In pursuit of high image quality, many potential buyers prefer to switch from compact cameras to SLR devices, initially agreeing with the inconvenience of operating bulky digital equipment. But there is an intermediate option that can satisfy many users - a system camera.
In this article, the reader will get acquainted with a very interesting product - the Sony Alpha A5000 camera. It is positioned in the niche of high-quality digital devices without mirrors and is designed for creativity. A review, owner reviews and recommendations from photographers will allow you to get more information about the new product.
Interesting symbiosis
All buyers know that the market for digital devices is limitless - you can choose a camera for almost any requirement. But many users are sure that compact devices are of poor quality. Camera with interchangeable lenses Sony Alpha A5000 destroys all stereotypesand myths about the size of digital technology and the quality of its shooting. Photo examples are evidence of this.
Compact camera in common size for users equipped with a semi-professional APS-C sensor and lens interchange function, as implemented in SLR cameras. Naturally, there is all the necessary functionality for easy camera control and a set of Sony proprietary technologies that simplifies the operation process.
Unsurpassed quality guaranteed
The main component in a digital camera is the matrix, which is responsible for the quality of photographs. The APS-C standard with physical dimensions of 23.5x16.5 mm is known to all novice photographers who have long been looking towards semi-professional SLR cameras. The second most important lens in the camera is considered to be the lens - it is he who transmits the image to the matrix and provides the light necessary for image recognition. Naturally, for each type of shooting there is a specific lens: fast aperture for indoors, rangefinder for outdoors, and so on.
The Sony Alpha A5000 camera, examples of which can be found in the media, is equipped in addition with a 20-megapixel sensor. For some reason, many buyers notice only this indicator, not realizing that completely different components provide them with the quality of photos. As practice shows, with a decent matrix and a cool lens, you can create high-quality photos even at six megapixels.
First meeting
Standard packaging with a camera inside is unlikely to surprise the owner. Yes, the kit includes a lens, a charger, a battery, several interface cables and a huge manual for the Sony Alpha A5000 Kit. Customer reviews are more about build quality and appearance. The camera really looks great - compact, lightweight and vaguely reminiscent of professional equipment. It is clear that a real lens turns the camera into a kind of DSLR.
As for the build quality, there is nothing to complain about, the Japanese have created a real masterpiece. At first it seems that the body of the device is molded from plastic, and only a detailed study reveals thin seams in the joints of plastic and metal elements. To prevent damage to the camera body during transportation, it is recommended to purchase a protective case, since the market for such products is full.
Photo control
The Sony Alpha A5000 system camera is equipped with a swivel LCD screen, which not only plays the role of a control panel, but also replaces the viewfinder that is missing from the camera. True, with the display of photographs, and exposure, the display has obvious problems. It's all to blame - low-quality TN + Film-matrix, which is equipped with a screen. Resolution 640x480 dpi, terrible viewing angles, poor contrast cause negative emotions in many owners, judging by their reviews. Even the "Sunny weather" function does not solve the problem with the color reproduction of the display.
As for the software part and the control menu itself, here Sony's technologists did an excellent job. The control panel is divided into categories, each of which has its own set of specific settings. Quite convenient to use for all beginners.
Exposure selection and work with the subject
Without a hardware viewfinder, of course, it is difficult, but the negative is able to eliminate the functionality responsible for automatic focusing in the Sony Alpha A5000. First, there is an autofocus assist light. It's bright and does the job just fine (at least the autofocus didn't miss a beat during testing). The built-in face detection function also has the right to exist, it adapts perfectly even in a dark room. But manual focusing has a number of inconveniences, but if you learn how to control the focus, you can create very beautiful pictures.
Standard exposure metering (spot, multi-zone and close to the center). It is possible to set the shutter speed and aperture manually, and there is also functionality for automatically adjusting the exposure, as is implemented in SLR cameras. Exposure bracketing will also please the owner - a few frames per second with different settings really save time for many photographers. Only the upper shutter speed is confusing: 30-1/4000 s (this indicator is clearly not enough for shooting the starry sky).
Device functionality
With the types of memory cards, the manufacturer has definitely pleased all its fans who have purchasedcamera Sony Alpha A5000. Owner reviews describe in detail the support for all existing formats that the products of the Japanese giant worked with: SD, SDHC, Memory Stick (DUO, PRO). As for image formats, everything is implemented here, as in a mirror device: RAW and JPEG. True, in decoded form, when shooting a photo at twenty megapixels, the camera noticeably slows down - for 1-2 seconds.
With interfaces, too, complete order: USB, HDMI, Wi-Fi - a standard set of modern cameras. Confuses only the connector for connecting a wired remote control. Was it difficult to make the remote control wireless?
Video camera
Many experts believe that the Sony Alpha A5000 device is positioned on the market by the manufacturer as a video camera. The fact is that, unlike similar cameras (including SLR technology), too much functionality has been created to control the video shooting process. The maximum video resolution is 1920x1080 dpi. The device is capable of shooting at 60 frames per second (this is in FullHD format).
H.264 and MPEG4 codecs are supported on the hardware level. The video control menu is also interesting, because it is identical to the photo parameters: aperture, shutter speed, ISO control. During shooting, you can change the settings, as well as control the focus and use the optical zoom. And all this complements the recording of stereo sound.
In conclusion
The Sony Alpha A5000 system camera will appeal to all users, however, fans of compact cameras will still have to get used to the dimensions of the lens, because it is no different from the elements of SLR devices. As for the quality of shooting, even here the device will surprise even the most demanding customer, the examples of photos in the review are proof of this. There are questions only to the quality of the liquid crystal display, which does not at all correspond to such an interesting camera. In general, the system device has the right to become a faithful companion to a novice photographer.
