Sony ILCE-6000
Compact mirrorless performance for everyday photography
Key Features
Camera Capabilities
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The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony ILCE-6000
| Control / Button / Dial | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter-release Button | ✓ Present | |
| Mode Dial | ✓ Present | |
| +/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button | ✗ Not Present | Accessed via rear dial |
| Dedicated ISO Button | ~ Limited | Customizable via Fn menu |
| Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring | ~ Limited | Via control dials |
| Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial | ~ Limited | Via control dials |
| AF-ON Button | ~ Limited | Via AE-L button customization |
| Main Command Dial | ✓ Present | |
| Sub-Command Dial | ✓ Present | |
| Function (Fn) Buttons | ✓ Present | |
| Joystick / Multi-selector | ✗ Not Present | Uses rear control wheel |
| AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp | ✓ Present | |
| Monitor Mode Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Video Record Button | ✓ Present | |
| Drive Mode Control | ~ Limited | Via rear control wheel |
How-to Use Sony ILCE-6000
Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Sony ILCE-6000 Exposure Indicators
| Optimal exposure | Underexposed by 1/3 EV | Overexposed by over 2 EV |
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.
Learn & Master Photography with Sony ILCE-6000
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Technical Specification
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3 Megapixels |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 |
| Autofocus | 179-point Phase Detection |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec |
| Burst Rate | 11 fps |
| Video | 1080p 60fps |
| Stabilization | Lens-based only |
| Viewfinder | 1.44m-dot EVF |
| LCD | 3-inch Tilting |
| Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, USB 2.0 |
| Battery Life | 360 shots |
| Weight | 344g |
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 45 mm |
