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

A7v not a7rv. The a7v is 30fps
Ahh, google lied to me, it said it was only 10fps but after just going on the Sony site I see that it's 10fps Mechanical and 30fps electronic (y) Yeah 1s shooting is not ideal, although I'm not sure if I've ever continuously shot for much longer than this. Adding pre-capture does alter things, although if I was shooting anything that requires pre-capture I'm guessing I'd be using the mechanical shutter to avoid rolling shutter.
 
I'd prefer the R5ii myself but A7RVI does have other benefits. Likely better EVF, matched dual cards, fully articulated screen, better battery life, dynamic range.

Also now it has illuminated buttons :ROFLMAO:
I have shot plenty in the dark, and i mostly shoot with muscle memory. Never had an issue but apparently there are people who need this

Finally!
With Sony cameras getting bigger all round they are waking up to the features and ergonomics that do make a difference
 
I was initially impressed by the 100-400mm f4.5 but then I got to thinking, is it really worth double the price and 500g for 2/3 of a stop over the old GM? I'm sure it'll be slightly sharper and faster AF in the lab but I've never found the original GM lacking in either of these areas. The internal zoom is nice, but then the whole thing is much larger. I think I'd rather have the 300mm f2.8 and use TC's.

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2/3rd stop definitely makes a difference and especially in the UK.
It's difference between shooting at under 1/1000s or over 1/1000s

Plus the point is it'll be much sharper with TCs

He's done a comparison against 200-600mm, even with TC it's sharper
View: https://youtu.be/93Cof3kVhTA?si=K2L7q5T7pgp5hxfr


300mm f2.8 can't go to 800mm with 2x, plus it costs 50% more and it's not a zoom.
i also don't see it as a replacement for the original 100-400mm. It's more a good upgrade for people shooting with 200-600mm or 400-800mm, it'll be mostly sharper and lighter by a fair margin.

Horses for courses and all that
 
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An objective review.

 
I'd prefer the R5ii myself but A7RVI does have other benefits. Likely better EVF, matched dual cards, fully articulated screen, better battery life, dynamic range.

Also now it has illuminated buttons :ROFLMAO:
I have shot plenty in the dark, and i mostly shoot with muscle memory. Never had an issue but apparently there are people who need this
These are very marginal differences, and illuminated buttons are mainly for new users. Its a tough one when staying on canon practically means pretty much no new lenses ever

Now a7riv should be getting into sub 1k range! Should be ok for tripod stills although i have concerns about sensor cleanliness on these
 
2/3rd stop definitely makes a difference and especially in the UK.
It's difference between shooting at under 1/1000s or over 1/1000s

Plus the point is it'll be much sharper with TCs

He's done a comparison against 200-600mm, even with TC it's sharper
View: https://youtu.be/93Cof3kVhTA?si=K2L7q5T7pgp5hxfr


300mm f2.8 can't go to 800mm with 2x, plus it costs 50% more and it's not a zoom.
i also don't see it as a replacement for the original 100-400mm. It's more a good upgrade for people shooting with 200-600mm or 400-800mm, it'll be mostly sharper and lighter by a fair margin.

Horses for courses and all that
This is a whole new category lens, not like for like update. It looks like it is a winner, and wallet is happy because i have zero need for anything like this
 
As we've been on holiday I missed the new announcements. I can's see myself even paying £3k or £4k for a camera but you never know. It does seem an awful lot to me though but for those who want one... Good luck and I wish you well and mucho enjoyment :D

As I mostly use the 40mm f2.5 now the reduced shutter speed of my relatively cheap a7cII hasn't been a problem plus I leave it on electronic unless making a conscious decision to use the mechanical shutter but I do with there was an auto option, my Panasonic cameras have had mechanical, electronic and auto for a long long time. I can see myself ever needed an R cameras as 33mp seems to be enough for me but I don't take pictures of birds/wildlife and don't need to crop.

As I'm here... Mrs WW ascending steps somewhere in Corsica.

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We saw a huge memorial to Napoleon. Funny how the French are proud of their dictator and their bid for world domination.
 
An objective review.

Surprising that he says 200-600 is sharper than 100-400mm with TC while Dustin A says the exact opposite

Dustin spends lot more time showing the comparisons across the frame, so I'm inclined to believe him....
 
. I can's see myself even paying £3k or £4k for a camera but you never know
I used to think that but I paid that for my A1, and if I had the money I'd definitely buy a Leica M11 which is even crazier money :runaway:
 
I used to think that but I paid that for my A1, and if I had the money I'd definitely buy a Leica M11 which is even crazier money :runaway:
Even if i had the money not sure I'd buy one tbh
Just doesn't feel great to use in hand, don't get the hype. May be one needs to spend another 2 grand on accessories to make it nice to hold, who knows, may be i have got it all wrong :ROFLMAO:
 
Even if i had the money not sure I'd buy one tbh
Just doesn't feel great to use in hand, don't get the hype. May be one needs to spend another 2 grand on accessories to make it nice to hold, who knows, may be i have got it all wrong :ROFLMAO:
It's obviously a very personal thing, but I very much like the rendering of the Leica M lenses (not so much SL lenses), and I like the fully manual aspect using oldschool focussing aids rather than peaking and zoom. It's more the engagement of taking the photo, however it wouldn't be for all scenarios obviously. I'd not want to use manual focus for wildlife and motorsport.

It's all just a pipedream though, and it's one of several reasons I've been dabbling with film SLR's again.
 
I used to think that but I paid that for my A1, and if I had the money I'd definitely buy a Leica M11 which is even crazier money :runaway:

I suppose if prices keep going up I'll have no choice but at the moment even 33mp is too much and if there is a new cheap option in the future when my current cameras have died that'll be what I go for.

For now cars and cruises are what'll get my money, and I'll be assembling a couple more watches too.
 
It's obviously a very personal thing, but I very much like the rendering of the Leica M lenses (not so much SL lenses), and I like the fully manual aspect using oldschool focussing aids rather than peaking and zoom. It's more the engagement of taking the photo, however it wouldn't be for all scenarios obviously. I'd not want to use manual focus for wildlife and motorsport.

It's all just a pipedream though, and it's one of several reasons I've been dabbling with film SLR's again.

I bought the QL17 as a tester into using a rangefinder patch :ROFLMAO:

My Yashica FX3 uses split prizm or whatever it's called.
 
I bought the QL17 as a tester into using a rangefinder patch :ROFLMAO:

My Yashica FX3 uses split prizm or whatever it's called.
I was contemplating medium format, probably a Yashica but my god have those things gone up in price recently :eek:

Edit: it’s rolleiflex I’m thinking of not yashica that’re crazy prices now.
 
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I was contemplating medium format, probably a Yashica but my god have those things gone up in price recently :eek:

Edit: it’s rolleiflex I’m thinking of not yashica that’re crazy prices now.

I have a Yashica Mat 124g for medium format. You aren't shooting anything quickly with it :ROFLMAO: but it is so nice to shoot with.

There are cheaper options, lesser known brands, but a lot have shutter speed limitations for example and stuff like that. I knew that would get to me so stuck out for a 124g.
 
Thinking of getting a 35mm for my A7R V . Buying grey can get the newish Sigma 1.4 Art 2 or the Sony 1.4 GM for virtually the same price, I don't do video. Reviews seem to favour the Sigma, anyone used both/thoughts
 
Thinking of getting a 35mm for my A7R V . Buying grey can get the newish Sigma 1.4 Art 2 or the Sony 1.4 GM for virtually the same price, I don't do video. Reviews seem to favour the Sigma, anyone used both/thoughts
I really like the GM, the rendering is great imo. I sometimes find Sigma lenses a little too clinical but then other times they render really well. I've no experience with the Sigma 35mm.
 
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