New Camera Gear - Same Old Phil

I've been looking to upgrade my Sony A7 full frame camera body, but when you look at Sony's prices for the A7V and A7RV , the cost is really high.

Last week when I was out photographing strangers I used my Sony A6000 and Sony 50mm 1.8 lens and the quality was exceptional. I'f forgotten what a stunning camera the A6000 (APSC sensor) was.

Last week Sony announced the latest camera to its A6000 series, the Sony A6700. It gets awesome reviews.

So I went online and got a trade in value for my Sony A7, Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 and an wide angle Samyang 12mm (that I've never liked , too wide)

I've ordered the Sony A6700 (awaiting stock , maybe a month) and the Sony 16-55 f2.8 G Master lens (specially designed for APSC sensors)

I took delivery of the lens today and attached it to my old Sony A6000.

My instructions to my wife... "Point the little focus square on my eye and then click this button (back button focus) and then click the shutter"

She followed my instructions and this is the result 41mm f3.2 ISO 400.

The new body will auto focus on the nearest eye , track the eye when the subject moves , auto focus on animal eyes and track them too . It will do lots. more too.

So when my new body comes (camera body , although many of us might like a new body) , The Sony G class lens will be permanently attached to it ,

The A6000 will be used for my 50mm 1.8 and various vintage lenses

That was long winded !

I forgot to put my glasses on !

[Carole Sandford]

Well Jane followed your instructions to the letter & produced a great portrait.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Exciting times, and a super shot! Enjoy!

[Mags]

Nicely captured! Good luck with the gear!

[jackie edwards]

Prices! Sounds like a good choice! Great portrait. Maybe your wife deserves the A6000😉

[Phil Howcroft]

@jackies365 Jackie , Jane's not interested in photography , she does take a good photo under my guidance though

@marlboromaam thanks Mags

@beryl thanks beryl :)

@carole_sandford she did OK Carole :)

[Judith Johnson]

Great photo - it's almost 3D!

[Brigette]

Very! 🤣🙃 but great story.

[KWind]

Wonderful self portrait!

[Peter Dulis]

hello same old Phil :)

[LManning (Laura)]

A quality shot! Hope you enjoy the new gear.

[Boxplayer]

Nicely done.

[Dianne]

Always interesting to hear what other people are shooting with. A good portrait.

[Christina]

So exciting getting new gear - great shot

[bkb in the city]

Great selfie

[Dione Giorgio]

Brilliant portrait of you. Looking forward for many magnificent portrait shots with your new camera.

[Kathy A]

Your wife did very well.

[Renee Salamon]

Nice one Phil - your wife may well steal your new camera soon for her own projects 😉

[April P]

Blah, blah, blah, I bought a new camera to take pictures of Elsie, blah, blah, blah. You can't fool us.

[Phil Howcroft]

@sakkasie ahh good point ..... busted !!!!

[Corinne C]

Congratulation to your spouse, she did a great job!
Congratulations to you for your new equipment. This is very exciting!

[Philippa R]

Well done Jane, great photo (with a little help!)