If your a photographer this should be one of your first purchases
358467
Best investment Ive made to my computer. Easy to operate, features available on higher priced monitors. If you have lightroom or photoshop you should invest in this monitor. Ive installed this side by side with a 25" monitor (also IPS but not 99%adobe) and the photos are amazing.
2378617
This was an excellent buy, if you are just getting into photography and want to try out your skills.  It's rather inexpensive too, so you're not wasting your money if you decide not to go professional; you can still use it for family shots.  The muslin is rather thin, but it does the job.
322316
I just got into photography and I must say this camera is what a novice needs, and when you get better understanding the settings more then you can play aroumd im manuel mode and take full control!!! Dont hesitate this camera is every beginners dream.
3702400
Sturdy and professional. Shopped around quite a bit looking for the best value for an amateur photographer.  I initially got into photography so that I could take quality photos of my friends and family, but quickly realized I was never in any of the photos! Now I can set this baby up and hop in the picture real quick.  I also purchased the Altura Photo IR Universal Wireless Remote to operate my Nikon from the tripod.
1950892
This is a very nice kit for begginers to photography. I own a Nikon D3300 and everything fits great. Sure it takes some fiddling with to change the lenses to get the picture you want, but thats part of the fun of having a DSLR camera. If I wanted a point and shoot I would have bought one. I've never owned a "fancy" camera before and am just learning about shutter speeds and f-stops. So for me this kit was the right price for me. I'm sure that there are professionals who could say there are better lenses available. However for me and the very patient spider that I took 30 diffrent macro pictures of this kit is perfect.
2259369
I have been wanting to upgrade to a "big girl" camera for a while now and after doing some research decided to start with this.  I looked into DSLR cameras but by the time I would have gotten a lens that I wanted it was going to cost upwards of $1000 and after trying one in a camera store I left feeling a little overwhelmed.

I just got this in the mail yesterday and was able to quickly figure out pretty much all of the auto settings.  I am really satisfied with the results as this is going to be mainly used for family photos and travel.  I like the idea that I can adjust things manually if I want, so I think this will be a nice camera to sort of learn on and then eventually upgrade again to a DSLR if I end up wanting to.

So far, I am impressed with this camera as a beginner and look forward to learning all the ins and outs and producing great photos!
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I'm a beginner when it comes to photography, and that's why this book was good for me.  It gives a lot of simple hints about what to own (or eventually try to own when you have extra cash sitting around), and how to take certain shots - portrait, night, landscape, sports, etc.  It is a great starter book.........you just have to avoid getting too excited to go out and buy all the gear.  You can spend thousands just adding the tripod heads, filters, special lenses, etc., that Mr. Kelby mentions. But, at least he gets you started and gives some less expensive options too.  It is such an easy book to move through, with simple instructions, so you don't have to be a pro to use his ideas.  I've already put some to work.

A lot of reviewers complain about his dorky sense of humor, and all the parentheses.  Yeah, maybe that space could have been taken up with a little more photography information, but in a world of dry and exhausting instructional books, a little humor isn't something to complain about.  You will enjoy going through this book, probably many times.
1547961
I really like it. it's not that good for professional photographer, but it's great for beginner.
You will get beautiful result.
948387
I have had digital cameras for years and have captured some great shots (usually in full sun and low ISO), my wife is a Pentax 35mm film buff (or should I say was). I bought this camera to test the waters of the SLR digital world and wanted to be able to keep costs down while using some existing lenses from my wifes lenses.
What a camera for me to start off with, I have now purchased a 50mm prime lens and a 17-50mm zoom digital lens to complement the camera. The shots I have taken since the switch are like night and day compared to the digital cameras that I owned prior to this one.
I can honestly say people now come up to me after seeing my photos and complement me much more often then before.... even my wife has noticed the difference in my photos, that a large percentage more of my pictures turn out so much better than before. I'd like to think I found a camera that will now let me grow and develope, that compliments anyones style and lets you experiment with as much as you have time for.
I look forward to years of learning with this camera and recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade to a prosumer model.
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I do greatly enjoy using this and am happy to recommend it as a primary camera for all except perhaps fussy pros and very rank beginners who demand auto everything..It's a very good photo machine and not retro-styled or rangefinder handling - go to a couple of other famous makers for that.

I bought mine mine late Sept 2016 at a famous big box store with kit 16-50 lens (which I dislike). Major point is this is capable of taking excellent pics that rank along with APS-C DSLRs in general.  However, you must make careful use of focus points and metering mode and a few other 'critical' settings. . Best results also come with using higher than you ISO than perhaps being used to on the average DSLR.

Also, I recommend using back-button focus - with AEL or center buttom customized for that, after you turn off focus-by-shutter button.  I have Pre-Af, noise reductions, skin softening and e-front Curtain Shutter off. Glad to have focus peaking and Smile/Face Detection. I use B+W. sepia and Neutral (color) creative modes which I assigned to user modes 1, 2, 3, along with the important shooting modes just mentioned, Then can adjust shutter and f stop withing pre set ISO limits.

Battery life could be better but I generally prepare an extra or two to take with me.  I don't do video.

The body has sub par ergonomics that I can live with.  It is a bit too difficult to remove the SD card next to the battery. At home I have resorted to carefully using a tweezer.  However, it has helped tmy general usage of the a6000 by putting on the accessory "Just fit" body case which bulks up the grip and is nicer to hold the leather than plastic. Also add an LCD protector and a good strap.

a6000 (and Sony a7's ) are well reviewed with use of Canon lenses (not sure which line) used with Metabones adapter.  That might make it more attractive for Canon (and similarly for Nikon) shooters.  After much use in a couple of months since purchase include the Sigma 2.8 19 and 60mm and the Sony 1.8 35mm, I was spent out as I have Pentax DSLRs and 12 lenses for them. I bought the Mitakon Z. adapter for Pentax K mount to SONY e-Mount. It is well-noted that some of the best lenses for a6000 are unfortunately very expensive and generally large, unstabilised FE (full-frame e-mount).  One can attach K-Mount lenses for manual use.  3 of my K-mount lenses have aperture rings, and I've tried 2 so far. Smaller is better to attach, and I had good results with a Pentax FA f/1.4  50mm.  I found I had to stop down and use higher shutter speed than i am accustomed to, for good results..Being on manual, the shots were taken with focus peaking and focus magnifier (magnifier mode only works in RAW mode - not RAW+jpg). It take some patience for all that. And so, I've left the settings for this on user mode 2.

DSLR users also note there is no in-body RAW conversion and you may want to set a user button to exposure compensation. My system works well and I hope there will be not need to SONY support. No problem to do the firmware update that was available either. If I have the budget I'd be happy to buy the upcoming very much more expensive a6500, next year, with better shutter, processing power, touch setting focus point and most of all, in-body stabilisation. But it's high price make the a6000 really seem like a very smart buy.
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This product is amazing for me as a starter photographer. I am learning a lot about this area of media and lights are one of the most important things you have to deal with. Having 2 remote sources of light give me the opportunity to build the scenario I want and this product give me that opportunity. Love it and my girlfriend does either.
4494762
I would reccomend a tripod as it is not fast enough for hand held in all light. Still  managed a beautiful shot first day out.
2305379
I had to pick this up because I was getting into large format photography and this little device make exposing a lot easier. Also, it's better to get it right the first time considering a 4x5 negative costs so much and I am not in the financial situation to make $4 mistakes at each exposure.
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As a beginning photographer, this book is really awesome.  If you're willing to invest in an expensive camera, do yourself a favor and AT LEAST take the time to read this book.  It really helps you get the most out of your investment in your camera.

I had the opportunity to take an photography course taught by David Mckay.  He is a humble and intelligent guy that really has a passion for teaching the art of photography.
581990
If you have questions I would be happy to answer them.  There are literally hundreds of other user reviews for this item, so I will not be duplicating it.  It is very simple Pentax cameras are made by photographers FOR photographers.  The layout of buttons, the feel of this well built machine, the worry-free magnesium alloy weather sealed body, and most importantly the always awesome Pentax image quality.  This thing is a beast.  And for the prices they are selling this for it is a WHITE HOT steal of a bargain.  Just order, make sure you have the latest firmware, 2 SD cards ready to roll, some juice in the battery and you are ready to take amazing photos.  There is NO CAMERA COMPANY that gives you so much for your money.

The only words of caution I would give is that this is not an entry level camera; this is on the opposite side of the spectrum semi-pro/professional level.  It won the TIPA 2014 Expert level DSLR award and the EISA 2015 advanced DSLR awards.
 If you are new to DSLR's I would recommend a Pentax K-50 (also selling for a ridiculous low price) or the KS-2, those two are slightly more user friendly, but still pretty advanced.  You can always go for the KS-1 which I do believe is now the Pentax entry level camera system.  Either way if you care about stills photography you cannot go wrong with Pentax.  I love them from day one a K-x entry level system, then on to a K-30 and now the big leagues with the K-3.  Don't hesitate and buy buy buy....

UPDATE 8-18-2015:  SO the tornado sirens are blaring, lightning is flashing all around, take shelter?  NO!  Take pictures.  So I run inside to grab who knows what and place my new baby on top of the washing machine.  I then go to run outside and look down and my baby has fallen 4.5' to the ground.  I will not bore you with the details of broken filters and potentially ruined threads, what I will tell you is this camera is a TANK.  It hit the ground from far away and didn't even have a single scratch on it.  THANK YOU Ricoh/Pentax for making this thing out of Mag-alloy.  The camera AND the lens are fine, besides some potential thread damage.  I do not have to worry about replacing a $350-400 lens and a $600+ camera.  XOXOXO Ricoh/Pentax you have a customer FOR LIFE!!!
313488
Just bought this to compliment my D5100. There is a huge smoking hole in my credit card and I haven't even bought the "right" lens yet. Gotta collect more cans :( !

The user manual is 506 5x5.5" pages. Five hundred pages!!!! I'm reading it, though, and there is so much to know. I suspect the average user will need it for one particular use, say sports, and tune it for that purpose. Set up is not on-the-spot, it takes time. The up/down screen tilt is useful but I do like the fully articulated better. It's still new to me and I will tune the 2 user settings to my purposes once I figure it out.

Otherwise, very versatile. Seems to have a tendency to underexpose at times. Pictures often have a very nice texture, and once I run them through a film emulator (last shot of the group), results are most impressive.

It takes time and practice to use this correctly. Every darn setting or mode is adjustable in the menus, and often you can go further down in them to adjust the effect even more. Makes my head spin. Point'n'shooters, stick with DX. There's nothing wrong with the format. I still use my D5100 and actually appreciate it more, in comparison to this camera--it has some of the same features and great image quality.

Update: Lovin' it more and more. Older Nikkkor AF-D film-era, screw-focus lenses are usable (the AI "forked" ones, however, don't seem to fit well but won't AF anyway, so why bother). In many cases, AF lenses are quite reasonably priced, if not downright cheap (bought a 35-135mm F3.5 for $20!). There's a 28-80mm F3.5 cheapo from an SLR kit that is widely available for $peanuts (got mine for $30 with Tiffen filter included), and it has excellent image quality. Talkin' my language here. The two card slots are cool: did a shoot where I gave one card to the client and kept the other (same image can write to both, one at a time or etc etc) so I can edit.

All the adjustability still gets me crazy, though. I downloaded the manual to my smartphone for quick reference when things get confusing or clarification is needed.
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I am Very happy with this package it seems i don't have to invest anymore apart from deal offered, i am a beginner in photography, performance of camera with combination of Nikon lenses are outstanding, i was not comfortable using tekona 500mm Lense but not bad as it part of deal, i was not comfortable also with Mono pod, i believe tripod should be an better option inlieu of mono pod.