Hello from NC Inner Banks, traveling soon to India

[RosemaryOs]

Hello from beautiful Coastal Carolina. 

 

A few months ago, I chose the Sony A6000 to purchase as the preferred travel camera for upcoming India trip (8 more days). 

 

I may need help from the Sony Community in technical questions for correct camera utilities and for advice for best quality shots.  

 

This camera suits me very well for a lot of reasons and I have enjoyed the versatility of the "scene: and "picture effect" options and the ease of use (not to mention the lightness and compactness of the body).

 

Thanks and "hello"

Rosemary

[Guest Jaf-Photo]

Good choice. A tip from me is to get some practice with the camera before you go. (You probably have anyway.) That makes it easier to get the shots while you're on the move.

[RosemaryOs]

Thanks for the reply.  I've been practicing for quite awhile.  Love the camera.  

 

I do have a specific question.  Is there a presetting for optimal street shots?:

 

I have not yet found the happy medium with the "scenes" and "effects" features.

 

Would it be better to choose an auto setting, let my camera make the choices and do my enhancements in post-processing software?

 

Thanks for help.

[Guest Jaf-Photo]

Using auto functions can cause delays while the camera is evaluating the scene. For street it's good to be able to shoot without delay.

 

There are many schools on how to shoot street. If you are shooting under bright and constant daylight (i.e. no changing cloud cover) then manual may be a good option. Simply use A(aperture) mode, set ISO low (100), aperture high (f8) and then measure the shutter speed by using spot meter off the back of your own hand. Then set the camera to M(anual) and set the shutter speed to what the camera metered. Then shoot with AF-C to enable tracking. This means you get a natural representation of light and shadow and your shooting will be quicker as the camera is only performing AF.

 

Another tip is to set picture format to RAW+JPEG ans picture style to B&W (settings effect on). The screen and viewfinder will show a B&W image which emphasises the compositional elements within the frame. If you want colour photos, just use the RAW file.

[RosemaryOs]

Thank you, Jaf-Photo.  I will copy and paste your reply into email in order to practice instructions in depth on the airplane.

Heading out tomorrow to Delhi, India.

Perhaps I will post some shots.

Thanks

[Guest Jaf-Photo]

Have a great trip and do post some photos!