The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

[dancook]

It occurred to me that the camera is released in March, close to the tax year so people can decide whether to get it in March or April...

Thanks to covid, This tax year my income is probably less than £3000 so it would be a waste to get the cameras in March....

 

[Raymond Lin]

I watched this video.
He clearly hated Sony, Very critical and negative.
But he is well known for shifting his opinions.
Also worth to check the comments under the video

And R5 - 8 stop IBIS ?

8 stop when you add a lens with IBIS in as well, combined i think.

I don't pay attention to Youtuber's opinion, look at the numbers and make your own mind up. Tony and his wife swaps cameras more often than I change socks. She went from Nikon D850 to Sony A7R4 to Canon R5 in the space of 18months and now could go back to Sony A1? No photographer who's business is taking photos would do that. That is an absurd amount of money thrown away.

They are YouTubers, swapping and having the latest gear is their job, they can monetise the experience.

 

[snerkler]

I on the verge of getting an A7C but the A7R iv has also caught my eye, as has the R6 but it has a few issues of concern, but I'm wondering if the A7R iv is worth going for over the smaller sized A7C and will I need outstanding optics to make use of the mahoosive pixel count?

According to some on here I'm not using great glass on my A7RIV but I'm very happy with the results.

I would not touch anything purchased outside the UK now thanks to Brexit

I've just had a bit of 'drama' with a handbag I've just bought for my wife's Birthday which came from Italy even though I ordered from a UK site, fortunately they're a big 'proper' company and import duties were already paid, however there's lots of stories of people buying stuff and then having to pay high import fees before they release the item.

Brexit shouldn't make any difference to ordering from Asia though I wouldn't have thought.

This was my first car. It was unintentional though.

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This is my first car, with a much slimmer version of me Ex cop car, Escort 1.3 popular 4 speed.

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[Raymond Lin]

I beat you all, my first car which is still my current car was free to me. a hand down from parents

I have that car for 6 years, I loved it. Until I hit a deer and reversed into a grass bank and snapped the exhaust in 2.

 

[Riz_Guru]

My first car, it was a 1999 V-reg. 2.0l Petrol 137hp.
A touch under £17k

 

[snerkler]

My first car, it was a 1999 V-reg. 2.0l Petrol 137hp.
A touch under £17k

I bet the insurance was more than my first car Unless you were in your 30's when you got it

 

[nandbytes]

certainly enjoying my 30s as far as car insurance goes
I was really chuffed with myself when I managed to get my Mot, insurance and road tax to all be due in the same month only to regret it later on because of the massive bill in one month

 

[snerkler]

certainly enjoying my 30s as far as car insurance goes
I was really chuffed with myself when I managed to get my Mot, insurance and road tax to all be due in the same month only to regret it later on because of the massive bill in one month

Gets better in your 40’s

 

[Riz_Guru]

I bet the insurance was more than my first car Unless you were in your 30's when you got it

It sure was, I had to be a named second driver under my dads policy.... after this my desire for cars kind of grew ....

Peugeot 206 Grand Tourisme 1999
Audi S3 quattro 2001
VW Golf R32 2004
Vauxhall Astra 1.9DTi 2005
Mini Cooper Works S 1999
SEAT Arosa 1.4TDi 2003
VW Golf R32 2004
VW Polo Bluemotion 2011
VW Golf GTI Performance 2013
VW Golf R 2016
VW Tiguan R-Line 2016
Tesla Model 3 Performance 2019

 

[snerkler]

It sure was, I had to be a named second driver under my dads policy.... after this my desire for cars kind of grew ....

Peugeot 206 Grand Tourisme 1999
Audi S3 quattro 2001
VW Golf R32 2004
Vauxhall Astra 1.9DTi 2005
Mini Cooper Works S 1999
SEAT Arosa 1.4TDi 2003
VW Golf R32 2004
VW Polo Bluemotion 2011
VW Golf GTI Performance 2013
VW Golf R 2016
VW Tiguan R-Line 2016
Tesla Model 3 Performance 2019

Very nice set of cars, you like your VW's don't you

My lineup is as follows:-

Ford Escort (pictured above)
1995 Vauxhall Corsa Sri
E46 BMW 330i Sport Coupe
Blob Eye Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Ford Escort ST (don't ask )
Hawk Eye Subaru Impreza WRX STi
E92 BMW M3 Manual
E92 BMW M3 Manual
E90 BMW Alpina D3
E92 BMW M3 DCT
Land Rover Freelander Metropolis
BMW X5 x30d M Sport
Deposit paid on a Porsche Macan Turbo

 

[Riz_Guru]

Very nice set of cars, you like your VW's don't you

My lineup is as follows:-

Ford Escort (pictured above)
1995 Vauxhall Corsa Sri
E46 BMW 330i Sport Coupe
Blob Eye Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Ford Escort ST (don't ask )
Hawk Eye Subaru Impreza WRX STi
E92 BMW M3 Manual
E92 BMW M3 Manual
E90 BMW Alpina D3
E92 BMW M3 DCT
Land Rover Freelander Metropolis
BMW X5 x30d M Sport
Deposit paid on a Porsche Macan Turbo

Aye, it was strange dropping the VW ID3 and then Polestar 2 and eventually going for a Tesla Model 3.
I don't think I could ever go back to a fossil fuel car now....

 

[Raymond Lin]

It sure was, I had to be a named second driver under my dads policy.... after this my desire for cars kind of grew ....

Peugeot 206 Grand Tourisme 1999
Audi S3 quattro 2001
VW Golf R32 2004
Vauxhall Astra 1.9DTi 2005
Mini Cooper Works S 1999
SEAT Arosa 1.4TDi 2003
VW Golf R32 2004
VW Polo Bluemotion 2011
VW Golf GTI Performance 2013
VW Golf R 2016
VW Tiguan R-Line 2016
Tesla Model 3 Performance 2019

Get out.

 

[Riz_Guru]

Get out.

I know.... it was DTUK tuned to 200hp if that's any consolation lol.

 

[snerkler]

Aye, it was strange dropping the VW ID3 and then Polestar 2 and eventually going for a Tesla Model 3.
I don't think I could ever go back to a fossil fuel car now....

I'm having a last "hurrah" of a fossil fuel before the inevitable move to electric.

 

[f/2.8]

It sure was, I had to be a named second driver under my dads policy.... after this my desire for cars kind of grew ....

Peugeot 206 Grand Tourisme 1999
Audi S3 quattro 2001
VW Golf R32 2004
Vauxhall Astra 1.9DTi 2005
Mini Cooper Works S 1999
SEAT Arosa 1.4TDi 2003
VW Golf R32 2004
VW Polo Bluemotion 2011
VW Golf GTI Performance 2013
VW Golf R 2016
VW Tiguan R-Line 2016
Tesla Model 3 Performance 2019

Strong list there Riz, some nice cars.

Pretty sure these are all my daily drivers since I first started driving, although have probably missed a few out. My missus says I change my car like other people change their socks.

Austin Allegro 1.3
Vauxhall Nova G.T.E
Ford Fiesta 1.3
Honda Civic 1.4
Honda Civic R type
Vauxhall Astra G.S.I
Vauxhall Cavalier SXI
Mazda MX5
BMW E46 325i
Ford Focus ST170
Mazda 3 2.0
Honda Prelude Motegi
BMW E90 325i MSport
Rover 75 2.0
Subaru WRX STI
BMW E90 320D MSport
Nissan Qashqai
BMW E90 320i
Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart
BMW E90 320D MSport
BMW X5 MSport
BMW E90 320D MSport
Honda Civic 1.8
BMW E90 320D MSport
At the moment I have a Skoda Octavia VRS and an Audi TT MK1.

I have a bit of a personality disorder in that I have always liked to collect things and at one point a few years back what I liked to collect was cheapish classic cars. I ended up having to rent a yard for storage as the neighbours were giving off about all of the cars. I ended up selling them all off as it had started to get about out of hand and we used the money for traveling. Have been able to resist the urge to collect anything else since.

Had all of these in the lock up at the yard at one point and there was quite a few others that came and went over that period as well.

Vauxhall Nova 1.4 SR
Ford Capri 2.8i
Ford Capri 1600 GT
Volkswagen Golf MK1 GTI
Morris Minor Van
Austin Healey Sprite
BMW E30 325i Sport
Honda Integra Type R DC2
Nissan Bluebird 1.8GS

Of them all the only car I regret selling was the Honda Prelude, really wish I had of kept that car its impossible to find a good one now and that one was literally like a brand new car. I have tried to buy it back twice unsuccessfully. It has gone to Scotland now so unlikely to get a third chance.

 

[Raymond Lin]

I know.... it was DTUK tuned to 200hp if that's any consolation lol.

Still a tractor...how does one go from a R32 to a Astra Diesel?

I'm having a last "hurrah" of a fossil fuel before the inevitable move to electric.

I have only have/had 2 cars.

1 - Toyota Yaris SR - 1.8L
2 - Volvo C30 T5

Love the sound of a 5 pot.

 

[ancient_mariner]

Ah, history.

60s Hillman imp
Hillman Avenger
Ford Cortina MkII
Triumph Spitfire MkIII
Citroen GSA
Talbot Alpine
Cavalier MkII
3 X Citroen CXs
Seat Panda
2 X Citroen Deux Chevaux
Citroen BX diesel estate
2 X Peugeot 406
Pug 307
Beetle Convertible
Mini Countryman & SD convertible
Skoda Karoq

Some of the time we ran 2 cars, which makes the list seem a little longer than it might.

Favourites were the Imp, Spitfire, CX GT, Countryman. Most hated was the GSA.

Edit - forgot Citroen AX and Pug 205 as well.

 

[dancook]

Renault Clio 1.2 (brand new)
Audi A6 (parents car)
Renault Clio 182 (bit of fun)
Renault Clio 1.5 (old)
Renault Clio 1.5 (brand new)

 

[f/2.8]

Seems that Digital Rev are the first grey company to have a price for the A1 AT £5249.99

Sony Alpha a1 Digital Camera

Sony a1 Mirrorless Camera Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh) Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras USB Type-C to Type-A Cable Cable Protector Shoulder Strap Accessory Shoe Cap Eyepiece Cup A flagship in the truest sense, the Sony Alpha a1 is the one camera designed to...

uk-store.digitalrev.com

 

[nandbytes]

history:
Honda civic sport 2000 model

it still has a good old cassette player

 

[woof woof]

My first car was a used white Mini 1000, reg RDC810R.
Next was a new russet brown Mini 1000 which I later had a vinyl roof fitted too.
Next was my first open car, rubber bumper MG Midget.
Lotus Elan SE.
New Lotus Elise.
MGB Roadster.
New MX5 MK1.
New SLK 230.
New MX5 MK2.
New Boxter 2.7. I had ordered the 2.5 but it came so long to come they'd changed to the 2.7.
Used 4.0 S Type Jag.
Used MX5. I don't like the new ones so I looked for a MK1 but couldn't find a nice one so went for a MK2.
Plus my mam gave me her Getz when she gave up driving.

 

[dancook]

Seems that Digital Rev are the first grey company to have a price for the A1 AT £5249.99

Sony Alpha a1 Digital Camera

Sony a1 Mirrorless Camera Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh) Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras USB Type-C to Type-A Cable Cable Protector Shoulder Strap Accessory Shoe Cap Eyepiece Cup A flagship in the truest sense, the Sony Alpha a1 is the one camera designed to...

uk-store.digitalrev.com

I wouldn't be the first to risk it with the current import/vat/handling fees

 

[f/2.8]

I wouldn't be the first to risk it with the current import/vat/handling fees

Yeah personally I wouldn't order from digital rev either as they often get hit with import duty.

 

[4wd]

How has the situation changed regarding digital rev for example in Hong Kong.
The only area of concern is that a lot of companies imported via hubs based in the EU.
However surely that's an incidental part of the carrier network they are passing through the EU not being imported then sold on.

 

[f/2.8]

How has the situation changed regarding digital rev for example in Hong Kong.
The only area of concern is that a lot of companies imported via hubs based in the EU.
However surely that's an incidental part of the carrier network they are passing through the EU not being imported then sold on.

Have no idea, digital rev have always declared at real value so often get hit with custom fees were as Panamoz and e-infin lie and say that cameras etc are toy parts and declare equipment at less than £30 usually to avoid custom fees.

 

[jonneymendoza]

Ford fiesta( lasted about 12 month's before one take traveling to uni on the North circular, massive amount of smoke started to appear from the vents, followed by the car slowly losing speed lol
Nissan micra
Nissan micra(first one got totally wrecked and written off
Audi a3 kitted up(treated myself with a proper car)

 

[woof woof]

The rumor guy has posted possible A7IV specs shared by the source who gave correct A1 info.

The source of the correct Sony A1 specs also shared the A7IV specs and two more camera info :) – sonyalpharumors

www.sonyalpharumors.com

"Sony A7IV specs:

• A74 will have a new sensor with faster readout and will not recycle the 24 MP one. My source told me it will be in the 30-32 MP region
• The EVF will have 3,69 Mdots and not 5,76 Mdots
• Most probably the LCD will also be on the cheap side but the image quality and AF will be top notch
• The video will certainly be 4K 60p and will feature the new menus.
• The price will be in the $2499 region"

Does this look good for the A7IV?

No word on menus or if the screen is fully articulated or tilting.

I think these cameras are drifting out of my reach. I think the A7 and kit lens was in the region of £1,700 or something like that but this new A7IV looks to be out of my range as I can't really see myself spending £2k+ on a camera. I suppose I may feel differently if and when my A7 dies but at the mo that looks a bit much.

Another rumor site has a couple of A1 sample pictures...

Sony A1 Sample Images « NEW CAMERA

Official sample images of the Sony A1 is now available. As you can see above the 100% pixel peeper view of the Sony A1 bald eagle image. The noise level of the camera is very well controlled by BSI CMOS sensor.

thenewcamera.com

 

[Fuji Dave]

When I use to live at Saint Hill Manor I use to have an old Lancia, and loved it.

 

[LeeRatters]

Cars..... Not many at all....

Mk1 Escort 1100 base to 1340cc
Mk1 Escort 1300L to GT to 1340 x-flow to 1690 to 2.1 pinto - which it is now!
SEAT Toledo SE
Ford Focus Zetec

If you include 'joint/family' cars with the ex wife then add in.....

Orion 1600 ghia
XR3i
Mk1 Golf
above SEAT Toledo SE (I took this over when she bought a Zafira and I took the Escort off the road to restore)

 

[Stephen L]

I paid £6550 for my first car.

Paid £50 for my first one.

 

[Stephen L]

Me too - Hillman Imp.

I'm hoping this will push the normal price of a used A7rIII below £1000.

The Imp was my first brand-new car. Reliable even when rallied.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Paid £50 for my first one.

How long did you keep it?

I had this debate with myself, should I get a cheap one being my first car? With all the risks of an old car? Or should I get a newer more reliable (on paper).

I opted for the Toyota, had it 6 years, don't regret it really as it was reliable and I needed to drive to wedding venues etc. I didn't need a car otherwise.

 

[woof woof]

My BIL had a Honda scooter and then moved on to Reliants as as far as I remember you could drive them on a bike licence, he took me out for extra driving lessons in them. I never fancied owning one though. He moved on when he got a car licence.

Happy days

 

[Riz_Guru]

Still a tractor...how does one go from a R32 to a Astra Diesel?



I have only have/had 2 cars.

1 - Toyota Yaris SR - 1.8L
2 - Volvo C30 T5

Love the sound of a 5 pot.

I bought my own apartment in 2005 and was finding that the Golf R32 was drinking more than I did, it had to go due to running costs! lol
It was a good move in the end as I managed to pick up another which at the time was the best example available with less than 1500 miles on the clock, fully loaded 3dr and 5 years old.

 

[gman]

The rumor guy has posted possible A7IV specs shared by the source who gave correct A1 info.

The source of the correct Sony A1 specs also shared the A7IV specs and two more camera info :) – sonyalpharumors

www.sonyalpharumors.com

"Sony A7IV specs:

• A74 will have a new sensor with faster readout and will not recycle the 24 MP one. My source told me it will be in the 30-32 MP region
• The EVF will have 3,69 Mdots and not 5,76 Mdots
• Most probably the LCD will also be on the cheap side but the image quality and AF will be top notch
• The video will certainly be 4K 60p and will feature the new menus.
• The price will be in the $2499 region"

Does this look good for the A7IV?

No word on menus or if the screen is fully articulated or tilting.

I think these cameras are drifting out of my reach. I think the A7 and kit lens was in the region of £1,700 or something like that but this new A7IV looks to be out of my range as I can't really see myself spending £2k+ on a camera. I suppose I may feel differently if and when my A7 dies but at the mo that looks a bit much.

Another rumor site has a couple of A1 sample pictures...

Sony A1 Sample Images « NEW CAMERA

Official sample images of the Sony A1 is now available. As you can see above the 100% pixel peeper view of the Sony A1 bald eagle image. The noise level of the camera is very well controlled by BSI CMOS sensor.

thenewcamera.com

I wonder if it will be 10-bit 4:2:2 or would that risk hurting the A7S iii?

 

[Riz_Guru]

I'm having a last "hurrah" of a fossil fuel before the inevitable move to electric.

You can get plenty of "hurrah" in some electric cars

 

[4wd]

The rumor guy has posted possible A7IV specs shared by the source who gave correct A1 info.

The source of the correct Sony A1 specs also shared the A7IV specs and two more camera info :) – sonyalpharumors

www.sonyalpharumors.com

"Sony A7IV specs:

• A74 will have a new sensor with faster readout and will not recycle the 24 MP one. My source told me it will be in the 30-32 MP region
• The EVF will have 3,69 Mdots and not 5,76 Mdots
• Most probably the LCD will also be on the cheap side but the image quality and AF will be top notch
• The video will certainly be 4K 60p and will feature the new menus.
• The price will be in the $2499 region"

I might be tempted by that, especially if it was actually more like £2K
Two niggles with A7iii are non articulated screen, gritty EVF (and cumbersome menu maybe?)
Also the autofocus while good is now a bit dated even my ZV-1 is better in video AFC/eye focus

 

[Stephen L]

How long did you keep it?

I had this debate with myself, should I get a cheap one being my first car? With all the risks of an old car? Or should I get a newer more reliable (on paper).

I opted for the Toyota, had it 6 years, don't regret it really as it was reliable and I needed to drive to wedding venues etc. I didn't need a car otherwise.

6 months, then sold it for £50. An Austin A35. This was back in 1970.

 

[Merlin5]

The rumor guy has posted possible A7IV specs shared by the source who gave correct A1 info.

The source of the correct Sony A1 specs also shared the A7IV specs and two more camera info :) – sonyalpharumors

www.sonyalpharumors.com

"Sony A7IV specs:

• A74 will have a new sensor with faster readout and will not recycle the 24 MP one. My source told me it will be in the 30-32 MP region
• The EVF will have 3,69 Mdots and not 5,76 Mdots
• Most probably the LCD will also be on the cheap side but the image quality and AF will be top notch
• The video will certainly be 4K 60p and will feature the new menus.
• The price will be in the $2499 region"

Does this look good for the A7IV?

No word on menus or if the screen is fully articulated or tilting.

I think these cameras are drifting out of my reach. I think the A7 and kit lens was in the region of £1,700 or something like that but this new A7IV looks to be out of my range as I can't really see myself spending £2k+ on a camera. I suppose I may feel differently if and when my A7 dies but at the mo that looks a bit much.

Another rumor site has a couple of A1 sample pictures...

Sony A1 Sample Images « NEW CAMERA

Official sample images of the Sony A1 is now available. As you can see above the 100% pixel peeper view of the Sony A1 bald eagle image. The noise level of the camera is very well controlled by BSI CMOS sensor.

thenewcamera.com

I beat you to that in November.

The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

So many settings compared to my old camera. I think I have it setup how I like things. Feels really sturdy and well made, EVF is just not an issue, yes it's smaller but the quality is better than it was on my A7R, I'm really happy with it. The way you can setup all the buttons makes the lack of...

www.talkphotography.co.uk

 

[LeeRatters]

You can get plenty of "hurrah" in some electric cars

With a 30 metre extension lead to charge it at home