpful input from two local filmmakers. So far the quality of this camera has been amazing, both with videos and pictures. For me, the difference in video quality has been tremendous (I film in front of a green screen). So far the only issue is that it seems easy to... Show More
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Best evolution of mirrorless camera so far
I replaced an A6000 with the new A6300, as a primary camera for travel, landscape, architecture, night, and indoor shooting, and as a second camera for birding and wildlife shooting alongside my DSLR. I already found the A6000 to be excellent for fast focus, very good continuous focus and burst while panning, low light/high ISO shooting, and overall convenience. The A6300 is better across the board - focuses in even lower light, is a good half-st... Show More
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Sony A6300 is as advertised..so far
Coming from the A6000, I find the improvements in the A6300 to be worthwhile. Metal vs. plastic makes a big difference in confidence in use. The viewfinder is far superior. In the 6000, it was a tossup between the viewfinder and LCD for composing. Now the EVF provides a better vantage point. I love the AF/MF switch as I can go directly to DMF to get that great focus needed for F1.8. There are many more shooting bracket choices. Some may be not us... Show More
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Best APS-C Camera Available
Hands down one of the best little cameras I've ever owned. I was a bit hesitant at first since I'm a Canon shooter and currently own a 5D MK III with various lenses but with all of the raves and reviews I've heard I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did. I paired this with the Sony G 70-200 f4 and the Sony Ziess 16-70 f4 and the images I'm able to capture with this are incredible. One of the main draws I had to this camera was the fact that... Show More
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