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Out the sun room window yesterday morning. Cheers, Jock

I'm fortunate in that I have more cameras than I rightfully should have or need.(Yes, there's that word 'need' again, @Brownie) I usually have at least two sitting out on my desk/cabinet ready to take pictures at the whim. I usually grab one based on the lens attached. To get my 'creative'...

Please make an A7IV M2. Keep it exactly the same but use the sensor and RAW frame rate of the A7R III. You don't have to make them for anyone else. One for me is fine. Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you soon... cue 'Jeopardy' theme... :p

I have it only for one day so these are initial observations. The threasld can be used as a showcase for the lens as well (I was surprised there wasn't one open give how old the lens is). Very beautiful rendition of the background at minimum focus. A very mild swirly bokeh at the edges (less...

First photos with this lens on my E-M5.2. Inevitably at f1.4...I'll give it a bit more of a test tomorrow but the lens feels like a quality item. Solid metal construction and very smooth aperture and focus rings.

$39.99, and it shipped free for some reason. It says limited number at this price, so they may be ready to release a new version. The Rokinon is on sale too, but $10 more. They're interchangeable, not sure why they do that. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=rokinon%20lens%20station&sts=ma

After testing last week I decided 135 would be a better choice than 85. I'll still use the 85, but the Samyang 24 and 135 will take care of the majority of the shots when it gets dark. Still the same planned limited use, and still not a prime shooter unless necessary, and still love a good...

On a quest to try and improve the hit rate on my A7RIII. One issue is hesitation between shots during a burst, some of which is due to the camera slowing when the buffer is full. I hoped a card with a faster write speed would make a noticeable difference over the Sony Tough 277/150. I decided to...

Kind of impressed. This is a nice compact little lens and seems to be pretty sharp. I had need for a wide/fast and this fills the bill nicely. B&H has these on sale for $400. DSC01251 by telecast, on Flickr DSC01260 by telecast, on Flickr DSC01265 by telecast, on Flickr DSC01277 by...

So, just saw this: https://meikeglobal.com/products/meike-mount-adapter-etz-for-sony-e-mount-lenses-to-nikon-cameras And got me thinking that if I got this and an A mount to E mount AF adapter, I should in theory be able to use the legacy Minolta lenses with AF on the Nikon Z cameras. That...

Bought a dinosaur. 2002. In it's prime, it would have been $10,000 Australian dollars. Today? $200-ish. Canon's first fullframe Dslr. A slice of history.

The new Samyang 35-150/2-2.8 is now in the shops. Selling for $1399 US, it's $500 less than the Tamron version. B&H had a page up promising that shipping preference would be given to those who preorder. Same thing on Samyang's website. B&H now lists them in stock after only a few days. I am...

I can't seem to find a thread for this lens: Very sharp little lens, whether wide open or stopped down. Through careful shooting in very high contrast, this one is the most extreme you can get because I was overexposing too much by mistake and pushing the shadows will bring out more purple...

I picked up a Sony wide prime the other day and had the chance to get it out for the first time today. I decided to pick up a Sony 20mm 1.8 after the Aurora Borealis put on a dramatic show a few weeks ago. Although the Sigma 24-70 2.8 I used did well that night, I wondered if it could have been...

Hey @will focus and others with this lens, this should be of tremendous interest! SIGMA Corporation announces the development of new firmware for the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports with improved image stabilization performance...

Hello. I am looking for advice, experience with or just opinion, on wide angle lenses for Sony FE. Let me say the use cases first: *I would like a wide angle for one handed selfies of me and my little dog on travel, I'm not sure which focal length would be better/easier for that as I haven't...

Wow, that's a lot of cameras. Very interested to see if this new APS-C body is the same rangefinder form or possibly a full sized body. A7Cii prognostication: A7IV 33MP sensor, new 7RV flippy/tilty screen, new 7RV AI Chip + AF, improved IBIS (which by Sony standards isn't a very high bar)...

Rumors continue to be few and far between, this is the most recent. I've been hoping that Sony will do something to make their speed-demon stand out, like an increase from the standard 24MP to maybe in the 35ish range. I would like more speed than my A74, but have no need for very high...

I thought we should have a thread for this lens. It has hardly been off at least one of my cameras ever since I got it. It's my 'Do everything lens' that is just right for a one lens one camera day out shooting, IMO. and of course it does cars as well...

Viltrox apparently published a teaser for a 28mm AF, according to Sony Addict. Can't find the teaser myself, but I'm hoping this is true. Sony's own FE 2/28 is not to my liking, I tried 3 different samples in various shops and I found the pictures looking drab with greyish colors, although...

I was watching a video comparing the A1 to a Z9 and the narrator made a comment that Sony underrates their sensors by 1/2 - 2/3 of a stop. They do this so you have less chance of blowing out the top end while still allowing enough latitude in the shadows. I've noticed that when processing I...

I'm new here and have searched and searched for a showcase for this lens but couldn't find one. I (hope) I've now created one, but if the moderators find one please delete this and redirect me. Anyway, for my first image on this forum I thought I'd treat you to a typical sunset shot, taken just...

Didn’t notice a thread for this lens. I no longer own it, but I did enjoy it. They are becoming exceptionally affordable on the used market now, so thought I’d throw a few shot ups. I enjoyed the nice OOF rendering, although I found the greens a bit over saturated.

Despite the comedic effect, every time I leave the room where my camera is, I think my Sony a7 Mark IV sensor does this to me: Last week I was shooting birds and I noticed nothing less than a d*£^ right in the middle of the viewfinder: And quite a few dust spots on the edges of the frame as...

At 68 years of age I have started to grow old disgracefully. I received an invite to shoot at a night club in London on an ad hoc and I get home around 4am. It's the oldest dark scene night club in the world with no holds barred. It is well known to the gay community as it is a safe place...

Let’s get another one going for this statement piece of a lens. Just arrived today, so much more to come! I had to remove the filter, as something I’ve never experienced occurred while testing out sunstars (which are gorgeous on this lens). I had a large rainbow circle appear in all the shots...

Not too many Canon showcase threads, and definitely low on the lenses. So here’s to starting one for this lens; an awesome telephoto. Great size and great optics. And in front of a sensor like the 45MP R5, can hold up to a hell of a crop and still show amazing detail. Can’t wait to get to...

I have no one to blame but myself for feeling the way I do. Not exactly sure how I feel, just, well, not the joy I felt when I got my A9, but, whatever, it is what it is. So, yesterday we were without power for 10 hours due to a power pole replacement that the power company has been undertaking...

I bought an LA-EA4 for my A7RIII a few months ago. I noticed there was a problem with the 35-105, it would only connect with the camera intermittently. I figured I'd check into it later, then the holidays came, etc. It works fine with the 28-135 and 100-400, which is mostly how I use it. The...

I'm really becoming a fan of the Laowa line of lenses, especially the "AE" ones with contacts and automatic aperture. I shoot a lot of manual glass, and I hate having to program them in before using them — or forgetting, and having it identify in EXIF as something wrong. Plus, the actual taking...

Well, since Silver Efex has its own thread, I thought it only fair that Color Efex should have a bit of the limelight. I'll kick it off.

Disclaimer first: I had this camera with me for less than a week and I only got to use it 3 times thus far (bad weather, overworking and illness have kept me from using it). Also, this comes from using a Sony a7R Mark II for the last 9 months and past experience with Sony a7C for about 6 months...

I intend to get at some point a better 35mm, I have the Samyang 2.8 which is nice and small but woud ike something better. I do not want to go down the 1.4 and faster route, preffering to keep size down. What is the general order of 35mm iq wise 1.8 and slower?

This is really for all brands. It's separated into sections so easy to find Sony or whatever you want. Interesting predictions are A9III with a 33MP? sensor, and an A7000 APS-C. There have been rumors that the 7000 would have a full-sized body. I think if they did that, it'd sell like hotcakes.

Hello. I have been having an internal debate for the last few days. I've been trying to decide between the Samyang AF 185mm f 1.8 FE and Tamron 70-180mm f 2.8 Di III VXD. Case usage: very fast and erratic subjects, basically dog from small to large sizes, running and playing out in the open or...

Due to new releases resulting in reduced prices on used cameras. Excellent sensor in it and the 7RM2.

If anyone is looking. I picked up a 4 in EC with case/caps for $208, shipped. They have 2s, 3s, and 4s in stock. Use code BF10E.

I've started playing around with the menu and interface on my sony a7c, just wondering if anyone has any tips on setting up and customising the camera. Any youtube tutorials or blogs would be great too! A few questions -How do I set a minimum shutter speed when in aperture priority mode? How...

Hello, I have hinted on this for some time on the forum here and there. I have been doing lots of research, started watching tutorials and guides to professional work and pet photography (and will continue to do so). In simple terms, by summer 2023, I want to offer action and portrait...

It's a really nice clear day so thought I'd load up the bike and take it down to the beach for a ride. What lens should I take on my A7ii? Native or old manual focus? 24mm? 35mm? 50mm? 100mm? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I am so excited that my hands won't stop shaking for a couple of hours (though they do that when I have low glycemia or high amounts of anxiety). I just received from MPB, in Like New condition, the Samyang AF 35mm f 1.8 and the Tokina atx-m 85mm f 1.8 FE. Please don't take this as an...

Didn't see a thread for this, so here's some using the B&W switch on front.

We took young Stanley to the beach at Talacre in North Wales last week. Here's a few shots I took with the GF1 and Lumix 14mm/2.5 lens. Some editing in various products.

Hi I have a question regarding the Sony A7. Is it a better camera than my D7500? I have some old Minolta glass and I would like to use my old glass on the body with an adapter. Sony LA-EA4 which allows complete auto-focus on A mount glass which I have lying around. Does anyone shoot both of...

Hello, Can someone please point me in the direction of a suitable lens if there is one. I feel overwhelmed lol I have a Sony zv e10 with a Sigma 16mm f1.4 I love the way it performs at night (which is why i got it) but i use it for vlogging and exploring abandoned places. My issue is its...

I love shooting wide. I had given up on Panasonic or Olympus releasing a rectilinear ultrawide prime, so picked up the Laowa when it was released. Bought online out of China or Hong Kong, before it was released in my country. That's how keen I was for one. Anyway, fabulous little lens. Plenty...

No thread for this lens yet. I'll see what I can do. Beautiful little lens. Light, compact, plenty sharp, lovely colours & contrast, & very reasonably priced. Really liking mine. Haven't used it a great amount as yet, as Spring/Summer roll around, it will get plenty