Sony A99
Jan 19, 2021 16:48:13 #
Carl1024
Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744
I already the 77 & but wouldn't mine owning his brother, the 99?
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Jan 19, 2021 16:54:25 #
Jan 19, 2021 17:43:09 #
Farm Boy
Loc: Mendota Illinois
I found one at KEH a couple month ago, works great using minolta lens from my 7000 I bought in the 80's.
Jan 19, 2021 20:17:19 #
Ltgk20
Loc: Salisbury, NC
The a99 is a great camera. It rendered better than any other DSLR I've ever owned.
Jan 19, 2021 23:01:38 #
Ltgk20 wrote:
The a99 is a great camera. It rendered better than any other DSLR I've ever owned.
No doubt due to it not being a DSLR. Sony is most clever at such things.
Jan 20, 2021 06:05:41 #
CJW
Loc: Massachusetts
I own both the A77ii and the A99. They are a great combination. Unfortunately I had to switch over to the E mount because of the weight of the cameras. I haven't touched either in over a year. I miss them. You will love the A99.
Jan 20, 2021 06:15:50 #
There is magic to the A-series cameras that accept Minolta lenses. That magic is that millions of AF Minolta mount lenses were made and so they are affordable. I have a Sony A-65, which suits my needs, for portability, there is my superzoom a Panasonic TZ100, which has a 1" sensor.
CJW said "Unfortunately I had to switch over to the E mount "... a friend did the same with UHH spend money advice. She has one lens, reluctant to use retirement cash to buy big-dollar glass. I have an abundance of AF lenses ... my photography fits my budget.
CJW said "Unfortunately I had to switch over to the E mount "... a friend did the same with UHH spend money advice. She has one lens, reluctant to use retirement cash to buy big-dollar glass. I have an abundance of AF lenses ... my photography fits my budget.
Jan 20, 2021 06:26:51 #
dpullum wrote:
There is magic to the A-series cameras that accept... (show quote)
Instead of the a99 invest in its brother the a99ii. Better features and better quality. I have both the a77ii and the a99ii. Use the a99ii more, and remember Minolta lenes work just fine on the a99ii.
Jan 20, 2021 06:40:09 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Carl1024 wrote:
I already the 77 & but wouldn't mine owning his brother, the 99?
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Yes, the a99 is the full frame, and the a77 is the cropped sensor.
Nice combo, be careful what you pay.
And, as you may already know, there a a slue of Minolta AF lenses that will work well off the a99.
Jan 20, 2021 08:55:09 #
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Jan 20, 2021 09:56:24 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
dpullum wrote:
There is magic to the A-series cameras that accept... (show quote)
The nice thing is that with the Sony LE-EA series adapters (and others), you can continue to use the many, many A-mount lenses and support gear (if you keep it).... I still want a high end A-mount camera, but have great success with my A37 and A58 (even my older models), my growing E-mount stable has a shelf space next to and above the shelves of A-mount camera and lenses. Basically an armoire for Sony/Minolta and another one for all my Nikon gear.
Jan 20, 2021 10:12:04 #
Between the a99 and the a99ii the a99ii is a much better camera. Bios has been improved along with mistakes in the a99 were corrected. For a 46 meg camera you can purchase this used and don't forget to get the extra batteries along with the Vella motor drive. It comes in handy on a major photo shot.
Jan 20, 2021 11:06:57 #
Carl1024
Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744
Would you sell the A99?
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Jan 20, 2021 11:09:58 #
Call B&H photo they sell used and new camera gear. They should have a a99ii for sale. Price varies due to photos shot and condition of camera.
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