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What is the first thing you do when you buy a camera?
10 Things to Do First with Your New Camera
- Charge the Battery. Being fresh out of the box, your camera’s battery is unlikely to be fully charged.
- Read the Manual/Quick Start Guide.
- Set the Time.
- Update the Firmware.
- Format Your Memory Card.
- Do an Initial Inspection.
- Attach the Strap.
- Configure Your Settings.
What camera lenses does a beginner need?
These are the best beginner prime lenses for Canon, Nikon and Sony.
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8.
- Nikon 50mm f/1.8D.
- Sony 50mm f/1.8DT.
- Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM.
- Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX.
- Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD.
- Sony 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT.
- Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6.
What do you need to buy when buying a camera?
Fear not, here is a simple guide on what to purchase, and in what order, after you have bought a new camera.
- Lens.
- Memory Cards.
- UV Filter.
- Tripod.
- Camera Bag.
- Graduated Neutral Density Filters.
- Polarizing Filter.
- Neutral Density Filters.
How do I choose my first lens?
It depends on your needs. Keep in mind that lenses control the outcome of your photos, so think of the type of photos you’d like to shoot. For example, if you want to take portraits, invest in a prime lens. If you’re more into landscape photography, then a wide-angle lens is your best bet.
Are lenses a good investment?
Lenses are also considered a better “investment” as they stay relevant (and keep their value) much longer than camera bodies. You can still shoot with lenses from mid-20th century and get great results. Camera bodies – especially the digital ones – become obsolete in a few years.
Why won’t my Sony A6000 accept my lens?
The Sony a6000 will not recognise the lens: if this is happening on your camera, try unmounting and re-mounting the lens, and make sure that the electronic contacts on the back of the lens are clean. When attaching the lens, rotate it until you hear a small click.
How much does the Sony A6000 cost?
The a6000 is available in silver or black, at a price of $649/£589/€649 for the body and $799/£719/€799 for a kit including the 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 power zoom lens.
Does the Sony A6000 have image stabilisation?
The Sony a6000 doesn’t have image stabilisation, otherwise known as IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilisation). You can gain access to stabilisation when using a lens with OSS (optical stabilisation, or optical Steadyshot as Sony calls it). Most zoom lenses and a few prime lenses feature OSS, including the kit lens.
Does the Sony A6000 have a silent shutter?
The Sony a6000 doesn’t have a silent shutter because it doesn’t have an electronic shutter mode. It does have the electronic first curtain shutter, where the camera uses the electronic mode when starting the exposure and the mechanical curtain when stopping the exposure.