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

jonneymendoza said:
What about the lenses you have? They all pro ones?
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Doesn't matter - you have to have at least 1 A Tier body. The A73 is B Tier. Mental as it's aimed squarely at wedding photographers.

This is why I got my A9's and lenses from Panamoz. The price differential just isn't worth it.
 
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jonneymendoza said:
What about the lenses you have? They all pro ones?
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Lenses are fine as you need 3 and all 3 of mine qualifies but the A73 is not at the level that counts, well it is but I still need one body to be a A7S, A7R, A9, A77, RX1 (WTF?!) RX1R etc.

A73 is not considered a "PROFESSIONAL" enough it seems, not even 2 of them.
 
Raymond Lin said:
Lenses are fine as you need 3 and all 3 of mine qualifies but the A73 is not at the level that counts, well it is but I still need one body to be a A7S, A7R, A9, A77, RX1 (WTF?!) RX1R etc.

A73 is not considered a "PROFESSIONAL" enough it seems, not even 2 of them.
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Buy a used a77 or a7r then flog it on eBay.
 
Raymond Lin said:
Does the used one count?

I am thinking whether they ask for receipt or what if the serial was already registered.
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You need to own at least 2 bodies and 3 lenses from below list. In case of body, you need to own at least one camera listed in the A-group.
And these cameras and lenses must have been purchased from an authorized Sony dealer in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or Switzerland. Please visit https://www.sony.co.uk/locale-selectorand confirm location of authorized Sony dealer by “Find a Store” function.

Doesn't say you had to buy it but that'd be worth checking....
 
f/2.8 said:
My daughter uses a lot of smilies too. To be fair though she is 8 years old.
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In that case I used them as I thought I was coming across a bit preachy telling you basic stuff I thought anyone over 12 would know.

You have to be careful as it's hard to judge on line if people know or don't know stuff. Ditto with jokes, I 've had some posts which to me were very obviously jokes taken seriously and what I'd thought until then were adults then spit their dummies out. Hense the :D

So, what do you do... include the :D to make sure people understand it's all in fun or leave them out and have people think I'm a preaching arogent sod. Which I am, but thst's beside the point.
 
woof woof said:
In that case I used them as I thought I was coming across a bit preachy telling you basic stuff I thought anyone over 12 would know.

You have to be careful as it's hard to judge on line if people know or don't know stuff. Ditto with jokes, I 've had some posts which to me were very obviously jokes taken seriously and what I'd thought until then were adults then spit their dummies out. Hense the :D

So, what do you do... include the :D to make sure people understand it's all in fun or leave them out and have people think I'm a preaching arogent sod. Which I am, but thst's beside the point.
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No the other post didn't seem arrogant to me. This one did though...
 
Radiohead said:
You need to own at least 2 bodies and 3 lenses from below list. In case of body, you need to own at least one camera listed in the A-group.
And these cameras and lenses must have been purchased from an authorized Sony dealer in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or Switzerland. Please visit https://www.sony.co.uk/locale-selectorand confirm location of authorized Sony dealer by “Find a Store” function.

Doesn't say you had to buy it but that'd be worth checking....
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My 85GM is from Wilkson’s but not bought by me, I do have a copy of the receipt. My 50ZA is from ffords but it was their used equipment section. Only 35ZA is bought new from LCE.
 
f/2.8 said:
No the other post didn't seem arrogant to me. This one did though...
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Deep sigh...

It was just to check if :D are needed for you and it looks like they are as I was clearly having a bit of a fun but as I said sometimes on line it all goes a bit wrong with some peeps.

We got into this because I just couldn't believe you thought 28 and 40 were odd focal lengths.They've been about forever mate. It just goes to show that :D are needed for some people. Sometimes peeps need to be treated carefully and have things explained to them but maybe I just shouldn't waste my time. At least you've learned summot, 28 and 40 are old time long standing much used prime focal lengths.

Here endeth the lesson.
 
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woof woof said:
Deep sigh...

It was just to check if :D are needed for you and it looks like they are as I was clearly having a bit of a fun but as I said sometimes on line it all goes a bit wrong with some peeps.

We got into this because I just couldn't believe you thought 28 and 40 were odd focal lengths.They've been about forever mate. It just goes to show that :D are needed for some people. Sometimes peeps need to be treated carefully and have things explained to them but maybe I just shouldn't waste my time. At least you've learned summot, 28 and 40 are old time long standing much used prime focal lengths.

Here endeth the lesson.
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Just pulling your leg mate.
 
Riz_Guru said:
:D hehe *group hug*
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Hmmm well, whatever... but hands above the waist eh...

And whist I'm thinking about focal lengths... I started with a fixed focus f11 43mm camera which I put about a zillion films through and still have today but haven't put any film through for a long time. I also had a 45mm fixed lens RF, neither of these were actually 40mm but maybe close. Minolta did a 40mm f2 which I think Leica bagged and they crop up on evil bay all the time. I was never a big lover of 28mm but I have three and many people are fans and there's a fixed lens Leica which is 28mm and of course smartphones.

Anyway thinking about all this gave me an idea...

One thing I've been thinking of doing is having a one lens fixed settings old time day - 35mm, f8, focus set to 2-3m and just compose and shoot and see what happens. In the past with relatively small prints the results would be fine but in these days of pixel peeping at 100% the technique wont be the best.

Does anyone have any interest in some thread project days? Something like the above, shoot with one lens or one technique or one agreed subject and post the results... summot like that... If anyone is interested we could agree ideas and if not I'll just play with myself.

Two quick zone focus shots from last winter, snowball incoming...

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Without resorting to the G Master lenses, what are the best Sony FE zoom options in the 24-70mm ish range?

Cheers,

Simon.
 
I'm happy enough with the 28-70mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens. Looking to constant apertures there's the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, Sony 24-70mm f4, 24-105mm f4, 24-240mm f3.5-6.3, dunno if I've missed any there.
 
Not been out much with the Sony since I changed over from Nikon around 5 months ago, but enjoying using it.

I have shot it both from the tripod and hand held and find it easy to use. I find the menus and controls perfect for the shooting I do. To have 3 memory banks that save every customisation is absolutely fantastic and is a huge improvement on what I had on Nikon.

I need to get out more and hopefully autumn will get my photography juices flowing again :)

Here are a few of the shots from the last few months - some may have been posted elsewhere on the forum in the past.

Penmon Sunrise by Dave Semmens, on Flickr

Summer Harvest by Dave Semmens, on Flickr

Drifting by Dave Semmens, on Flickr

Harvest Light by Dave Semmens, on Flickr

Dave.
 
Dave Semmens said:
Not been out much with the Sony since I changed over from Nikon around 5 months ago, but enjoying using it.

I have shot it both from the tripod and hand held and find it easy to use. I find the menus and controls perfect for the shooting I do. To have 3 memory banks that save every customisation is absolutely fantastic and is a huge improvement on what I had on Nikon.

I need to get out more and hopefully autumn will get my photography juices flowing again :)

Here are a few of the shots from the last few months - some may have been posted elsewhere on the forum in the past.

Penmon Sunrise by Dave Semmens, on Flickr

Summer Harvest by Dave Semmens, on Flickr

Drifting by Dave Semmens, on Flickr

Harvest Light by Dave Semmens, on Flickr

Dave.
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Awesome! :)
 
Mr Perceptive said:
Yes but as its a 'Game Changer' it will do it all standing on it's hotshoe (head), at 20fps with Eye AF nothing will be missed, just have an excess of memory cards, simples.....
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It will be a good test to see how much the camera can do without my input ... lol :D
 
It is but it's a focal length I don't use much and for now and again use I have my Minolta 24mm f2.8 which is the best 24mm I have at the mo. I'd imagine that people shooting sky and night scenes will take a look at this new lens and I expect it to be excellent. I'll be a bit shocked if it isn't.

Actually it'll be nice for environmental portraits too.
 
I think if it turns out to be heavier or more expensive than my Samyang 24mm I'll stick with the Samyang a bit longer.
 
I was thinking of getting the 25mm Batis but maybe I will hold off to see how many thousands the 24 f/1.4 will be first.
 
Barrysprout said:
I think if it turns out to be heavier or more expensive than my Samyang 24mm I'll stick with the Samyang a bit longer.
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Almost certain on both counts I'd have thought but time will tell.
 
f/2.8 said:
I was thinking of getting the 25mm Batis but maybe I will hold off to see how many thousands the 24 f/1.4 will be first.
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Aren't the Batis' getting a name for being excellent and rather compact and light for what they are? If the G is even more excellent than the Batis the latter could be the choice for other reasons.
 
woof woof said:
Aren't the Batis' getting a name for being excellent and rather compact and light for what they are? If the G is even more excellent than the Batis the latter could be the choice for other reasons.
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The Zeiss Batis lenses are great, I just wished they have a AF-hold / Customer button like the G Masters....... I used mine for Eye-AF, its great!
 
I don't have eye AF but playing with face detect makes me want it... but do I want it enough to spend knocking on £2k on an A7III? They're still not in stock at Currys so I have time to think about it.

BTW, I can't reassign lens buttons on my A7. Another reason to buy a III I suppose.
 
woof woof said:
I don't have eye AF but playing with face detect makes me want it... but do I want it enough to spend knocking on £2k on an A7III? They're still not in stock at Currys so I have time to think about it.

BTW, I can't reassign lens buttons on my A7. Another reason to buy a III I suppose.
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Shop around chap, I am sure you can get 10% off the RRP price and get freebies thrown in.
If you know anybody who works at Currys/PCWorlds/DSG, they get 10% staff discount.
 
Time is the issue at the mo. Mrs WW has started a couple of courses which means I have to take her there and back three days a week and that and my caring mean I have precious little time to go for walks and take pictures. Until I get more time I can't see much point buying new kit.

I'm sat here on the pc now... but I can't go out.
 
f/2.8 said:
I was thinking of getting the 25mm Batis but maybe I will hold off to see how many thousands the 24 f/1.4 will be first.
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I was going to get that, but opted for the Sigma instead, extra stop and £300 less !

The Sony is likely to be double the Sigma.
 
Riz_Guru said:
The Zeiss Batis lenses are great, I just wished they have a AF-hold / Customer button like the G Masters....... I used mine for Eye-AF, its great!
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That would actually sway me towards the Sony, I agree being able to assign the focus hold button to eye a.f works very well. I wonder if we will ever see third party companies being able to do this too.
 
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