Where would the Sony A7 fit in to that lineup. Just curious.
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Where would the Sony A7 fit in to that lineup. Just curious.
I have a Canon 7D DSLR with 24-105L lens as the walk around set up.
Yes it is heavy so when I need stealth I have a SONY NEX 5R, a great little camera.
However I struggle trying to do any thing quick as options are buried in the menu unlike my EOS 7D.
The latest Sony's aer just getting better and in a few years I will buy a better SONY than my NEX 5R.
The reviews are great, though one thing to bear in mind with Sony is that service support is very limited compared to Nikon and Canon.
I have an Rx100 mk 1 and I certainly have not been blown away by it. Its a secondary camera to me and does not provide sufficient quality to replace the dedicated and more compact lens systems from Fuji/Olympus et al. Plus I find the menu system unwieldy and quickly switching settings is not intuitive enough to react to changing situations imo.Well the Fuji system seems to be a fairly good compromise. However if size is the primary concern, something like the RX1 or the mkii version is hard to beat considering the IQ it put's out, same with the x100 series as well. But then you lose lens flexibility. I love the fixed lens X100T, but I think it's the kind of camera you want along side an interchangeable lens camera system, rather than being your only camera. Sure with the x100 you have the wide angle and tele lens adaptors, but then you might as well get something like an X-T1 or XT10. And then there is the RX100 series. Great camera again and you can actually fit it in your pocket, but small sensor so you trade off image quality. But then you have zoom.. so...
Fuji and similar systems really seem to be a good balance of image quality and size/weight.
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Currently torn between Sony & Fuji.
Sony just needs to start adding a focus joystick like Fuji has finally done. I would be a Sony user already if the a7rii just had that stick. It's like Sony is incredibly smart, yet incredibly dumb at the same time. If the A7iii doesn't have a joystick, then that's a serious facepalm.
Sony just needs to start adding a focus joystick like Fuji has finally done. I would be a Sony user already if the a7rii just had that stick. It's like Sony is incredibly smart, yet incredibly dumb at the same time. If the A7iii doesn't have a joystick, then that's a serious facepalm.
The problem is Sony are great engineers and they develop great technologies, but they lack the photographers mindset that canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji still maintain, most of the time anyway.
All the Sony A7 cameras are technically excellent but I find the ergonomics suck.
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I like the ergonomics of the original A7. I know many complained about the shutter button but it suited me. I also prefer the menu to Nikon and Pentax offerings. Not tried anything by Canon yet.
I picked up an RX100 MK4 after taking the A7 and 4 lenses around South America. Hands down I can say I enjoy taking photos on the A7 more, and get much better results (because I enjoy it). I've used the RX100 very sparingly on this trip, I just don't gel with it. I think I'd rather just take the A7 35mm 2.8 next time I want small.
The RX100 will be making way to Nikon's DL 24-80 when that eventually hits the streets.
I picked up an RX100 MK4 after taking the A7 and 4 lenses around South America. Hands down I can say I enjoy taking photos on the A7 more, and get much better results (because I enjoy it). I've used the RX100 very sparingly on this trip, I just don't gel with it. I think I'd rather just take the A7 35mm 2.8 next time I want small.
The RX100 will be making way to Nikon's DL 24-80 when that eventually hits the streets.
More towards the DSLR in size, because whilst the A7 body is fairly slim ( being a mirrorless camera ) it has a 35mm sensor and therefore uses full-frame sized lenses which is what really adds to the bulk & size.
If your priority is to have as small a kit as possible then going the Sony A7 route is not that answer.
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It cannot be my main camera until they have that thumb stick IMO.
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If you want a compact A7 something camera, you can use M mount glass and an adaptor.
This autofocus adaptor looks promising, well the MKII version when that is released as the bugs should be resolved by then..
https://blogarithms.com/2016/05/19/techart-pro-review/
This autofocus adaptor looks promising, well the MKII version when that is released as the bugs should be resolved by then..
https://blogarithms.com/2016/05/19/techart-pro-review/
The problem with lens adapters is you get very unpredictable results, even ignoring the inevitable autofocus issues.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/2015-10-16-a7r2-5dsr/index.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/2015-10-16-a7r2-5dsr/index.htm
This is one of the reasons why have stayed with my Canon 7D MKI and my Sony NEX 5R.
If I was going to buy a new camera it would be a Sony !
Well, decision made. I've got a credit card I would like to pay off and my gear will just about cover it. I've not used the camera since I started this thread, kind of tells me what I need to know. I'll make do with my iPhone as a point and shoot but most likely in a few months I'll be looking in this thread again for a decent compact.
I have an X Pro 1 and an RX100 M3
I told myself I'd sell my Fuji gear if I used my XP1 less than 3 times this summer
I've taken a grand total of 0 photos with it, and i've been on a lot of trips. I'm really happy with the images the RX100 produces in all honesty. However people have different requirements. Photos are mainly landscapes, 'memories' (self timered shots with friends etc), and 'instagram' city shots. Nothing fancy.
I told myself I'd sell my Fuji gear if I used my XP1 less than 3 times this summer
I've taken a grand total of 0 photos with it, and i've been on a lot of trips. I'm really happy with the images the RX100 produces in all honesty. However people have different requirements. Photos are mainly landscapes, 'memories' (self timered shots with friends etc), and 'instagram' city shots. Nothing fancy.
I did this and rarely do I regret it.
I take far more photos now generally than I did with the DSLR and I really think a big part of it is the size and weight. I think it plays more of a factor than some people realise.
There are definitely times I miss the DSLR. But I'm confident I've fully exhausted my cameras abilities and want to get some more glass for it.
I take far more photos now generally than I did with the DSLR and I really think a big part of it is the size and weight. I think it plays more of a factor than some people realise.
There are definitely times I miss the DSLR. But I'm confident I've fully exhausted my cameras abilities and want to get some more glass for it.
Olympus EM5-mkII
Cracking camera, I also have the Olympus 12-40 f/2.8, 7-14 f-2.8 and 17 f/1.8 to compliment it!
I bought a Sony RX10 when it came out almost three years ago as I wanted a good travel camera and almost everything I took fell into the 24mm to 200mm range. A year later, I hadn't used my D7100 so I sold it and the lenses. Just occasional I miss the dynamic range of a good APS-C sensor but that's all. I now have the RX10 III but it's a much larger, heavier beast than the original and I'll still grab the earlier version if I know I won't need over 200mm.
The weight and size saving over an enthusiast Canon/Nikon full frame is minimal though isn't it.
We are talking 300-400 grams less weight and 2cm's less height & width.
Im failing to see how those numbers mean the difference between taking out a full frame vs the four-thirds camera.
Seriously ?? The weight difference between a full frame camera with lenses and m43 is huge. Several kilograms difference.
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