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On the A7r I have separated the AF from the shutter. It is affected to the AEL/AF button. This button has a switch and when the switch is in the AF/MF position, it will allow you to lo lock focus. But that wasn't in the default setting, I had to change a few settings in the cogwheel menu (I don't remember exactly which). What i don't like is that in several situations (using face detection, focusing with a remote, etc.) you can't focus the camera with a separate button and have to return the focusing to the half pressure of the shutter and this means to dig deep in the menu to make that change. A real pain.Interesting. I usually just click the button on the AF/MF switch (going into MF) if I want to "lock" focus between shots.
Thanks for your impressions on the ergonomics, btw.
One quick question--is there any menu option for minimum shutter speed with Auto-ISO?
Unlike some brand cameras, ISO settings change do not need any "menu diving". ISO can be changed easily and even without looking at a dial or a button. This "auto ISO" is no bother at all. I never needed it.I don't have the A7II (yet) but on the other A7 bodies I find convenient to set both aperture and speed in manual in combination with Auto Iso as a workaround with even more control compared to setting the min shutter speed.
Zeiss 50mm 1.4Which lens is that? TIA.
Its a big lens but the hood is 1/2 the size of the body. so without the hood its not too bad.Gosh, that lens looks enormous for a 50/1.4!
Hi DavidJust need to wait for adobe to update Lr5 for RAW use.
Impressive! 1/10 second with a 90mm is pretty good. That's about three stops of stabilization.Hi David
I've just been playing with the 90 macro elmar at 1/10th and getting sharp images. I think we're in business
The Adobe DNG Converter does work, but I don't like that there is no option to convert individual files off the SD card. It's all or nothing. Sometimes, especially when testing, I only want quickly import an image or set of images.Hi David
if you can be bothered you can download the DNG converter (new one) and convert the RAW files to DNG - Lightroom should read those fine.
All the best
To convert an individual file, drag and drop the file onto the DNG Converter application icon.The Adobe DNG Converter does work, but I don't like that there is no option to convert individual files off the SD card. It's all or nothing. Sometimes, especially when testing, I only want quickly import an image or set of images...