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Do you know what the crop factor equates to .I.e in my current Olympus it’s a 2X crop factor so a 400mm lens = 800mm in FF terms
Approx 2.7 for the 1” sensor models, so the 8.8-220mm lens on the Sony rx10iv is the equivalent of a 24-600 in 35mm terms.Do you know what the crop factor equates to .I.e in my current Olympus it’s a 2X crop factor so a 400mm lens = 800mm in FF terms
Do you know what the crop factor equates to .I.e in my current Olympus it’s a 2X crop factor so a 400mm lens = 800mm in FF terms
still reviewing lots of stuff on u.tube especially on b.i.f with the rx10/4 even watched one this morning where they pitched it against a A9+200-600 and to be fair while it didn't beat it ,it held its own .. alsolots of tracking vids . trouble is most are video orientated I would like to see some burst stills shots of b.i.f .
I have to admit its a extremely tempting idea .. and panamoz and e.infinity prices take the pee out of u.k prices hhhmmmmmmm
I have used e.infinity in the past but panamoz is the better company . IMHO but that’s a hell of a saving over u.k prices = to almost a third of the cost at this price point .. with current covid restrictions and lack of getting out properly there’s no rush to do anything thoughCamerapricebuster has it at £1499 at moment and says that is the lowest price in the last year. Also £200 cashback until end of January.
But still more than e infinity at 1059 and Pananmoz at 1160
I have used e.infinity in the past but panamoz is the better company . IMHO but that’s a hell of a saving over u.k prices = to almost a third of the cost at this price point .. with current covid restrictions and lack of getting out properly there’s no rush to do anything though
LOL living in Wales restrictions are far tighter and ARE enforced more , my nearest RSPB site is Burton mere which is not only over the border by a 100 yards but also closed today as its totally flooded . its depressing to say the least just popped down the estuary for a walk parked the car and the bloody heavens opened . sods lawI have used neither (have used HDEW but they don't stock Sony) but when I was researching last year Panamoz were more expensive but they give a 3 year warranty and e infinity give only 1 year - quite a benefit in my mind for the slightly higher price.
As you say the restrictions are depressing. In the summer 'break' from restrictions last year we went to Leighton Moss RSPB one day every week - we have missed that.
Good excuse to get the far superior RX10 insteadwell it doesn't look like the deal will be going ahead . not to happy with MPB at the moment ..updates to follow
made a complaint ,not in the least bit happy mike , already got a mk3 being watched on the bay of evil but no rushGood excuse to get the far superior RX10 instead
That's a shame. I've always found them to be very fair.My dealings with mpb have left a bad taste and I will not be buying from them though
Glad to hear you got sorted and look forward to seeing some shots posted up!ah well after the kerfuffle with mpb who are returning my other camera , I have just found and bought a panasonic fz1000ii on e.bay ,bit cheaper and better deal .something to look forward to .. I did consider a used Sony mk4 or mk3 but the price was out of my reach for the use it will get
Thanks George - yes agreed! #2 was in poor light, high iso, big crop etc - nearly binned itTwo "Excellent" shots Mike, liking both of these very much with my personal fav' being #1.
I had the Panny fz1000 mk1, it was a pretty decent camera but didn't come close to the Sony preformance. Saying that it is a lot cheaper and I think you will be surprised with the results from it. All in one cameras I think are the way forward for us older folkNice work alby , still sat well and truly on the fence ... the Panasonic is delayed in the post , but the guide book came from Amazon today ,heavy reading
Enjoy playing with the panny Jeff, the 100-480 lens against the olly 200-800 isn't going to cut it l think but it's not all about reach.It’s just arrived ,very impressed so far with build quality ,battery on charge at the moment ,first thing will be a test of reach against the Olympus with its 100-400 lens if there both equal then the Sony is definetly in the ball park . Functions on the Panasonic are unreal way beyond what I think of in a bridge camera ,even the wife commented how clear and sharp the lens was just looking through the EVF
So are you not impressed Jeff? These images look pretty good to me, especially given that you’ve only just got the camera.absolutely correct alby just tried it out about 50% reach and thats without the oly tc . but i'm very pleased with the fz1000ii far better than expected and less noise in images than expected to heres a few test shots as I learn my way around the settings . I won't however be selling the oly gear as planned but will be keeping this camera for back up and jan to use . the macro mode on this is insane the pen was in one hand and camera in the other unreal .
on the fence by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr
hand held macro by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr
macro test 1 by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr
I'm impressed with what this camera can do Chris and the Sony should be better , but I would lose a lot of reach to change and not ready for that step yet ,as with the i.4 t.c I get 1150mm reach with i.s .
if future funds allow and I can get a Sony to run alongside this then its a maybe .