A7r vs A7...focusing

[Mark K]

I was about to buy the A7 kit for its faster focusing speed and quieter shutter. However, Shawn Barnette has a very different experience Sony
Any advice..

 

[Ron Pfister]

I thought that was interesting, too, and it confirmed my choice (A7R). I would imagine that if this is indeed the case, Sony will improve the A7's Hybrid-AF performance via firmware upgrades.

 

[Vivek]

Where is the problem? The kit zoom or the A7?

I was about to buy the A7 kit for its faster focusing speed and quieter shutter. However, Shawn Barnette has a very different experience Sony
Any advice..

 

[tashley]

Vivek, read today's piece over at DPReview -
Shooting with the Sony Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R: Digital Photography Review
It sounds like it is the lens and not the camera I think?

 

[Mark K]

Can be both.
I wants my A7 to use AF adapter to use my Canon/Nikon gear. I tried a Deo Tech Canon converter using my small Nex5r and the AF is very fast. My guess is that the on sensor phase dentection in 5R helps

 

[Vivek]

Vivek, read today's piece over at DPReview -
Shooting with the Sony Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R: Digital Photography Review
It sounds like it is the lens and not the camera I think?

Tim, That is exactly what I alluded to.

 

[Vivek]

Can be both.
I wants my A7 to use AF adapter to use my Canon/Nikon gear. I tried a Deo Tech Canon converter using my small Nex5r and the AF is very fast. My guess is that the on sensor phase dentection in 5R helps

I am not sure. Only a handful of Sony E lenses can avail the on board PD sensors! Check your manual for compatibility. Also, the camera itself shows whether the PD sensors are being used for a given lens.

 

[Mark K]

Vivek...that is very useful..