Need A family camera

JCBiggs · June 7, 2017

Nevermind...youre not allowed to have anything other than a cellphone unless you're a professional.

Zando_ · June 7, 2017

If you don't have to have a lense and extra buttons, then a Sony Xperia smartphone.

AkiraDaarkst · June 7, 2017

I wouldn't really consider the A6500 to be weather sealed, but it is a good camera and if you take care of your gear they will last a long time.

As for color... cameras capture color depending on how the user tells it to capture color. If you use picture profiles like SLOG or Hypergamma in the A6500, forget about color straight out of the camera because you will need to grade the footage. If you set the incorrect white balance, the camera will show you an image that is toned to a color based on your white balance setting.

31 minutes ago, JCBiggs said:

One thing i love about LTT videos is that i can practically calibrate my tv's to their videos. they are always right.

This kind of statement actually makes me want to help you less. They are not always right.

26 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

If you don't have to have a lense and extra buttons, then a Sony Xperia smartphone.

I actually think this guy is recommending a camera that's more suitable for you. Get a good phone with a good camera. If you want to buy a proper camera, with all the requirements you stated and with statements like this:

31 minutes ago, JCBiggs said:

im of the opinion buy what you need.. even if its expensive.. learn how to use it, and upgrade when it wont suit you anymore. so i dont mind spending some money., i just dont want someone to say.. "oh.. you spent 950 on that?? you should of just spent 1000 and got 'this.' "

(i know a little bit, but not enough. seeing the image in the evf will help alot)

basically looking for something that i can easily grow skills on while still learning...that gives me the option of putting on some really good glass and going on an expedition.

I'm on the opinion that you should go take proper classes/courses on photography or videography before you buy a camera like the A6500. An A6500 will be wasted in your hands.

31 minutes ago, JCBiggs said:

i hate taking a sunset picture and it comes out completely different

What you need to do here is learn how to take photos of sunsets, because it seems here that you are expecting the camera to do the work for you. If you want a camera that does the job for you and you wouldn't have to use much of your brain power or creativity, get a point&shoot camera.