Sony Alpha A6500 Compact System Camera £899 @ Amazon plus £300 cashback from Sony

Still too expensive, 6300 kit was 399 after cashback once and this was good price

stkrup22/08/2019 07:34

Still too expensive, 6300 kit was 399 after cashback once and this was …Still too expensive, 6300 kit was 399 after cashback once and this was good priceRead lessRead more

so? this isn't that camera
still - THIS one has been cheaper on prime day @ 549/599 after cashback (some got another 50 back)

brilly22/08/2019 07:41

so? this isn't that camerastill - THIS one has been cheaper on prime day @ …so? this isn't that camerastill - THIS one has been cheaper on prime day @ 549/599 after cashback (some got another 50 back)Read lessRead more

I know is not but very similar and not worth it £300 extra, also I would not rely on sony cashback, they trying everything not too pay, I used to claim 3 times during past few campaigns, all genuine amazon purchases, was blacklisted and according to their terms they indirectly called me a fraudster.

stkrup22/08/2019 07:51

I know is not but very similar and not worth it £300 extra, also I would …I know is not but very similar and not worth it £300 extra, also I would not rely on sony cashback, they trying everything not too pay, I used to claim 3 times during past few campaigns, all genuine amazon purchases, was blacklisted and according to their terms they indirectly called me a fraudster.Read lessRead more

have claimed sony cashback many times with no problems - did you try and claim too many times in the same period which isnt allowed?

someties its silly to look at rare price drops like a6300 @ 399 - its not common so doesn't help now
but its happened a few times so may happen again i agree

but if you want a camera now then the a6300 is 649 after cashback right now - aka the same price

depends on what your time is worth and the features which you can get at the relative price points at a given time

ibis, better grip, touch screen, another custom button, think another metering mode from top of my head might be valuable to some

brilly22/08/2019 07:53

have claimed sony cashback many times with no problems - did you try and …have claimed sony cashback many times with no problems - did you try and claim too many times in the same period which isnt allowed?Read lessRead more

Always trying to comply with terms 3 diferrent products during each compaign, not sure what triggered red flag, when I tried to find out what the problem is they always dipplomatically said don't bother you did not comply with their terms and conditions, I am suspecting there were too many fraudent amazon claims, I think they even stopped once amazon entries.

For 599 you well not get more technology (and quality) from a camera

stkrup22/08/2019 07:59

Always trying to comply with terms 3 diferrent products during each …Always trying to comply with terms 3 diferrent products during each compaign, not sure what triggered red flag, when I tried to find out what the problem is they always dipplomatically said don't bother you did not comply with their terms and conditions, I am suspecting there were too many fraudent amazon claims, I think they even stopped once amazon entries.Read lessRead more

so you were claiming the max number of items per period over a number of periods? may look a bit dodgy
so they refused to honour cashback or told you not to bother again?

spatter22/08/2019 08:01

For 599 you well not get more technology (and quality) from a camera

shame its 649 right now mrfanboy!

brilly22/08/2019 08:04

so you were claiming the max number of items per period over a number of …so you were claiming the max number of items per period over a number of periods? may look a bit dodgyso they refused to honour cashback or told you not to bother again?Read lessRead more

Yea they refused my last 3 claims so possibly they will reject any further claims, 6500 is better than 6300 for sure, it using same 4d tracking system like other high end but at this price point (no cashback) you can get full frame for few hundred extra

brilly22/08/2019 08:05

shame its 649 right now mrfanboy!

Still cheap at fifty quid more. And if being a 'fanboy' means that you are enjoying a good product then guilty. I also have some 1990 Contax cameras and an Olympus and I am 'fanboys'" of those too! If I'm a boy...

spatter22/08/2019 08:24

Still cheap at fifty quid more. And if being a 'fanboy' means that you are …Still cheap at fifty quid more. And if being a 'fanboy' means that you are enjoying a good product then guilty. I also have some 1990 Contax cameras and an Olympus and I am 'fanboys'" of those too! If I'm a boy...Read lessRead more

every chance you get you proclaimed how great a6000 is, now its a6500 turn

A6700 being announced next week!

On the fence with this camera. Really fancy it but sony are announcing 2 new aps-c cameras very soon. I'm a sucker for having the latest and greatest but for 650 quid you're not going to get much better than this beauty

brilly22/08/2019 07:53

have claimed sony cashback many times with no problems - did you try and …have claimed sony cashback many times with no problems - did you try and claim too many times in the same period which isnt allowed?someties its silly to look at rare price drops like a6300 @ 399 - its not common so doesn't help nowbut its happened a few times so may happen again i agreebut if you want a camera now then the a6300 is 649 after cashback right now - aka the same pricedepends on what your time is worth and the features which you can get at the relative price points at a given timeibis, better grip, touch screen, another custom button, think another metering mode from top of my head might be valuable to someRead lessRead more

What's the difference with this and the rx 100 series Mark 4 or 5? Which is better?

Bavy22/08/2019 09:31

What's the difference with this and the rx 100 series Mark 4 or 5? Which …What's the difference with this and the rx 100 series Mark 4 or 5? Which is better?Read lessRead more

neither is better - they are different just
rx100 is much smaller, cant swap lenses
a6500 is much bigger, can swap lenses to get different 'zooms' and increase image quality etc

sparklehedgehog22/08/2019 08:47

A6700 being announced next week!

i guess if you say that every week then you are probably going to be right at elast one time

brilly22/08/2019 09:34

neither is better - they are different justrx100 is much smaller, cant …neither is better - they are different justrx100 is much smaller, cant swap lensesa6500 is much bigger, can swap lenses to get different 'zooms' and increase image quality etcRead lessRead more

Which would be best for image quality, and does this have WiFi, nfc

Bavy22/08/2019 09:36

Which would be best for image quality, and does this have WiFi, nfc

this has a much bigger sensor so much larger potential for better image quality - all depends on lens (and user)
has wifi and nfc, depends what you want to do with them though

I have Read lot off the rx 100 series been best compact, and few people I know swear by it, quite confusing then you have this, I have had a Sony hx 20 compact which has served me well, I need a good upgrade with with best picture quality

brilly22/08/2019 08:40

every chance you get you proclaimed how great a6000 is, now its a6500 turn

Er, maybe 'cos it's better?

spatter22/08/2019 09:41

Er, maybe 'cos it's better?

it was always better but did you always say that? nope

I don't actually say everything I think here. Do you?

Bavy22/08/2019 09:39

I have Read lot off the rx 100 series been best compact, and few people I …I have Read lot off the rx 100 series been best compact, and few people I know swear by it, quite confusing then you have this, I have had a Sony hx 20 compact which has served me well, I need a good upgrade with with best picture qualityRead lessRead more

but the thing is THIS camera isn't a compact so even if rx100 IS the best compact it doesn't mean anything in terms of this camera

re the hx20, not sure if you are aware that the zoom is only equivalent to about 3x on your camera - its higher quality but lower range

spatter22/08/2019 09:45

I don't actually say everything I think here. Do you?

are you sure you dont? do you chant it as you walk down the street?

What a strange individual you are.

spatter22/08/2019 09:52

What a strange individual you are.

thanks honey

brilly22/08/2019 07:53

have claimed sony cashback many times with no problems - did you try and …have claimed sony cashback many times with no problems - did you try and claim too many times in the same period which isnt allowed?someties its silly to look at rare price drops like a6300 @ 399 - its not common so doesn't help nowbut its happened a few times so may happen again i agreebut if you want a camera now then the a6300 is 649 after cashback right now - aka the same pricedepends on what your time is worth and the features which you can get at the relative price points at a given timeibis, better grip, touch screen, another custom button, think another metering mode from top of my head might be valuable to someRead lessRead more

Also animal eye detection. As someone who mostly films wildlife I'd love to upgrade my a6300...which I purchased for £600 4 or 5 years ago and was certainly worth it. Anyone want to swap?

These are great. Good price, not Prime Day £849 (£549 after cashback) but still a lot of camera for your money.

Re. Sony cashback. They always pay out.
The £300 cashback is guaranteed.

dazbot22/08/2019 21:01

Also animal eye detection. As someone who mostly films wildlife I'd love …Also animal eye detection. As someone who mostly films wildlife I'd love to upgrade my a6300...which I purchased for £600 4 or 5 years ago and was certainly worth it. Anyone want to swap?Read lessRead more

animal eye AF is a6400 not a6500 unfortunately

brilly22/08/2019 21:27

animal eye AF is a6400 not a6500 unfortunately

Ah damnit I thought they brought it through with a firmware update. Just give me every iteration of the a6 range.

dazbot22/08/2019 21:35

Ah damnit I thought they brought it through with a firmware update. Just …Ah damnit I thought they brought it through with a firmware update. Just give me every iteration of the a6 range.Read lessRead more

The AF on the a6500 is pretty much as good as the a6400, even without the 'animal eye' update, it's blisteringly fast and has a huge buffer so you'll get pretty much as good results.

where is the other thread? this one expired and a new one was created - not spam - different deal and price

brilly22/08/2019 07:41

so? this isn't that camerastill - THIS one has been cheaper on prime day @ …so? this isn't that camerastill - THIS one has been cheaper on prime day @ 549/599 after cashback (some got another 50 back)Read lessRead more

When was it £549? It was reduced to this price at its lowest point, thus £599.

brilly22/08/2019 08:05

shame its 649 right now mrfanboy!

Nothing fan boy about it, it’s a fact.

mr_bargain23/08/2019 19:21

When was it £549? It was reduced to this price at its lowest point, thus …When was it £549? It was reduced to this price at its lowest point, thus £599.Read lessRead more

as i said above, some got another 50 back after purchase even if bought at 899 thus 549

brilly23/08/2019 19:23

as i said above, some got another 50 back after purchase even if bought at …as i said above, some got another 50 back after purchase even if bought at 899 thus 549Read lessRead more

Did they? I thought the ones that bought it at £929 just got £30 back to cover the difference?

mr_bargain23/08/2019 19:23

Nothing fan boy about it, it’s a fact.

actually it can be both and as spatter constantly pops up like sparklehedgehog proclaiming the brilliance of gear it IS both

mr_bargain23/08/2019 19:24

Did they? I thought the ones that bought it at £929 just got £30 back to c …Did they? I thought the ones that bought it at £929 just got £30 back to cover the difference?Read lessRead more

nah was 50, i think what happened is they had it at 949 then made it 899
so when they reduced they it they sent 50 to everyone forgetting that some got it at 899
edit: using fanboy as example hotukdeals.com/com…362

mr_bargain23/08/2019 19:29

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currys voucher yeah? done that with cheaper items @ argos but pretty sure they only refund vouchers if a refund needed so avoided for bigger

brilly23/08/2019 19:25

actually it can be both and as spatter constantly pops up like …actually it can be both and as spatter constantly pops up like sparklehedgehog proclaiming the brilliance of gear it IS bothRead lessRead more

I think you post ten times to my one. Especially on dpreview!