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HI There GodfreyJono,
That depends on what software you're using. Aperture does not honor the framing information in the .ORF files. Lightroom does, and you can change it with the crop tool as well.
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This is pretty much the only system that has hundreds of lenses you can use on it. I'm taking full advantage of the 17 and 24 canon TSE glass because I can and Canon does not have a 36mpx sensor. It's a win win for me. I think people keep forgetting the huge advantage of 3rd party lenses. I use the ZA glass for the AF stuff until the system is packed than I'll switch them out.im not really lacking for anything as whatever I use I will get by.The FE mount is going down a storm. Sony is a business and wants to make money. Sony will therefore continue to invest in the FE system because it will make them money.
IMHO the FE and E mounts are the future for Sony and progress will be swift. That said, I too wish they would get a move on with the wide primes able to make the A7R sing. Still, with the metabones all my Canon L lenses are working nicely.
It is even better to have a light lens on a light body !Anna: isn't it better to have a small body on a big zoom than a bigger body?
I misspoke: The latest version of Aperture does honor the format chosen even with raw captures. I don't see the ability to change it after the fact, as LR can, but then I'm not all that familiar with the cropping tools in Aperture.HI There Godfrey
I was going by what it said in the camera (not what happens in Aperture).
That certainly seems most sensible.
Up to a point. If you're hand-holding the camera, a larger, heavier body with a large zoom can help balance the assembly better. For instance, with the E-M1 I often add the HLD-7 battery grip when I'm using the FT 50-200 lens and walking about with the rig because it is much more balanced that way.Anna: isn't it better to have a small body on a big zoom than a bigger body?
HI Godfrey - having tested it I've found the same - the 3:2 crop is honoured by Aperture giving a 14.2mp file.I misspoke: The latest version of Aperture does honor the format chosen even with raw captures. I don't see the ability to change it after the fact, as LR can, but then I'm not all that familiar with the cropping tools in Aperture.
Not sure what you mean by "going by what it said in the camera" ... Are you talking about the pixel values in the image format/sizing selection view? With JPEG they're correct and important, but with raw captures you will record maximum resolution modified per the proportions as you see them in the viewfinder.
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Well it's £1299.99 on the LCE websiteoops - price hoik in the UK
I notice that WEX is now advertising the A7ii at £1599 body only - whereas it was £1299 when I placed my order . . . interesting to see what happens when it arrives!
Yes I really like the battery grip on my A7r with bigger lenses especially with my two Contax N zooms. Balances much better.Up to a point. If you're hand-holding the camera, a larger, heavier body with a large zoom can help balance the assembly better. For instance, with the E-M1 I often add the HLD-7 battery grip when I'm using the FT 50-200 lens and walking about with the rig because it is much more balanced that way.
Some folks I know add the battery grip to the A7/r/s for the same reason. It also seems to reduce the shutter induced vibration.
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The FE16-35 not stellar and too big? You mean, besides being the top rated (per DXO) zoom in it's class, and the smallest as well? I have no idea where you get your info from.You just made my point by mentioning the fact the system is already a year old and their releasing new camera models instead of a pro lens line up. After the 16-35 was finally released it was too big and not stellar in any sense. Functional? Yes, but most pros want prime lenses, it's simple really. There's nothing impulsive about waiting for the A7 system to mature, but the FE lens roadmap still doesn't include a fast prime for maybe another year! As a comparison the Fujifilm XT1 just released a firmware upgrade that increases the shutter to 1/32,000! No new camera needed and the XF lenses are insanely good and comparable, if not better than FE current offerings.The just announced XF 90mm f/2, among others, in addition to the already released 56mm 1.2, which is one of the best short tele's ever! Regardless of sensor size, I usually only print up to 20x30, and the DOF difference is not an issue for me. Perhaps a little "peer" pressure is exactly what Sony needs.
Premature? Not soon enough!
Yes, odd that Amazon no longer accepts pre-orders for the A7II. It makes me wonder if the initial supply of the new camera is extremely limited.I have mine at Amazon but they removed the link now.
HI DavidWell it's £1299.99 on the LCE website
A bit funny but it is a great feature anyhow for all those unstabilised (longer) lenses out there. I will be walking around with the Leica APO Telyt 180 a lot more then. With the A9 that is :bugeyes:5) After the release of the three stabilised zooms they decided to go for in-body stabilisation.
Really!?! Most people usually look to zooms first ESPECIALLY when there are gaps in lens coverage or when a system is new. I know you constantly harp on needing light lenses as much as some like me need fast lenses. The beauty is that you can always adapt and if you need AF you can adapt A-mount glass.I think that their decisions aren't very coherent :
1) They have designed the smallest and lightest FF camera, but
2) They have chosen to fullfill the zoom coverage first with lenses (24-70mm, 70-200mm, 16-35mm) that are quite big, while
3) There are still no full coverage of light primes (35mm and 55mm only) which is what would best complement a light body. We need a 24mm or 28mm and a 90mm before bigger zooms
4) The fact that Zeiss chose to issue a 35mm and a 50mm doesn't help either.
Actually, the complaints do have an impact on Sony's way of doing business and they are big enough to take the criticism.So if a piece of gear doesn't work for you there's no need to be disgruntled or complain about what they don't have... Just sell it.
So your primes are coming they just aren't all released yet but the Macro and the 28/2 + conversion kits were already announced. There are other brands you can go with though in native mounts that provide manual focus options. You can of course adapt as well.You just made my point by mentioning the fact the system is already a year old and their releasing new camera models instead of a pro lens line up. After the 16-35 was finally released it was too big and not stellar in any sense. Functional? Yes, but most pros want prime lenses, it's simple really. There's nothing impulsive about waiting for the A7 system to mature, but the FE lens roadmap still doesn't include a fast prime for maybe another year! As a comparison the Fujifilm XT1 just released a firmware upgrade that increases the shutter to 1/32,000! No new camera needed and the XF lenses are insanely good and comparable, if not better than FE current offerings.The just announced XF 90mm f/2, among others, in addition to the already released 56mm 1.2, which is one of the best short tele's ever! Regardless of sensor size, I usually only print up to 20x30, and the DOF difference is not an issue for me. Perhaps a little "peer" pressure is exactly what Sony needs.
Premature? Not soon enough!