The Sony A73/A7R3/A7S3/A9 Thread

crinkleshoes · 9 Apr 2018 at 17:35

matthewwhitton said:
Is it worth £400 more though? Do you know if it only works with that specific lens?

Only one I tried it with. Try adding others and see how you get on.

It was the lens I wanted anyway - only discovered the deal when I added them to basket.

Raymond Lin · 9 Apr 2018 at 17:36

matthewwhitton said:
Is it worth £400 more though? Do you know if it only works with that specific lens?

Yes, it’s worth £400 if you want that sensor which is lass leading.

That lens will work with it, it’s the G Master.

Richdog · 9 Apr 2018 at 17:44

matthewwhitton said:
Is it worth £400 more though? Do you know if it only works with that specific lens?

Sorry man but these are incredibly basic questions. Please at least do some basic research like read online reviews and watch youtube videos before buying a camera of this calibre.

crinkleshoes · 9 Apr 2018 at 17:47

Raymond Lin said:
Yes, it’s worth £400 if you want that sensor which is lass leading.

That lens will work with it, it’s the G Master.

Richdog said:
Sorry man but there are incredibly basic questions. Please do some basic research before buying a camera of this calibre.

I read that as him asking if the *discount* only works with that lens or if it might work with other lenses

matthewwhitton · 9 Apr 2018 at 17:49

I have done plenty of research about it thanks, I was asking for his opinion, he seems to have used both... I haven't, I only use an A6500 at the moment, so any insights are welcome, before I drop that kind of money.

Raymond Lin · 9 Apr 2018 at 18:00

matthewwhitton said:
I have done plenty of research about it thanks, I was asking for his opinion, he seems to have used both... I haven't, I only use an A6500 at the moment, so any insights are welcome, before I drop that kind of money.

The default answer is if you don’t find your current camera limiting then don’t spend the money. Unless you made a killing on bitcoin

matthewwhitton · 9 Apr 2018 at 18:10

I would like more dynamic range and better auto focus, which both of the cameras mentioned would provide, it's just the matter of which to get if its £400 difference?

Richdog · 9 Apr 2018 at 18:15

matthewwhitton said:
I would like more dynamic range and better auto focus, which both of the cameras mentioned would provide, it's just the matter of which to get if its £400 difference?

As has been said, do some research between the cameras. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sony+a7iii+vs+a7riii

Only you can decide what is worth £400 more but first you have to understand the differences.

Raymond Lin · 9 Apr 2018 at 18:22

matthewwhitton said:
I would like more dynamic range and better auto focus, which both of the cameras mentioned would provide, it's just the matter of which to get if its £400 difference?

I don’t think the auto focus on the A6500 is bad? The A73 has arguably better auto focus.

As for DR, do you push the shadows a lot?

matthewwhitton · 9 Apr 2018 at 18:32

No it's not bad at all, I just wanted better that's all, I take sunset pictures a bit, so I am underexposing for sun. mattywhitt_ on Instagram if anyone wants to critique me badly, pretty new to photography, but always trying to learn.

jonneymendoza · 9 Apr 2018 at 20:37

THATS A BARGAIN

jonneymendoza · 9 Apr 2018 at 20:51

matthewwhitton said:
No it's not bad at all, I just wanted better that's all, I take sunset pictures a bit, so I am underexposing for sun. mattywhitt_ on Instagram if anyone wants to critique me badly, pretty new to photography, but always trying to learn.

is this u?

https://www.instagram.com/mattywhitt_/
if so get the A7r3!!!

I have the the A7r3 and a9 so shout me any questions

matthewwhitton · 9 Apr 2018 at 21:39

Yes that is me. I am seriously considering the a7riii, but not sure I need the extra resolution? Is it good in low light?

crinkleshoes · 9 Apr 2018 at 21:53

matthewwhitton said:
Yes that is me. I am seriously considering the a7riii, but not sure I need the extra resolution? Is it good in low light?

Need / like... when spending this much on a camera... the extra £400 isn't much

Raymond Lin · 9 Apr 2018 at 22:42

crinkleshoes said:
Need / like... when spending this much on a camera... the extra £400 isn't much

Well, technically you need to buy the lens to get it for that much so it's £4,000, not £2400.

Richdog · 10 Apr 2018 at 06:41

matthewwhitton said:
but not sure I need the extra resolution? Is it good in low light?

Wow, you really are set on not doing any research or looking at youtube videos to get a basic understanding of the cameras and decide what you really need before blowing 4k, aren't you? Mind boggling.

sHo0sH · 10 Apr 2018 at 07:21

matthew - I have watched hours of youtube videos on the A73 and the A7r3.
The general consensus is - if you don't need the extra MP then get the A73 as it is essentially the same camera (with better video and autofocus system)
What do you do with these sunset shots? If it is looking at them on the computer, and then maybe print one then the A73 will be more than enough for you.
The A7R3 is aimed more at professionals that are printing up big or who really just 'need' those extra pixels.

Also while the GM lenses are the best native lenses for the sony - you would be fine with some converted canon L glass for your use by the sounds of it, I'm personally going to try it out with a 24-70 2.8L from Canon until I find it limiting, as they can be picked up for around £550 and should hold most of their value. If in the future I feel I 'need' some native sony glass then I will get some.

sHo0sH · 10 Apr 2018 at 07:26

Also the offer works with the A7III

sHo0sH · 10 Apr 2018 at 07:27

Based on the code though, it looks like a pricing error - "save 25% on a hoya... £499.75"

jonneymendoza · 10 Apr 2018 at 07:56

sounds too good to be true