The Sony Alpha 6600 remains a popular APS-C in the lineup. Known for its versatility and creative features for both photo and video work, it’s a top-pick walkaround camera for hybrid shooters. It was named the Best Expert APS-C Camera in the 2020 Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) World Awards, and Shotkit.com’s review of the camera concludes, “The bottom line is the Sony α6600 is one of the best APS-C sensor cameras on the market.” Now through August 20, 2023, you can save $400 off the Sony Alpha 6600 or the Sony Alpha 6600 with the 18-135mm power zoom lens. See what other users of the camera are saying below and get your own Sony Alpha 6600 HERE. Once you have your new Sony Alpha 6600, make sure you check out these tips and tricks to get the most out of it.

We take a look at the Sony Alpha 6600 – a popular APS-C known for its versatility and creative features for both photo and video.

Conservation photographer and videographer Clarisse de Thoisy gravitated toward the Sony Alpha 6600 camera at the start of her photographic journey and has found great satisfaction with it since. “I use the Sony Alpha 6600 because it is lightweight, sturdy, easy to use, and renders stunning image quality,” she explains. “I need my photography gear to be light and reliable as I hike on my own across the wildest places and in sometimes difficult conditions. The Sony Alpha 6600 delivers just that. It has a high-capacity battery which means I can go on for days in the wilderness without needing to recharge. I’ve purchased a second battery that I have fully charged with me wherever I go as a backup, but I never need it because the battery life is so good.”

She continues, “I love that it has real-time tracking and real-time eye automatic focus (AF). This makes my job so much easier when I am shooting wildlife. The Sony Alpha 6600 has steady image stabilization and amazing 4K HDR movie shooting, which helps me capture cinematic videos and share important conservation stories with my audience. Finally, its silent continuous shooting mode enables me to secure the perfect wildlife shot without disturbing or scaring the animal off.” Read more in What’s In My Bag: A Two-Zoom, Lightweight, Alpha APS-C Adventure Kit.

Photo by Clarisse de Thoisy. Sony Alpha 6600. Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G. 1/320-sec., f/6.3, ISO 1000

Photo by Clarisse de Thoisy. Sony Alpha 6600. Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6. 1/60-sec., f/4.5, ISO 100

Photographer and Sony Artisan Caroline Jensen loves to shoot macro, and says that the Sony Alpha 6600 along with the Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro is perfect for when she’s traveling. “It is small, lightweight, and razor sharp—giving me beautiful image quality and about the same perspective as my Alpha 7 III and 90mm Macro with a smaller footprint and weight. The advanced focus system lets me focus with ease, even into the direct sun as you see here in this hellebore image.” Read more in What’s In My Bag: Caroline Jensen’s Camera & Lens Combinations For Macro Therapy In The Age Of Social Distancing.

Photo by Caroline Jensen. Sony Alpha 6600. Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro. 1/640-sec., f/2.8, ISO 1000.

Photo by Caroline Jensen. Sony Alpha 6600. Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro. 1/500-sec., f/4.5, ISO 160.

Wildlife and landscape photographer Ariana Totke says the Sony Alpha 6600 is the perfect camera for her needs. “For a very long time I used the Sony Alpha 6000, which served me well. However, as I have become increasingly professional, I acquired a new model in the summer. I decided against the full-frame and for the Sony Alpha 6600. The mirrorless APS-C system camera is equipped with a sensor-shift image stabilizer, has very good battery performance, is sensitive to light and yet handy and easy to carry - so it's just right for my needs.” Read more in What’s In My Bag: A Lightweight, APS-C Kit For Wildlife & Landscape Photography.

Photo by Ariane Totzke. Sony Alpha 6600. Sony 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 G. 1/200-sec., f/6.3, ISO 800

Photo by Ariane Totzke. Sony Alpha 6600. Sony 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 G. 1/50-sec., f/6.3, ISO 100

Photographer and Sony Brand Ambassador Mahesh Thapa often uses the Sony Alpha 6600 as a backup camera. “The crop factor of 1.5 is also a welcome feature and allows me to position myself a little further away from skittish subjects. The crop sensor also translates to added depth of field for the same equivalent focal length, which is always a boon in macro photography. I used it in the shot below where I borrowed a Lego figure from my son and set up this scene using a few stones and some dirt. The matchstick provided all the illumination I needed.” Read more in What’s In My Bag: A Super-Simple Kit For Macro Photography.

Photographer Tom Davin captured this stunning shot at Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Maine using his Sony Alpha 6600 and Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens. This combination is his go-to for most of his landscape photography. “It travels with me everywhere since it’s so lightweight and great for any type of shooting." Read more in Photo Of The Day: Capturing A Coastal Icon.

Photo by Tom Davin. Sony Alpha 6600. Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G. 1/1000-sec., f/3.5, ISO 100