Guy Mancuso
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Best answer yet. LOLI'd say the perfect tech cam companion is Ken or Guy.
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Best answer yet. LOLI'd say the perfect tech cam companion is Ken or Guy.
I like Ken's recommendation! I'm all for it. :thumbs:My tech camera companion is often an IR converted GF1. I sold my normal p&s GF1 probably too early. I found myself in a similar situation looking for a small lightweight companion that takes good pictures. Problem resolved: I met a cute redhead named Stacy. :ROTFL: (Sorry, no coffee yet).
Hey this may be a stupid question, but is there a way to use the tech lenses on a A7R?
- Marc
I think it is an excellent question.
Imagine being able to use a Rodenstock HR-S or one of the latest Schneider lenses on the A7R.
Would be awesome.
Thanks,
Mike
How about my concept cam?- Small and lightweight. I have also enough Canon gear, but I don't want to lug the 7D+70-200mm f/2.8 in addition to the tech cam. Doesn't have to be pocketable, but also can't eat much space in the camera bag..
The 24 really does the job fine with a tech camSimilar predicament as OP. When carrying the tech, I don't have anything good for quick easy stuff (while waiting for the light) or something really light when that's what counts. I've tried several solutions such as G1x, but just never happy with what i can do with the files.
Also need to satisfy decent backup solution.
So, I have a new a7r along with the Zeiss 24-70 (not 28-70 kit lens). Ordering new Zeiss 70-200. Keeping all Nikon glass (14-24 nikon, 35, 50, and 100mm Zeiss, and 70-200 - unless new sony 70-200 is as good). Selling d800e.
The Sony with two sony zooms are 64 ounces. That's not quite half the nikon equivalent (121 ounces). They'll go along (sometimes with the 70-200, sometimes without depending on hike) with the tech camera for emergency backup, and all the stuff I don't get to shoot now. Or when out scouting locations it's small and light but good enough in case I stumble on to something. Or really tough hikes it's good enough with stitching to do some really good work.
The Nikon glass is in it's own case, and will work as a backup. If I don't want to take the tech or the back goes down, I throw the a7r in with the Nikon glass (which 70-200 will depend on how good the Sony is, but hoping it will be as good).
Too soon to say how happy I am with this, but just got back and used the sony some, and it wasn't bad. My biggest problem is my tripod ... the TVC 34 is as solid as it gets, but so heavy. Add the cube and pano mount and it's really an extra load. the 33 is only half a pound lighter so considering some other options, although not sure if there really is one that's solid enough for a tech camera.
6.5 billion puzzled people have nominated me to ask the question: What are these "ounces" of which you speak? oke:The Sony with two sony zooms are 64 ounces. That's not quite half the nikon equivalent (121 ounces).
thx. that's good to know. I guess the tech isn't very heavy, but it's sort of like a sail if the wind is blowing. Guess some weight on the bottom would help as well.The 24 really does the job fine with a tech cam
LOL. But both the canon and sony US sites show US weight specs. So I didn't bother converting ... not that I would have -- too late to teach this old dog new tricks.6.5 billion puzzled people have nominated me to ask the question: What are these "ounces" of which you speak? oke:
Ray
Wayne,Too soon to say how happy I am with this, but just got back and used the sony some, and it wasn't bad. My biggest problem is my tripod ... the TVC 34 is as solid as it gets, but so heavy. Add the cube and pano mount and it's really an extra load. the 33 is only half a pound lighter so considering some other options, although not sure if there really is one that's solid enough for a tech camera.