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

Livin The Dream said:
Are they any good for that £s?
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I don't know I came across them on another website and those that had them seemed happy enough. Can't really complain at that money. I have ordered one for my daughter. It is isn't going to be Billingham quality at that sort of money but then again does it need to be?

Caden the same manufacturer do another larger bag in a similar style as well but they can only be got from ali express etc.
 
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f/2.8 said:
I don't know I came across them on another website and those that had them seemed happy enough. Can't really complain at that money. I have ordered one for my daughter. It is isn't going to be Billingham quality at that sort of money but then again does it need to be?

Caden the same manufacturer do another larger bag in a similar style as well but they can only be got from ali express etc.
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I fancy the sage and chocolate so I’ll stick with the Billingham. The 55 is so small, I’ve had to slap another divider into my retro 7 for the time being.
 
Livin The Dream said:
So who uses lock-on AF? Only playing indoors yesterday but found that the locked point can jump around at times. Thought flexible spot would be more localised but still the same? Any suggestions? In theory the whole tracking in this way could completely change the way I shoot, doing away with BBF for a start.
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Was doing a lot of tracking this weekend and think might have to consider lock on AF or just at least up the amount of time the camera stays on subject. Number of times the camera was very quick to change its focus from what i was tracking. But did show how quick in can AF!!
 
Zeiss camera on the rumor site...

https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/new-zeiss-zx1-interview-and-photoplus-coverage/

This made me think of that new Leica, the one with no back screen, and you can't review pictures or format the memory card in camera.

I can see the appeal of a film Leica experience with a digital file at the end of it but isn't this going a bit too far?

I'd rather have the Zeiss.
 
Fraser Euan White said:
Why is that Alan? Leica is the most beautifully built camera and a legend for a reason. The only digital camera I would want is the Leica M10.
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Because having a digital camera that can't format cards is enough to rule it out for me. Not being able to review shots is a big minus point too.

I done my time with RF's and I've moved on, is this new one even a RF? I don't know and I don't care.
 
woof woof said:
Because having a digital camera that can't format cards is enough to rule it out for me. Not being able to review shots is a big minus point too.

I done my time with RF's and I've moved on, is this new one even a RF? I don't know and I don't care.
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That new Leica, as a digital camera is utterly dumb. Really really dumb.

If someone wants the film experience they should shoot some film lol
 
F/1.4 said:
That new Leica, as a digital camera is utterly dumb. Really really dumb.

If someone wants the film experience they should shoot some film lol
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Which Leica are we on about? I mentioned the M10 but I presume it isn't that one?

Is it this:

https://www.wired.com/2016/04/leica-m-d/

If so I would absolutely love it!

The film experience with the convenience of digital :-)
 
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What will happen on Leica forums

Shortcomings will be studiously ignored or justified as being 'authentic'
Talk of unicorn tears and fairy dust being sprinkled on them will be mentioned in hushed tones
Some deeply, deeply average photography will be presented as masterpieces simply because they were shot on a Leica

Everyone else will realise it's rarely about the camera and almost always the person using it, look at the comedy pricing and carry on about their business
 
Radiohead said:
Everyone else will realise it's rarely about the camera and almost always the person using it,
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Not everyone Guy - said many times before; to a large number of people photography isn't just about the end result but a great deal of pleasure comes from using the equipment and a Leica is beautiful to use.

I would absolutely love a Leica range finder film camera but this offers the convenience of digital as well at a similar price to a late series M

A £5 watch from a petrol station keeps better time than a mechanical Rolex but I know which I would prefer :)

I would love a simple digital back for my Nikon F3! No review or anything else required.
 
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Buy what you like. I don’t care.

Just don’t try and pretend having a Leica makes anyone a better photographer.
 
Have a think about all the things that might make someone a better photographer. Clue. It’s rarely kit and usually practice, education, practice and more practice.

Then have a think about why a professional photographer might buy new kit. Clue. Stuff that gets used a lot needs replacing and when that time comes you assess what’s the best in the market for your budget and use cases. In no way whatsoever did I think for a minute that changing a D750 for an A9 would magically make me a better photographer.

For someone who dislikes Sony as much as you you do spend a lot of time trawling this thread.
 
Radiohead said:
Have a think about all the things that might make someone a better photographer. Clue. It’s rarely kit and usually practice, education, practice and more practice.

Then have a think about why a professional photographer might buy new kit. Clue. Stuff that gets used a lot needs replacing and when that time comes you assess what’s the best in the market for your budget and use cases. In no way whatsoever did I think for a minute that changing a D750 for an A9 would magically make me a better photographer.

For someone who dislikes Sony as much as you you do spend a lot of time trawling this thread.
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That's a narrow view though and just doesn't track. If it was as simple as you say camera technology would have stagnated, but it hasn't as new features and performance standards do help people to improve their photography. Yes technique etc. is important but so is having the correct tools in the first place. Simply enjoying using the gear you have is also a factor.
 
It’s was a specific response to the suggestion that I’d only bought a camera because it would make me a better photographer.

You could hand me a D5 and a 400mm today and I’d still be a crap sports photographer. I’d have the kit but I wouldn’t have the experience, knowledge and practice to know what I needed to do and where.

There’s a significant distance between having kit and having the ability to execute. You can’t buy that distance. You have to put the hard yards in to close it.
 
Radiohead said:
It’s was a specific response to the suggestion that I’d only bought a camera because it would make me a better photographer.

You could hand me a D5 and a 400mm today and I’d still be a crap sports photographer. I’d have the kit but I wouldn’t have the experience, knowledge and practice to know what I needed to do and where.

There’s a significant distance between having kit and having the ability to execute. You can’t buy that distance. You have to put the hard yards in to close it.
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All the gear and no idea, I resemble that comment... :D

Seriously though, way back when I had a 500D and a cheap Tamron 70-300 I (obviously) really struggled with sports. A simple upgrade to a 7D and 70-200 f2.8 made an instant difference to my results. My technique didn't change, the gear was just more able to deliver the results.
 
Right.

But then as your kit was no longer a barrier you then were able to focus on technique and practice to get better.

So the kit didn’t make you a better photographer per se, it just removed the barrier you had. The ability was always there.

If I don’t get a shot it’s not my kit that caused it. It’s me.
 
Radiohead said:
Right.

But then as your kit was no longer a barrier you then were able to focus on technique and practice to get better.

So the kit didn’t make you a better photographer per se, it just removed the barrier you had. The ability was always there.

If I don’t get a shot it’s not my kit that caused it. It’s me.
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Yes but without the better gear I would never have progressed. I don't think you can so easily dismiss the tools that you use, they are a key part of the whole process.
 
On a serious note though. Remember my response was to Frasier’s ludicrous assertion (dressed up as a question) that buying a Sony was to make me a better photographer and if it didn’t then it makes no sense.

Lots of things would make me a better photographer. Moving from Nikon to Sony aren’t on the list.

That’s the point I was trying to make.
 
Radiohead said:
What will happen on Leica forums

Shortcomings will be studiously ignored or justified as being 'authentic'
Talk of unicorn tears and fairy dust being sprinkled on them will be mentioned in hushed tones
Some deeply, deeply average photography will be presented as masterpieces simply because they were shot on a Leica

Everyone else will realise it's rarely about the camera and almost always the person using it, look at the comedy pricing and carry on about their business
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This post made my day haha
 
Fraser Euan White said:
Some people just don't get the Leica experience but others aspire to own one :)
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I can see the appeal but mostly for the lenses but I can still see the attraction for the camera and lens package. I don't want to go back to film or RF's but the digital ones do look nice but this latest one, the M10-D, just seems a bit OTT to me. The three things I'd criticise after a quick look are not being able to format the card, not being able to review pictures and that rewind lever thumb rest.

I can see the appeal in the minimalist approach and if I was going for a Leica I'd be happy to MF with those nice lenses as long as I had the ability to format cards and review shots.

In reality I just can't see myself ever spending that much on camera gear. I know life is short etc and I'm lucky enough to be able to say that I could afford to buy any photo gear I want but these prices just seem a little too much to justify to myself. TBH I'd have as much fun with my A7 and a £50 Rokkor.

Sorry for the confusion earlier but now that you know which one I'm on about would you ever buy one or if going for an electronic one rather than a film one would you too go for one with some basic features like being able to review shots and format the card?
 
Radiohead said:
Have a think about all the things that might make someone a better photographer.
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Quite ofetn having the best gear for the style of photography makes better photographs or just enjoying using the gear can improve 'your' photography.

Radiohead said:
Then have a think about why a professional photographer might buy new kit. Clue. Stuff that gets used a lot needs replacing and when that time comes you assess what’s the best in the market for your budget and use cases. In no way whatsoever did I think for a minute that changing a D750 for an A9 would magically make me a better photographer.
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Sorry Guy; this does not make sense! I appreciate that cameras wear out when used professionally but as a Pro you surely had some investment in the Nikon system. If you didn't believe a switch to Sony would make your life easier and improve your results then why bother switching - it just doesn't make business sense!

This sumary is exactly correct and matches my views entirely: -

jj_glos said:
That's a narrow view though and just doesn't track. If it was as simple as you say camera technology would have stagnated, but it hasn't as new features and performance standards do help people to improve their photography. Yes technique etc. is important but so is having the correct tools in the first place. Simply enjoying using the gear you have is also a factor.
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Fraser Euan White said:
..........and you come across as very ignorant - what market research have you carried out to say the new Leica is incredibly dumb?
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LOL

Read the comments in that DP review article. What planet are you currently living on Fraser ?
 
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