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This, definitely for me. The striking, almost glowing colour works really well.Love the photo, not so keen on the green
This, definitely for me. The striking, almost glowing colour works really well.Love the photo, not so keen on the green
Interesting, a 35 upgrade is on my list.
I like the green, as a shot it works better than the B&W imo. In B&W it just looks like any generic image of this type, but with the green it's something different. Have you added some kind of motion blur to the people on the left?Here's a trippy little photo for a friday morning.
Into the Void
Into the Void (colour version) by Merlin 5, on Flickr
I'm not too keen on the colours of the first, but really like the colours of the second. In fact I really like the processing of the second full stop, it does almost have a film like quality imo.So after moving away from Hasselblad and Leica - trying to enjoy the Sony for personal photography.. (though not a lot going on in Aldershot) but posted them to Facebook anyway
First commenter says the colours are a bit generic..
Maybe I need to up my processing game
Aldershot by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
Aldershot by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
Aldershot by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
Aldershot by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
I like the green, as a shot it works better than the B&W imo. In B&W it just looks like any generic image of this type, but with the green it's something different. Have you added some kind of motion blur to the people on the left?
I'm not too keen on the colours of the first, but really like the colours of the second. In fact I really like the processing of the second full stop, it does almost have a film like quality imo.
Agreed, I'm always faffing with the colours on grassYea grass is a tricky one!
Cheers wookie, much appreciated. That's an interesting suggestion, I'll have a play around with a new crop. Amazing though what a bit of photoshop radial blur and selectively brushing it in can do.
Would imagine the new Signa will be well worth a look when it’s available. Will definitely be cheaper than the G.M. If it’s as good as the old version but smaller/lighter it will be a hell of a lens.
Obviously the G.M will be a couple of percent better in terms of a.f performance and the usual better when shooting backlit. The rendering o. The G.M will be nicer as well they always are but probably not as noticeable on a 35.
I can’t say I’ve ever had an issue with the shutter button, feels like any other I’ve used tbh. I have started using BBF these days though and have my AF-ON set to focus.Just learning the ropes with the a7iii and Samyang 35mm f2.8. I'm fairly happy but I have to say that out of all the cameras I have owned this is the trickiest to get started by far.
A few cons so far:
1) I really don't like the shutter button, is there is not really a half-press on it? It's really hard to just get the focus activated and not take a shot inadvertently. I think I will have to use the AF-on button at the back (which I was hoping to keep for eye focus).
2) I have set the highlight zebra to 100 but even that seems to be too cautious, I think I'll try the 100+ setting. I have also tried the "save highlight" metering and this really plays it too safe. Imported in lightroom I could push by 3.66 stops before getting the highlights burnt...
3) Finding white balance pretty horrible on some photo
4) Some of the on-screen displays on the EVF are too big. The level is huge and overpowering. It could have been a much more subtle line. AF point are pretty bonkers too when not using a single point, it really distracts from what is behind.
A few pro:
1) I have attributed the AEL to "focus hold/manual focus", and I really like the way the magnification to help manual focus is center on the actual AF point selected, I don't think my previous camera did this.
2) At first I was worried about the shape of the camera but I'm getting used to it pretty quickly
3) Coupled with 35mm 2.8 the camera fit in my thinktank mover 10 bags pretty perfectly
4) I don't have a super-fast SD card but honestly for what I do my high-speed burst seems fast enough (my card is a Sandisk extreme pro 95mb/s)
A few questions:
1) is there any cons regarding using the silent shutter?
2) where have you put your af-on, eye-focus, focus hold/manual focus
You get used to the negatives though as the rest of the camera is so good.
I really struggled with the ergonomics of the A9 when I first got it, much preferring the A7r IV. No issues now so shoot plenty of images and definitely give BBF a go.Definitely! It's just going to take a bit of time.
I had a Smallrig L Bracket attached to it.Just learning the ropes with the a7iii and Samyang 35mm f2.8. I'm fairly happy but I have to say that out of all the cameras I have owned this is the trickiest to get started by far.
A few cons so far:
1) I really don't like the shutter button, is there is not really a half-press on it? It's really hard to just get the focus activated and not take a shot inadvertently. I think I will have to use the AF-on button at the back (which I was hoping to keep for eye focus).
2) I have set the highlight zebra to 100 but even that seems to be too cautious, I think I'll try the 100+ setting. I have also tried the "save highlight" metering and this really plays it too safe. Imported in lightroom I could push by 3.66 stops before getting the highlights burnt...
3) Finding white balance pretty horrible on some photo
4) Some of the on-screen displays on the EVF are too big. The level is huge and overpowering. It could have been a much more subtle line. AF point are pretty bonkers too when not using a single point, it really distracts from what is behind.
A few pro:
1) I have attributed the AEL to "focus hold/manual focus", and I really like the way the magnification to help manual focus is center on the actual AF point selected, I don't think my previous camera did this.
2) At first I was worried about the shape of the camera but I'm getting used to it pretty quickly
3) Coupled with 35mm 2.8 the camera fit in my thinktank mover 10 bags pretty perfectly
4) I don't have a super-fast SD card but honestly for what I do my high-speed burst seems fast enough (my card is a Sandisk extreme pro 95mb/s)
A few questions:
1) is there any cons regarding using the silent shutter?
2) where have you put your af-on, eye-focus, focus hold/manual focus
I had a Smallrig L Bracket attached to it.
Certainly improves the feel of the camera
I initially had a smallrig L bracket. It good but felt a bit boxy. I’ve replaced it with the RRS which feels more like an extension of the camera. The battery door is taken off the camera and fitted onto the L bracket. That makes changing the battery easier.I had a Smallrig L Bracket attached to it.
Certainly improves the feel of the camera
These look brilliantSo after moving away from Hasselblad and Leica - trying to enjoy the Sony for personal photography.. (though not a lot going on in Aldershot) but posted them to Facebook anyway
First commenter says the colours are a bit generic..
Maybe I need to up my processing game
Aldershot by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
Aldershot by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
Aldershot by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
Aldershot by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
The rumor site mentions the TTArtisan 21mm f1.5, I didn't know that existed. Here it is on Amazon...
I'll have to read up on that, just out of interest, I'd never think of buying one.
Philip Reeve.
Review: TTArtisan 21mm 1.5 - phillipreeve.net
The TTArtisan 21mm 1.5 is a very small and fast M-mount lens. Find out how it performs on the 42mp A7rII and the 24mp Leica M10 in this review.phillipreeve.net
It doesn't get a great review there but at the price it could be decent choice. Actually, just spotted that one must be M mount as there's an adapter so the Sony mount one may be a bit better if they've bothered to optimise it for Sony.
We've woken to snow every morning for the last week but its disappeared by the time the cornflakes have been digestedGolly. That was a surprise! We had a good sprinkling of snow this morning but it's going fast now. Anyone else had snow? Any pictures?
As it's
Record shots for Mrs WW to zap off electronically. The first is A7 and Nikon 50mm f1.8 pancake then Voigtlander 50mm f1.4 plus No.4 close up filter.
We've had this cactus a few years and this is the first time it's flowered. Shame we don't have another to cross pollinate.
Lilies in the snow.
Good to see them continuing to develop the line, but I'm happy with what I've got.Voigtlander 35mm f2 apo thread on Fred Miranda...
Official: Voigtlander 35mm f/2 APO-Lanthar announced!
www.fredmiranda.com
Samples...
Sony A7C + Voigtländer Apo-Lanthar 35/2 (SOOC samples)
197 new items · Album by Juha Kannistophotos.google.com
Anyone interested?
The 50mm version is imo very good. I don't think I can justify having the 50 and 35mm f2's though.
I decided to go out for another cloudy sunrise.....
Voigtlander 35mm f2 apo thread on Fred Miranda...
Official: Voigtlander 35mm f/2 APO-Lanthar announced!
www.fredmiranda.com
Samples...
Sony A7C + Voigtländer Apo-Lanthar 35/2 (SOOC samples)
197 new items · Album by Juha Kannistophotos.google.com
Anyone interested?
The 50mm version is imo very good. I don't think I can justify having the 50 and 35mm f2's though.
Good to see them continuing to develop the line, but I'm happy with what I've got.
Not for the amount of money it costs.
The light did look lovely here this morning.
Tamron 150-500mm lens coming
HOT: First leaked images of the new Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 FE lens!!! – sonyalpharumors
www.sonyalpharumors.com
Think they should have made that 600mm, unless it's under a grand no one will buy it over the Sony.
An interesting design choice, it might be under £1K, it's also lighter and it seems to be extending zoom design so will be smaller to transport too.
Certainly won't be selling my 200-600mm for it though