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

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
SR5) First leaked image of the new Sony A9II flagship camera!
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-first-leaked-image-of-the-new-sony-a9ii-flaship-camera/
Quote: ”The camera will be announced in October and displayed at the PhotoPlus show in NYC (October 23-25)
If true - this would be a welcome development. :clap:

New cameras of interest to me: Fujifilm - GFX100, Sony - A7rIV, A9II
Interestingly the GFX100 and A7rIV have an identical pixel pitch and, despite being an mMF, the Fuji doesn’t seem to have more DR than the FF Sony, according to Jim Kasson’s blog.

A new A9II rumor thread also started here: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1612739
 
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iiiNelson

Well-known member
SR5) First leaked image of the new Sony A9II flagship camera!
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-first-leaked-image-of-the-new-sony-a9ii-flaship-camera/
Quote: ”The camera will be announced in October and displayed at the PhotoPlus show in NYC (October 23-25)
If true - this would be a welcome development. :clap:

New cameras of interest to me: Fujifilm - GFX100, Sony - A7rIV, A9II
Interestingly the GFX100 and A7rIV have an identical pixel pitch and, despite being an mMF, the Fuji doesn’t seem to have more DR than the FF Sony, according to Jim Kasson’s blog.

A new A9II rumor thread also started here: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1612739
In Sony camp I’m interested in the A9II and A7SIII... and in that order. I’ll pass on the A7RIV more than likely. 42mp is enough for me and I truly want the extra crop modes built into the software.

I almost bought the S1R yesterday until they wouldn’t sell me one at the in-store price through mail order. I was willing to even pay for the shipment but apparently they wanted to verify ID... because you know it’s impossible to do that with the internet and a picture of a drivers license and card.
 

iiiNelson

Well-known member
Thanks Tre. Who is “they”? :grin:
Samy’s Camera was having a different sale in store than online for their anniversary. I found out about it from a photographer buddy and called to see if they’d honor the price over the phone if I paid for shipping at cost. The salesman was willing but the manager nixed it. Easiest $2600+ they would’ve made that day. Oh well... been looking at the GFX50S again but honestly I’d like the GFX100 in the 50S body. I didn’t care for the differing ergonomics between landscape and portrait shooting... but it’s an amazing camera.
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
Sony a9 firmware update adds Animal Eye AF, interval shooting and more
Published Sep 24, 2019 | Gannon Burgett
https://www.dpreview.com/news/96102...l-shooting-and-more?ref_=pe_1674010_132618830

Finally! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :LOL:

Tutorials: Focusing on an animal’s eye
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/en/ilce-6400/03-1.php

ILCE-9 • Specifications • Product Highlights • Downloads
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-9-series/ilce-9/downloads
ILCE-9 System Software (Firmware) Update to version 6.00

I just updated my A9 successfully to Firmware version 6.0! :clap:
 
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iiiNelson

Well-known member
Sony a9 firmware update adds Animal Eye AF, interval shooting and more
Published Sep 24, 2019 | Gannon Burgett
https://www.dpreview.com/news/96102...l-shooting-and-more?ref_=pe_1674010_132618830

Finally! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :LOL:

Tutorials: Focusing on an animal’s eye
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/en/ilce-6400/03-1.php

ILCE-9 • Specifications • Product Highlights • Downloads
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-9-series/ilce-9/downloads
ILCE-9 System Software (Firmware) Update to version 6.00

I just updated my A9 successfully to Firmware version 6.0! :clap:
I wonder if we will see the A9 at a sub $3k mark once the A9II is announced. If so I’ll probably grab one depending on what we see from the successor and the A7SIII.
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
I expect no less than perfectly focused HIF, K-H ... :lecture:

Well Bart, the Hummers already headed south. So no HIF shots this fall.

This following visitor, a member of a group of 3, enjoys munching on our front lawn and the water dishes we set out for the birds. I took this image from the kitchen area, through the garage with its double pane glass doors. Eye-AF for animals worked just fine. I noticed the framed eye. :thumbs:



Sony ILCE-9 FW 6.0 + FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM), Focal Length 400.0 mm, Aperture f/11, Exposure Time 0.002s (1/500), ISO 5000.

The camera was actually set up for shooting birds when the deer showed up. I had already removed the 2x TC, but didn't change the camera settings. Oh well. :facesmack:
 

JoelM

Well-known member
I had thought that they would give the resolution a bump, but alas, I think a lot of people might hang on to their A9.

Joel
 
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