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

Raymond Lin said:
You can tell it's evolved, as opposed to radically different.

As opposed to Audi with their virtual cockpit and Volvo's big iPad looking centre console.

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Volvo are onto an absolute winner with their new range. Some very nice cars they’re producing.
 
Youve all got too much money for my liking.the most expensive car ive ever owned was a Micra till the other half wrote it off,thats when i gave up on cars and went fully pushbike.
Never looked back.
Think i need to move to the cheap compacts thread :dummy:
 
SsSsSsSsSnake said:
Youve all got too much money for my liking.the most expensive car ive ever owned was a Micra till the other half wrote it off,thats when i gave up on cars and went fully pushbike.
Never looked back.
Think i need to move to the cheap compacts thread :dummy:
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You are not alone, I still drive a Honda civic sport from 2000 which was handed down to me :P
 
Sorry to interrupt with Sony/Photography related business...

I really quickly skimmed through some photos from last week - just to try some processing out to see if it would work across differently scenarios. I think I'm wondering if I've made the whites too flat now I see them in the thread. The green shadows is going to be a matter of taste.

Here's a few photos,

If there's a particular lens I have anyone want to see, I can always try to find a good example of that lens output

35/50/85 1.4
16-35, 24-70, 70-200 2.8

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr
 
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dancook said:
Sorry to interrupt with Sony/Photography related business...

I really quickly skimmed through some photos from last week - just to try some processing out to see if it would work across differently scenarios. I think I'm wondering if I've made the whites too flat now I see them in the thread. The green shadows is going to be a matter of taste.

Here's a few photos,

If there's a particular lens I have anyone want to see, I can always try to find a good example of that lens output

35/50/85 1.4
16-35, 24-70, 70-200 2.8

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr
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I like the processing, to my taste it could do with a tiny little bit less green but I like the muted tones and overall feel of the images.
 
nandbytes said:
What Tom said... I'd buy it if it was more reasonable ;)
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I must have missed the price of new ones, I thought used ones were very cheap when we started seeing them in the classifieds for £300. New or used that's a good camera for the money but I think I'll get a Panny GX9.
 
dancook said:
Sorry to interrupt with Sony/Photography related business...

I really quickly skimmed through some photos from last week - just to try some processing out to see if it would work across differently scenarios. I think I'm wondering if I've made the whites too flat now I see them in the thread. The green shadows is going to be a matter of taste.

Here's a few photos,

If there's a particular lens I have anyone want to see, I can always try to find a good example of that lens output

35/50/85 1.4
16-35, 24-70, 70-200 2.8

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr

Playing with Processing - Wedding by dancook1982, on Flickr
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Great images but the processing is not to my taste tbh. They do look a little flat (as though they're shot on a dark overcast day, which of course they could have been ;)) and there's too much of a green hue for me. As you say though, it's all purely taste and as long as you and/or clients are happy that's what matters. The actual shots are great though.
 
I borrowed a Samyang 35/2.8 off a friend of mine last night to test out the performance on my A7 and am seriously impressed. The AF speed is excellent and it's a tiny lens. Ok, I know it's 'only' 2.8 but it's sharp wide open and weighs next to nothing so seems like a bargain of a lens.
 
snerkler said:
Great images but the processing is not to my taste tbh. They do look a little flat (as though they're shot on a dark overcast day, which of course they could have been ;)) and there's too much of a green hue for me. As you say though, it's all purely taste and as long as you and/or clients are happy that's what matters. The actual shots are great though.
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i'm not delivering to the client (the main tog will process all), and my processing is still a work in progress.. I agree with too much green in the shadows, I will work on it before I start delivering to my own client (Louise's brother, his wedding in July)
 
stevelmx5 said:
I borrowed a Samyang 35/2.8 off a friend of mine last night to test out the performance on my A7 and am seriously impressed. The AF speed is excellent and it's a tiny lens. Ok, I know it's 'only' 2.8 but it's sharp wide open and weighs next to nothing so seems like a bargain of a lens.
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I bought a used Sony 35mm f2.8 and it's my most used AF lens but I don't know if it justifies the price over the Samyang. The Samyang wasn't out when I bought the Sony.
 
dancook said:
i'm not delivering to the client (the main tog will process all), and my processing is still a work in progress.. I agree with too much green in the shadows, I will work on it before I start delivering to my own client (Louise's brother, his wedding in July)
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It is a pain trying to develop a preset that you're happy with for most shots when you change cameras isn't it? Took me ages to be finally happy with one for my Olympus and D750. I've now got to develop one for my D850 although I think it's just going to require a minor tweak from the D750. The colours do seem slightly more Canon-esque to my eyes, whereas the D750 were more true to life. Could also be in part down to WB too, there's some new auto WB settings on the D850, it has 3 auto WB settings (normal, keeping warm colours and keeping white [reducing warm colours]) as well as natural light auto. They're getting too sophisticated/complicated for their own good :eek: ;)

I wish I had your eye for a photo though (y)
 
snerkler said:
It is a pain trying to develop a preset that you're happy with for most shots when you change cameras isn't it? Took me ages to be finally happy with one for my Olympus and D750. I've now got to develop one for my D850 although I think it's just going to require a minor tweak from the D750. The colours do seem slightly more Canon-esque to my eyes, whereas the D750 were more true to life. Could also be in part down to WB too, there's some new auto WB settings on the D850, it has 3 auto WB settings (normal, keeping warm colours and keeping white [reducing warm colours]) as well as natural light auto. They're getting too sophisticated/complicated for their own good :eek: ;)

I wish I had your eye for a photo though (y)
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Cheers man,

When I do work for the school it's different again, I'm not putting my own spin on those - just trying to keep them truer to life with a bit more contrast and punch and without over-saturating the colours.
 
twist said:
@dancook Nice set, already been said, greens.
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thanks - yea, it started off I quite like them - then when I've done a bunch of photos I start to change my mind, particularly when you place them next to each other in a thread :D I'll get it right when i deliver in July!
 
dancook said:
thanks - yea, it started off I quite like them - then when I've done a bunch of photos I start to change my mind, particularly when you place them next to each other in a thread :D I'll get it right when i deliver in July!
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Im sure you will (y)
 
Wilkinson's A73 pre-orders - Did they come through with the £300 discount?
 
snerkler said:
I can’t view those images but assuming they’re similar to this? Apart from having the main things in the same place they’re pretty different looking ;)

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I prefer the older interior as well, the newer one reminds me of a Halfords stereo display :LOL: Fortunately my X5 is somewhere in between. I agree that Audi interiors are nice though. I’m not a massive fan of Merc interiors but the A45 AMG’s is nice.
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I don't tlike the new BMW interiors. The screen/sat nav looks like a bolt on after thought. My sis in law has a 2 series coupe and it just looks odd on the dash!
 
Another thumbs up for Wilkinson's from me :plus1:

Brilliant service on the printer I got from them. Very patient and helpful as I was experiencing some issues.
 
stevelmx5 said:
I borrowed a Samyang 35/2.8 off a friend of mine last night to test out the performance on my A7 and am seriously impressed. The AF speed is excellent and it's a tiny lens. Ok, I know it's 'only' 2.8 but it's sharp wide open and weighs next to nothing so seems like a bargain of a lens.
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Loving the 35 f1.4 I honestly don't seen any difference between this and a Sigma Art, AF seems great. Would be tempted by the f2.8 for travel potentially.
 
The only problem I've had with the Sony 35mm f2.8 is throwing the background more out of the DoF at f2.8 in one or two shots and that's it, one or two out of thousands. I've not had any low light limitations as the higher ISO performance of modern cameras is enough for me.

For me the advantages of compactness and quality outweigh the disadvantages of f2.8 for DoF and low light.

You should take a look at one :D Either the Sony or Samyang :D If you think a compact quality lens will be useful :D
 
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chrism_scotland said:
Loving the 35 f1.4 I honestly don't seen any difference between this and a Sigma Art, AF seems great. Would be tempted by the f2.8 for travel potentially.
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Im a bit stuck, I know the Zeiss is better in every way and I was lucky to get a nice copy, but theres money to be saved by keeping the Samyang instead.... but its my most used FL so I really should keep the better lens... or should I.... AAARRRGGGHHHHH! Choice can be a real PITA.
 
twist said:
Im a bit stuck, I know the Zeiss is better in every way and I was lucky to get a nice copy, but theres money to be saved by keeping the Samyang instead.... but its my most used FL so I really should keep the better lens... or should I.... AAARRRGGGHHHHH! Choice can be a real PITA.
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The Sigma art is soooo much cheaper and for those willing to use it with an adapter it must be very tempting. Is the Sony/Zeiss that much better?
 
woof woof said:
The Sigma art is soooo much cheaper and for those willing to use it with an adapter it must be very tempting. Is the Sony/Zeiss that much better?
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Its not, used Sigma and adapter is approaching 700 quid, the Zeiss is around 900 quid used. The Samyang I got for £500, tbh as much as I like the ART I think the Samyang being native is a better choice. The ART is sharper than the Samyang but sharpness isn't everything. The Zeiss is better than all of them not just in terms of IQ but also AF but more expensive.
 
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... the "native" Sigma will come in at £700 but its still a DSLR design with DSLR motors.
 
twist said:
Im a bit stuck, I know the Zeiss is better in every way and I was lucky to get a nice copy, but theres money to be saved by keeping the Samyang instead.... but its my most used FL so I really should keep the better lens... or should I.... AAARRRGGGHHHHH! Choice can be a real PITA.
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35mm is your focal length. Keep the zeiss.
 
stevelmx5 said:
I borrowed a Samyang 35/2.8 off a friend of mine last night to test out the performance on my A7 and am seriously impressed. The AF speed is excellent and it's a tiny lens. Ok, I know it's 'only' 2.8 but it's sharp wide open and weighs next to nothing so seems like a bargain of a lens.
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Thanks Steve. Seriously interested in this little thing.
 
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