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

woof woof said:
Personally I see mirrorless as the future and to be honest if someone just starting out asked for my advice (hardly likely :D) I'd advise going mirrorless not necessarily because they're "better" but because I think we're at the beginning of three things, a move to mirrorless, a convergence of stills and video and the addition of new features such as eye tracking etc. Yes some of these things have been around for years but arguably in clunky half working ways and I think that as mirrorless cameras develop thee features will improve and we'll see new ones too. Going mirrorless now will at least mean that you're in at the beginning and not putting off getting to grips with all this new stuff at some point in the future when learning it may be a little more difficult.
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I think if someone asked me what was the best camera to get, I would try and help them to get the best for them now. :thinking: If that was phone, compact, bridge, mirrorless or DSLR then whatever. :) As long as they were honest in what they wanted and were willing to spend, then hopefully they would be happy with what they chose with all the advice they had received, not just mine, plus their own research. Your way sounds like advising everyone to get an electric car because that is the way its going to go. Nevermind range, speed may be limited choice is limited and charging points are few and far between, it is the future. ;) :LOL:

Seriously though, learn to use any camera and any different type will not be too hard to adjust to imho. ;)
 
twist said:
Long distance yuffie shots
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It's difficult to get her clear of your ankles,

Louise and I have to separate and encourage her to run between us..

I do want to take her down to the beach for some shots though.
 
I think I've found the perfect gimbal to hold my A73 or my 5D4 if needed with all my lenses.

http://tilta.com/shop/gravity-g2x-compact-handheld-gimbal-system

Plus it look badass.

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Can even add a thumb grip for better 2 hand operation.

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(not a gimbal for travelling though!)
 
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redhed17 said:
I think if someone asked me what was the best camera to get, I would try and help them to get the best for them now. :thinking: If that was phone, compact, bridge, mirrorless or DSLR then whatever. :) As long as they were honest in what they wanted and were willing to spend, then hopefully they would be happy with what they chose with all the advice they had received, not just mine, plus their own research. Your way sounds like advising everyone to get an electric car because that is the way its going to go. Nevermind range, speed may be limited choice is limited and charging points are few and far between, it is the future. ;) :LOL:

Seriously though, learn to use any camera and any different type will not be too hard to adjust to imho. ;)
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Not really and that car analogy is just daft. I was specifically thinking about someone just starting out and intending to be in it for the long run with an interest in stills and vid, I'd obviously explain my thinking rather than coming down with commandments carved in stone. For example the first digital camera I got turned out to be completely unsuitable for the sort of photography I wanted to do, I could have done with some advice rather than listening to the guy in the shop.

But what the H. Don't give reasoned advice that might be good for the long term, just tell people to buy an entry level DSLR and kit lens and let them spend the next 5 years learning and upgrading like we all do :D
 
@ twist what Sony gear have you coming chap? :)
 
Riz_Guru said:
Sony A7 III review by Mark Galer. :)

http://www.markgaler.com/a7iii-review
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I do not use the second card slot as an insurance policy (writing the same file to both cards should one card fail). I have never had a card fail and taking the insurance option would slow the camera down (only card slot 1 is fast). I therefore set the camera to fill the first card and then start writing to the second card until I have time to replace the card in slot 1.
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This is from a professional... :o :D
 
Tom Green said:
This. No way on this planet have the underestimated demand. They knew exactly what would happen.
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How would they know? ..... there is no way they can predict the actual number of people upgrading from existing Sony bodies and people dumping Nikon and Canon etc.
 
Riz_Guru said:
How would they know? ..... there is no way they can predict the actual number of people upgrading from existing Sony bodies and people dumping Nikon and Canon etc.
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Pretty aggressive pricing. A9 aimed at pros. A73 most balanced camera they offer. Was always going to sell like hot cakes
 
addicknchips said:
Pretty aggressive pricing. A9 aimed at pros. A73 most balanced camera they offer. Was always going to sell like hot cakes
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I know it was going to sell but as mentioned in a previous post, its better to have less supply than a over-supply from a business perspective.
 
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