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

[GreenNinja67]

I am going to miss the Sigma macro though.

It's a really superb lens.

 

[woof woof]

The rumor guy is getting more confident about upcoming cameras and thinks 3 are coming and the 1st might be a FF fixed lens ZV...

RUMOR: New Sony ZV Full Frame fixed lens camera might be announced in March? | sonyalpharumors

This was Sony's last fixed lens FF camera announced back in 2015 I have heard from solid sources that three cameras will be announced between March and July. And while I am yet not 100% sure it seems to me it's likely that the first model will be a new ZV Full Frame fixed lens

www.sonyalpharumors.com

I wonder if it'll have an EVF.

 

[NewBeetle]

A few more from the Barrow Hill and Wild West Photoshoots I went to

No 3 is belter Toby!

 

[NewBeetle]

Some from a good day out yesterday.

1: Long Tailed Tit
DSC01332-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

2: Nuthatch
DSC01307-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

3: Evil Mastermind plotting something (Or very cute Grey Squirrel)
DSC01272-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

4: Song Thrush
DSC01179-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

5: Blackbird
DSC01190-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

6: Dunnock
DSC01141-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

7: Great Egret
DSC01092-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

8: Little Egret
DSC00827-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

 

[snerkler]

No 3 is belter Toby!

Thanks very much.

 

[Barrysprout]

If anyone was concerned about me not having coffee the past few days, I'm pleased to announce I made a purchase. Lots of advice from @Raymond Lin has helped me greatly.

20 year old Gaggia classic.
Gaggia (1) by barrysprout, on Flickr

 

[imattersuk]

Some from a good day out yesterday.

1: Long Tailed Tit
DSC01332-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

2: Nuthatch
DSC01307-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

3: Evil Mastermind plotting something (Or very cute Grey Squirrel)
DSC01272-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

4: Song Thrush
DSC01179-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

5: Blackbird
DSC01190-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

6: Dunnock
DSC01141-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

7: Great Egret
DSC01092-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

8: Little Egret
DSC00827-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

Great work Ant !!

 

[gilbouk]

Some from a good day out yesterday.

1: Long Tailed Tit
DSC01332-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

2: Nuthatch
DSC01307-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

3: Evil Mastermind plotting something (Or very cute Grey Squirrel)
DSC01272-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

4: Song Thrush
DSC01179-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

5: Blackbird
DSC01190-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

6: Dunnock
DSC01141-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

7: Great Egret
DSC01092-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

8: Little Egret
DSC00827-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

I agree, great photos

 

[Raymond Lin]

 

[gilbouk]

My first time seeing Waxwings today.

DSC04935 by Gilbo B, on Flickr
DSC05029 by Gilbo B, on Flickr
DSC05050 by Gilbo B, on Flickr
DSC05002 by Gilbo B, on Flickr

 

[NewBeetle]

My first time seeing Waxwings today.

jealous

 

[GreenNinja67]

Molly the Romanian rescue has been with us 6 weeks now.

She's much less nervous around humans and is just a wonderfully natured girl in the house.


Sony A7R2 Sigma 70mm ART macro.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2og3xRZ]Molly by Terence Rees, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[gilbouk]

Molly the Romanian rescue has been with us 6 weeks now.

She's much less nervous around humans and is just a wonderfully natured girl in the house.


Sony A7R2 Sigma 70mm ART macro.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2og3xRZ]Molly by Terence Rees, on Flickr[/URL]

She looks sweet

 

[snerkler]

Molly the Romanian rescue has been with us 6 weeks now.

She's much less nervous around humans and is just a wonderfully natured girl in the house.


Sony A7R2 Sigma 70mm ART macro.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2og3xRZ]Molly by Terence Rees, on Flickr[/URL]

Adorable

 

[Barrysprout]

It's Alive!!!

Gaggia brought back to life by barrysprout, on Flickr

Just need a grinder to turn up so that I turn those beans into a mediocre Espresso.

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

It's Alive!!!

Gaggia brought back to life by barrysprout, on Flickr

Just need a grinder to turn up so that I turn those beans into a mediocre Espresso.

Cool.
What grinder are you getting?

 

[Barrysprout]

Cool.
What grinder are you getting?

After mentioning coffee machines on here on Saturday, as I said I had been looking at the Gaggia classic and with you and Raymond both recommending them my mind was made up. On Sunday one appeared on Gumtree, picked it up on Monday.

I now know the machine inside out, literally as the kids say (but I mean it) 20 year old machine but Scottish water has been fairly kind to it so no major issues.

I did look into the Eureka Mignon but ended up going with the Niche, it's out for delivery at the moment so hopefully I can get my afternoon coffee,

 

[woof woof]

Well, my Mr Ding 50mm f1.1 isn't going so well. The performance varies from corner to corner as does vignetting. Comparing it to my Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 it's night and day difference. The supplier asked for examples so I sent him my decentring test shots. If he wont agree to take it back I'll escalate it. I would have kept it if it was anything like acceptable but the variation in vignetting alone makes processing much more of a faff on.

This lens gets good review but maybe my copy shows that these Chinese made lenses really are a gamble.

 

[Barrysprout]

Niche by barrysprout, on Flickr

 

[woof woof]

I must not let Mrs WW see this thread. She's coffee mad

 

[snerkler]

I must not let Mrs WW see this thread. She's coffee mad

I’ve got a Smeg espresso machine, and whilst you pay over the odds for the name it’s actually a very good machine. Double shot espresso cappuccinos all the way for me

 

[trevorbray]

I’ve got a Smeg espresso machine, and whilst you pay over the odds for the name it’s actually a very good machine. Double shot espresso cappuccinos all the way for me

I’ve got a jar of Maxwell House..

 

[GreenNinja67]

I drink Tea

 

[snerkler]

I’ve got a jar of Maxwell House..

 

[woof woof]

I drink Tea

Me too and hot chocolate too. I can't stand coffee.

I bought Mrs WW one of these and she's happy with it... Not from these people though, this was just the first link I found when googling it. I think I paid more.

3 In 1 Barista Deluxe with Milk Frothing Wand, 19-Bar Pressure Pump

Salter is one of UK's oldest consumer brands and the market leader for kitchen and bathroom scales. Explore our range of houseware goods & products online.

salter.com

 

[LeeRatters]

Well, I've got the joy of car shopping with my daughter this weekend seeing as she passed her test the other day!

Help

 

[trevorbray]

Well, I've got the joy of car shopping with my daughter this weekend seeing as she passed her test the other day!

Help

Lucky you !!

 

[Raymond Lin]

Niche by barrysprout, on Flickr

looks like it should be on their website lol nice work.

 

[Pandster1981]

Coincidence that coffee machines are the topic of conversation I’ve just replaced my ageing Nespresso machine with a Sage Barista Express Impress. Loving it so far!

 

[Barrysprout]

looks like it should be on their website lol nice work.

lol, that shot was easy I'd spent an hour tweaking the lights for the Gaggia shot so just plonked the Niche down, switched off one of the flashes and moved a board behind it.

 

[imattersuk]

I’ve got a jar of Maxwell House..

That's what happens when you blow all your cash on 27 camera bodies and 72 lenses Mr Bray

 

[Raymond Lin]

Took my car for a service today and spotted quite a few consumables need doing in order to pass the MOT.

CV Boot needs replacing - £20?
2 x Suspension arms (bushes are worn) - about £150 for the pair
4 x new springs needed - OEM ones are £140 each on ebay!, so this is looking at like £600

And...

4 x new tyres....thats at least £400.

I am looking at £1300 in parts...then labour. How much do you think i can sell a kidney for?

 

[Barrysprout]

I am looking at £1300 in parts...

£1300 repair bill would make my car a right off My coffee grinder has a better motor than my car.

 

[imattersuk]

A7IV + Tamron 28-75 G2, love this lens.......

_DSC0298 by FusionX.Photo, on Flickr

 

[imattersuk]

Took my car for a service today and spotted quite a few consumables need doing in order to pass the MOT.

CV Boot needs replacing - £20?
2 x Suspension arms (bushes are worn) - about £150 for the pair
4 x new springs needed - OEM ones are £140 each on ebay!, so this is looking at like £600

And...

4 x new tyres....thats at least £400.

I am looking at £1300 in parts...then labour. How much do you think i can sell a kidney for?

Eurocarparts suspension parts & springs are ok

Tyres are a consumable, I always look forward to some new grip

Stop moaning and pay up

 

[Raymond Lin]

Eurocarparts suspension parts & springs are ok

Tyres are a consumable, I always look forward to some new grip

Stop moaning and pay up

I haven't even mentioned the £205 i paid for the service today, and then still the MOT of like £50 after the repair bill.

There goes my X-Pro2 budget....or even X-Pro3/X100v !

But yeah, all the stuff are consumables....just unfortunate they all align together this year..but at least i don't need new brakes!

 

[imattersuk]

I haven't even mentioned the £205 i paid for the service today, and then still the MOT of like £50 after the repair bill.

There goes my X-Pro2 budget....or even X-Pro3/X100v !

But yeah, all the stuff are consumables....just unfortunate they all align together this year..but at least i don't need new brakes!

I never get stuff done before an MOT, I always see if it fails first, a decent tester might give you advisories if you're lucky

 

[snerkler]

Well, I've got the joy of car shopping with my daughter this weekend seeing as she passed her test the other day!

Help

Well at least you won’t have to take her out for lessons anymore.

You’re not letting her drive the Escort then?

 

[Raymond Lin]

I never get stuff done before an MOT, I always see if it fails first, a decent tester might give you advisories if you're lucky

I have a different mindset, I don't really do the work for the MOT, or trying to sneak everything in for a pass for another year. I want to keep the car in good condition so I am doing the work for the health of the car and better driving experience.

 

[LeeRatters]

Well at least you won’t have to take her out for lessons anymore.

You’re not letting her drive the Escort then?

I never took her out for lessons. She'd learn a lot from me, but probably not how to pass a test

I had quite a few comments about the Escort when I posted on Farcebook about her passing. In all honesty, I'd love her to drive it. Maybe not just yet though....