UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I just picked up a Sony a7c to carry more often. Also, I hope it will be helpful when I do bird shots and hikes so I do not have to change lens when other subjects turn up.

The attached set is using a Zeiss f/1.8 85 mm (first 4 shots) and a Sony 100 - 400 mm with 1.4tc (the rest). Please forgive the lack of foreground in the pano, but it was a construction scene and I just wanted to see how the mountains came out.

Focus used the auto-focus on the camera only. The moving birds in the last shots used the auto-tracking.

Suggestions on the use of this camera are welcome.

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Construction equipment omitted

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Babe, I am head over heels in love

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PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Mike, Enjoy your new toys. DL are great. Looks like a keeper!Stan

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Mike, very nice. That camera looks like it's going to work well for you.
--Bob

BrentHarder Loc: Southern California

Awesome photos Mike, good glass really is worth the price. The photos of the snow covered mountains really are amazing!

Ourspolair

Great start. First thing I learned with the A7c is not to be afraid to use higher ISOs than with previous equipment. Although I use ISO 100 a lot, I get the best results when using a fast shutter speed (even though the IBIS is excellent) when hand holding. Is the Zeiss lens autofocus and recognized by the camera? If not, set one of your memory functions for a steady shot setting which corresponds to the focal length (85mm). This optimizes the IBIS for the lens. If your Sony lenses have stabilization, switch it on to gain even better results. I don't often shoot movies, so I have programmed the "movie" button to show the focus magnifier. Very useful when using a manual lens.
I have set my "blinkies" (Zebra level) to 90% and it seems to keep me out of trouble most of the time, but experiment.
Keep on shooting and don't be shy.
https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2020/v1/en/contents/TP0001116973.html
This will help you with some of the operations.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great series, Mike, it looks like your new toy is a keeper.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Beautiful shots. This must have been a good move!

ShelbyDave Loc: Lone Rock, WI

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

That pano, IMO, doesn't need any foreground. I actually really like the 'almost' 2D feel with the contrast in size from the houses to the mountain range.

And congrats on the new toy(s). It's always fun to go out and play with new stuff.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Good shots with your new toy Mike!

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Stan. I think it will work out.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I appreciate you looking, Bob, so far I think it is what I wanted.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Brent. Get your son to share some with you (LOL).

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, George. I appreciate the tips. In that I hope to use the auto-tacking for birds, your news on high ISO is very welcome. I have a a7r3, so much of the camera detail is familiar, but I have a great deal of practice ahead of me.