Fuji x-e2 / A6000 beginner being crap?

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I've ended up with both an A6000 with the 16-50) and also a X-E2 XF 18-55 ......question is which one to keep.... I like the feel of the sony with the larger grip / handhold it certainly seems a lot more confident in the focusing department..... I like the controls on the Fuji the straight forward not having to jump through menus and stuff. The lens on the fuji also seems a lot better made.....focus ring is a lot nicer to use.
I would obviously like to grow the "system" of the one I end up keeping.
Initially I'm leaning towards the Sony, as it's very much more a point and shoot and will get the job done with reasonable results.
The fuji on the other hand seems like hard work to get a decent pic out of it. However when I manage to get it right I would say the fuji produces better results.
I've just been out trying to take a pic of a bee with the both of them.. shots below... Yes they are bad pics, though I think this is more down to my lack of photographic skills in reality. I feel that the fuji would stretch me as well as frustrate me but would be better in the long term with getting a better grasp of camera use, though the sony would work better to start with but, wouldn't be as good a teacher?
Any thoughts? maybe I need to do an online course
Thanks very much for any input.

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sony pic
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Have to agree having had a look through whats available.

The Sony line up is a little limited, in comparison to the Fuji line up.

Shooting wise a bit of every thing really.

The XF lenses seem to be a bit cheeper than the Sony pro lenses, which is nice.

thanks
 
Both cameras and lenses are on the latest firmware.

Thanks for link plenty to choose from!! I shall order some.

I'll take a look at lightroom, noticed it's on offer sometimes with lenses.

Ha I'm certainly accomplished in the rubbish photos department. But sure, practice make improvements. Certainly the Sony is more portable, then without out wanting to start a flame war M43 is lighter and more pocket-able again.

Have had a look around flickr and have to say results from both cameras are impressive (in the right hands). Also handy seeing what settings they used in a shot.

Have been looking at more lenses and macro lenses the 90mm Sony macro looks amazing, but guess it should for the price! Though photography it would seem is more about the glass and a good eye than the body used, only M43 gives you a whole lot more choices, but if the lens you want are in the other formats it's down to which menu system and camera layout you prefer.

thanks for your input.
 
thanks

the Sigmas seem to be pretty well regarded on the E-Mount and they are well priced for the quality that you get from them.

Just had a quick look on flickr at the 28mm WOW thats an amazing lens.

I noticed seems lots of people are using old minolta / rokkor lenses on Sony Alpha cameras
 
just had a quick search through flickr for a6000 and Minolta WOW some amazing pics from the lenses you've mentioned.

I guess the only sacrifices are weight and size of the lenses over e-mount / M43 but bang for buck it really is amazing.

thanks!!
 
if size and weight are pretty much mitigated then it's certainly an area that needs serious consideration. when considering it only needs the outlay of an adapter to get some nice glass.

the XE2 with a grip would certainly be welcome the Sony I feel confident with holding without a strap when walking about the XE2 is just well not a lot to get hold of lol

Be perfect if I could keep both, un-fortinately one will have to go.

thanks
 
Well I honestly don't know yet, both have pro's and con's.

Going to the local camera club tonight hopefully, get some other opinions and at least have people run through the menus and camera controls.
 
I've decided to keep the Fuji :)

When I manage to get the shot right I prefer how the fuji looks and using the controls on the fuji i also prefer. The X-T2 will be a nice upgrade in the future.
 
Exactly I've put iso on the wifi button.

focus on the macro button as it has changed on the latest firmware so kinda made sense to change it to focus point.

Enjoying it so far and trying to decide between the 35/1.4 or 35/2 now lol
 
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