I make this kind of decision so poorly myself, I've learned not to advise at all. Fun thread, interesting read, and good luck with your decision, Jono.
The M stays . . . . but 2 of the others must go . . . .
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jonoslack
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Well I did say under the picture "the M stays but two of the others must go"
And yes Michiel has it.
jonoslack
Active member
Thank you. Still haven't decided!
jonoslack
Active member
Oh, don't sell any of them if they're worked hard.
I do sell off lots of gear, but I do still have favourites who have earned their place at the back of the cupboard (my E1 for instance, and several Leica bodies).
And Godfrey, if you want to know How Much older I am than you. You'll have to tell me how old you are
Godfrey
Well-known member
Well, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was only 18 months into his first term of office when I was born... My first Rolleiflex was an Automat Model 2, and it was five years older than I was when my grandfather gave it to me at age 13....
And Godfrey, if you want to know How Much older I am than you. You'll have to tell me how old you are
;-)
G
jonoslack
Active member
Okay Godfrey, if your dates are accurate you can revel in the fact of being 22 months younger than I am. I hope it makes you very happy
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Geez had to look that up. I was born right after He was elected. Damn I'm old as ****. Lol
When you "worry" about your age you are not old enough...when you are thankful for your years you truly are getting there.....
Bob
scott kirkpatrick
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Continuing the topic excursion. Roosevelt (the second one) was very much alive when I was born.
scott
scott
Godfrey
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Ah, you youngster! You're only as old as Guy.Okay Godfrey, if your dates are accurate you can revel in the fact of being 22 months younger than I am. I hope it makes you very happy
Actually 19 months into Ike's first term. I was off by a month: August 26, 1954 ... So you've got another month on me. I get younger and younger.
When my older brother turned 60 last Summer, I told him that I could revel in being two years younger than him for 38 days and nights. He got a kick out of that. ;-)
G
Michiel Schierbeek
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Some time before Eisenhouwer became president I was born and our Dutch queen Juliana was crowned. I must be getting somewere.......
Godfrey
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Elderly
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You dear young things Richard Nixon had been in office for just one year
(Edward Heath had just become prime minister here in the UK) when I received my first cheque from a magazine publisher for some photography:thumbup:.
Gosh ....... It's way past my bedtime, where are my slippers :grin:
Richard Nixon had been in office for just one year (Edward Heath had just become prime minister here in the UK) when I received my first cheque from a magazine publisher for some photography:thumbup:.
Gosh ....... It's way past my bedtime, where are my slippers :grin:
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Yes, I agree with what he said...
I have an E-M5 which is a keeper because, I love using it with the 60mm f2.8 macro and the 9-18mm. Therefore, I don't feel like these focal ranges are missing from the Sony.
The Oly and the Sony just feel like they are from the same family, and it is so easy to carry both and switch between them. They both fit in my Think Tank bag, and I continue to carry and use both.
Didn't Sony release both the A7/A7r shortly after Sony made a significant capital contribution to Oly and agreed to partner in future photo developments? I guess the are both from the same family and related.
PS. I used to have several "I Like Ike" t- shirts in many different colors. Guess I'm older than some of you.
I have an E-M5 which is a keeper because, I love using it with the 60mm f2.8 macro and the 9-18mm. Therefore, I don't feel like these focal ranges are missing from the Sony.
The Oly and the Sony just feel like they are from the same family, and it is so easy to carry both and switch between them. They both fit in my Think Tank bag, and I continue to carry and use both.
Didn't Sony release both the A7/A7r shortly after Sony made a significant capital contribution to Oly and agreed to partner in future photo developments? I guess the are both from the same family and related.
PS. I used to have several "I Like Ike" t- shirts in many different colors. Guess I'm older than some of you.
nostatic
New member
Well, the A7 finally showed up. For whatever reason, I just prefer the A7 in use. The A7r certainly wins on raw horsepower, but I think the A7 just clicks more with me (pun intended).
If anyone is interested in a lightly used A7r body, let me know. I can't rationalize having both, especially since I get to write a $5K+ check to the IRS. Getting married is not financially advantageous
If anyone is interested in a lightly used A7r body, let me know. I can't rationalize having both, especially since I get to write a $5K+ check to the IRS. Getting married is not financially advantageous
ashwinrao1
Active member
I would wait until Lightroom 5.4 is available before you make any final choices.
k-hawinkler
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Thanks. To me it feels the same way.
E-M5 and especially E-M1 seem to have a UI that's built on some of the same principles as that of the A7r.
I have those three cameras and an M9 for the rangefinder fix and don't feel the urge to sell any of them.
Same for my NEX-5N and NEX-7.
Some of those cameras are very handy when paired more or less permanently with a specific lens, for example the Olympus cameras with the 12-40/2.8 and 75-300 II lenses, or the Leica Telyt-R APO 280/4 with either A7r or with NEX-7 for extra reach/more detail. The WATE 16-18-21/4 works nicely on A7r or on the NEX-5N. Of course the A7r works also well in AF mode with the native 35/2.8 lens. Just to mention a few. What's not to like?