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Thanks for the reply... I was afraid of that probable answer. I've been looking at the D800/E and the 5DmkIII (or OM-D) as a possible dSLR for a few working projects that might be easier to do with AF. That being said I already have a 70-200/2.8 and that would be about all I needed for the projects so it would've been great if the A99 would nail it and I could just dump the A77+16-50+grip (and use the money towards an A99) instead of the whole kit. The Leica M will still remain as my primary system because that's what I love to shoot for myself but I'm trying to cut all the unnecessary camera "fluff" out.Hired,
Ran into a guy on Sunday who was shootng our synagogue's Purim celebration with his brand spanking new a99 and ZA 24-70/2.8. He told me that he loves the EVF and everything else, but in terms of focusing on "event type" subjects, it still leaves a lot to be desired. He said it still can't hold a candle to the Nikon system that he sold for the a99, but that everything else was better than the Nikon.
I was leaning toward the 5DmkIII. I really would like the 6D (if it had more cross type autofocus points.) The D600 is an option as well. I really would like to stay in the 16-24 MP range.If you want a DSLR that is suited for any kind of fast moving, sports, etc., look no farther then either a Nikon D3, D3S, D4, or Canon's offering.
For almost everything else, as long as you don't need 36mp of the D800, D800E, the new Sony A99 is a really nice camera...
I hear you and generally I would agree with you on the color thing but the 5DmkIII isn't bad. I don't know what they did with the Canon formula but it's a lot better than how I remember Canon. The same can be said for the 1Dx.I much prefer the A99 over the 5DmkIII. The color from Sony A900/A99 is better to my eyes than both Nikon and Canon. I have using the A99 for few months and so far I am very happy with it.
Thanks. How accurate is it with fast motion though. Everything I read puts the D600, 5Dmk3, and of course the 1Dx/ D4 way ahead of it for what I want. I think I may just put the money towards another M and manual focus with adapted lenses on a mirrorless body. I've gotten decent at that.The focus accuracy of A99 is excellent. It is actually better than A900 for my 24/2 ZA and 50/1.4 Sony lenses. I also felt the A99 is more accurate than my D800. Without having the mirror, the shutter operation is much smother and than that of the D800.
Great shots, Steven. Hope things get better, new home wise.3 more from the waterfall.. Not much else to shoot around here.....