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

JJ! said:
There is no doubt you can build a D750 system for so much cheaper. I mean if I sold my D750, 70-200, 50mm and few extra bits I’m looking at 2k. That just buys me the A7iii.
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I think you need to try one, realise how horrible they feel in the hand and then that will cure your GAS ;)
 
Tom Green said:
Bloody hell - having doubts over selling the A7II. Don't know whether to ditch my D750 idea and stick with A7II for now or not. Lens cost wise, Nikon makes more sense but seeing all these D750 owners lusting over Sony is making me question it. :facepalm::facepalm:

The big elephant in the room is that I need a camera and lens system that will work for weddings - focusing heavily on getting into them now.
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Some of the best wedding photographers in the world 'still' use D750s, it's not exactly a camera that's going to hold you back in any way. Personally silent shooting was a game changer for me but that aside the D750 will take everything anyone can throw at it.
 
rookies said:
Ever since Jonathan left
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Lol I doubt one person leaving has impacted their prices that much, it’s just the nature of business sometimes where some margins are smaller than others etc.
 
Riz_Guru said:
Lol I doubt one person leaving has impacted their prices that much, it’s just the nature of business sometimes where some margins are smaller than others etc.
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Not really as Jonathan had a big say in the prices always did good for me. When he left. No one budge
 
rookies said:
Not really as Jonathan had a big say in the prices always did good for me. When he left. No one budge
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I’m not going to get into a debate on pricing/discounts but I’ve been pretty happy.
 
JJ! said:
I am deciding between keeping D750 or selling up for an A7iii. I’m not 100% sure what I will gain apart from less gas, so if anyone has reasons what the A7iii offers over the D750 for my prime use of equestrian photography please list the reasons below lol!
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Evf. Ibis. Dynamic range. Smaller package. Better for video. Better af
 
nandbytes said:
what's wrong with it?

while I agree I can generally get better results out of capture one, LR6 is still a better well-rounded overall software. It does pretty much everything I need to do without having to use 2-3 other things.
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If nothing else the abysmal performance, the time lost will pay for whatever replacement let alone your blood pressure.

Well maybe it's just me but life's too short to waste it on software that feels like it's running on an early 90's computer.
 
Riz_Guru said:
And this is the problem with Sony, the overall cost of the system isn’t cheap at all. So buying and then realising it’s not for you could lose you a small fortune if you buy new.
I’ve been fortunate that my last two big kit changes Sony to Fuji and now back to Sony didn’t lose me much at all. (Was lucky).
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Best moving from canon to Sony as u can use majority of canon glasses fine on it. Even for pro work. Did so by doing a photo shoot just with the Canon 70-200 F2.8 and it came out brilliant
 
jonneymendoza said:
Evf. Ibis. Dynamic range. Smaller package. Better for video. Better af
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EVF is subjective
DR will be negligible - if DR on the D750 isn't good enough for you then you're finding issues that don't exist
Smaller package - yes until you stick a 2.8 zoom on it and then its the same size
Better for video - yes true
IBIS - yes true
Better AF - how do you know? Have you tested both?

If those advantages are worth double the price on the body and double the price for the same lens then spot on.
 
Will try the 70-200 next week and see how it feels before I decide. It’s either a new lens for the D750 or complete commitment to the A7iii!!
 
simonbarker said:
If nothing else the abysmal performance, the time lost will pay for whatever replacement let alone your blood pressure.

Well maybe it's just me but life's too short to waste it on software that feels like it's running on an early 90's computer.
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Runs fine for me, always has done. In fact it's faster that most others I have tried (dxo, CO, gimp).

What else would you suggest, I am always open no suggestions :)
 
Tom Green said:
EVF is subjective
DR will be negligible - if DR on the D750 isn't good enough for you then you're finding issues that don't exist
Smaller package - yes until you stick a 2.8 zoom on it and then its the same size
Better for video - yes true
IBIS - yes true
Better AF - how do you know? Have you tested both?

If those advantages are worth double the price on the body and double the price for the same lens then spot on.
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Specs don't lie. Almost full coverage af makes it better for af already. Plus eye af to boot
 
Tom Green said:
Have you used one?
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Dont need to. tons of videos showing full af coverage, fast af tracking and eye af.

Dont need to try everything before you buy thanks to youtube.

Watch the videos and make your own mind up if you think its worth it or not.

Like i said previously. Stick with your d750 and stop lusting over sony gear as its clear the d750 aint lacking for your needs
 
jonneymendoza said:
why not? How do people get along with other lenses with a tripod mount?
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I think the issue may be that the Sony body range are considerable smaller than the dslr in the picture.

I’ve got an 85 and 135 so I don’t think there is much need for it to go in my kit bag
 
addicknchips said:
I think the issue may be that the Sony body range are considerable smaller than the dslr in the picture.

I’ve got an 85 and 135 so I don’t think there is much need for it to go in my kit bag
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true but this lens aint a travel lens lol.

i think i may go for the 135 instead from sigma
 
Riz_Guru said:
I’m not going to get into a debate on pricing/discounts but I’ve been pretty happy.
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TBH in the last two years I've found them pretty inflexible and can always find better deals elsewhere. Shame as it was/is a really great shop and I used to buy a lot of stuff from them.

jonneymendoza said:
Evf. Ibis. Dynamic range. Smaller package. Better for video. Better af
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EVF is subjective
DR and AF have they even been tested properly yet? Yes the AF coverage is nice I won't deny it, eye AF meh, but what's most important for me is AF acquisition and tracking. Only when this has been established can I comment on which has the best AF.

jonneymendoza said:
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Have you done a direct upload on this as IQ looks pants, looks much better on Flickr.

jonneymendoza said:
Specs don't lie. Almost full coverage af makes it better for af already. Plus eye af to boot
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Does it Jonney? Does it really? ;) :p
 
My reasons for considering the A7iii, but please correct me if I am wrong on anything as this decision need to be right. I have the D500 a trial and I have put that idea to bed.

Obviously a lot of this will come down to how the Sony + 70-200 feels in the hand as it’s a big heavy lens on a small body!

Ignoring the obvious cost, advantages over my D750:

Loads more focus points which I image give better tracking when doing my equestrian work. Of course I could be wrong - but in the first batch of videos it seems to track the dune buggies very well.

Higher FPS.

Sometimes I like to go light with just the 50mm, the A7 would be even smaller package. With the 70-200 there would be no obvious benefit size or weight wise!

Eye detect, I wonder if this will work on horses eyes?

Quiet shutter - quite nice when shooting an a very quiet dressage arena. The D750 was pretty loud in the indoor arena last time out as there was no other noise apart from the horse movements and my clicks.

I’m not going to rush and pre order, well not until I have at least tried the A7r in hand next week to see how it handles.
 
JJ! said:
My reasons for considering the A7iii, but please correct me if I am wrong on anything as this decision need to be right. I have the D500 a trial and I have put that idea to bed.

Obviously a lot of this will come down to how the Sony + 70-200 feels in the hand as it’s a big heavy lens on a small body!

Ignoring the obvious cost, advantages over my D750:

Loads more focus points which I image give better tracking when doing my equestrian work. Of course I could be wrong - but in the first batch of videos it seems to track the dune buggies very well.

Higher FPS.

Sometimes I like to go light with just the 50mm, the A7 would be even smaller package. With the 70-200 there would be no obvious benefit size or weight wise!

Eye detect, I wonder if this will work on horses eyes?

Quiet shutter - quite nice when shooting an a very quiet dressage arena. The D750 was pretty loud in the indoor arena last time out as there was no other noise apart from the horse movements and my clicks.

I’m not going to rush and pre order, well not until I have at least tried the A7r in hand next week to see how it handles.
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More AF points won't necessarily give better tracking, the only real advantage is IF your subject moves close to the edge of the frame. Smaller package with a prime? Yes, a little but it always surprises me how light the D750 and 50mm f1.8 combo is on the rare time I use it. Higher FPS can be an advantage for sure. I don't think you'd be wanting to use the silent shutter indoors tbh due to the banding in artificial light.

The question is, is the slightly smaller package, wider AF spread, and FPS worth the £2k+ it'd cost you to change bearing in mind your final image will be no better, and arguably worse if you don't fix the colours.
 
snerkler said:
More AF points won't necessarily give better tracking, the only real advantage is IF your subject moves close to the edge of the frame. Smaller package with a prime? Yes, a little but it always surprises me how light the D750 and 50mm f1.8 combo is on the rare time I use it. Higher FPS can be an advantage for sure. I don't think you'd be wanting to use the silent shutter indoors tbh due to the banding in artificial light.

The question is, is the slightly smaller package, wider AF spread, and FPS worth the £2k+ it'd cost you to change bearing in mind your final image will be no better, and arguably worse if you don't fix the colours.
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Spot on. Sony a7rii has 399 but doesn’t focus acquire or track as well as the d750
 
I was dissapointed with the A6000 ,lots of af points etc but so many misses,not all down to my crap photography skills
 
Handled the r111 in LCE Manchester early in the week.
They didn’t have a 24-105 to try on it as they had sold their only one that morning
They attached another Sony lens that is similar size and weight.
It felt front heavy.
With so much Nikon (and a little Fuji) I will wait a while to see what Nikon brings.
 
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