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

[desf]

im loving the colours in these photos!!

Me too, they are beautiful @photosample

 

[jonneymendoza]

Nice pics lads

 

[addicknchips]

Sony think they are number 2

http://www.thephoblographer.com/201...ull-frame-interchangeable-lens-camera-market/

 

[addicknchips]

cheeky Tulip shot while out walking today

Tulips by Jonathan Howes, on Flickr

 

[shoshone]

Sony think they are number 2

http://www.thephoblographer.com/201...ull-frame-interchangeable-lens-camera-market/

Whether actually true or not it's clear that Sony has given the competition a big kick up the proverbial which had been required for a long time [Ex Canon user here] though I'm surprised (but don't follow them) that Nikon especially given they are taking Sony sensor's are reported to be struggling. That's definitely not good for competition IMHO

 

[addicknchips]

i think i read somewhere that nikon won't be using sony sensors going forward. I'm not sure if that was a decision sony or Nikon made.

 

[jonneymendoza]

Whether actually true or not it's clear that Sony has given the competition a big kick up the proverbial which had been required for a long time [Ex Canon user here] though I'm surprised (but don't follow them) that Nikon especially given they are taking Sony sensor's are reported to be struggling. That's definitely not good for competition IMHO

Imo Canon still top dog for pro work. Especially now when Canon bodies have more or less same DR with way better colors out of the box then Sony.

 

[Durbs]

cheeky Tulip shot while out walking today

Tulips by Jonathan Howes, on Flickr

I see your tulip and raise you... another tulip


Garden Tulips by Paul Durbin, on Flickr

Taken with the Vivitar 90mm f/2.5
The 100% crop on the flower is soooooooooooo sharp. Also, mmmm, bokeh

 

[Jon Chalk]

First real go at Motorsports with the A7II yesterday, together with 70-300 G OSS.

Seems to work well:

DSC03908 by Jon Chalk, on Flickr

 

[shoshone]

I see your tulip and raise you... another tulip


Garden Tulips by Paul Durbin, on Flickr

Taken with the Vivitar 90mm f/2.5
The 100% crop on the flower is soooooooooooo sharp. Also, mmmm, bokeh

I see your Tulip and raise you a Peony ;-)

A7RII - 1/100th ISO 100 f8 21mm

 

[addicknchips]

I see your Tulip and raise you a Peony ;-)
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A7RII - 1/100th ISO 100 f8 21mm

i see your Peony and raise you some Blue Bells

blue bells by Jonathan Howes, on Flickr

 

[Durbs]

Ooo - they're out! Thought they'd be early this year - going out next weekend to check our local spots.

 

[addicknchips]

Ooo - they're out! Thought they'd be early this year - going out next weekend to check our local spots.

my local spot is only a 10 minute drive away. this year access has been restricted to larger paths as there is worry that they will get walked on and damaged.

 

[Durbs]

Cool - we've got a couple of spots round here including a bluebell meadow which is quite cool. Every year I take pictures, and every year I'm always slightly disappointed with results

 

[woof woof]

Just got back from a very hot and humid Thailand and I'm happy to report that the A7 and 35mm f2.8 performed flawlessly as it did last time. I've never experienced this heat and humidity before in the hot places I've been and even my GF said it was a bit much (she's Thai) but the camera carried on working but we did avoid the water fighting.

I'll post some pictures another day.

 

[jonneymendoza]

Rumors going around that a truck full of Sony gear for nab was stolen

 

[addicknchips]

Rumors going around that a truck full of Sony gear for nab was stolen

Yeah I read about that. Lol

 

[Riz_Guru]

Rumors going around that a truck full of Sony gear for nab was stolen

It happened...... some thieving bugger will be have their hands on the Sony A9 with every FE lens available ooooo 20 fps snap snap!

 

[stevelmx5]

It happened...... some thieving bugger will be have their hands on the Sony A9 with every FE lens available ooooo 20 fps snap snap!

Or, it's a bit of Pre-show free marketing for Sony...

 

[jonneymendoza]

I'll be doing a sony a9 unboxing video soon plus review. Watch this space. Xxx

 

[Riz_Guru]

I'll be doing a sony a9 unboxing video soon plus review. Watch this space. Xxx

 

[Riz_Guru]

Big Sony announcement 3-4pm GMT apparently.
According to rumors, Sony will finally be announcing the Pro FE body build for speed, high fps, professional sports shooters!
My guess is the body will come in at a easy £2999-3499... maybe even £3999-£4499

 

[T_J_G]

Big Sony announcement 3-4pm GMT apparently.
According to rumors, Sony will finally be announcing the Pro FE body build for speed, high fps, professional sports shooters!
My guess is the body will come in at a easy £2999-3499... maybe even £3999-£4499

I think it may even be north of your predictions.

 

[Wissel]

I think it may even be north of your predictions.

If this really is the rumoured 1D competitor, I'd guess £5500-£6k

Looking forward to seeing what it is though

 

[Wissel]

Looking at the rumoured specs, I wonder if it's 6k?

 

[Riz_Guru]

Looking at the rumoured specs, I wonder if it's 6k?

I think Sony will be very aggressive on the pricing and may match or undercut both Nikon and Canon's prices.
Meanwhile I am looking forward to Fuji's Pro APS-C offering which is apparently in the works....

 

[addicknchips]

I think Sony will be very aggressive on the pricing and may match or undercut both Nikon and Canon's prices.
Meanwhile I am looking forward to Fuji's Pro APS-C offering which is apparently in the works....

Would that be a new mount to allow for ibis, meaning all the current lenses wouldn't be compatible?
For the fooj I mean.

 

[stevelmx5]

Would that be a new mount to allow for ibis, meaning all the current lenses wouldn't be compatible?
For the fooj I mean.

Wouldn't the mount be the same? To fit ibis they may need a deeper body (assuming it's sensor stabilisation).

 

[Riz_Guru]

Would that be a new mount to allow for ibis, meaning all the current lenses wouldn't be compatible?
For the fooj I mean.

I doubt Fuji will create a new mount and lens line-up for their Pro body. They have the GFX to consider now also for lens developments.
From what I have heard, Fuji have previously stated that IBIS is not possible.... not sure why though and/or if it is because its a limitation of their current XT body design.

I think IBIS is great for video work but OIS is works in most cases, Fuji would be best developing a OIS versions of their 16-55mm f2.8

 

[Wissel]

Live feed to event on SAR for anyone interested. Starts in a few mins....

 

[stevelmx5]

http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sonys-new-a9-announced/

 

[stevelmx5]

There's a new external dial that looks like it's controlling shooting speed and AF functions

 

[stevelmx5]

There's also a 100-400 F4 GM OSS

I'll add it to the list of kit I won't be able to afford :0)

 

[T_J_G]

20FPS!

 

[stevelmx5]

Out in April - $4500 so I assume that will be £4500

 

[stevelmx5]

100-400 F4 lens $2500

 

[Wissel]

Not heard weather sealing mentioned? Surely on a sports body?

 

[Riz_Guru]

UK price is £4599 ouch!!!

 

[jonneymendoza]

i lord if this was announced before the 5d4... all my canon gear would have been gone! perfect sports camera!

 

[stevelmx5]

Not heard weather sealing mentioned? Surely on a sports body?

No, I can't see it either, even on the official release?

It's got a built in RJ45 port along with a PC sync terminal, dual card slots, 5 axis IBIS, rear joystick and touch screen but no mention of weather sealing seems odd?