I almost purchased the A7ii at the attractive price. I tried it, but did not care for the battery life. Did like manual focus. May still get one for the built in VR with manual lenses. But I resisted because I can produce nice results with what I already have. I have been addressing the weight issue with crop sensor Nikon cameras. Or, my D750 with a Tamron 28-300mm lens, which I like a great deal. I like wide angle lenses and have been impressed with the Nikon 10-20mm crop lens, which is very light weight. I think the Nikon crop sensors are very good. I think they deliver a nice file in a small package. And I generally like the ergonomics and menus better than the Sony I tried.
Looking forward to seeing your Nikon gear in the Classified section.
jdub82
Loc: Northern California
Wingpilot wrote:
But does anyone have any experience with the Sony A7II?
CHG-CANON has one and compared the weight of his A7II with his Canon 5D Mark II in his post to this thread.
A few years ago, I purchased the Canon G3X with the optional viewfinder and flash. Very disappointed. When I press the shutter button, not only is it there a lag (significant IMHO) but the image in the viewfinder pops up inside the camera separate from the main image I am focusing on. It sounds crazy as I am rereading this. I just don't know how to explain it better.
I will go to our local camera store and test the Sony. Thank you for your posting...gives me some direction and hope!
It really depends on what you like to photograph. If you enjoy wildlife, the Sony offers zero advantages. All Sony full frame cameras require the same sized lenses as the ones you plan to replace. The only real choice for super telephoto reach with professional quality is MFT with LUMIX or Olympus.
Forgive me, I didn't read through all 5 pages of this post. Grow a pair. I carry a Mamiya RB67 or a Graphlex 4x5 press camera around and shoot hand held. All of this too heavy is a bunch of bunk.
By the way, I just turned 62 a week ago.
Well boolly for you! Some of us want to enjoy the hike without a volkswagon in our packs. To each his own. I will stick with my m43 and prevent any strain on MY pair thank you
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
Tim Stapp wrote:
Forgive me, I didn't read through all 5 pages of this post. Grow a pair. I carry a Mamiya RB67 or a Graphlex 4x5 press camera around and shoot hand held. All of this too heavy is a bunch of bunk.
It never ceases to amaze me how some folks feel entitled to impose their preferences and values on others. If the weight of equipment is an issue for some of us, for whatever reason, you have no business questioning that.
I'm sorry, I apologize. Please forgive me.
If I may, why not just use your cell phone if weight is such an issue?
And maybe you shouldn't make responses like this without reading the thread. If you did, you might realize why weight matters to some photographers who are looking for solutions that will enable them to continue to enjoy something they have always enjoyed doing! I wish you many more years of good health and safety so you can continue to carry your Mamiya around without effort!!! (I do mean the last wish seriously)
jdub82
Loc: Northern California
Tim Stapp wrote:
I'm sorry, I apologize. Please forgive me.
If I may, why not just use your cell phone if weight is such an issue?
That comment is just as rude as your first one! There are excellent systems that are significantly lighter in weight than his current system, that will produce images not possible with a cell phone. I'm not against cell phone cameras. I have a very good one, The iPhone XR. I use it when I don't have one of my cameras with me, but often want more capability than the phone produces. To tell the OP he should just use a cell phone shows your lack of knowledge of camera systems available. A comment like that by someone who couldn't take the time to read through the thread is uncalled for.
You are still in the camera system trap and that's something that grows and grows as if it has a life of it's own. Why not ditch the system idea and think about really lightening the load with the recent Panasonic Lumix LX 100 II. It's Micro Four Thirds sensor with 17 MP (crop factor 2) and has a fixed Leica Summilux 24-75mm (35mm equivalent) f1.7-2.8 Zoom Lens. Weight 392 grams (just less than a pound) all up. Add a couple of the Godox radio sync TTL speed lights a decent tripod or monopod and you're good to go.
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Tim Stapp wrote:
Forgive me, I didn't read through all 5 pages of this post. Grow a pair. I carry a Mamiya RB67 or a Graphlex 4x5 press camera around and shoot hand held. All of this too heavy is a bunch of bunk.
By the way, I just turned 62 a week ago.
I agree that if you are physically able, carry the biggest camera one desires. For me that would be my Hasselblad at 35 lbs. of equipment. But when I go shooting for my wife, I have to move fast with her and the other agents. That means two lenses, flash, accessories, and a body at just under 7 lbs. There is no time for a tripod at two resorts and eight rooms in a day. Try to capture the ambiance of a resort at that pace with a Mamiya RB67 or a Graphlex 4x5 press camera. It is a lot easier at 2 or 3 lbs. around one's neck. And it is a lot easier to run after the group as they start leaving you far behind (how to take shots
without travel agents in them). I am now 70 and there is no way I would carry a big "impressive" professional camera if the situation doesn't call for it. Who would I be impressing? Most of those agents are shooting with their cellphones and tablets. The resort personnel don't care what one shoots with and will not give you "extra" of their time to shoot with. Weight is a killer in this situation.
So most of us have grown a pair - a pair of brain cells that tell us when to change to something lighter because we do not want or cannot carry something heavier. We choose brain over brawn.
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