Jorgen Udvang
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Because I would like to have a full frame camera, preferably with IBIS and peaking, to use with my manual focus Nikkor, Zuiko and Zeiss lensesBecause it is newly announced?
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Because I would like to have a full frame camera, preferably with IBIS and peaking, to use with my manual focus Nikkor, Zuiko and Zeiss lensesBecause it is newly announced?
What makes the most sense is to wait a couple of months and buy the old model for $7-800. The II model will probably be available for a similar price once Sony has launched the A9, the A7R II, the A7 III or whatever will be Sony's next great idea.For my way of shooting, IBIS of no use. Before I get one of these, I will check if it can be turned off. Aside that, the (mechanical) construction appears to be the best of the A7 series so far. That alone is good enough for me, given how wonderful the files are from this (A7) sensor. 6 months and there will be a flood of them at a fair price.
Yes, but that doesn't affect the RAW files. I don't have a problem with what I see in the viewfinder. (I'd rather see what I'm going to get)You can set the E-M1 to 3:2 mode, can't you?
How silly! With the Panasonic cameras, the RAW files come out with whatever aspect ratio I specify. I use 16:9 a lot with the GH2, since it has the oversized sensor.Yes, but that doesn't affect the RAW files. I don't have a problem with what I see in the viewfinder. (I'd rather see what I'm going to get)
How silly! With the Panasonic cameras, the RAW files come out with whatever aspect ratio I specify. I use 16:9 a lot with the GH2, since it has the oversized sensor.
Yeah, crop file. Still much larger real estate than the micro 43 sensor.Then I have a question regarding the A7/II:
When shooting in crop mode, will the RAW files be crop files? I assumed this was obvious, but apparently, it isn't.
Buy one and if you're objective about it you will quickly see the shortcomings of Micro 4/3 as is relates to IQ. There really isn't a better body out there for adapting lenses to. I think you were caught up in Sony's long term strategy but it's a non-issue for the lens adaption types.Because I would like to have a full frame camera, preferably with IBIS and peaking, to use with my manual focus Nikkor, Zuiko and Zeiss lenses
Do they suck or did you make a premature impulsive decision on a system building a new line of lenses? We are talking about a year old FF system.Sony's FE lens road map still does't include a fast prime short tele. Actually, there's only one "fast" prime FE lens as in the 55 1.8. Not including AF, the loxia is still in that given focal range that Sony already has...that's why I'm switching...a FF mirror-less was a great idea for those who want to adapt their existing lens line up,but for those who like the newer native lens mount...Sony sucks.
I think that their decisions aren't very coherent :Do they suck or did you make a premature impulsive decision on a system building a new line of lenses? We are talking about a year old FF system.
They suck money off transients who complain before buying and after selling. They are peerless at the moment when it comes to innovative products and there is no stopping now.Do they suck or did you make a premature impulsive decision on a system building a new line of lenses? We are talking about a year old FF system.
5) After the release of the three stabilised zooms they decided to go for in-body stabilisation.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.
Yes I do this a lot by shooting in crop mode. The raws on the A7r for instance my raw files are 16 mgs. For me I need a 300mm do do a certain job. I slap the 70-200 into crop mode. Sure its a reduced file but even so on those gigs this is plenty of file. Yesterday I shot the 24TSe for some group shots than on closer shots I just slapped it in crop mode for 33mm size. In this case it's all I really need. The beauty of having a 24 and /or 36 mpx cameras is you can cheat like this sometimes. I use it to my advantage when needed. Its saves me a ton of time in post.How silly! With the Panasonic cameras, the RAW files come out with whatever aspect ratio I specify. I use 16:9 a lot with the GH2, since it has the oversized sensor.
Then I have a question regarding the A7/II:
When shooting in crop mode, will the RAW files be crop files? I assumed this was obvious, but apparently, it isn't.
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.Do they suck or did you make a premature impulsive decision on a system building a new line of lenses? We are talking about a year old FF system.
Jono,Yes, but that doesn't affect the RAW files. I don't have a problem with what I see in the viewfinder. (I'd rather see what I'm going to get)