whfowle
Loc: Tampa first, now Albuquerque
It looks like the camera wars are in full tilt. Every camera will shoot great pictures if the guy or gal behind the camera does his or her part. I've used at one time or another nearly every camera brand, both film and digital. I have a few great pictures from each of them and thousands of bad pictures from all of them. My advice is just get out and practice a lot if you want more great pictures.
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Gabyto wrote:
I am wondering if this camera is still worth buying since Sony had already introduced so many new cameras. Any information from the hard-core Sony members will be greatly appreciated. I am thinking of moving to the Sony eco system since the lens offerings is unlimited. I used to shoot with Canon 5Div BIF, but I know the RF lenses are extremely expensive. I am aware of the R cameras, but the main issue is the lenses is very limited. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you all that share their knowledge.
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I still shoot my a9, there is basically only cosmetic differences between an a9 and a9II, both share the same guts.
I also shoot the a1. The a9 does not have the eye focus of the a1 for birds but still I get almost a 99% keep rate on birds in flight with the a9. I like the vertical grip to make the camera larger for my hands, especially with longer lenes.
I notice hardly no difference in focusing speeds between my a1 and a9, they are both very fast. The a9 does not have a shutter like the one on the a1 when turning the camera off. So be careful changing lenses outside as your sensor is exposed on the a9.
Again, I still shoot wildlife with my a9, I find it still very relevant in the field. It would be a big bucks savings from the a1.
I will be selling one of my three a9's in May 2024. I will list it here first, I have the vertical grip for it and all boxes.
gwilliams6 wrote:
He asked for comments from full time Sony users, not Canon fanboy/Sony haters like you. LOL.LOL
CHG_Canon, while not a Sony user, was certainly not precluded from answering since the OP also discussed part of their conundrum with Canon products. Well thought out and his final thought was relevant regardless of what one shoots.
Clearly you have no problem in answering any question since you have owned and are an expert in just about all major camera manufacturers. In fact, one can only be impressed with your stable of equipment..especially since you never let anyone forget.
And let us not forget that all of these professional organizations that use certain manufacturers, such as Sony, mean that all of us ignorant enthusiasts who choose to use anything else...are ignorant!
Thank you sincerely for pointing this out.
LoL, LoL, Cheers
Sony Canon Sony Canon, just buy Nikon Z and be done with all your problems. Haa just kidding. A little fuel for the fire
Nalu
Loc: Southern Arizona
Should you elect to go with the a9, I have one that I would be willing to sell. It is in good shape but has a very small "burn" on the monitor (off to the side) that was caused by leaving it in the sun in my car too long. It has no impact on image quality. Also has a battery pack which IMO results in better balance with longer lenses. Other than the burn, the camera is in great shape. Send me a private message if you are interested and we can talk price and I can send pics. I was using a 5DIV for birds (and other things) before making the switch to the a9. The a9 ran circles around the 5DIV and since (having upgraded to the a1 and a7Riv) have never looked back nor considered ANYTHING but Sony. Good luck in your quest.
Nalu
Loc: Southern Arizona
PS: A Sony a9 combined with a 200-600 would be a great way to enter the Sony world at a very reasonable price.
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