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Dec 17, 2017 07:52:08   #
Hank Radt
 
mas24 wrote:
I read about the Sony FE 100-400mm lens. It appears to be an awesome lens for both wildlife and sports photography. Do you intend to get the FE 1.4X teleconverter for it?


It is an awesome lens. I'll be interested in CO's response - I've considered the teleconverter, but so far haven't seen the need - my a7rii can go into APS-C mode, which gives me 600mm at 18 mp (vs 42 mp in FF mode); the 1.4x could take that up to 840 of course, but the lens is tack sharp so images that need it crop very well.

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Dec 17, 2017 08:41:34   #
pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY
 
BHamp00 wrote:
This afternoon UPS (on a Saturday no less) delivered a Sony A7RIII to my doorstep. I told my wife that is was a product of extreme GAS... and that it was something I really needed but couldn't explain when pressed for details. I'm still waiting for the 24-70mm f4 Sony/Zeiss that will be its main lens so I had to put on a 55mm f1.8 Sony/Zeiss that I had laying around in the interim. I'm not going to give up my D810, DF, or D500's and lenses anytime soon, however, the little Sony is very advanced camera.
This afternoon UPS (on a Saturday no less) deliver... (show quote)


I have some pro friends that did sell their DSLR after they saw and experienced the Mirrorless functionality. I'm willing to bet the Sony will be able to damn close to everything the 810 can.

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Dec 17, 2017 09:14:59   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
BHamp00 wrote:
This afternoon UPS (on a Saturday no less) delivered a Sony A7RIII to my doorstep. I told my wife that is was a product of extreme GAS... and that it was something I really needed but couldn't explain when pressed for details. I'm still waiting for the 24-70mm f4 Sony/Zeiss that will be its main lens so I had to put on a 55mm f1.8 Sony/Zeiss that I had laying around in the interim. I'm not going to give up my D810, DF, or D500's and lenses anytime soon, however, the little Sony is very advanced camera.
This afternoon UPS (on a Saturday no less) deliver... (show quote)


Congratulations on your new gear. Enjoy.

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Dec 17, 2017 09:31:11   #
Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.
 
SharpShooter wrote:
00, welcome to the Hog!
I heard the Brown Truck that does your route burst into flames that day. Luckily, it was AFTER it delivered your GAS medicine!!! LoL
The driver was fine but all the other cameras on the truck burned up!!!
SS


I guess UPS is overdue for a fire sale.

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Dec 17, 2017 10:09:20   #
Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado
 
I just love the 'Big Brown Truck' when he/she delivers my Canon gear!

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Dec 17, 2017 10:21:56   #
CO
 
Hank Radt wrote:
It is an awesome lens. I'll be interested in CO's response - I've considered the teleconverter, but so far haven't seen the need - my a7rii can go into APS-C mode, which gives me 600mm at 18 mp (vs 42 mp in FF mode); the 1.4x could take that up to 840 of course, but the lens is tack sharp so images that need it crop very well.


I'm sorry for the mix up. I thought that since the OP had just purchased the Sony that the Sony 100-400mm would be a great next lens. I've read a review about it and it's supposed to be a stellar lens.

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Dec 17, 2017 11:02:47   #
brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY
 
Cost fro all GAS items is $250.00 or less. that is if I don't want to sleep in the doghouse. Remember that loose lips sinks ships..... Good luck and enjoy.

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Dec 17, 2017 11:32:35   #
Jim Bob
 
BHamp00 wrote:
This afternoon UPS (on a Saturday no less) delivered a Sony A7RIII to my doorstep. I told my wife that is was a product of extreme GAS... and that it was something I really needed but couldn't explain when pressed for details. I'm still waiting for the 24-70mm f4 Sony/Zeiss that will be its main lens so I had to put on a 55mm f1.8 Sony/Zeiss that I had laying around in the interim. I'm not going to give up my D810, DF, or D500's and lenses anytime soon, however, the little Sony is very advanced camera.
This afternoon UPS (on a Saturday no less) deliver... (show quote)


Uh huh. Based on your first photo, you’ve got your work cut out for you.

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Dec 17, 2017 11:42:09   #
jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419
 
BHamp00 wrote:
This afternoon UPS (on a Saturday no less) delivered a Sony A7RIII to my doorstep. I told my wife that is was a product of extreme GAS... and that it was something I really needed but couldn't explain when pressed for details. I'm still waiting for the 24-70mm f4 Sony/Zeiss that will be its main lens so I had to put on a 55mm f1.8 Sony/Zeiss that I had laying around in the interim. I'm not going to give up my D810, DF, or D500's and lenses anytime soon, however, the little Sony is very advanced camera.
This afternoon UPS (on a Saturday no less) deliver... (show quote)

I would be interested in knowing, six months from now, if you still use the Nikon gear. If you need a lens wider than the 24-70mm, I recommend the Zeiss 18mm f/2.8.

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Dec 17, 2017 11:54:18   #
JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii
 
Congratulations on your new mirrorless camera.

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Dec 17, 2017 12:09:47   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
I guess your wife was still fuming from your GAS, but the dog did not care, one bit???
Mark
BHamp00 wrote:
First photo with my new A7RIII...

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Dec 17, 2017 12:28:04   #
BHamp00 Loc: Las Vegas
 
Jim Bob - The eye autofocus feature on the A7RIII is amazing... Spike's (the dog) right eye was the focus point and the depth of field was very narrow... looking at his eye is like looking at his inner sole... he's a great dog.

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Dec 17, 2017 12:52:26   #
BHamp00 Loc: Las Vegas
 
CO wrote:
Congratulations. It should be fun. I'd like to see some comparison shots with your other cameras. The Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens is in order next. It will be awesome for sports and wildlife shots. The brown truck arrived to my house just days ago. It delivered a Paul C. Buff DigiBee DB-800 studio strobe.


I agree with your assessment of the Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens. Its likely one of the few larger lenses I would consider for the A7. I have the Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G that I use on a D500 and D810 that I really enjoy... the focal length works for most ops (although sometimes you never have enough length) and its not as awkward as the longer lenses. Also like your choice of the DigiBee DB-800... big bang for the $$$. I recently did a crude test with a light meter 8' away and the DB-800 (320WS rating) put out more light than a Profoto B1, B2, and Flashpoint Explor 600... of course the Profoto units recharge almost instantly and have HSS.

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Dec 17, 2017 15:14:15   #
PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA
 
Congrats, enjoy!

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Dec 17, 2017 17:08:48   #
BHamp00 Loc: Las Vegas
 
Thanks to everyone for the kind words...

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