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

jonneymendoza said:
Hi all i am looking at an ipad or ipad pro for travelling with. The main use for a tablet is to watch and consume movies offline, browse the net, maybe play a few games here and there and to also view raws and maybe make use of lightroom mobile.

My question is, can the ipad pro/normal one be able to connect to an external hdd or even an sd card reader?
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stevelmx5 said:
SD > Lighting adaptor

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/MJYT2ZM/A/lightning-to-sd-card-camera-reader
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jonneymendoza said:
cool i just saw. can you stream content through it thoug or do you have to transfer any videos across?

Also, is there also an adapter to connect the ipad pro to a hdmi connected hdTV for watching in full screen mode?
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stevelmx5 said:
No, you can only copy images directly from it to the iPad. You can't stream from a directly connected storage media. Alternatively, if you want to stream video, you can use a wifi drive.

Same site (Apple)

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/MD826ZM/A/lightning-digital-av-adapter
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jonneymendoza said:
Cool ok I do have a wd WiFi hdd I can use for that.also the review for the HDMI adapter is not great so maybe there are 3rd party ones I could use.
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ChrisHeathcote said:
@jonneymendoza there is also the Lightning to USB adaptor, which allows you to connect usb devices (including normal card reader)

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/computer-accessories/tablet-accessories/tablet-chargers-adapters-and-cable/apple-lightning-to-usb-adapter-10144660-pdt.html?store=2211&&istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=xiqrrplqtr&istBid=t&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~1018 (PLA) APPLE IPAD - Adaptive~1018 (PLA) APPLE IPAD - Adaptive ad group~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&kwid=GOOGLE&device=m&ds_kids=92700029675405317&PLA=1&tgtid=1018 (PLA) APPLE IPAD - Adaptive&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm8mUpPvN2wIVjjgbCh0qDQg0EAQYCyABEgIyUPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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footman said:
That's a really weird coincidence , I've just spent the last 2 hours comparing different systems and I've decided on the Ipad Pro 12.9 inch. I'm going to go to the nearest Apple store to try out the Lightroom Mobile capability although I've probably seen enough on Youtube to convince me. I shall then probably get one from Apple Refurb.
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Just wanted to quote all of this and try and reply to bits of it as I've been using as 12.9" iPad Pro since January as basically my main editing device and went through a lot of pain with some of this!!

I wouldn’t rely too much on being able to connect other devices directly, for SD cards the Apple SD Card reader works well, you need to import the RAWs into Apple Photo’s and then import into Lightroom Mobile though (I then delete of “photos”), fairly quick to import though but something to consider when looking at which capacity you want to buy.

I also have the USB adapter however I’ve found that few of my USB peripherals actually work, most seem to require additional power (or a powered USB hub) to work, I tend to use it to plug in an Ethernet cable when uploading to the Adobe CC Cloud.

The HDMI adapter is pretty dire - I ended up buying an Apple TV for screen mirroring (and a whole lot more!) instead!!

File Management is a lot better than it used to be, I bought an app called FileBrowser for Business (£10 I think) which is just amazing, lets me share almost anything into various different apps / cloud, etc - it also works very nicely with my Western Digital Wireless Drive - this means I can open and stream movies straight from the Hard-Drive without relying on connecting it via USB/Lightening, etc - its also possible to import RAW files using a wireless drive, but again you need to go through the same process (import into a Photo’s album then into Lightroom).

I’ll maybe write up a guide to help folk as its been a lot of trial and error for me over the last few months.

Also along with Lightroom, spend the £20 on Affinity (or keep an eye out for an offer) - more than worth the money, its brilliant being able to do a but more involved editing on the move!!!
 
woof woof said:
I am getting tired of everything being relative to Nikon, even as someone who owned a Nikon SLR for a loooong time and recently bought some primes I'm just getting sick of this with him and to be honest I couldn't wade through this review. If you want to here it is.
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What are you talking about? He only mentions Nikon 22 times in the review.
 
He's not as objective as he could be. He clearly loves Nikon and goes into his reviews with that mindset. Reviews shouldn't be about cheap and snide sniping at both the camera, it's manufacturers and other reviewers.

I've noticed how when it's an area where the Nikon does have the edge he talks about them, but at other times when tearing into the Sonys on things like, focus peaking, evf, card slots, burst shooting and buffer, he often doesn't mention Nikon - the D750, for example, has two UHS-1 slots, fewer fps and an atrocious buffer, no EVF, terrible LV focusing and no focus peaking.
 
decigallen said:
He's not as objective as he could be. He clearly loves Nikon and goes into his reviews with that mindset. Reviews shouldn't be about cheap and snide sniping at both the camera, it's manufacturers and other reviewers.

I've noticed how when it's an area where the Nikon does have the edge he talks about them, but at other times when tearing into the Sonys on things like, focus peaking, evf, card slots, burst shooting and buffer, he often doesn't mention Nikon - the D750, for example, has two UHS-1 slots, fewer fps and an atrocious buffer, no EVF, terrible LV focusing and no focus peaking.
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Yup. If his site was called "The Great Nikon Love In" I wouldn't be whinging and as a former owner I'd probably happily read it. I somehow thought he'd retain some objectivity but I think that's too much to hope for as he does seem to be completely Nikon centric. Nothing wrong with that I suppose, it's my expectations that are off and I'll try and keep that in mind next time I visit his site.
 
decigallen said:
He's not as objective as he could be. He clearly loves Nikon and goes into his reviews with that mindset. Reviews shouldn't be about cheap and snide sniping at both the camera, it's manufacturers and other reviewers.

I've noticed how when it's an area where the Nikon does have the edge he talks about them, but at other times when tearing into the Sonys on things like, focus peaking, evf, card slots, burst shooting and buffer, he often doesn't mention Nikon - the D750, for example, has two UHS-1 slots, fewer fps and an atrocious buffer, no EVF, terrible LV focusing and no focus peaking.
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Thom Hogan has always struck me as a know it all with some sort of superiority complex. His website grinds my gears and I had forgot about him until there was a link to his "unbiased" A7III review lol

He writes as if hes the oracle and all knowing guru of cameras. Dishing out advice on what the companies need to do.

A Ken Rockwell of sorts lol
 
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jonneymendoza said:
Gave up on the iPad.price Vs amount of use Is what swayed me. Definitely been money pinching this year
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I really needed to get it or at least something equal to it as now we have family living in the USA and soon to have grandchildren we will be spending quite a bit of time there. The thought of being there for weeks on end and not being able to process my shots would drive me crazy, the laptop I have weighs more than 3 times the Ipad!
I went into the Apple store in Kingston with the full intention of just looking and buying a refurb but lust got the better of me and I decided to buy a new one.

As often it was chaos in there but I eventually got the attention of a staff member, just about to start the conversation when some woman nearby started having a massive rant about if she bought her Ipad there then that store would set it up for her but if she bought it elsewhere then that shop would have to do it. She was going mental and was taking up the time of every available staff member. "Sod it I thought,I'll buy the refurb" and out I walked but I had to walk past John Lewis so I popped in there. End result, it was £50 cheaper and I got 2 years warranty instead of one year. Sorry about the long story:D
 
F/1.4 said:
Thom Hogan has always struck me as a know it all with some sort of superiority complex. His website grinds my gears and I had forgot about him until there was a link to his "unbiased" A7III review lol

He writes as if hes the oracle and all knowing guru of cameras. Dishing out advice on what the companies need to do.

A Ken Rockwell of sorts lol
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I've read bits and pieces on his site for a long time so I don't know what got to me today :D

I'd expect a review to contain some facts, figures and opinions and at the end a comparison to other kit, isn't that the way it's normally done? :D not the constant and repetitive use of Nikon as a reference point. I'll try and calm down :D

I look at Ken Rockwell's site now and again and I think he does some stuff quite well, for example his pieces on the Nikon primes are nice and helped me to make a decision. Here's one...

https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/50mm-f2.htm

When he does stuff like that I think it's good and helpful :D
 
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footman said:
I really needed to get it or at least something equal to it as now we have family living in the USA and soon to have grandchildren we will be spending quite a bit of time there. The thought of being there for weeks on end and not being able to process my shots would drive me crazy, the laptop I have weighs more than 3 times the Ipad!
I went into the Apple store in Kingston with the full intention of just looking and buying a refurb but lust got the better of me and I decided to buy a new one.

As often it was chaos in there but I eventually got the attention of a staff member, just about to start the conversation when some woman nearby started having a massive rant about if she bought her Ipad there then that store would set it up for her but if she bought it elsewhere then that shop would have to do it. She was going mental and was taking up the time of every available staff member. "Sod it I thought,I'll buy the refurb" and out I walked but I had to walk past John Lewis so I popped in there. End result, it was £50 cheaper and I got 2 years warranty instead of one year. Sorry about the long story:D
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There are 13 inch notebooks I'd rather use. You cant do a full edit on the ipad Pro and you need to import all images first into the camera role..

The fille system is rubbish to say the least you'd need a 512 version of the ipad which costs same as a top end notebook
 
I have a Sony A9 and whilst I like it I think I would be better off with an A7R mk3. I've discussed a part exchange with my usual supplier and I would need to add about £470 to do the swap. I could afford that but if anyone can persuade me to stick with the A9 it would save me some money :). I mostly shoot still life and food, sometimes I shoot architecture. I certainly don't need 20 fps and would like a better tethering socket and USB 3 which the A7R mk3 would give me.
 
John Elliott said:
I have a Sony A9 and whilst I like it I think I would be better off with an A7R mk3. I've discussed a part exchange with my usual supplier and I would need to add about £470 to do the swap. I could afford that but if anyone can persuade me to stick with the A9 it would save me some money :). I mostly shoot still life and food, sometimes I shoot architecture. I certainly don't need 20 fps and would like a better tethering socket and USB 3 which the A7R mk3 would give me.
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Add 470 quid to get the a7r3, mental.
 
John Elliott said:
I have a Sony A9 and whilst I like it I think I would be better off with an A7R mk3. I've discussed a part exchange with my usual supplier and I would need to add about £470 to do the swap. I could afford that but if anyone can persuade me to stick with the A9 it would save me some money :). I mostly shoot still life and food, sometimes I shoot architecture. I certainly don't need 20 fps and would like a better tethering socket and USB 3 which the A7R mk3 would give me.
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Odd that you have to pay to exchange for a cheaper camera...

I'd say no. The a9 can do what you ask it to do and it's a complete waste throwing 470 quid to exchange for a camera that costs over 1000 less
 
jonneymendoza said:
Odd that you have to pay to exchange for a cheaper camera...

I'd say no. The a9 can do what you ask it to do and it's a complete waste throwing 470 quid to exchange for a camera that costs over 1000 less
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A9 used is pretty poor because grey is so cheap.
 
John Elliott said:
I have a Sony A9 and whilst I like it I think I would be better off with an A7R mk3. I've discussed a part exchange with my usual supplier and I would need to add about £470 to do the swap. I could afford that but if anyone can persuade me to stick with the A9 it would save me some money :). I mostly shoot still life and food, sometimes I shoot architecture. I certainly don't need 20 fps and would like a better tethering socket and USB 3 which the A7R mk3 would give me.
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twist said:
Add 470 quid to get the a7r3, mental.
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Indeed, even Grey there is a 600 quid price difference between the A9 and the A7RIII so that £470 to downgrade is appalling - have you considered doing a swap on here? Someone might bite your arm off if you agree to keep it cost neutral.
 
razor777 said:
Indeed, even Grey there is a 600 quid price difference between the A9 and the A7RIII so that £470 to downgrade is appalling - have you considered doing a swap on here? Someone might bite your arm off if you agree to keep it cost neutral.
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I don't think it'll be an easy swap even at neutral cost.
A lot of people that own A7RIII mostly do so for the sensor. Similarly most people who own A9 probably do so for the speed. I don't think most people eye-ing an A9 would take an A7RIII as a cheaper alternative. That's A7III.
 
nandbytes said:
I don't think it'll be an easy swap even at neutral cost.
A lot of people that own A7RIII mostly do so for the sensor. Similarly most people who own A9 probably do so for the speed. I don't think most people eye-ing an A9 would take an A7RIII as a cheaper alternative. That's A7III.
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Very true, but I'd still give it a go if I was him - stick it in the classifieds as a swap deal.
 
decigallen said:
Very true, but I'd still give it a go if I was him - stick it in the classifieds as a swap deal.
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It would seem that John made a mistake when he bought the A9, it could be that someone else made a mistake when buying theA7RIII so would be willing to exchange them,
it might be worth a try, paying £470 to do it is ridiculous, I see that John is a new member so using the classifieds hear would be a problem.
 
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old bloke said:
It would seem that John made a mistake when he bought the A9, it could be that someone else made a mistake when buying theA7RIII so would be willing to exchange them,
it might be worth a try, paying £470 to do it is ridiculous, I see that John is a new member so using the classifieds hear would be a problem.
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The A9 looked like a good bet at the time I bought it, but my requirements have changed now and I'm not going to be doing the sort of photography it's best suited for. As you say the classifieds solution isn't one that's available to me at the moment, for reasons I well understand.

Truth be told what I really want is the Canon equivalent to the A7RIII but they haven't made it yet AFAIK.
 
John Elliott said:
The A9 looked like a good bet at the time I bought it, but my requirements have changed now and I'm not going to be doing the sort of photography it's best suited for. As you say the classifieds solution isn't one that's available to me at the moment, for reasons I well understand.

Truth be told what I really want is the Canon equivalent to the A7RIII but they haven't made it yet AFAIK.
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Hi John it was not clear from your first post that your priorities had changed, if you had bought the A9 for still life, food and architectural photography that would have been a mistake,
however I do understand that interests and priorities change, my own did my main interest was landscape so I bought a A7RII which is ideal for that purpose I am now much more interested in
wildlife for which it is not so good and I have now got a A7III :).
Good luck I hope you get sorted out at little or no cost. :beer:.
 
old bloke said:
Hi John it was not clear from your first post that your priorities had changed, if you had bought the A9 for still life, food and architectural photography that would have been a mistake,
however I do understand that interests and priorities change, my own did my main interest was landscape so I bought a A7RII which is ideal for that purpose I am now much more interested in
wildlife for which it is not so good and I have now got a A7III :).
Good luck I hope you get sorted out at little or no cost. :beer:.
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Lets be honest.

Any of the sony 3rd gen FF camera's can do still life, food and archiecture. The main difference between then is weather u need it to be faster? do a ton of cropping? or on a budget(a7mk3!!)
 
John Elliott said:
The A9 looked like a good bet at the time I bought it, but my requirements have changed now and I'm not going to be doing the sort of photography it's best suited for. As you say the classifieds solution isn't one that's available to me at the moment, for reasons I well understand.

Truth be told what I really want is the Canon equivalent to the A7RIII but they haven't made it yet AFAIK.
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Are you sure you want to dive in and spend even more? Canon is rumoured to announce something mirrorless this year.
 
John Elliott said:
The A9 looked like a good bet at the time I bought it, but my requirements have changed now and I'm not going to be doing the sort of photography it's best suited for. As you say the classifieds solution isn't one that's available to me at the moment, for reasons I well understand.

Truth be told what I really want is the Canon equivalent to the A7RIII but they haven't made it yet AFAIK.
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The single most important feature of the A9 for me is the stacked sensor. No rolling shutter is nice but the no blackout EVF is just awesome and for me I couldn't move back to another mirrorless body without it.
 
twist said:
I think this kinda confirms if Nikon do go mirrorless they may just stick with F mount or have a seriously good adapter in development.... in which case Sony better watch out, all that back catalogue plus quality PF lens options.
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I was secretly hoping they'd make a e-mount FF :D
 
So my Sigma 35 from wex is still nowhere to be seen

Good call that UKDIGITAL have just sent me one via RMSD
 
F/1.4 said:
So my Sigma 35 from wex is still nowhere to be seen

Good call that UKDIGITAL have just sent me one via RMSD
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Not sure Ill be getting one after being so pleased with the 50, may wait for a price drop on the 35.
 
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