I have a6000s, A7RII, and some Canon DSLRs in both FF and APS-C. I also have the a5000 I picked up because it was so small. I've really found it to be a heck of a handy little camera. I shoot in raw most of the time. I get some nice images out of and it is handy to tote around. I've been trying to talk myself into an older compact like the Ricoh GR I or II or similar. Then I look at the little a5000 and realize it can be a great little street camera. I also remind myself I live in two stoplight town so not a lot of major street action. LOL. I actually used the Sigma MC-11 EF to Sony adapter to mount my big Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 on the a5000. Okay, more like mounted the camera to the lens. The little camera looks funny on the end of that lens. Kind of like a mouse trying to have sex with an elephant. But, it works! Love that little camera. If you are actually a photographer, you can make solid images with it.
Yo that mouse thing is funny. can i ask a question? You have full manual controls right? Like shutter speed and apperature? im thinking of picking it as my first camera so I dont really know a lot of things
@@PilipiHoops Yes sir, it does indeed do Manual, Aperture, and Shutter priority modes. It also has a couple of Auto modes and several Scene modes. The auto modes actually work pretty well for those times you just want a handy little point and shoot. Yet, you have full manual if you want it. It's small enough you might actually carry it with you more often. If you can get it for a good price then you can build your lens collection which will work fine if you choose to move up the any of the a6XXX line. There is an old saying. "Marry the lens. Date the body." Always great advice. I hope your photographic journey is rewarding. Enjoy the challenges and the rewards.
@@WolfQuantum Awesome comments Amos. Love the "old saying" you referred to. Sounds like good advice! So far my only camera is an Iphone 10XR and people tell me I have a good eye. My curiosity has led me to research a good used DLSR which was a good used T3i but I decided to go with the mirrorless NEX-5N instead. Then this A5000 popped up in FB Marketplace for a good price. The question is, i'm happy with my choice of the NEX-5N for the novice that I am. Is the A5000 a good "next choice" after I spend some time with the NEX-5N? Thanks in advance!!!
You're capable of adjusting the ISO, shutter speed, an aperture completely through that one dial without going into the menu... I personally think that the Sony a5000 can keep photos clean up to 3200 ISO and 1600 ISO for video. If you have an electronic lens you can change all of it on the fly really quickly without going into the menu and it's really easy to use, the Sony a5000 had been really easy to use for me. Pairing the Sony a5000 with the 7artisans 50mm f0.95, it is a capable and fun setup. There's actually a way to make a flat profile on the Sony a5000... You can go to standard mode and lower the contrast and sharpness all the way and you'll get a pretty decent flat profile that is also as color accurate as you can get in camera... I don't really recommend using the other picture profiles to make a flat profile and that also includes the portrait color profile because that doesn't really have super accurate colors and it puts a warm somewhat yellowish orange tint over the image and it's not good because it isn't color accurate and makes it harder to color correct. I don't recommend using DRO to get some extra dynamic range because it can add quite a bit of noise to the image and it lifts shadows which means that I actually adds fake exposure to the image causing more noise because DRO is just like lifting the shadows in editing but in camera except it just adds a little bit dynamic range and looks more natural. Using DRO, when you underexpose in a dark area it actually lifts up the entire exposure because if things all of it is shadow which is not a good thing because it adds alot of noise.
i had better camera before this (nex5 something), but when that got broke i only could replace it with this one cause i needed a camera ASAP and nearby shop only had this one... i always see people criticizing heavily it online, for right reasons, but i still decided to keep it anyway and try my best. Thanks for vid.
I wonder if it can hold a candle to my little Samsung NX 3000. Such a tiny thing, such a light little camera. 20.3MP too! And the RAW files are extremely flexible.
I reluctantly sold my canon g12 and bought this with 2 kit lenses for 200 bucks CAD. It’s a great travel camera with an APC sensor. I love this puppy! I have a 70D for more serious stuff but, they both have the same sensor so……
Hi! I discovered that with am Amazon Capture Card and with a little hack that cleans out the HDMI signal to a PC this camera could be use for streaming. What do you think about this idea? I would go for a a5100 but the price is 2.5 times what a5000 costs
Update: I went for the a5000 and I hacked it. The quality It gives is far good than expexted. You can guys see the results at my Twitch Channel Willisaga. I think for the money (100€) is (if not the greatest) a good option for streaming
@@Willisaga what hacks did you do to the camera? I've only been able to install a timelapse app, I know that the 30 minutes restriction can be removed, but nothing else.
I found this very cheap online and was wondering if it'd be a nice B-Camera to my a7III that gets bulky just to take out for a quick walk. Found out exactly that with the video. Thanks!
Hey! Thanks for the vid. I'm looking for a little help here. I've always shot photos in my life but i never really had to deal with settings. I used a small digital camera (canon i guess), then my smartphone. I (and others also) think i have a really good eye for photoshooting, so i decided to take a small step into this world by buying a camera. Now, what i look for is a small camera to just bring with myself on walks, maybe on a workday also (so i really like that this sony a5000 is small and compact), but i also need this flipping screen - it has been always annoying for me if i tried to be a model to my own photos and cant see the result in the same time, only after (my mum wont be able to help me by looking at the screen xD). I'm fine with learning the controls, maybe i'll need that knowledge later as well. I'd like to take photos that look professional. I know nothing about lenses. Im about to buy the camera with its original/basic lens, idk if its ok for me or i'll have to buy another too. Actually the question is will i be able to use the camera with the basic lens or i'll have to buy another immediately. I like that it makes decend videos, cus i think i'd use it for that too. Sorry i may sound confused, it can be seen that i dont know much about photography. ':D For me it seems like this would be a good choice, but as a laic i cant really decide cus i dont understand anything XD Sorry if taking your time but can u help me a little? ^^
The base kit lens is a great jack of all trades to start. Once you use that for a while and find the weaknesses of it, you'll be able to move on to more specialized lenses that better suit your needs.
Fb marketplace can be good if you're willing to hunt for a deal. Craigslist too. I use ebay so that everyone who watches can (mostly) find the same prices as me.
Hi mate, thanks for the video. I was hoping you could help me (as you seem to know what you're on about). I'm looking for a camera to record a-roll. Looking to spend around $200, I need it to have a flip screen so I can frame up easily, good auto focus and a tripod mount. Any suggestions for me? Best I have so far is this a5000.
The a5000 is pretty decent, but don't forget to factor a lens into the budget. A cheap off-brand lens will have bad AF on any camera. The Canon 70d is another option if you can swing it. My favorite budget setup for good af is the 70d and sigma 17-50 f2.8, but it's more expensive.
@@aChairLeg thank you! I watched other reviews of the a5000 and most of them weren't that promising due to the fact that they were using the kit lens. Your photos look great! I was originally planning to just use this as a streaming camera but do you recon it's a good camera for taking photos of my keyboards and b-rolls with the kit lens? With good lighting of course
At the end of the day, lighting and lenses will be the most important thing. The a5000 is a great starting point if you're planning on going into the Sony ecosystem. I'm not overly familiar with Sony kit lenses, but with enough light I'm sure it will look good. I would personally plan on getting a macro lens in the future for photos/b-roll of keyboards
If you can deal with the screen only flipping upward and the older auto-focus system it can be a great camera for the money. An alternative for a little more money would be the Canon 70d or SL2 if you want a screen that flips out and has excellent auto-focus.
Depends on what you want out of them and what lenses you want to buy. Sony has APS-C and Full frame cameras, while Fuji is only APS-C and Medium Format, so if Full frame is in your future Sony could be the better option. Fuji does make great cameras, but since I'm not as familiar with them I can't give you a clear answer. Fuji reviews will be coming... but that will be a while away after I finish the Canon lineup and Panasonic.
I have a6000s, A7RII, and some Canon DSLRs in both FF and APS-C. I also have the a5000 I picked up because it was so small. I've really found it to be a heck of a handy little camera. I shoot in raw most of the time. I get some nice images out of and it is handy to tote around. I've been trying to talk myself into an older compact like the Ricoh GR I or II or similar. Then I look at the little a5000 and realize it can be a great little street camera. I also remind myself I live in two stoplight town so not a lot of major street action. LOL. I actually used the Sigma MC-11 EF to Sony adapter to mount my big Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 on the a5000. Okay, more like mounted the camera to the lens. The little camera looks funny on the end of that lens. Kind of like a mouse trying to have sex with an elephant. But, it works! Love that little camera. If you are actually a photographer, you can make solid images with it.
Yo that mouse thing is funny. can i ask a question? You have full manual controls right? Like shutter speed and apperature? im thinking of picking it as my first camera so I dont really know a lot of things
@@PilipiHoops Yes sir, it does indeed do Manual, Aperture, and Shutter priority modes. It also has a couple of Auto modes and several Scene modes. The auto modes actually work pretty well for those times you just want a handy little point and shoot. Yet, you have full manual if you want it.
It's small enough you might actually carry it with you more often. If you can get it for a good price then you can build your lens collection which will work fine if you choose to move up the any of the a6XXX line. There is an old saying. "Marry the lens. Date the body." Always great advice. I hope your photographic journey is rewarding. Enjoy the challenges and the rewards.
@@WolfQuantum Awesome comments Amos. Love the "old saying" you referred to. Sounds like good advice!
So far my only camera is an Iphone 10XR and people tell me I have a good eye. My curiosity has led me to research a good used DLSR which was a good used T3i but I decided to go with the mirrorless NEX-5N instead. Then this A5000 popped up in FB Marketplace for a good price. The question is, i'm happy with my choice of the NEX-5N for the novice that I am. Is the A5000 a good "next choice" after I spend some time with the NEX-5N? Thanks in advance!!!
You're capable of adjusting the ISO, shutter speed, an aperture completely through that one dial without going into the menu... I personally think that the Sony a5000 can keep photos clean up to 3200 ISO and 1600 ISO for video. If you have an electronic lens you can change all of it on the fly really quickly without going into the menu and it's really easy to use, the Sony a5000 had been really easy to use for me. Pairing the Sony a5000 with the 7artisans 50mm f0.95, it is a capable and fun setup.
There's actually a way to make a flat profile on the Sony a5000... You can go to standard mode and lower the contrast and sharpness all the way and you'll get a pretty decent flat profile that is also as color accurate as you can get in camera... I don't really recommend using the other picture profiles to make a flat profile and that also includes the portrait color profile because that doesn't really have super accurate colors and it puts a warm somewhat yellowish orange tint over the image and it's not good because it isn't color accurate and makes it harder to color correct. I don't recommend using DRO to get some extra dynamic range because it can add quite a bit of noise to the image and it lifts shadows which means that I actually adds fake exposure to the image causing more noise because DRO is just like lifting the shadows in editing but in camera except it just adds a little bit dynamic range and looks more natural. Using DRO, when you underexpose in a dark area it actually lifts up the entire exposure because if things all of it is shadow which is not a good thing because it adds alot of noise.
You did not have to write all this😭
Nice video. I just buy this camera 2 weeks ago and really like it. especially for human interest and street photography because the size.
Can pic be transfer?to cell
@@magicalifeofluceroaguiar7190 yes
i had better camera before this (nex5 something), but when that got broke i only could replace it with this one cause i needed a camera ASAP and nearby shop only had this one... i always see people criticizing heavily it online, for right reasons, but i still decided to keep it anyway and try my best. Thanks for vid.
on a side note, i never liked viewfinders that much, so at least that "contra" is not important for me :D but there are other things i miss from 5r :(
I wonder if it can hold a candle to my little Samsung NX 3000. Such a tiny thing, such a light little camera. 20.3MP too! And the RAW files are extremely flexible.
I reluctantly sold my canon g12 and bought this with 2 kit lenses for 200 bucks CAD. It’s a great travel camera with an APC sensor. I love this puppy! I have a 70D for more serious stuff but, they both have the same sensor so……
Hi! I discovered that with am Amazon Capture Card and with a little hack that cleans out the HDMI signal to a PC this camera could be use for streaming. What do you think about this idea? I would go for a a5100 but the price is 2.5 times what a5000 costs
I'm a beginner too, went this route and it's working out for me.
Update: I went for the a5000 and I hacked it. The quality It gives is far good than expexted. You can guys see the results at my Twitch Channel Willisaga. I think for the money (100€) is (if not the greatest) a good option for streaming
@@Willisaga hoy did you hack it???
@@fuelhemi426 Yes, and It is insane
@@Willisaga what hacks did you do to the camera? I've only been able to install a timelapse app, I know that the 30 minutes restriction can be removed, but nothing else.
What camrea would you recommend for streaming? Something that doesn't cost thousands. Thank you?
Its good Idea to buy used camera for 150$? I want to use as C camera for wedding ceremony.
You can attribute focus magnification to a button, menu/custom key setting/center button (for example)/focus magnifier".... Or just read the manual ;)
what pancake lens you could recommend for it, btw? to make it the ultimate "compact" tiny camera :D
Sony 20mm 2.8
I actually love jog dials - but I'm an old school dude, so ignore my opinion. 😆
Pana G6 user here.
I found this very cheap online and was wondering if it'd be a nice B-Camera to my a7III that gets bulky just to take out for a quick walk. Found out exactly that with the video. Thanks!
Does anyone know if it’s possible to repair the flash on these? Picked up a used one but it seems that the flash is dead.
Nice little camera, although I would miss having an evf. I love shooting with vintage lenses on my canon m50, great vid!
Hey! Thanks for the vid. I'm looking for a little help here. I've always shot photos in my life but i never really had to deal with settings. I used a small digital camera (canon i guess), then my smartphone. I (and others also) think i have a really good eye for photoshooting, so i decided to take a small step into this world by buying a camera. Now, what i look for is a small camera to just bring with myself on walks, maybe on a workday also (so i really like that this sony a5000 is small and compact), but i also need this flipping screen - it has been always annoying for me if i tried to be a model to my own photos and cant see the result in the same time, only after (my mum wont be able to help me by looking at the screen xD). I'm fine with learning the controls, maybe i'll need that knowledge later as well. I'd like to take photos that look professional.
I know nothing about lenses. Im about to buy the camera with its original/basic lens, idk if its ok for me or i'll have to buy another too. Actually the question is will i be able to use the camera with the basic lens or i'll have to buy another immediately.
I like that it makes decend videos, cus i think i'd use it for that too.
Sorry i may sound confused, it can be seen that i dont know much about photography. ':D
For me it seems like this would be a good choice, but as a laic i cant really decide cus i dont understand anything XD
Sorry if taking your time but can u help me a little? ^^
The base kit lens is a great jack of all trades to start. Once you use that for a while and find the weaknesses of it, you'll be able to move on to more specialized lenses that better suit your needs.
Can you plz tell me which website is best to get used or new camera
Fb marketplace can be good if you're willing to hunt for a deal. Craigslist too. I use ebay so that everyone who watches can (mostly) find the same prices as me.
Hi mate, thanks for the video. I was hoping you could help me (as you seem to know what you're on about). I'm looking for a camera to record a-roll. Looking to spend around $200, I need it to have a flip screen so I can frame up easily, good auto focus and a tripod mount. Any suggestions for me? Best I have so far is this a5000.
The a5000 is pretty decent, but don't forget to factor a lens into the budget. A cheap off-brand lens will have bad AF on any camera. The Canon 70d is another option if you can swing it. My favorite budget setup for good af is the 70d and sigma 17-50 f2.8, but it's more expensive.
could you please say the names of the lenses you used for tha a5000 im trying to get into taking photos and i am very confused about lenses
You can use any lens that you can buy a Sony adapter for.
Hey! If you don't mind, I've a question: how can I see ads if you have under 1k subs?
Great vid BTW, very professional
if you don't know RUclips started putting ads on all videos but you will not get the ad money
@@johnnny9 thanks!
What lenses did you use for the photos show on the vid? there's no way those were taken with the kit lens
Mostly the Pentax 35mm f3.5 if I remember correctly. I also was using the minolta 50mm f2 at the time
@@aChairLeg thank you! I watched other reviews of the a5000 and most of them weren't that promising due to the fact that they were using the kit lens. Your photos look great! I was originally planning to just use this as a streaming camera but do you recon it's a good camera for taking photos of my keyboards and b-rolls with the kit lens? With good lighting of course
At the end of the day, lighting and lenses will be the most important thing. The a5000 is a great starting point if you're planning on going into the Sony ecosystem. I'm not overly familiar with Sony kit lenses, but with enough light I'm sure it will look good. I would personally plan on getting a macro lens in the future for photos/b-roll of keyboards
Planning to buying my first camera. Is the A5000 or the canon powershot g16 better?
Save money buy a better apsc camera
Where are you from? Digging your style. 🔥
Thanks for this!
Would this camera be good for a barber for pictures of haircuts and a few videos etc
Yeah man, it can be used as a pro quality camera if you learn how to use it. My profile phot you see
Is this a good blog camera for beginners? I don’t want to spend a lot of money on a vlog camera right now. I just want a cheap one.
If you can deal with the screen only flipping upward and the older auto-focus system it can be a great camera for the money. An alternative for a little more money would be the Canon 70d or SL2 if you want a screen that flips out and has excellent auto-focus.
@@aChairLeg thank you so so much!!!
Should I get the Sony A5000 over the Fujifilm a-x3?
Depends on what you want out of them and what lenses you want to buy. Sony has APS-C and Full frame cameras, while Fuji is only APS-C and Medium Format, so if Full frame is in your future Sony could be the better option. Fuji does make great cameras, but since I'm not as familiar with them I can't give you a clear answer. Fuji reviews will be coming... but that will be a while away after I finish the Canon lineup and Panasonic.
Should complaint why ZV-E10 still use that old sensor then
is it more worth than canon eos m10?
this or eos m magic lantern?
I would personally go for this. More of an upgrade path with Sony E than Canon EF-M IMO
There is many good quality 3rd party lens for Sony that is far cheaper...
This is the Sony a5100, not the a5000.
no its not