A7r, A7r2 - and why I'm keeping both ...

[Knorp]

Thanks, K-H. I've ordered one, hopefully this EA9 is tougher than its predecessor the EA7.
I fear my Summilux-R 80mm was just too far a stretch.

Kind regards.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Thanks, K-H. I've ordered one, hopefully this EA9 is tougher than its predecessor the EA7.
I fear my Summilux-R 80mm was just too far a stretch.

Kind regards.

Thsnk you Bart, good luck with your new EA9.
Please let me know how it handles the Summilux-R 80/1.4.
BTW where did you order the adapter from? URL? TIA.

 

[Knorp]

Well, fwiw - the website and confirmation email states 5-7 days for shipping.
But I'd be surprised if it were in my hands before the end of the month.
Ordered directly from Techart like I did for the EA7.

At first the EA7 handled the lens fine albeit with a little support from my hand, but in the end it was too much of a weight.
Although while still working over time it developed more and more play.
So now it sits on a shell ... :|

All the best.

 

[Knorp]

Techart LM-EA9 adapter review by Fred Miranda: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1768731 ...

 

[Knorp]

Received my Techart LM-EA9 adapter this morning (20220905).
Paid $399 plus $15 clearance over “$50 camera parts” …

 

[k-hawinkler]

ILCE-1 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 1.31 (Mac)

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-1-series/ilce-1/software/00260271

I updated my A1 to Firmware version 1.31 and took this image.

Sony ILCE-1 + FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS

 

[Knorp]

Benefits and Improvements

Improves the accuracy of the Eye AF feature
Improves the operational stability of the camera

Is this update improving ' Eye AF' for general purpose or specifically for people or animals, birds, etc ?

 

[k-hawinkler]

Is this update improving ' Eye AF' for general purpose or specifically for people or animals, birds, etc ?

Thanks Bart. Great question. According to

Sony A-1 Firmware Update

the answer seems all over the map, depending on whom you ask.
I only tried it on about two handful of small song birds and was impressed the green wire mesh around the bird or bird’s eye showing up whenever the bird was looking in my direction. Here is another example.

Williamson’s Sapsucker

again with FE 400/2.8.

 

[k-hawinkler]

 

[k-hawinkler]

 

[k-hawinkler]

Sharp @ f/1.2

Sony ILCE-1 + FE 50mm F1.2 GM @ f/1.2, 1/16,000, ISO 100.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Piñon Jay

Sony ILCE-1 + FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter @ 840 mm, f/9, 1/2000, ISO 1600.

 

[k-hawinkler]

American Robin

Sony ILCE-1 + FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter @ 840 mm, f/9, 1/2000, ISO 1250,2500.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sony ILCE-1 + FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter @ 840 mm, f/9, 1/1250, ISO 800.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Sony ILCE-1 + FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter @ 840 mm, f/9, 1/2,000, ISO 2500.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Two Deer visiting our backyard Water Dish

A9 + 35 GM, 100-400 GM, taken through double pane glass door.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Red-shafted Northern Flicker

Sony ILCE-1 + FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS @ 600 mm, f/6.3, 1/2,000, ISO 320.

 

[Knorp]

You're getting really good at this birding, K-H ...

 

[k-hawinkler]

You're getting really good at this birding, K-H ...

Thank you Bart. I keep trying. Sometimes I get lucky.

Same gear. BEAF = Bird Eye AF works like a charm. Tracking is also a big help, provided one initially points the focus spot correctly. I now require for AF-C also to achieve focus before taking a shot. Luckily that lowers the frame rate somewhat.

A1 + FE 200-600 G has stunning performance, but isn’t perfect. Same holds for my other G and GM lenses, such as 20/1.8 G, 35/1.4 GM, 50/1.2 GM, 90/2.8 G, 100-400 GM, and 400/2.8 GM. Such a joy to use.

 

[Knorp]

In what way do you find the A1 + FE 200-600 not to be perfect, K-H ?