Advice on new camera. Thanks
Nov 18, 2022 16:08:33 #
Thanks to all on suggestions and comments about new camera. Being an amateur bird shooter, Sony 200-600 seemed my best bet . So I bought it and compatible mirrorless Sony a7r iva that fit in my budget
I will in future buy the extender to get to 1200 mm. With my husband's help it fit my budget. Now I just need to wade through the manual and convert my Nikon brain to a Sony brain. Good exercise to ward off alzheimers. Thanks to all comments which I considered with respect to my particular needs and wants
I will in future buy the extender to get to 1200 mm. With my husband's help it fit my budget. Now I just need to wade through the manual and convert my Nikon brain to a Sony brain. Good exercise to ward off alzheimers. Thanks to all comments which I considered with respect to my particular needs and wants
Nov 18, 2022 16:35:48 #
Congratulations on the new camera!!! May you make many memories and photos together.
Dodie
Dodie
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Nov 19, 2022 06:56:08 #
linda lagace wrote:
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Good shooting and enjoy!
Nov 19, 2022 08:25:14 #
I shoot mostly birds , using a old 800mm nikkor from the 80 s , heavy , only on a tripod , cannot be hand held . on a cropped camera , a d300 and 7100 . Using a doubler is a near mission impossible , a 1.4 maybe .Dont try to magnify too much , the overall picture will degrade .At 600 you get a descent picture , that you can crop , [ without going too far there ] .With a 2.0 , any motions , vibrations become x2 .You will need a oversize tripod to hold steady .
Nov 19, 2022 08:45:08 #
linda lagace wrote:
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congradulations, I also shoot Sony...Julian
Nov 19, 2022 09:28:36 #
linda lagace wrote:
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It would seem you are already aware of the AF limitations of the A7RIV ....
Nov 19, 2022 09:29:46 #
Most pros will tell you that a 2x add on will cost in higher ISO settings and sharpness. A 1.4x does not suffer from those issues to the same degree.
Nov 19, 2022 09:38:57 #
jimvanells wrote:
Most pros will tell you that a 2x add on will cost in higher ISO settings and sharpness. A 1.4x does not suffer from those issues to the same degree.
Equally important, can you provide the required stabilization @ 1200mm ??
Nov 19, 2022 11:52:33 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
Congratulations on your purchase, and we look forward to your posts of successful captures!
Nov 19, 2022 12:48:58 #
I was shooting wildlife , mostly birds with my a7iii and a7Riv with the Sony 200-600. There were times I would switch the a7Riv to APS-C mode out of convenance to get that extra apparent reach. This past summer I purchased a used a9. Wow, what a difference in shooting birds and other fast movers. The a9 is super fast focus as well as high speed shutter actuations. Now, I almost always pair the A9 with my 200-600mm. I'm going to sell my a7iii, a7Riv, RX10iii and a lens or two to get the a1.
a9, Sony 200-600mm G
Nov 19, 2022 13:26:52 #
Some photographer couldn’t figure out the switch from Nikon to Sony. Good luck with your new camera and keep learning
Nov 19, 2022 13:38:36 #
ORpilot wrote:
I was shooting wildlife , mostly birds with my a7iii and a7Riv with the Sony 200-600. There were times I would switch the a7Riv to APS-C mode out of convenance to get that extra apparent reach. This past summer I purchased a used a9. Wow, what a difference in shooting birds and other fast movers. The a9 is super fast focus as well as high speed shutter actuations. Now, I almost always pair the A9 with my 200-600mm. I'm going to sell my a7iii, a7Riv, RX10iii and a lens or two to get the a1.
Nice capture... great detail
Nov 19, 2022 14:07:53 #
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