The Sony A73/A7R3/A7S3/A9 Thread

doodah · 7 Feb 2019 at 13:27

sHo0sH said:
I have seen the A73 for sale on Amazon over here for as little as £1770 - I cant see you saving enough out in the East to justify the loss of UK based warranty. When I bought at full retail on release, I could have saved a bit by going grey import, but decided against it.

This said, I would have no problems buying lenses out there.

It's as low as £1,500 in some places though not sure how reputable a few are.

Edit - £1,615 with a site that seems to rate well on Trust Pilot.

robj20 · 7 Feb 2019 at 17:44

£1,530 at a shop I have used a lot.
Pana...

Captain · 8 Feb 2019 at 18:41

sHo0sH said:
I have seen the A73 for sale on Amazon over here for as little as £1770 - I cant see you saving enough out in the East to justify the loss of UK based warranty. When I bought at full retail on release, I could have saved a bit by going grey import, but decided against it.

This said, I would have no problems buying lenses out there.

Can be bought from Pana Moz for £1530 with 3 year UK warranty. Have dealt with them and they are fantastic.

The_Abyss · 10 Feb 2019 at 18:58

Alyn Wallace has just posted his review of the Sony 24mm 1.4 - looks pretty special

And · 10 Feb 2019 at 20:37

Cheers for posting that, will watch. I have the Samyang 24 1.4 (as does the video author) so it will be good to see the comparison.

The_Abyss said:
Alyn Wallace has just posted his review of the Sony 24mm 1.4 - looks pretty special

The_Abyss · 10 Feb 2019 at 20:43

Hide your wallet before you watch...

Raymond Lin · 10 Feb 2019 at 20:50

I've got one. It's better than the Canon 24L mk2.

Jase · 10 Feb 2019 at 21:32

Is there a way to change the focus point colour on the A7RIII ?? the grey is very difficult to see.

And · 10 Feb 2019 at 22:16

Hah

The_Abyss said:
Hide your wallet before you watch...

Raymond Lin · 10 Feb 2019 at 22:28

Jase said:
Is there a way to change the focus point colour on the A7RIII ?? the grey is very difficult to see.

I don’t think so, I want it to stay red, which I doubt will use up much more battery as it’s EVF anyway.

Jase · 11 Feb 2019 at 09:56

Raymond Lin said:
I don’t think so, I want it to stay red, which I doubt will use up much more battery as it’s EVF anyway.

OK thanks, if I find anyway I'll update but did a quick google and found nothing.

robj20 · 12 Feb 2019 at 06:44

Am i going to regret trading in my 24-70 f4 for a 24-105 f4. I hope not.

tatts · 12 Feb 2019 at 20:01

robj20 said:
Am i going to regret trading in my 24-70 f4 for a 24-105 f4. I hope not.

No definitely not, my 24-105 isn't far off my 24-70 2.8

robj20 · 13 Feb 2019 at 05:27

tatts said:
No definitely not, my 24-105 isn't far off my 24-70 2.8

Good to know I had heard it's as good or better than the 24-70 f4 and the extra reach will be very handy.

After that I want to see about trading my A7R in for an A7III.
My solev subject used to be landscape bit now we have a baby the AF and lag is really letting it down.

GSXRMovistar · 13 Feb 2019 at 21:43

Does anyone use a Peak Design Clutch (or similar hand strap) with their Sony mirrorless body? If so how do find it with the smaller body size, are the common controls accessible enough?

MacRS4 · 14 Feb 2019 at 09:11

I had the side one of those on my A7/3 - but I ended up changing back to the round the neck strap. That was because of my fave lens though (the 24-70 f2.8), as it's quite heavy. With the f4 24-70 on it was just fine tbh.

It's on my 6500 now...but that doesn't get used anything like as much so it works fine.

Not sure that helps tbh. If I was out and about all-day I'd put the full strap on the A7 anyway tbh.

doodah · 15 Feb 2019 at 09:57

Is there a general camera news thread? Just seen Canon have attempted to do an 'affordable' FF mirrorless, the EOS RP.

Some positives; dual-pixel AF, lens ecosystem and the price (£1300). However they have intentionally gimped it in quite a few areas and whilst the price isn't bad - you have to ask yourself why not hunt around and pay only a few hundred more for the infinitely better A7III?

sHo0sH · 15 Feb 2019 at 10:28

Also the lenses are twice the cost of the camera, so unless you want non native it's a huge buy in at this stage until the likes of tamron have a crack at some native glass for them.

doodah · 15 Feb 2019 at 10:37

It does seem a swing and a miss right? No 24p, the battery sounds terrible. I just don't understand it as a product that people will want to buy unless that customer doesn't care but why spend nearly £1.5k if you're not that bothered about features.

robj20 · 15 Feb 2019 at 11:33

doodah said:
Is there a general camera news thread? Just seen Canon have attempted to do an 'affordable' FF mirrorless, the EOS RP.

Some positives; dual-pixel AF, lens ecosystem and the price (£1300). However they have intentionally gimped it in quite a few areas and whilst the price isn't bad - you have to ask yourself why not hunt around and pay only a few hundred more for the infinitely better A7III?

The A7II compares well and that can be had for a good price.
Used to love my Canons but I'm glad I went Sony years ago and didn't hold out I'd have been disappointed I think.