Sony A7 fanboys--a sobering article on mirrorless FF
Nov 1, 2016 15:28:17 #
Nov 1, 2016 15:42:23 #
kymarto wrote:
http://petapixel.com/2016/04/04/sonys-full-frame-pro-mirrorless-fatal-mistake/
Thanks for posting that. Very informative.
Nov 1, 2016 15:43:24 #
kymarto wrote:
http://petapixel.com/2016/04/04/sonys-full-frame-pro-mirrorless-fatal-mistake/
Geezzzz Kymarto...., why did you have to go and post that?!?!
I was just about to trade in all my Canon gear for a Sony FF with a set of pro wide angle landscape lenses!
My bubble has been BURST!!!
SS
Nov 1, 2016 15:44:31 #
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Nov 1, 2016 17:56:33 #
This article was written six months ago, which has given time an opportunity to judge the author's comments. One comment which appears to be totally without foundation is #3, the words about IBIS. The article shows the Pentax K-mount to be a very small mount, one for which FF IBIS is "iffy"; in fact, in the six months since this article was written, Pentax released their first FF digital camera, the K-1, and every report indicates IBIS works just fine on it, thereby refuting his claims in #3.
Nov 2, 2016 07:17:51 #
If mirrorless had been invented first, would you be happy in the name of progress to have a mirror box inserted into your camera's light path?
Also: Alpha a7R II body volume - 45.6cu.inch, Canon EOS 5D Mark III body volume - 82cu.inch, Sony Alpha a99 II body volume - 71cu.inch
A silly article for so many reasons.
Also: Alpha a7R II body volume - 45.6cu.inch, Canon EOS 5D Mark III body volume - 82cu.inch, Sony Alpha a99 II body volume - 71cu.inch
A silly article for so many reasons.
Nov 2, 2016 07:56:34 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Interesting article. Sony no longer makes DSLRs. Today's inventory are either the APS-C mirrorless, a6000 series, the translucent mirror, DSLT, and the full frame mirrorless, FE lenses. I have noticed that Sony owners like to intermingle A-mount lenses and E-mount lenses with adapters. EA3 & EA4s? And sometimes with unsuccessful or successful results. Sony is about to release a new a7r3, perhaps in a year. Sony has no intention of abandoning their full frame line of mirrorless cameras anytime soon.
Nov 2, 2016 13:34:50 #
jackpi
Loc: Southwest Ohio
Lots of irrelevant BS in that article. I own both the D810 and the A7Rii. I haven't used the D810 much since purchasing the A7Rii. It has nothing to do with weight or size or adapting lenses. It has everything to do with the advantages of the EVF in getting the shot right the first time and of avoiding shutter shock and mirror shock when photographing landscapes near sunrise or sunset.
Nov 2, 2016 17:41:17 #
Might try doing a little research first. Posted, and shown as riddled with inaccuracies, here and elsewhere.
Nov 2, 2016 21:31:58 #
Don't go mirrorless if you shoot with a zoom and don't want to change prime lenses a lot. I do a lot of travel photography with my Canon 5D3 and Tamron 28-300mm. The only somewhat comparable zoom that Sony has is its 24-240, which is just as heavy and big as my Tamron. And I say that as an owner of the Sony A7r2. The Sony is a good camera, but lacks a variety of zoom lenses. The primes are excellent, so if landscapes or portraits are your thing, then the A7 series is going to work well for you.
Nov 3, 2016 02:40:20 #
I have had the Sony A7ii for over a year, matched with the Sony 18-200 lens for at least 90% of all my shots. Do use the 18-70 Sony lens that came with the camera sometimes. Have never owned Canon or Nikon, so have no comparisons personally. Do love the Sony for my purposes.
Nov 3, 2016 02:49:44 #
kymarto wrote:
http://petapixel.com/2016/04/04/sonys-full-frame-pro-mirrorless-fatal-mistake/
Interesting. Of course, to get the Fuji, he actually goes for an aps-c sensor. Now I'm not at all knocking Fuji. Fuji is every bit as high quality as Canon, (almost as good as Nikon LOL.) But including that in the discussion is problematic. I actually considered the A7x line, but found that the Sony a6300 was the best replacement for my Fuji and my Nikons. But then I don't have FF envy. If I want a larger sensor I would go to a Hassie or at least a Pentax 645 (A bargain at $7000.)
Nov 3, 2016 08:24:16 #
jackpi wrote:
Lots of irrelevant BS in that article. I own both the D810 and the A7Rii. I haven't used the D810 much since purchasing the A7Rii. It has nothing to do with weight or size or adapting lenses. It has everything to do with the advantages of the EVF in getting the shot right the first time and of avoiding shutter shock and mirror shock when photographing landscapes near sunrise or sunset.
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Honestly, you sound like you are all over the place. Stop buying the lastest fad (810, RX10iii, D500, A7Rii), settle down with one body and a couple of lenses. You need to focus on conveying your point of view and getting over your fixation on equipment. Anyone of the major brands and types will do.
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