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

Rizvan said:
I know but some Sony guru's are lucky.

Tony Northup hasn't got his 70-200 f2.8 GM yet and the waiting list has increased to 3 months due to demand..... I got mine woohooo I even tweeted Tony to share my happy news with him lol :D haha
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id love to see some shots you've got with it mate. and the 85mm
 
Rizvan said:
Looks like Sony's big announcement run isn't over just yet.... first the A99 II, then the A6500 and RX100 V.... apparently another big E-mount announcement next week..... what else could they have in store?
I think its one of the following three products...

1. Sony A5500 (APS-C)
2. FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master
3. Sony A9

:D
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2 i reckon.

A9 too early to release. Dont want to bankrupt Canon and Nikon. Plus i want more time with teh 5d4 before i get rid of it for an A9 :)
 
My bet is that probably it will be lens.
Wide angles
or finally APS-C Emount (when you think about it they haven't release nothing since E 18-105 F4, if I am correct)
 
I hope it's not a 135mm f1.8 zeiss. I'd have to pre order that.

Regarding apsc glass - would have made sense for it should have been announced along with the a6500.

I'm interested to know what sonys strategy is with their release cycle. Surely an a73 would be next in line?
 
border_all said:
Bought Dust Patrol fluid and swabs, some reviews claim eclipse is not suitable for Sony no idea if true but first ever wet clean feels risky lol

The reason I asked for links is last Tuesday I had a fall on pavement ended up with ambulance ride and 3 lots of dissolving stitches near my right eye so struggling a bit seeing reviews and on Saturday I hope I go Scotland for a week with luck I can use my left eye or LCD if out of focus then tough luck

Thanks Alan for your help call me a coward :(
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Update on above the dust patrol came yesterday one quick painless swab clean job done worked easy for me if anyone looking for same dust issue o_O
 
i use Visible dust stuff, works a treat probably same stuff as yours. I bought 2 bigger vials of it and 30 swabs, i must admit the sensor does get dusty quick, god knows how that Massive MF Fuji will perform that sensor is massive, right dust magnet.

I reg blow mine with a rocket ooo errr, but no matter what i try/do, i always see 1 spot on photos. annoys me sometimes.. Dont get this issue on the D500 its just clean...
 
border_all said:
Go for electric they say you'll be able to go wrong way on one way roads and I think avoid pollution charges in several cities ;)
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I'm not sure going from a Golf R to a Nissan Leaf is something I could hack for a minute, never mind a few years!
 
ohms12 said:
I'm not sure going from a Golf R to a Nissan Leaf is something I could hack for a minute, never mind a few years!
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Lol just thinking of the song for the leaf. The answer my friend is blowing in the wind, not sure if that's the leaf or the wind turbines sounds a rosy future think I fancy a jet pack and umbrella
 
border_all said:
Lol just thinking of the song for the leaf. The answer my friend is blowing in the wind, not sure if that's the leaf or the wind turbines sounds a rosy future think I fancy a jet pack and umbrella
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Is it just me who reads sexual innuendo into 99% of the posts on this site?
 
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Golf R to a leaf... what!!! :o
I couldn't give up my R.
It's currently got a broken front bumper grill and ACC sensor housing at the mo :( tut
 
jonneymendoza said:
I brought a new audi a3 sportback. Just waiting on the Sony a9 70mp camera to come so I can take a pic of it using all that detail
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Wouldn't a cat be a bigger test? Think of all that fur detail.... actually you could get your seats covered with cat and get it all covered in one shot :D

I'm still playing with Nik and settling on some presets for different stuff like landscape, buildings etc... I think I like a touch of warmth. This was taken about 22:00 in low light.



 
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Rizvan said:
Golf R to a leaf... what!!! :eek:
I couldn't give up my R.
It's currently got a broken front bumper grill and ACC sensor housing at the mo :( tut
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Heh. That needs to go back to VW to be recalibrated, which ain't cheap! (I've had a similar issue).

I genuinely don't know what can do the job the R does, so capably, at anywhere near the same price range. I was thinking a M140i, but, I dunno. Any suggestions?! :D
 
From what I read (though haven't tested, but was looking into them) - officially "no", but often "yes - with sometimes slower/no autofocus".
 
chrism_scotland said:
Question, does the Sigma adaptor for Canon lenses work on non-Sigma Canon mount glass?
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If you are talking about Sigma MC-11 yes.
Don't expect lightning fast focus, especially in dim light, but it works very good.
Very usable. I use it with Canon EF 24-70 F/2.8 II and very happy. That lens on A7RII deliver amazing details.
 
ohms12 said:
Heh. That needs to go back to VW to be recalibrated, which ain't cheap! (I've had a similar issue).

I genuinely don't know what can do the job the R does, so capably, at anywhere near the same price range. I was thinking a M140i, but, I dunno. Any suggestions?! :D
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What about the new MY2018 Golf R facelift?? :D

310bhp
7-speed DSG
TFT dash
revised front and rear bumpers & lights
updated interior with bucket seat option
different alloy wheel options
 
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Golf R owner here also (estate though)

Tempted by an older E90 DCT M3 next time...
 
I am planning to keep mine until the MK8 arrives :D but the thought of a performance saloon does appeal... perhaps the next M3 which has x-drive :).
The new RS3 saloon looks nice but the boot isn't big enough, I just get away with the Golf R for boot space.
 
ohms12 said:
Heh. That needs to go back to VW to be recalibrated, which ain't cheap! (I've had a similar issue).

I genuinely don't know what can do the job the R does, so capably, at anywhere near the same price range. I was thinking a M140i, but, I dunno. Any suggestions?! :D
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M140i is probably best bet. the M340 is down on BHP but with a Msport PLUS pack on they look kinda not too bad.

Ive just turned down a brand new M4, loved the car like a bullet but i work at home and don't go anywhere much really, i did have the A45 AMG for 14months running 420BHP which was mega fast but again money just going down the drain.
If you fancy the 45 try Carwow guy in chesterfield can do them now with 6 to 8 k off List which is a good deal, would come close to a specced up M140I

I wont touch a VAG car, there nicked to order in Leeds masked guys smashing doors in and nicking keys, had loads go missing Tiguans/S3s/Golf Rs/Q3s all masked raiders, coppers cant nail gang yet. Hence why i never got the RS3 couldn't sleep at night.

Think next 1 for me will be the M4 C63S or another Facelift A45 which will run 400BHP stock.
Peugeot have a manic 450+ BHP beast coming soon, as well as my current car JCW Mini there 300BHP car comes out which in essence is a 360BHP car due to Power to weight Mini only weighs 1290kg as opposed to my 45 and the golf which are 1500+ cars..that will be fun Its 4wd too.
 
Car thieves do seem to love VAG products, not sure why exactly.

I'd like to try a BMW next, tempted by the RWD and Mercs just don't do anything for me at all.

I never clean my car so don't take photos of it either :(
 
I'm with you on the RWD i had an e350 whilst i waited the 8 months for the 45, and it was like having 2 bars of soap on the rear, also another reason why i didn't get the M4 yet!!

I do like VAG cars and nearly bought the S3, but i got a deal on the 45 so went that way, M135 was an option for me too nice car that very torquey.
Wish the thieves would pack it in id love an RS6 LOL
 
RWD... you want to try a Lotus Elise in the snow :D

Most of my cars have been RWD roadsters some good in difficult conditions and some verging on undriveable but to be honest a lot of it is down to tyres.

And just to keep this on the topic... that being Sony cameras....

I find that a well handling car gives me confidence that my Sony A7 and 35mm f2.8 will arrive safely both at the photographic destination and then home again.

:D
 
So it looks like nothing new for FE mount this year? :(
 
I've just been looking at an A6xxx in the classifieds and various similar cameras and lenses at dealers but having looked at the various options on the Compact Camera Meter thingy...

http://camerasize.com/compact/#691.395,691.87,691.85,691.410,579.394,487.395,ha,b

these cameras are only an EVF hump smaller so I'm beginning to question the whole idea of having a slightly smaller APS-C camera and lenses.

Does having an A7 + an A6xxx make sense to anyone? I suppose the A6xxx series could offer faster performance or better video features, I don't know... but for reasons of size I'm beginning to think it's not really worth it.
 
woof woof said:
I've just been looking at an A6xxx in the classifieds and various similar cameras and lenses at dealers but having looked at the various options on the Compact Camera Meter thingy...

http://camerasize.com/compact/#691.395,691.87,691.85,691.410,579.394,487.395,ha,b

these cameras are only an EVF hump smaller so I'm beginning to question the whole idea of having a slightly smaller APS-C camera and lenses.

Does having an A7 + an A6xxx make sense to anyone? I suppose the A6xxx series could offer faster performance or better video features, I don't know... but for reasons of size I'm beginning to think it's not really worth it.
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Mmmmm sell the A7 and the M4/3 toy camera and get a A7RII and some quality native lenses, job done! ;)
 
JYC said:
Car thieves do seem to love VAG products, not sure why exactly.

I'd like to try a BMW next, tempted by the RWD and Mercs just don't do anything for me at all.

I never clean my car so don't take photos of it either :(
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I tried the BMW. It's just not as pleasant and smooth like an audi. The Mercedes a class also is crap
 
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