The Official Photography Thread - Vol. 3

[elderwatsondiggs]

[COLOR=#red]Sample images with the A6000 [/COLOR]

We've been reviewing digital cameras for you for more than 15 years now, and in that time we've seen many deserving models rise to the top for their turn in the spotlight. We've also kept our eye on models that have sea legs several years after their debut, like the amazingly long-lived Canon T3i. We've even seen a few that made us scratch our heads or raise an eyebrow or two.

But even with the perspective of 15 years in the business, the Sony A6000 stands out as something of a phenomenon.

To give a little numerical context, the A6000 currently sees almost three times more clicks than the next three most popular cameras on our site over the past few months, the Olympus E-M10, Sony RX100 II and the Pentax K3. And it draws almost four times as many views as the highly regarded Fujifilm X-T1, Olympus Stylus 1, Sony A7, Panasonic GM1 and the Canon G16.

Are we surprised? Well, yes and no. Sony cameras won the top position in both our 2012 and 2013 Camera of the Year Awards, and also won or placed in several individual categories -- so the company is clearly doing something right. The A6000 also replaces a huge fan favorite, the ever-popular and trend-setting NEX-6.

But the NEX-6 wasn't even the flagship of the line, nor was it an overall winner in our 2012 Camera Of The Year awards (though it did win a Camera Of Distinction that year). So, while we certainly would have anticipated a great deal of reader interest in the Sony A6000, the sheer numbers have us baffled and we're a little amazed. (It's without a doubt an excellent camera, but that alone doesn't fully explain its huge popularity with our readers.)

Is it the price point? The advertised world-record AF speed? Genius marketing? All of the above? Frankly, we don't know, hence this article. So, what do you think? Please weigh in below in the comments section, and let us know why you're taking such a close look. Your opinion matters to us, and may help shape how we test and explore the camera from here.

Our sample unit of the A6000 is now in the hands of one of our best reviewers, so check back often, as you'll see any updates very shortly after we do: With a camera this hot, you can consider that a promise.

 

[blueribbon23]

Nikon D3200

Polarized City

Feedback appreciated
[h1][/h1]

 

[Nawzlew]

Doin some edits but a quick shot.

Ya'll probably think I only shoot cars

 

[bklyn style baby]

Random by imhigh2often, on Flickr
Random by imhigh2often, on Flickr

 

[yanky]

Doin some edits but a quick shot.

Ya'll probably think I only shoot cars

All I shoot is cars and long exposure shots.

 

[yancancook90]

A few shots from a trip down Hwy 1. Feedback always appreciated.


Truck by jyninety, on Flickr


Inlet by jyninety, on Flickr

Layers by jyninety, on Flickr


Foggy coast by jyninety, on Flickr


Big Dipper by jyninety, on Flickr

Purcells by jyninety, on Flickr


China Beach looking out by jyninety, on Flickr


Sky Glider by jyninety, on Flickr

Gibson Beach by jyninety, on Flickr


Sea arch by jyninety, on Flickr


Mineral by jyninety, on Flickr

 

[grizzlyboy]

May help some newbies
http://m.shutterfly.com/how-to-take-the-perfect-photo/?esch=1

 

[elderwatsondiggs]

May help some newbies
http://m.shutterfly.com/how-to-take-the-perfect-photo/?esch=1

[COLOR=#red]"How to take the perfect photo".....Get a camera and experiment[/COLOR]

 

[dabottom305]

Dope. I like Sea Arch Sky Glider.

I need to start taking random trips around Miami.

 

[elderwatsondiggs]

[COLOR=#red]For the last 3 weeks I've been in Moab Utah where the beautiful natural arches are, and in the Henry Mountains, now currently I'm in Montana taking beautiful photography of some of the most breathtaking scenery that USA has to offer. I have 3 more weeks on the road with Colorado as the next stop...all courtesy of Texas A&M[/COLOR]

 

[grizzlyboy]

May help some newbies
http://m.shutterfly.com/how-to-take-the-perfect-photo/?esch=1

[COLOR=#red]"How to take the perfect photo".....Get a camera and experiment[/COLOR]

here you go.

 

[Nawzlew]

 

[mjbetch]

^Background is distracting

 

[dabottom305]

How can someone drive a car that low. I'd be late everywhere I went going slow over bumps.

 

[elderwatsondiggs]

here you go.

[COLOR=#red]It's the truth.[/COLOR]

The Only Thing You Need To Do To Become a Better Photographer
There is nothing I love more than when someone takes the gloves off and drops a serious dose of truth. Especially about getting better as a photographer, and even more so in the age of “I’ll fix it in post.” In this video from 30-year veteran documentary photographer John Free offers some great advice for becoming a better street photographer, and absolutely perfect advice on becoming a better photographer overall. That’s right, the big secret to getting better that nobody wants to talk about is right here. Care to take a guess?
I’m on the fence about giving you the big reveal because you really need to listen to what John has to say…but here it comes.
PRACTICE!
Yeah, I know. Pretty simple right?
Do you?

 

[dropten]

How can someone drive a car that low. I'd be late everywhere I went going slow over bumps.

air bags bruh. Air up when time to drive

 

[dabottom305]

Lol never thought of that

 

[kickaddikt23]

Took this shot last summer. Just started using lightroom on some of my older photos. Makes the photos look so much better.

 

[tokes99]

here you go.

[COLOR=#red]It's the truth.[/COLOR]

The Only Thing You Need To Do To Become a Better Photographer
There is nothing I love more than when someone takes the gloves off and drops a serious dose of truth. Especially about getting better as a photographer, and even more so in the age of “I’ll fix it in post.” In this video from 30-year veteran documentary photographer John Free offers some great advice for becoming a better street photographer, and absolutely perfect advice on becoming a better photographer overall. That’s right, the big secret to getting better that nobody wants to talk about is right here. Care to take a guess?
I’m on the fence about giving you the big reveal because you really need to listen to what John has to say…but here it comes.
PRACTICE!
Yeah, I know. Pretty simple right?
Do you?

it is a bit of an oversimplification to say just go take a bunch of photos & try some things...plus street photography has so many different components to it that it is less about adhering to any 'rules' or orthodoxy. however it isn't a bad thing to be aware of good composition & how a particular focal length might affect how a picture is received. its a good idea to do a some of both for just about anything you want to be good at; that is to say, some instinctual/playful practice where you may be more free to experiment and some serious practice where you are are actively thinking about what you are doing, which may lead to more focused experimentation...

it is the same way you wouldn't just tell a ball player to just go play more basketball to be a better hooper, it isn't that simple...

 

[grizzlyboy]

here you go.

[COLOR=#red]It's the truth.[/COLOR]

The Only Thing You Need To Do To Become a Better Photographer
There is nothing I love more than when someone takes the gloves off and drops a serious dose of truth. Especially about getting better as a photographer, and even more so in the age of “I’ll fix it in post.” In this video from 30-year veteran documentary photographer John Free offers some great advice for becoming a better street photographer, and absolutely perfect advice on becoming a better photographer overall. That’s right, the big secret to getting better that nobody wants to talk about is right here. Care to take a guess?
I’m on the fence about giving you the big reveal because you really need to listen to what John has to say…but here it comes.
PRACTICE!
Yeah, I know. Pretty simple right?
Do you?

it is a bit of an oversimplification to say just go take a bunch of photos & try some things...plus street photography has so many different components to it that it is less about adhering to any 'rules' or orthodoxy. however it isn't a bad thing to be aware of good composition & how a particular focal length might affect how a picture is received. its a good idea to do a some of both for just about anything you want to be good at; that is to say, some instinctual/playful practice where you may be more free to experiment and some serious practice where you are are actively thinking about what you are doing, which may lead to more focused experimentation...

it is the same way you wouldn't just tell a ball player to just go play more basketball to be a better hooper, it isn't that simple...

My point exactly. Dude stop coming off as an elitist photographer.

 

[elderwatsondiggs]

My point exactly. Dude stop coming off as an elitist photographer.

[COLOR=#red]Elderwatsondiggs coming off as an elitist photog? I'm not even a photographer dude. I just take photos. I only have one camera with the kit lens and I don't even have a tripod. As far as my quote of getting better by actually shooting and experimenting with your camera was actually told to me by a successful professional photographer that I met when I was in the Cayman Islands on vacation. He's responsible for a lot of the beautiful images of the island that makes it into their advertisements. [/COLOR]

 

[ediaz411]

Perfect combo for a weekend trip

 

[219elite]

no shade, but have you posted any photos yet, Diggs? been interested since you spoke so highly of the sony joint

 

[hizzle]

Been shooting people more often.

heezybear.com​

 

[grizzlyboy]

My point exactly. Dude stop coming off as an elitist photographer.

[COLOR=#red]Elderwatsondiggs coming off as an elitist photog? I'm not even a photographer dude. I just take photos. I only have one camera with the kit lens and I don't even have a tripod. As far as my quote of getting better by actually shooting and experimenting with your camera was actually told to me by a successful professional photographer that I met when I was in the Cayman Islands on vacation. He's responsible for a lot of the beautiful images of the island that makes it into their advertisements. [/COLOR]

OK Buddy.