Sony Alpha A6500 Mirrorless Camera with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens - Bundle With 64GB SDxC Card, Camera Case, TTL R2 Flash, Spare Battery, Tripod, Remote Shutter Release, Video Light, More

2022-10-24T20:00:00

My Sony a6500 is one of Sony's top-tier APS-C mirrorless models, with 24MP stills and a video camera with built-in image stabilization. It sits above the similar-looking a6000 that I have before this one, Sony adds a touchscreen capability and stabilization for enthusiasts willing to dig a little deeper into their pockets.

AMotayo

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2020-09-22T20:00:00

I bought this camera to persue my hobby. I know it an expensive hobby to pressure but hoby is a hobby. This camera has great features and I am loving it. I had it with 18-135 sony lenses, the feature like image stabilization is great. The only down side is the video can't go over 30 minutes.

vs198907

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2020-03-07T19:00:00

THE ONLY ISSUE IS THE TEMPETURE, SHUT DOWN THE DEVICE, RELLY BAD, MISS ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES, MODEL 6500 NOT RECOMENDED, BUT A FRIEND GET THE 6400 BECAUSE OF ME.

JORTEGA

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2020-02-11T19:00:00

Have been using my A6500 for several weeks now, and very pleased with the images I've produced

Boothead

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2019-11-26T18:53:12

Solid travel camera, upgrading from the NEX series. Lots of functions, but takes awhile to sort through the menus, or save your favorite shooting profiles. Touch screen super helpful in performing touch focus in photos or videos.

Kenny C.

2019-07-13T20:00:00

Using the camera for underwater and water sports. Great camera and images.

The C.

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2019-06-14T20:00:00

Compact, lightweight, maneuverability. Impressive colors.

DarkRican

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2019-03-29T20:00:00

Just getting back into Photography after many years. Great camera to learn all the new stuff.

Happy J.

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2019-03-06T19:00:00

I am very happy with this Camera. I now have some amazing pictures without having to carry lots of heavy equipment around.

golan3

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2019-02-15T19:00:00

Excellent images. I am finding it difficult to set up as I want but pleased I purchased it. Would welcome some more Sony lenses just for APSC format especially telephoto zoom.

Salopian

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2019-02-12T08:58:52

The Sony a6500 gets lumped in with entry level cameras, but I dare say it is pretty darn close to semi-pro level. Build quality is good, picture quality is excellent. My only major complaint is how cumbersome and confusing Sony makes their menues and I do feel that the buttons and dials are all kind of jammed too closely together and anyone with larger fingers may have a hard time using it in the fly.

DAVID T.

2019-01-18T14:11:19

This camera takes great pictures right out of the box for this beginner. It has a fast and accurate focus. I love the in body stabilization. The bokeh is nice as well. After searching and reading/watching reviews, I knew that the A6500 was the best camera you can buy for this price point.

Ginger B.

2018-12-19T19:00:00

I have had this camera for some weeks and am now used to its systems. It was purchased to replace my GX8. To date, apart from the lack of a pivoting viewfinder, I am pleased with its systems and quality. I need something compact & lightweight, for when I need to use a system camera, to fit in rucksacks & bike bags. I like a clean shape with no bulges to catch when removing it from the bag. The image quality is good with a good dynamic range, enabling me to bring out detail in difficult conditions. I would have preferred to have a second knob to control some functions and to add further functions, but I can live with it!

PRRkent

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2018-12-15T07:31:09

I shoot photos for a living. Corporate work. When I'm not working I use this camera. Absolutely the best pocket camera (with the 2.8 28mm pancake lens). Not great with battery life so carry a spare.

Edward J.

2018-11-29T01:57:19

I started with a couple of A6000s to try out mirrorless. I am hooked and really enjoying the upgrades this camera has over the A6000.

MICHAEL R.

2018-10-15T09:18:16

So far this camera has been amazing! It is my first real camera and I haven’t had any problems so far. Don’t let the compact size fool you. The imagine quality is great. I expect to use this camera a lot more in the future!

Greyson F.

2018-10-10T14:30:03

Great little camera. Fast autofocus with lots of autofocus points.

Michael M.

2018-09-20T11:00:23

Excellent photos and videos. Lightweight single lens travel camera with the 18 -135 lens. Sony offers many options for other zoom and prime lenses.

Joseph D.

2018-09-02T20:00:00

I have had many Sony cameras and this one by far is the best one yet...Took pictures of my daughter with ease but with pro results ....She already wants me to become PRO..lol Great camera thanks for the memories...

proud d.

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2018-08-20T08:33:07

This is not an inexpensive camera but it is a great little camera for a crop sensor. It does pretty good in low light photography and video which is why I went with this one.

Steve G.

2018-08-15T20:00:00

Pleased with all the features and results of the Sony A6500

Dh47

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2018-08-07T20:00:00

I have had the camera a couple of months and have now had chance to use it in anger. It is an upgrade from my Nikon D3200. It has overcome the lack of ISO performance, the lack of critical focus due to lack of lens calibration, gives me image stabilization. Then there are all the other bits like you can see what depth of field you are getting and the exposure rendering on the image before you press the button. Ability to detect and focus on the subjects eye, I have some amazingly sharp portraits as a result. Small Negatives/ opportunities to improve I expected it to use a lot of battery power to drive the view finder and so bought a spare battery as you do. However out of the box I found there was no separate battery charger. The camera was the charger and could not be used for hours whilst charging the battery, after paying all that for the camera I thought it a bit off to buy a separate charger. Infrared remote release; The Nikon has the sensors front and back this does not. So if you are shooting landscapes from a tripod and naturally stand behind you have to reach around the camera to get the remote to work. We all don't want to use the remote to take selfies! Instructions; Your products come with a vast amount of paper but finding the bit in your language takes ages and then it's not comprehensive. It was a few weeks before I found what I needed to know on the internet and I still have not managed to get it to work with my Sony Experia phone!

Stephen R.

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2018-07-05T20:00:00

Once you learn the complex menus and set it up this little gem is spactacular...and the video is even more amazing in 4K.....10/10

Jimmy7777

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2018-07-03T17:35:39

It is an excellent camera. I was looking for a versatile compact camera with a lens for easy handling during travel. I have found one and am very happy. Adorama is a reputable company to do business with as evident from my experience. The shipment box arrived all busted and appeared to have sticky hands gotten inside. Fortunately, the camera and the lens kit was untouched. I immediately reported to Adorama customer service about the incident. They agreed to send me the missing items which arrived safely. I am pleased with doing business with Adorama.

Manhar P.

2018-06-29T20:00:00

Bought December 2017, so far it doesn't disappoint me. Encounter a minimal issue but I'm glad the service center able to repair faster than usual.

REM01

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2018-06-21T20:00:00

I love everything about this camera. The photos it takes and the feel in my hands. It is very easy to use. I had 2 break in 2 weeks when I first got it. The 3rd one has been great. I had some bad luck.

DS442

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2018-06-08T20:09:46

Best sony camera... and warranty is good

herbert p.

2018-06-06T12:02:53

As a lifelong Nikon shooter whose back is not what it once was, I was looking for a travel solution that would get me close to the results I can achieve with my D750. Sony's A6500 is a very good performer in many regards. Menus are acceptable and there are enough customizable buttons to make most important choices rapidly accessible. It is ergonomically well-designed and light enough to carry comfortably. Face recognition is very strong, commonly achieving tack-sharp results. Video output is excellent. However the A6500 falls short in its ability to render some colors faithfully, in particular running slightly yellow/green in skin tones. AF is strong most of the time, although with the 18-135 zoomed to its longest settings, sometimes it fails to find focus at all for a few seconds. Outdoors the EVF's display is duller than that of a DSLR's TTL display, making shooting a little less enjoyable. I have also had a difficult time coaxing dynamic range out of deep shadows in AWR (raw) files using Adobe Camera raw, compared to the output of my D750, to a greater extent than I would have expected, even allowing for the Sony's smaller sensor. Overall I like working with this camera, but think it has a bit farther to go before it can compete with standard DSLR features.

FRED B.

2018-06-05T20:00:00

Only owned the a6500 a short time, but easier and more versatile to use than my older DSLR. Easy to use for street shots, videos, etc and many features found on more expensive cameras. I have been a photographer for many year, this is a great camera for a beginner or pro. Takes a little time to adjust to the smaller size and learn features to fully use this camera. Worth it!

Jaz18

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2018-06-01T15:35:14

No video review here. This purchase was an upgrade from 6300 to get the badly needed IBIS feature. With 6300 I was unable to get enough steady action pictures at tele end of 24-240 lens. It is my workhorse lens on both APS-C and FF cameras. However, the AF focus lock has not improved. Difficulty to pick up and hold on to subjects moving in busy background feels the same like with 6300. Also, at tele end and distant subjects, the camera sometimes fixes the focus at never-land. Out of curiosity, I tried to figure out what distance the camera is focused on, but could not find any. Looks like in these instances the lens is focusing nowhere. To correct it, I have to refocus on closer subject, let go and then try again at distant subject. So, just like with 6300, I am losing some action tele shots. Just for different reason. Working with open aperture to help the AF technology does not seem to improve the situation. F 6.3 at 240mm tele end is an equivalent of about F 10 on APS-C sensor. That might be too much for the 6500 AF system to handle even in bright outdoors. Switching to manual focus in a hurry is not an option. Today’s lenses are focusing electronically. With tele lenses that means too much focus hunting that slows down my manual adjustments. With non-tele lenses no such problems. However, I bought this body as a backup for my FF while doing action photos with tele zooms. Because of AF problems, I do not bother anymore. For backups in shorter distances, non-action photos and for general use the RX100v5 is better option for me.

VLADO H.