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

Riz_Guru said:
No big ergonomic handling issues for me and the Sony A9, however I tend to use it with the battery grip most of the time.
Even without the grip it’s fine for me, but I do have small hands. :)
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I’m impressed you still remember how it felt in your hands from when you took it from it’s box and placed it inside the display cabinet (y)
 
Raymond Lin said:
I was talking about your main reason, I wasn’t talking about the rest that you tagged in afterwards.

As for DR, that’s not a mirrorless feature, it’s just a Sony sensor capability of their latest generations of sensors. The D850 is still king as far as DXO Mark goes.

Faster AF lenses, that’s not a mirrorless feature, that’s just fast focus lenses...any lenses.

Ergonomics...unlikely, otherwise the pinky grip would not exist. It’s existence is proof that Sony mirrorless is not perfect in ergonomics.

EVF, sure. I’d give you that.

Wider UWA? Eh? Canon make a 11-24mm FF zoom. Are you referring to APSC bodies only?
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While I don't care for brands and I generally dislike Sony I must mention I am an EVF fanboi, so DSLRs (OVFs) are yucky :D

As for lenses lets compare Fuji 56mm f/1.2 to my sony 85mm 1.8 one of main used lenses. Fuji is woefully slow while my Sony is snappy and quick. That's what I meant by slow focussing lens.

I can adapt canon 11-24 on Sony, and also there is a voigtlander 10mm available on for Sony. Widest possible.

I was mainly referring to APS-C bodies, I wouldn't go as smaller.

Back to my main reason for shooting FF, initially it was dynamic range and UWA lenses. Currently its fast lenses. (due change in what I shoot)
 
addicknchips said:
I’m impressed you still remember how it felt in your hands from when you took it from it’s box and placed it inside the display cabinet (y)
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I take it out of the display cabinet now and again to remind myself ;) hehe.
How’s the Fooj going?
Selling up rest of your Sony gear?
 
twist said:
For those that haven't seen it....

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Lol that’s hilarious ;)
twist said:
That really is crap
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Yep, may as well just buy the battery grip and be done rather than faffing with a pinky grip.
 
snerkler said:
Lol that’s hilarious ;)
Yep, may as well just buy the battery grip and be done rather than faffing with a pinky grip.
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To be fair, that grip makes a huge difference to the handling of the camera....
 
Raymond Lin said:
It does, and that's what I mean, it proves ergonomically the camera has a flaw for it to need that, to a point that they make it into production.
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Exactly! It’s a shame that there aren’t any really good 3rd party L-Brackets which give that little extra grip yet for the A7riii, I had a great one for my A7rii which meant I didn’t need the stupid little grip!
 
chrism_scotland said:
Exactly! It’s a shame that there aren’t any really good 3rd party L-Brackets which give that little extra grip yet for the A7riii, I had a great one for my A7rii which meant I didn’t need the stupid little grip!
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Think I might get my friend to cnc me an l grip without the vertical bit.... with a battery door opening.
 
Raymond Lin said:
No, but I am not a fan of the Billingham design look. The Ryker is also more secured with an inner zip flap too….plus cheaper!
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Really? You're spending 400 dollars on a handbag and quibbling about 20 dollars!????? That's pretty funny.
 
ohms12 said:
I was reading a blog by a wedding photographer who had been shooting the A73 - who had shot 80% of a wedding on one battery. He didn’t state how many shots, which is a bit annoying, though.
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I think we already established that it's not the number of shots but rather the length you're using the camera because of the EVF, someone quoted a review with several thousand shots on one battery with an A9?

Only point of reference I have is a couple of days ago with an A73 I did something like 150 shots over 5 hours and used up 50% of the battery (I was not timing myself so don't take that as gospel), pretty sure if I shot that back to back it wouldn't even be 5% of the battery.
 
ohms12 said:
I thought your photography gear was solely functional & you in no way cared for design...? [emoji6]
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This one is better designed!

I am not buying another brand bag like the ONA because it has better brown shade of leather :p
 
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ohms12 said:
Yeah, I should have been more clear - I’m referencing the current lineup on Sony bodies. The original A7 was definitely a bit uncomfortable, the grip was far too shallow. But having used an A7RII etc - that’s improved massively. Perfectly comfortable for most uses.
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I disagree. I think as many people do not find them comfortable, they just don’t comment on this thread.

The D750 + 70-200 is more comfortable than the A7iii with 70-200, without any doubt. Obviously I’m guessing the grip would make the Sony more comfortable.

With smaller lenses or a battery grip it’s probably a different matter.
 
Raymond Lin said:
This one is better designed!

I am not buying another brand bag like the ONA because it has better leather [emoji14]
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No leather for me here, as nice as it is - it’s a bit hand bag-y for me [emoji14]. I have the Thinktank Retrospective 5 in pinestone (carries an A7 + lens and an additional 16-35 & 55, for travel.)

Normally use the Jack Wolfskin backpack when I’m carrying a tripod or more gear. Wouldn’t want to put much more weight over 1 shoulder. I’m done with that.

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Raymond Lin said:
Why do you have both 35mm? to compare?
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Pretty much, if the Zeiss is a good copy I'll probably keep it as got it for a very good price and I prefer the rendering... still a fairly big price gap though.
 
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ohms12 said:
No leather for me here, as nice as it is - it’s a bit hand bag-y for me [emoji14]. I have the Thinktank Retrospective 5 in pinestone (carries an A7 + lens and an additional 16-35 & 55, for travel.)

Normally use the Jack Wolfskin backpack when I’m carrying a tripod or more gear. Wouldn’t want to put much more weight over 1 shoulder. I’m done with that.

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I was going to get the Thinktank, looked into it last year but a part of me always held back, not sure why. (I do quite a few things off my gut….logically it is the more sensible choice, financially speaking too).

The more logical way is to continue to do what I am doing, I have a messenger bag where i throw everything in, if I want to carry more than 1 lens, I put them in lens pouches to separate them. But the bag itself has no padding and would flap around when walking because its soft outer lining that bends, especially with the weight of a lens at the bottom. This bag is cost the same as the Ryker actually, being Paul Smith...

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I never complaint about that as I've been doing it for years but I never actually have a travel daily camera bag. I have a crumpler Geekstar for jobs, but that is too big and too specific for cameras. I don't take it out as a daily.

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I have a crumpler The Base Park backpack which I took to Japan for 2 weeks. That is a great bag, great weekend away bag too as it has compartment for general stuff like a change of clothes.

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Somewhere in the shed i have a Crumpler Italian Connection, your run of the mil backpack for 100% camera gear, I've used that once or twice, the reason i don't use it anymore is because when full, it is too heavy.
 
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JJ! said:
I disagree. I think as many people do not find them comfortable, they just don’t comment on this thread.

The D750 + 70-200 is more comfortable than the A7iii with 70-200, without any doubt. Obviously I’m guessing the grip would make the Sony more comfortable.

With smaller lenses or a battery grip it’s probably a different matter.
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A D750 or similar is always gonna be more comfortable than the A7x, they’re bigger in every way. I doubt anyone’s disputing that? I’m just saying the current A7 lineup is comfortable enough to not be a deal breaker, any more.
 
twist said:
Grrr I have a samyang 35 1.4, Zeiss 35 1.4 staring at me and no a73. Also my fe 85 1.8 is on the way. How depressing.
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Nice selection, I fancy a fast 35mm so very interested to see how you find, will probably pickup another 85mm too, excellent lens for the price! (Although the Voigtlander 65mm is tempting)

JJ! said:
I disagree. I think as many people do not find them comfortable, they just don’t comment on this thread.

The D750 + 70-200 is more comfortable than the A7iii with 70-200, without any doubt. Obviously I’m guessing the grip would make the Sony more comfortable.

With smaller lenses or a battery grip it’s probably a different matter.
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IMO The A7rii/iii with the battery grip is a must for something like the 70-200....

ohms12 said:
A D750 or similar is always gonna be more comfortable than the A7x, they’re bigger in every way. I doubt anyone’s disputing that? I’m just saying the current A7 lineup is comfortable enough to not be a deal breaker, any more.
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D750 was a very comfortable DSLR, slightly larger than its predecessor D600/D610 and it made a huge difference.
 
ohms12 said:
A D750 or similar is always gonna be more comfortable than the A7x, they’re bigger in every way. I doubt anyone’s disputing that? I’m just saying the current A7 lineup is comfortable enough to not be a deal breaker, any more.
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For you definitely, but I think anyone uncertain should try it for themselves, especially if they use, or plan to use, longer lenses. ;)
 
chrism_scotland said:
Nice selection, I fancy a fast 35mm so very interested to see how you find, will probably pickup another 85mm too, excellent lens for the price! (Although the Voigtlander 65mm is tempting)



IMO The A7rii/iii with the battery grip is a must for something like the 70-200....



D750 was a very comfortable DSLR, slightly larger than its predecessor D600/D610 and it made a huge difference.
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The D750 is a smidge smaller, and it is a smidge lol - but they completely changed the grip which made a huge difference - D750 - 141 x 113 x 78, D600 - 141 x 113 x 82
 
JJ! said:
The D750 is a smidge smaller, and it is a smidge lol - but they completely changed the grip which made a huge difference - D750 - 141 x 113 x 78, D600 - 141 x 113 x 82
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Sorry I did mean the grip, your right the rest of it was ever so slightly more svelte!
 
redhed17 said:
For you definitely, but I think anyone uncertain should try it for themselves, especially if they use, or plan to use, longer lenses. ;)
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Especially if you’re moving from a brickaton - I had huge reservations when I moved from Nikon. I plan on getting a tele - guess I’ll see if I need a grip then. Other than the official one - are there any others y’all use?
 
ohms12 said:
Especially if you’re moving from a brickaton - I had huge reservations when I moved from Nikon. I plan on getting a tele - guess I’ll see if I need a grip then. Other than the official one - are there any others y’all use?
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It is 'ok' without a grip with the 70-200, but starts to feel a bit more strained on the wrist and you don't have as much support from your lower wrist if that makes sense! Weight wise - the Sony is 30grams lighter without grip.
 
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