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

[snerkler]

awsome thanks for the comments! i will try and see if i can get them more sharper next time! I think im getting the hang of it now though

I would start higher making sure you get sharp shots, then gradually work your way to slower shutter speeds. I struggle to get below 1/50 with the 70-200mm f2.8 though, which is a similar weight to the 100-400mm, I don't know how these folk do it with the 500 and 600mm primes I've been tempted to get the new Nikon 70-300mm for motorsport as it's super light and for this kind of shot outright IQ isn't important.

 

[nandbytes]

I would start higher making sure you get sharp shots, then gradually work your way to slower shutter speeds. I struggle to get below 1/50 with the 70-200mm f2.8 though, which is a similar weight to the 100-400mm, I don't know how these folk do it with the 500 and 600mm primes I've been tempted to get the new Nikon 70-300mm for motorsport as it's super light and for this kind of shot outright IQ isn't important.

Probably by using a tripod?

 

[snerkler]

Probably by using a tripod?

Probably, with gimbal head. although I have seen some just using a monopod but I just can't get on with them.

 

[nandbytes]

Probably, with gimbal head. although I have seen some just using a monopod but I just can't get on with them.

I don't get along with monopods either but people who use them tell me it gets a lot better with practice and experience.
I suppose I never had the patience for it.

 

[dancook]

Bristol cameras, cheapest place I found for batteries and I got a free disposable camera

 

[nandbytes]

CVP will match Bristol camera's price if you ask and will also do free delivery for orders over £100 which is nice if you are ordering 2 or more of these batteries. Bristol camera on the other hand increases your delivery charge with increase in order price

 

[T_J_G]

So the a7 and 28 arrived and after reading on here I expected it to be a dog of a camera. But in AFS with the 28 the focussing is fast and accurate. Sure the menus will take a bit to get used to and the AFC isn’t as good as the D750 but for our trip I think it’ll be an awesome little setup.

Was impressed enough to buy an 85mm

 

[nandbytes]

So the a7 and 28 arrived and after reading on here I expected it to be a dog of a camera. But in AFS with the 28 the focussing is fast and accurate. Sure the menus will take a bit to get used to and the AFC isn’t as good as the D750 but for our trip I think it’ll be an awesome little setup.

Was impressed enough to buy an 85mm

It's a brilliant little camera if you don't need to shoot fast action.

 

[T_J_G]

For those using the old style batteries then you may want to invest in one of these, dual LCD Expro charger for £8 delivered if you're prime member. Listed on Expro direct at £28

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00QVLUO94/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Make sure you go to the old sold and dispatched by Amazon, think it's OOS but you should get it eventually.

 

[Riz_Guru]

It's a brilliant little camera if you don't need to shoot fast action.

I don't know why, but I kind of miss my original Sony A7, perhaps because it was smaller and more basic in the way it functioned.

 

[nandbytes]

I don't know why, but I kind of miss my original Sony A7, perhaps because it was smaller and more basic in the way it functioned.

because its actually normal size and not a hassle to carry around?

 

[Barrysprout]

I don't know why, but I kind of miss my original Sony A7, perhaps because it was smaller and more basic in the way it functioned.

weeeell........
I've got one sitting here brand new in it's box......

 

[nandbytes]

weeeell........
I've got one sitting here brand new in it's box......

I'll give you a shiny new tener for it

 

[woof woof]

When I told her I'd be taking her picture with an A7 she was so happy she did Jazz Hands...

 

[twist]

Going to need a longer lens... much.

 

[jonneymendoza]

Going to need a longer lens... much.

Thought that's tomorrow?

 

[Riz_Guru]

Going to need a longer lens... much.

FE 400 f2.8 G Master + 1.4x TC? lol

 

[addicknchips]

Going to need a longer lens... much.

And more resolution. Ooooo have a spend up.

 

[twist]

And more resolution. Ooooo have a spend up.

Lol, no chance. For the 10 long shots I do a year it's not great vfm.

 

[Cagey75]

Going to need a longer lens... much.

Buy a cheap old vintage tele prime with an adapter.

 

[jonneymendoza]

Weather for today's blood moon looks bad

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

I don't know why, but I kind of miss my original Sony A7, perhaps because it was smaller and more basic in the way it functioned.

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

Going to need a longer lens... much.

Could always get a Nikon p1000

 

[Riz_Guru]

lol

 

[addicknchips]

Weather for today's blood moon looks bad View attachment 131166

Were you in the city yesterday Jonney? Man it was like an oven outside.

Found some comfort at a pub by the river.

 

[Dave Semmens]

Weather for today's blood moon looks bad View attachment 131166

If you love your landscapes then that weather looks freaking awesome

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

Were you in the city yesterday Jonney? Man it was like an oven outside.

Found some comfort at a pub by the river.

One of the most oppressive experiences of heat I’ve experienced in 68years period. Worse than 76

 

[Riz_Guru]

One of the most oppressive experiences of heat I’ve experienced in 68years period. Worse than 76

I wonder how the Sony bodies are coping with the high heat levels lol

 

[woof woof]

One of the most oppressive experiences of heat I’ve experienced in 68years period. Worse than 76

Mrs WW said yesterday that it was uncomfortably hot and humid and more so than Thailand and this is someone who kept her fleece on in the tropical dome at the Eden Centre Personally I think Thailand is worse as there's no relief from the humidity there but central Kazakhstan is the hottest I've experienced.

PS.
It's warm and humid here but we've just had a big thunder storm.

 

[addicknchips]

probably too early but has any seen any comparison reviews between the sigma art 135mm f1.8 vs the 105mm f1.4?

 

[woof woof]

The rumor site has a bit on the Iaowa 24mm macro...

https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/images-of-the-new-laowa-24mm-mounted-on-the-sony/#disqus_thread

I'd never buy one of these but I'd like a go

 

[Riz_Guru]

probably too early but has any seen any comparison reviews between the sigma art 135mm f1.8 vs the 105mm f1.4?

For your Fuji X-H1?

 

[danbroad]

Buy a cheap old vintage tele prime with an adapter.

Yeah, the FD 300/5.6 I just got would be ideal - or similar. Because nobody ever designed a terrible 300 prime it's sharp right off the bat, and with perfectly useable high ISOs of the Sony sensor I personally love the light weight and don't miss the extra stop or two of light gathering at all.

I'd happily use even an ISO 20,000 shot after passing it through DXO prime, and my 300/5.6 was £100 (I shopped around for the best one I could find, that price is for near-mint).

 

[nandbytes]

Yeah, the FD 300/5.6 I just got would be ideal - or similar. Because nobody ever designed a terrible 300 prime it's sharp right off the bat, and with perfectly useable high ISOs of the Sony sensor I personally love the light weight and don't miss the extra stop or two of light gathering at all.

I'd happily use even an ISO 20,000 shot after passing it through DXO prime, and my 300/5.6 was £100 (I shopped around for the best one I could find, that price is for near-mint).

my EF 100-300mm was £10

 

[jonneymendoza]

Were you in the city yesterday Jonney? Man it was like an oven outside.

Found some comfort at a pub by the river.

Yea it was stupid. And I had a s*** sleep as well last night

 

[addicknchips]

For your Fuji X-H1?

i fancy something. had an a9 in the basket yesterday. twice.

 

[twist]

i fancy something. had an a9 in the basket yesterday. twice.

Get an A7iii and a couple lenses for the difference.

 

[Riz_Guru]

i fancy something. had an a9 in the basket yesterday. twice.

Why not the Sony A7 III?

 

[Riz_Guru]

Get an A7iii and a couple lenses for the difference.

This

 

[Barrysprout]

Buy the A7III with kit lens from amazon, sell the kit lens and you have the camera for under 1800. UK stock at Grey price