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

yep there was nothing to see :(

enjoy the cloudy London skyline

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Dave Semmens said:
Just got back from the Peak District - hoped for either great light through the stormy clouds or a glimpse of the blood moon. Got neither - but you have to be in it to win it! :)

It was lovely sat up there though - just the right temperature with a cooling breeze.
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Yep, pretty miserable in this neck of the woods. Where in the Peaks were you?
 
Dave Semmens said:
I was up on Higger Tor - there must have been 100+ people up there by sunset.
Lots of families out to see the moon.
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Wow never seen it that busy (although I tend to wait til a bit later in the year to go up), it is a beautiful area though (y).
 
snerkler said:
Wow never seen it that busy (although I tend to wait til a bit later in the year to go up), it is a beautiful area though (y).
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Most I have seen up there is another 3 or 4 photographers and maybe a dog walker and a runner or 2. I am normally there for sunrise though and its a bit early for most people.
People were having picnics last night on the rocks.
We headed back to the car at 9pm as it was obvious that there would be no way of seeing the moon and the huge storm clouds heading in looked like the end of the world was coming. Not sure I want to be on high ground in a thunder storm.
Lots of people sat on rocks looking totally the wrong way as well - not that it mattered with the clouds :)
 
Andy West has an A7 (sold) and kit lens (still for sale) in the for sale section.
 
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Bloody hell guys this thread has moved on rapidly better get catching up with you all
 
T_J_G said:
I can't wait to give it a go, may take ti to my next wedding I think.
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I second shot a wedding with just that lens. Was very impressed, the lens AF button set to eye af is as Jonney would put it "game changer", light, very fast AF and bokeh is really stunning. Not what a £500 lens usually produces.
 
twist said:
I second shot a wedding with just that lens. Was very impressed, the lens AF button set to eye af is as Jonney would put it "game changer", light, very fast AF and bokeh is really stunning. Not what a £500 lens usually produces.
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Great little lens that’s super fast to focus too. Surprised me when I had it how quick it was. Focus hold button isn’t a “game changer” for me but sure nice to have as an option.

I’m in am the market for another 85mm again and this is on the list. Small Size, light weight, high performance and low (ish) cost are all attractive.
 
addicknchips said:
Great little lens that’s super fast to focus too. Surprised me when I had it how quick it was. Focus hold button isn’t a “game changer” for me but sure nice to have as an option.

I’m in am the market for another 85mm again and this is on the list. Small Size, light weight, high performance and low (ish) cost are all attractive.
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Wish all my lenses had the programmable button, the others I just use ael.
 
I’ve just got home from a few days in Milton Keynes and a visit to Woburn Safari Park. Have only looked over the images on an IPad but I liked this one for a quick edit. I just took my A7 with FE50/1.8 and Samyang 85/1.4 to travel light.

Shot with the Samyang 85/1.4 and I like a challenge because these Marmosets don’t sit still :0)

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Forum upload will probably murder the image with compression so that’s a link to the shot on Flickr.
 
stevelmx5 said:
I’ve just got home from a few days in Milton Keynes and a visit to Woburn Safari Park. Have only looked over the images on an IPad but I liked this one for a quick edit. I just took my A7 with FE50/1.8 and Samyang 85/1.4 to travel light.

Shot with the Samyang 85/1.4 and I like a challenge because these Marmosets don’t sit still :0)

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https://flic.kr/p/29wZYzy

Forum upload will probably murder the image with compression so that’s a link to the shot on Flickr.
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much much sharper via flickr. I've got some shots of these monkeys somewhere. its a good spot in the park as you can get really close to these guys.
 
addicknchips said:
much much sharper via flickr. I've got some shots of these monkeys somewhere. its a good spot in the park as you can get really close to these guys.
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I’ve uploaded the image using the TP app and it’s pretty aggressive with the compression!
 
I've put up a wanted add for a Good (or same thing different brand) flash controller for Sony - if anyones got one laying around that they don't need.
 
stevelmx5 said:
They’re excellent. Very photogenic little guys aren’t they :0)
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yeah ive been to woburn a few times and can pretty much guarantee these guys will come and pose. occasionally some of the big cats will let you get close. super frustrating when they don't. ive never got anything of the tigers there.

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Anyone had any issues with the cash back?

Just had a refusal notification:

“After validation we have noticed that
you have sent us the online order confirmation instead of the invoice.
Based on this information your participation is unfortunately no longer valid. To rectify the situation please send us the correct invoice in reply to this e-mail within the next 10 days.”

Bought new from Currys PC World EBay site. Document I supplied clearly marked “invoice”.
 
simonbe said:
Anyone had any issues with the cash back?

Just had a refusal notification:

“After validation we have noticed that
you have sent us the online order confirmation instead of the invoice.
Based on this information your participation is unfortunately no longer valid. To rectify the situation please send us the correct invoice in reply to this e-mail within the next 10 days.”

Bought new from Currys PC World EBay site. Document I supplied clearly marked “invoice”.
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You can't claim cashback when you buy from curry pc world eBay site. I confirmed this by asking them directly. Otherwise I could have got a new FE55 for like £450 while back :D
 
nandbytes said:
You can't claim cashback when you buy from curry pc world eBay site. I confirmed this by asking them directly. Otherwise I could have got a new FE55 for like £450 while back :D
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Perhaps I have had my fingers burnt then. But it doesn’t say it’s not a valid retailer. Invoice is Currys PC World.

Just another outlet for Curry PC world. New stock, not refurbed or grey.

They allow cashback on Amazon warehouse open box stuff so can’t see why not new from a recognised retailer through a different sales outlet.

If Sony are aware they should make that clear. Currys PC world is on the list.
 
simonbe said:
Perhaps I have had my fingers burnt then. But it doesn’t say it’s not a valid retailer. Invoice is Currys PC World.

Just another outlet for Curry PC world. New stock, not refurbed or grey.

They allow cashback on Amazon warehouse open box stuff so can’t see why not new from a recognised retailer through a different sales outlet.

If Sony are aware they should make that clear. Currys PC world is on the list.
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Get on the phone to them.
 
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