I’d like to get into e mount and a lot of the older cheap cameras are just contrast af. I see cheap Sony a 5000 around from time to time but they are still contrast so what’s Sonys first budget mirrorless with more than just contrast

Psxpetey wrote:I’d like to get into e mount and a lot of the older cheap cameras are just contrast af. I see cheap Sony a 5000 around from time to time but they are still contrast so what’s Sonys first budget mirrorless with more than just contrastSeehttps://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3991017for a list and discussion.

Psxpetey wrote:I’d like to get into e mount and a lot of the older cheap cameras are just contrast af. I see cheap Sony a 5000 around from time to time but they are still contrast so what’s Sonys first budget mirrorless with more than just contrastThe Nex-6 was the first.  Maybe 5100 and 6000 were next.  These all can be had pretty cheap on the used market, but the AF on the 6000 and 5100 are supposed to be a lot better than the 6, but the 6 is going to be a lot cheaper.

GaryW wrote:Psxpetey wrote:I’d like to get into e mount and a lot of the older cheap cameras are just contrast af. I see cheap Sony a 5000 around from time to time but they are still contrast so what’s Sonys first budget mirrorless with more than just contrastThe Nex-6 was the first. Maybe 5100 and 6000 were next. These all can be had pretty cheap on the used market, but the AF on the 6000 and 5100 are supposed to be a lot better than the 6, but the 6 is going to be a lot cheaper.Having the EVF of the NEX 6 I would consider more important than a slightly improved AF on the 5*** series as you can hold the camera more steady while shooting .The a6000 would be better still , but it depends on the OP's budget , it would be helpful if they stayed their budget , as ones persons idea of budget isn't another's .

neilt3 wrote:GaryW wrote:Psxpetey wrote:I’d like to get into e mount and a lot of the older cheap cameras are just contrast af. I see cheap Sony a 5000 around from time to time but they are still contrast so what’s Sonys first budget mirrorless with more than just contrastThe Nex-6 was the first. Maybe 5100 and 6000 were next. These all can be had pretty cheap on the used market, but the AF on the 6000 and 5100 are supposed to be a lot better than the 6, but the 6 is going to be a lot cheaper.Having the EVF of the NEX 6 I would consider more important than a slightly improved AF on the 5*** series as you can hold the camera more steady while shooting .If you have a fast shutter speed, it'll be fine.  The EVF is essential in certain situations, though. There are times where a bright sunny day made viewing almost impossible.  I wouldn't want to be without it on my main camera, but as a backup or a pocketable travel camera?The a6000 would be better still , but it depends on the OP's budget , it would be helpful if they stayed their budget , as ones persons idea of budget isn't another's .The A6000 and A5100 seem to be about the same price. Go for the 5100 if you want small as possible, the A6000 if you can, or the Nex-6 if you just need the cheapest possible.  Different tradeoffs!