Have 3 Zeiss/Contax lenses I bought at least 25 years ago. Better construction than today's lenses and I can't wait to use them on Sony body.
I ordered the NEX6 from B&H. As an experienced amateur, I doubt whether the images from this camera will be substantially less satisfying than the full frame camera.
I used to hire a professional photographer who was also a mountain climber who knew Galen well. He was so jealous that he used to bad mouth Galen every time I brought up his name.
There are few photographers, in my opinion, who could hold Galen's camera. Have you been to his studio in CA?
Thanks Paul, that sounds like a pretty cost-effective lineup.
I'm thinking the Sony 16-105 might be the best choice for me because of the useful range combined with the A65's capability of correcting this lens CA and distortion.
Bill
Paul,
I'm a bit stuck on lenses for the camera. Your Venice shots look great. What lenses are you using and are you happy with them?
Thanks again,
Bill
David Busch also has one, but I expect you prefer the Friedman book? I understand you can also access on-line professionally produced "How To" videos. Ever tried one of those?
Learning how to use these new cameras is equivalent to taking a 3-credit college course, huh?
Bill
Paul,
Excellent comment. There are times when using HDR software for post processing has its advantages, but other times when it is impractical (or impossible) and using in-camera HDR and NR features like those Sony affords are the better ways to get the shot. Thanks again, I'm ordering my a65 today!
Bill
Thank you; seems like when the price seems too low, there's a reason.
Bill
Does anyone have any experience ordering from this site? They are offering a great price on the Sony a65.
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Did you get chance to look at the other features? e.g. HD video is amazing with the ability to get stills from the video (haven't tried that one yet), 10fps burst rate impressive.
I have added another image of a trader's stall to the Flickr link taken with an old plastic Minolta 50mm f1.7 prime that never fails to give great results. This image was developed from a RAW, no additional processing.
http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/index.aspis the site I use a lot for researching older Minolta lenses. Very much personal choice as to what you go for, the Zeiss should be amazing and ideal size for lumping round Venice in the heat - remember the digital zoom facility x1.4 @ 12MP and x2 @ 6MP, loose a bit in quality but at least you get the shot!
I get the impression that the new Sony's are causing a bit of a stir with CanNik owners. Pays your money, takes your choice but I am quite happy with images I can now get without a tripod and without flash.
Enjoy Venice, I did a lot.
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Paul,
What an amazing resource. I guess Minolta made some high quality lenses and am considering the 24-85 RS (3.5-4.5) in lieu of the Zeiss as it costs about $650 less. Combined with a Tamron 10-24 and maybe an older Minolta 70-210, that could fill the bill. What do you think?
Of course, then the Venice trip will have to be postponed...
Thanks again,
Bill
Paul57 wrote:
I have put a selection of full sized, out of camera (no post processing) onto Flickr (not sure about bandwidth on UHH):-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/86101670@N02/All images are handheld, I had no tripod with me. The images are partly MFNR (multi frame noise reduction) at chosen ISO values and HDR's mainly at -2 / 0 / +2 with all processing in camera.
Some of the night time MFNR's are taken off moving vaporettos in Venice.
I am well pleased with the performance of the Sony SLT-A65.
I used to shoot in RAW with my Sony A100 but with the SLT-A65 I found I only shot about 5% in RAW + JPG.
I have checked the Flickr link above but if you have any difficulties, look me up under People with the name 57prs.
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Very nice images. I saw the camera in action today and I'm totally blown away and so are the knowledgeable camera reps I spoke with. Only decision that remain is what lenses to get. I'm thinking maybe the Zeiss 16-80 and/or maybe some used Minolta glass. Any suggestions?
Thanks again, can't wait to get to Venice!
Bill
Excellent information and exactly what I wanted to know as I love to shoot European cathedrals where HDR is very useful.
Can't wait to see your images.
Bill