My weakest prime is the Sigma 85mm DG DN, and that’s a great lens. Needless to say I’m very happy with my primes
You could get somethink like this in your boot various sizes on ebay , either bolt it to the boot floor , or attach a chain or steel cable to it and padlock it to something in the boot or wheel well
I have a couple of Pacsafe steel mesh bags, which you fit your camera bag into then loop the cable to something secure and lock it closed.
Any idea where you got it / what brand?
Thanks - yes indeed, picked it up for a wedding I was doing last week but with no other ‘side hustle’ jobs in the pipe, looking to pass on for what I paid for it.
Better with the flare imo
I’d personally stick with the zoom, 20mm is too limiting for travel imo plus you’ll most likely be stopping down so most of the benefit of sharpness will be negated.
My choice would be the 16-35mm GM II, but I’ve never used anything wider.
widest ive had there was 24mm and while it was okay it just ment a lot more stitching multiple images at times or just being stuck at that.
sadly well over budget, looking at 500ish max and will likely be buying used.
Out of my budget too, but we can dream
That being said, I'm very happy with my 16-35mm f4 Na sold alreday . And I’ve do need to sell my 18 before I start looking. But similar priced ones are about.
I suggested the Samyang because its very small and light weight. I have the 12-24 G.M it is great but I wouldn't want to take it travelling.
I’ve got the 20mm 1.8 in the classified section if you’re interested.
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Thanks but would be looking to buy from a shop as the price difference is negligible or lower depending on where I buy and I get a warranty.
I think there's some differences in the software side in terms of codec support but the primary difference is the body and controls, like other video focused cameras and unlike the A7 cameras it seems more designed to be part of a modular system you build up with parts. One of the improvements of the FX3 over the A7SIII was a fan allowing it to record for longer, there's a mention of a fan for an FX2 so it may also have better recording times. Clearly there's a lot of crossover between both series of cameras but there must be enough of a market to make dedicated versions for stills and video.
Thanks, interesting stuff. Not being a videoographer I wasn't aware that it's more of a modular system
I'm obviously not a videographer either however I was watching a review of a Blackmagic Pocket a while back and I was quite surprised when they showed it in use how much equipment they built up around it. This is the camera itself which looks a normal-ish interchangeable lens camera:Thanks, interesting stuff. Not being a videoographer I wasn't aware that it's more of a modular system
This reminds me of the filming of 28 years later. There was a big song and dance how it had been filmed entirely on an iPhone, and whilst technically correct it's not quite as it seems when you see the rig
Sounds like some extensive work carried out, I assume you were out of your return/exchange period?Hi Sony Chums.
You may recall the focussing issues I had with my A6700 (real or imagined I could not get consistent results when using subject detection). The camera was bought through Cotswolds and when I reported the issue they put me straight through to their repair representatives (Johnstone and Co in Glasgow as I'm in Scotland) - no quibbling and good service from Cotswolds I have to say.
Johnstone's had it for a couple of weeks and have returned it today with the following carried out - 'Dismantle to reset image sensor and giro. Full AF recalibration and reporgram to standard. Check clean and reset' Goodness only knows whether this will have done anything!
I sold the 70-350 as I thought it was the issue (a mistake I now think) so I'll test it with the sigma 105 on some insects when I get the chance.
I'm also considering a move to M43 - OM1 + 100-400 maybe (to cover birds + insects as you can get a pretty decent macro with that lens) or maybe a 300mm f4 if I go mad but that would break the budget completely! Not made up my mind yet though and another option would be to stick with what I have and pick up a Tamron 50-400. (as a matter of interest are there any 400mm Sony lenses that can do a decent macro at 400mm? I know the Tamron does but only at very close range/50mm)
Thanks again for all the advice and well done if you read this far
Thanks for the reply Toby - yes I think you only get 30 days for a return but there's a 3 year warranty with Cotswolds.
It's tricky as we're all searching for the holy grail that doesn't exist. I"m very lucky as over the years I've managed to build my kit up and now have some extremely nice equipment, but I still wish it was smaller and lighter. My extensive journey has taught me that I'm not willing to sacrifice on image quality though and so am willing to put up with heavier kit (within reason) to get that IQ. Mirrorless has certainly helped with that, and whilst my gear is heavier than I'd ideally like it's a lot lighter than my old FF DSLR gear, to the point that I no longer run a lighter alternative alongside.Thanks for the reply Toby - yes I think you only get 30 days for a return but there's a 3 year warranty with Cotswolds.
I think I've achieved a state of total 'paralysis by analysis' and can't decide how to go forward but I'll go with 'when in doubt, do nowt' for a while and take it from there. Thanks again
Wise words. I'm a bit like that too for some things - eg for macro shots of bugs I have been looking for a compromise lens that can do bugs and birds but I think I really need a 'proper' 1:1 macro that can get me shots like the below (taken this morning with the A6700 + Sigma 105 - I think we are back in action now after the repairs!)It's tricky as we're all searching for the holy grail that doesn't exist. I"m very lucky as over the years I've managed to build my kit up and now have some extremely nice equipment, but I still wish it was smaller and lighter. My extensive journey has taught me that I'm not willing to sacrifice on image quality though and so am willing to put up with heavier kit (within reason) to get that IQ. Mirrorless has certainly helped with that, and whilst my gear is heavier than I'd ideally like it's a lot lighter than my old FF DSLR gear, to the point that I no longer run a lighter alternative alongside.
Of course I still get the green eyed monster and would love an A1-II, 16-35mm GM2 and 300mm f2.8, but that doens't mean that I'm not happy with and very grateful for what I have already
