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How about the video quality of A6000. I am considering to use my Sony a6000 as my primary video gear. I don't worry about the resolution( I mean to say I don't need 4K. HD is more than enough for my work). So, anyone use this handy guy for video work. If it is so, what is the best all around lens. Manual focus lenses always better for video, as per my experience. Can you please share your idea

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The a6000 is certainly a very capable 1080p video camera.  I used its predecessor for years (nex7) and it worked perfectly. 

 

I just picked up a brand new a6000 because the price was so low, just to use for infrared video and time-lapse work.

 

Best lenses that I used on my nex7 were 10-18mm (which I also use on my A7sii), Zeiss 24mm, Sony 50mm,

 

Good luck

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The Alpha 6000 is a wonderful camera, for stills and for video!
The best lens for video tasks is in my opinion the E PZ 4,0 / 18-105 m G OSS.
It has a large focal range, a built-in image stabilization and above all - important
for video - it's a powerzoom. Existing image errors are corrected by automatic correction in
the Alpha 6000. In addition, there is a more than fair price for this lens.

 

Good luck!

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The Alpha 6000 is a wonderful camera, for stills and for video!

The best lens for video tasks is in my opinion the E PZ 4,0 / 18-105 m G OSS.

It has a large focal range, a built-in image stabilization and above all - important

for video - it's a powerzoom. Existing image errors are corrected by automatic correction in

the Alpha 6000. In addition, there is a more than fair price for this lens.

 

Good luck!

Thank you very much for advice. I will keep it in mind when I upgrade my kit

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The a6000 is certainly a very capable 1080p video camera.  I used its predecessor for years (nex7) and it worked perfectly. 

 

I just picked up a brand new a6000 because the price was so low, just to use for infrared video and time-lapse work.

 

Best lenses that I used on my nex7 were 10-18mm (which I also use on my A7sii), Zeiss 24mm, Sony 50mm,

 

Good luck

Thank you very much for advice. I will keep it in mind when I upgrade my kit what about other brand like Canon with adapter

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