The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

You cant comment as you not got both.. He has
Lightroom won't open the raws so I'm not entirely sure.

The jpegs are very very clean at high ISO.

Low light ISO for me has been fine on every camera I've owned for a long time (started to get amazing with the D700 and D3) I never shoot beyond iso6400 though. The only bodies I found disappointing in terms of dynamic range and ISO were the Canon 5D series
 
Lightroom won't open the raws so I'm not entirely sure.

The jpegs are very very clean at high ISO.

Low light ISO for me has been fine on every camera I've owned for a long time (started to get amazing with the D700 and D3) I never shoot beyond iso6400 though. The only bodies I found disappointing in terms of dynamic range and ISO were the Canon 5D series
So lightroom not supporting the raw yet? Have does it AF in low light..

Amaze you not gone over 6400 iso I sometime have to have 10000 in low light unless you use flash?
 
So lightroom not supporting the raw yet? Have does it AF in low light..

Amaze you not gone over 6400 iso I sometime have to have 10000 in low light unless you use flash?
Never do I shoot at that pal though I usually shot all f/1.4 or 1.2 lenses haha. The AF feels the exact same to me as the A9 I can't see any difference.
 
Never do I shoot at that pal though I usually shot all f/1.4 or 1.2 lenses haha. The AF feels the exact same to me as the A9 I can't see any difference.

And I suppose with the IBIS it helps to keep it down too for static shooting
 
You need to go try it and base your decision on your experience and not mine!

Ive already tried one the other day ;) I did like the camera very much indeed it just the cost of moving over and getting the equal lens i have now..

What didn't you like
 
Ive already tried one the other day ;) I did like the camera very much indeed it just the cost of moving over and getting the equal lens i have now..

What didn't you like

Then there you go! You don’t need my reasons why I am staying!
 
Then there you go! You don’t need my reasons why I am staying!

Your reason the same then cost wise for lens to move over
 
Would of though the AF would of tempt you as I did like that
 
You’ve been banging on all week about trying one. Let’s hear your thoughts on it. Did it just feel dirty the thought of becoming a Sony shooter?
I agree, we would like to hear your genuine positive and negative thoughts. :)
 
So WEX have offered me £620 for my A7R and £450 for my 24-70 f4.
So would require another £2000 or so.

Not sure it's worth it could always keep the 24-70 for now and just change bodies.
 
So WEX have offered me £620 for my A7R and £450 for my 24-70 f4.
So would require another £2000 or so.

Not sure it's worth it could always keep the 24-70 for now and just change bodies.
What other lenses do you own? Are you looking at the Sony A7 III?
 
I agree, we would like to hear your genuine positive and negative thoughts. :)

I still don’t like EVFs even though this one is very good.
Indoor focus was not as fast as I wanted with the 70-200. And yes I tried different modes.
No top screen
Not as easy to change things on the fly (although this would improve with use)
Didn’t really feel comfortable in the hand

It is very nicely built
With the primes it felt lovely
Eye AF was really good
Much better than any mirrorless I have used or tried before
Quiet and discreet
Make a great wedding camera

I didn’t feel I was going to gain anything from swapping systems so I have decided for the moment not to make a move.
 
So WEX have offered me £620 for my A7R and £450 for my 24-70 f4.
So would require another £2000 or so.

Not sure it's worth it could always keep the 24-70 for now and just change bodies.

Id only sell the camera if you can afford to
 
I still don’t like EVFs even though this one is very good.
Indoor focus was not as fast as I wanted with the 70-200. And yes I tried different modes.
No top screen
Not as easy to change things on the fly (although this would improve with use)
Didn’t really feel comfortable in the hand

It is very nicely built
With the primes it felt lovely
Eye AF was really good
Much better than any mirrorless I have used or tried before
Quiet and discreet
Make a great wedding camera

I didn’t feel I was going to gain anything from swapping systems so I have decided for the moment not to make a move.
A wise choice considering the amount of money involved to change over.
I had a suspicious feeling the Sony A7 III might struggle indoors and/or dim light hence my post earlier regarding low light performance compared to the Sony A9.
Will need to do a back to back test to really confirm but online videos / reviews show the Sony A7 III to be excellent in low-light.
 
I have the 35 f2.8 and the 16-35 f4.
Yes looking to get the A7iii.

Keep the lenses including the 24-70mm f4 if its a sharp / good copy, are you happy with the IQ from it, if so keep it.
Just try and get the A7 III?
 
A wise choice considering the amount of money involved to change over.
I had a suspicious feeling the Sony A7 III might struggle indoors and/or dim light hence my post earlier regarding low light performance compared to the Sony A9.
Will need to do a back to back test to really confirm but online videos / reviews show the Sony A7 III to be excellent in low-light.

Don’t get me wrong it was a nice camera!
 
Just need more confirmation on low light AF but Anthony on here says he see no difference
 
Just need more confirmation on low light AF but Anthony on here says he see no difference
Why on earth are you relying on other peoples views as confirmation, you need to test it yourself to see if its good enough at low-light AF for your needs.??? (n)
I've seen some people comment they see no difference between Fuji and Sony IQ, doesn't mean its true.
 
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It nice to know other people though incase they know more. I have says I like the camera but not seen poor low light af as we know we can’t tear this properly till we get it home for a few days. In store testing doesn’t do justice.

Anyway f*** it another break from here bye
 
Just need more confirmation on low light AF but Anthony on here says he see no difference

It’s pretty clear that different people have a different ideas on what is good and bad low light performance. Won’t know if it’s good enough for yourself until you have a go. I imagine it’s fine for most
 
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