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

robj20 said:
Nice edit, I've never been successful with trying to get that look.
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snerkler said:
Me neither. There's a guy on flickr (Jon Siegel) who does similar editing that I really like but can't get close to it.
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When I first started shooting scenes with neon lighting, the colours of the lights always looked washed out out so now I basically underexpose a bit which makes it easier to bring the neon colours back in post. In that photo above, it was a bit noisy because of lack of light so I ran it through Topaz Denoise.
 
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Merlin5 said:
When I first started shooting scenes with neon lighting, the colours of the lights always looked washed out out so now I basically underexpose a bit which makes it easier to bring the neon colours back in post. In that photo above, it was a bit noisy because of lack of light so I ran it through Topaz Denoise.
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Thanks. It’s the colour grading rather than the exposure that I can’t get.

The guy I mentioned developed a preset that has strong teal and orange tones and works really well with street photography imo, especially those shot at night.
 
snerkler said:
Thanks. It’s the colour grading rather than the exposure that I can’t get.

The guy I mentioned developed a preset that has strong teal and orange tones and works really well with street photography imo, especially those shot at night.
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Don't know if this would help, Toby?
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How to Get the Teal and Orange Effect in Lightroom

The popular teal and orange color grading effect is achievable in Lightroom. This aesthetic brings a cool cast to our images. You will notice many preset packages will have this style. Instead of buying them, we will tell you how to make your own inside Lightroom.
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I saw this photo months ago which I like the look of. I think the teal and orange tones became quite the thing on instagram.

View: https://www.instagram.com/p/CO0kTZSlxOD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
 
ukaskew said:
I couldn't easily find an answer to this, are there any other camera bodies in the a7 range (i.e. not a1 or 9) that have full time, fully usable electronic shutter indoors and out? I have an a9 and an a7III and it's got to the point where I actively try not to use the a7III at weddings, the silence of the a9 is just perfect for my style and the a7III silent shutter is too slow to be useful in many circumstances (lights, moving people!)

I will probably get another a9, but thought I best check the options first.
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I know what you mean as I've gone back to a DSLR for some shots (haven't figured out what's wrong with my 28-200mm and don't trust it at all for now) and it feels such an intrusive 'thump' each time I take a shot, I'm so used to the silence with the A9 which means you can take photos right beside people while having a conversation and they don't even know. I thought the playback button wasn't working on the DSLR until I realised rather stupidly it's an OVF so no previewing images there...:headbang:
 
Hmm, plans to get a 24-70 gm have gone out of the window (for now). Purchased a (used once) 100mm stf on eBay last night. Might have to look at the 24-105 f4 instead!
 
Merlin5 said:
Don't know if this would help, Toby?
expertphotography.com

How to Get the Teal and Orange Effect in Lightroom

The popular teal and orange color grading effect is achievable in Lightroom. This aesthetic brings a cool cast to our images. You will notice many preset packages will have this style. Instead of buying them, we will tell you how to make your own inside Lightroom.
expertphotography.com expertphotography.com

I saw this photo months ago which I like the look of. I think the teal and orange tones became quite the thing on instagram.

View: https://www.instagram.com/p/CO0kTZSlxOD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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That's great, thanks for that should give me an idea how these things are done so that I can create my own (y)
 
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snerkler said:
Not sure if these crops work?
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Yup. Why not :D

I think the first works best as it makes the engine and tank and the nameplate on tank and mudguard more of a feature. The second is IMO less successful but does show off the light cluster at the front.

Reading that I sound a bit negative but I do like them both. It's a lovely bike :D
 
snerkler said:
Not sure if these crops work?
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woof woof said:
Reading that I sound a bit negative
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Actually since an image is very subjective, we are all entitled to an opinion, so Alan, I don't think you are being negative. I don't like the first one but thats my personal choice, I think that cropped partial subjects work better at an an angle, but hey thats my personal view. For me, where side on partial shots do work, is if the subject is extracted, so for me a side on engine shot, or side on brake/fork shot would work (but not half a bike with the wheel chopped off!!)

But it is all personal taste, beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that......
 
Lemaildetom said:
what do you use for walkabout?

I use a tiny samyang 35mm f2.8 and a samyang 75mm f1.8. I use to love primes but at the moment I just feel lazy and that I always have the wrong lens for the wrong time. Thinking that the 24-105 would help me going back into taking photos. A bit of a one lens do-it-all approach.
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A quick comparison of various walkabout options



Walkabout Lens Comparisons by Toby Gunnee, on Flickr
 
gman said:
Definitely feeling better about the dynamic range I'm able to pull out of the A9 now, the AF is barely able to keep up at the moment so I think moving to an A7R iv would have been a mistake.

The black and white fur is a challenge sometimes but I prefer to lean to exposing the white and perhaps losing a little in the black to retain some contrast and mood.

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Are you an Adobe LR & PS user?
If you are, then try adding a Linear Profile - free from Tony Kyper's website.
You'll need a Linear Profile for each model of camera you use.
I find this increases the Dynamic Range of my images ;)
 
mstphoto said:
Are you an Adobe LR & PS user?
If you are, then try adding a Linear Profile - free from Tony Kyper's website.
You'll need a Linear Profile for each model of camera you use.
I find this increases the Dynamic Range of my images ;)
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How does a profile increase the DR? Maybe a profile accentuates more parts but it can’t create DR that’s not there?
 
ancient_mariner said:
The one 'obvious' option missing is the 28-70 kit lens that's small and light while performing adequately.
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As I've said many times, even though I've hardly used mine as I mostly use primes I do think it's a perfectly useable standard range variable aperture kit lens and maybe even a good one.
 
imattersuk said:
Interesting as I keep reading how small and light the new 24-70 GM II is and how bulky and heavy the 24-105 is……. even though it’s smaller and lighter lol
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I think it’s relative, the 24-70mm f2.8 II is small and light for that type of lens, but it’s not really small and light per se.

Both the GM II and 24-105mm probably fit into the category of an “all day carry” lens for some, but in an ideal world you’d like something smaller and lighter.

For me the EM5-II and 12-40mm f2.8 was pretty much as heavy as I’d ideally like to have on my shoulder all day, but I since rue not having taken a FF camera on some of my more special holidays so that I’d got better IQ. I’m sure next time I go away and I’m lugging the A9ii and 24-105mm around I’ll be ruing not having the Olympus gear still though :lol:
 
I've always been fine carrying A7 and 24-105 all day when traveling, but it is bulky. Normally I carry a bag with 12-24 & a fast prime as well as that camera and lens combo.
 
ancient_mariner said:
I've always been fine carrying A7 and 24-105 all day when traveling, but it is bulky. Normally I carry a bag with 12-24 & a fast prime as well as that camera and lens combo.
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I've always used a peak design slide sling strap and whilst it's great it can get a bit irritating when you're walking through crowds, going through gateways, bending forward to look at something etc, having something lighter and less bulky is better in this situation. However, I've recently started using a Tenba sling bag instead so it will be interesting to see how that works out next time I'm away.

My only concern is the bag rests on your back and it's not lockable and doesn't have velcro that you can hear being opened. It is a zip so I'd hope I'd notice if it's being opened but you never know.
 
snerkler said:
I've always used a peak design slide sling strap and whilst it's great it can get a bit irritating when you're walking through crowds, going through gateways, bending forward to look at something etc, having something lighter and less bulky is better in this situation. However, I've recently started using a Tenba sling bag instead so it will be interesting to see how that works out next time I'm away.

My only concern is the bag rests on your back and it's not lockable and doesn't have velcro that you can hear being opened. It is a zip so I'd hope I'd notice if it's being opened but you never know.
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Do you wear the slide cross-over style, I find wearing it this way allows the camera to be held by one arm/hand to stop it swinging around, its easy enough to pull up to eye level without having to adjust the strap.
 
Mr Perceptive said:
Do you wear the slide cross-over style, I find wearing it this way allows the camera to be held by one arm/hand to stop it swinging around, its easy enough to pull up to eye level without having to adjust the strap.
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I do, and I also hold it to stop it swinging around but I'd prefer not having to (y)
 
A few weeks ago, I went to visit my daughter in Edinburgh then we were to go through to Glasgow for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers gig which was unfortunately cancelled :rolleyes:
Ended up touring the pubs of Edinburgh instead and I cursed myself for not having a pocketable camera to take on my travels.
Started looking at the Ricoh GR series but wasn't sure about the fixed focal lengths of 28mm and 40mm.
As I owned a Sony RX100iii in the past, I decided on the RX100vii which arrived a couple of days ago.
I tried it in not the best light along the river near home.
Quite happy with the IQ but perhaps the Ricoh's IQ would be better.
Anyway, here's a couple of shots taken with the RX100vii

Fallen Tree by Mike Stephen, on Flickr

Converging Paths by Mike Stephen, on Flickr
 
Slide lite for me, across the shoulder. A7iii + 24-105 or 55/1.8 for my walkabout setup. The rubberised side of the strap helps with slipping, but doesn't do much for the camera swinging around!
Bought the PD capture clip a while ago for use while walking/hiking, honestly it's probably the best camera accessory I own.
 
chphoto said:
Slide lite for me, across the shoulder. A7iii + 24-105 or 55/1.8 for my walkabout setup. The rubberised side of the strap helps with slipping, but doesn't do much for the camera swinging around!
Bought the PD capture clip a while ago for use while walking/hiking, honestly it's probably the best camera accessory I own.
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The rubber bit on my slide has gone very ‘tacky’ and actually rubbed off on a t-shirt of mine and ruined it :(
 
woof woof said:
Well... This looks nice...

Official: Tamron announced the development of the new 20-40mm f/2.8 FE lens | sonyalpharumors

Press Text: TAMRON announces category-disrupting, fast-aperture standard zoom 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) New lens is smallest and lightest in its class1 and opens new video opportunities August 18, 2022, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading...
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Walkabout? A7 and 35mm :D
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Very odd focal length o_O
 
snerkler said:
Very odd focal length o_O
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Would suit me fine, if I used zooms.

20-50mm would be better but I suppose it'd be harder to make well and would be bigger and heavier but 20-40mm does give a little bit more range than 20-35mm would.
 
woof woof said:
Would suit me fine, if I used zooms.

20-50mm would be better but I suppose it'd be harder to make well and would be bigger and heavier but 20-40mm does give a little bit more range than 20-35mm would.
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18-50mm f4 would be my ideal walkabout lens (y)
 
Mike.P said:
I am gradually building up a lens selection for when I find a suitable body

I got a mint 70-200mm GM 2.8 off Ebay the other day for a pretty good price but when it arrived I was quite suprised how chunky it is. Although not a problem I would like to carry a bit less weight with me (it's not a focal length I use much tbh) and there is a Tamron 70-180mm in the classifieds.

So after all that, is there anyone that has had both (not the MK II which would be a total waste of money to me) and could persuade me the Tamron is the better lens.
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I am tempted to get the Tamron 70-180 for Sony A6600 ! !
 
Tysonator said:
the f2.8 is a very impressive for the price !

I would love the Sony 200-600 if I could afford it, however the wife would't ! ! ! ! ! lol
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Great lens, just a bit heavy to lug around.
 
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