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Nice shots!So I've been wanting this lens for about 3 years. I rented one 2 years ago and it was amazing, so after this I defo knew I wanted it
Today it arrived and this is some sample first outing images taken using it - it looks good !
I'll be using it to photograph my sons footy team matches, his karting and airshows.
Sony 200-600, with a Sony A7 III
So, 2024 marks 20 years I have been into photography, purely in the digital age.
During this time I've had lot's of gear : expensive fast primes, high end macro lenses & lights, long telephoto F2.8 sport lenses and starting out with a Canon system, then switching over to Sony.
Now 'proper' photography is something I do occasionally, so value for money is the priority. But when I do it, I still want quality sharp photos.
This is my current camera gear, which gets used for sports and family portraits, when the iPhone doesn't cut it.
Going into 2025, I'm interested in seeing what Sony will bring with the new A7 Mk5 and some of the new cheaper 85mm F1.4 / F1.8 prime lenses look interesting too.
During this time I've had lot's of gear : expensive fast primes, high end macro lenses & lights, long telephoto F2.8 sport lenses and starting out with a Canon system, then switching over to Sony.
Now 'proper' photography is something I do occasionally, so value for money is the priority. But when I do it, I still want quality sharp photos.
This is my current camera gear, which gets used for sports and family portraits, when the iPhone doesn't cut it.
Going into 2025, I'm interested in seeing what Sony will bring with the new A7 Mk5 and some of the new cheaper 85mm F1.4 / F1.8 prime lenses look interesting too.
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So I've been wanting this lens for about 3 years. I rented one 2 years ago and it was amazing, so after this I defo knew I wanted it
Today it arrived and this is some sample first outing images taken using it - it looks good !
I'll be using it to photograph my sons footy team matches, his karting and airshows.
Sony 200-600, with a Sony A7 III
I love my 200-600 and probably my most used lens. One upgrade you might be interested in if you have any plans to shoot from a tripod I highly recommend the iShoot replacement lens foot which is Arca-Swiss compatible.
Yeah it does. Reminds me of the z9 or the D850.
Just out of interest there is a new firmware today with some useful adjustments : https://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/Default.aspx?Cat=Sony-Firmware-Updates
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Thanks for this didn't realise there was a firmware update out, will get it updated tonight.
So erm, I wanted a more sturdy tripod for shooting video that my lightweight Sirui carbon travel tripod. Saw this come up on the bay collect only, they accepted £135, just picked it up.
Manfrotto 504HD head and 546 legs. They were being used in a church, apart from one plastic knob that's broken it's mint.
Perhaps gone a little too far along the axis of lightweight <-> sturdy mind
Might need to move it on and get something a bit more luggable, but will give it a go
Manfrotto 504HD head and 546 legs. They were being used in a church, apart from one plastic knob that's broken it's mint.
Perhaps gone a little too far along the axis of lightweight <-> sturdy mind
Might need to move it on and get something a bit more luggable, but will give it a go
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Time to apply for a job for the BBC.
It looks pretty daft with the A7C sat on it
I have had my carbon travel tripod topple over in the wind a couple of times, which could have been very expensive, so I think I'll live with this weight for a bit.
Now I feel like I should be getting a long lens to make use of it..... Hmm
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No excuse about not taking pictures now...this needs to be on my person at all times!
Very nice indeed!
I'll always regret selling my M6 and 50 summilux. Not least because of how much they are worth now!No excuse about not taking pictures now...this needs to be on my person at all times!
And obligatory straight of out camera angry cat first photo...
Upping my video game. Bit overkill for Youtube, but I shoot in some tricky lighting conditions and having 10-bit 4:2:2 Slog3 is a boon over the 8-bit from the A7C. Also the lighter lenses are nice as I'm shooting stuff outdoors while also dragging loads of climbing gear.
Won't have cost anything really once I've shifted on the A7C and a lens or two.
Currently trying to sell my Sony A7Cii on the bay with lens (brand new mint condition) only has 156 on the shutter count. As well as brand new Billingham royal blue bag, small rig grip extension, and a couple of peak design straps - cuff/strap. Found it a bit too advanced for my needs.
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It is truly mad how they keep value. Even the M8 which was their first digital M camera is still commanding a high price!
Nothing else comes close to the process of a rangefinder for me. Would love a Mamiya 7...
Have to say that's a nice collection of stuff! I'm only really starting now after about 2/2.5 years to capture photos where I think that I absolutely couldn't have done that with my phone, so I'd say to persevere unless you'd prefer to recoup some of the costs!
