Sony Lounge Thread MKIII (All Sony cameras welcome)

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18413563
Can you believe I didn't buy until yesterday and Adorama delivered this morning

Buy what? The 100-400? Already?

I'm in the process of raising the funds for the FE 100-400. I promised myself I would only order it after I sold the old Canon gear.

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18413569
You've heard this before, from me, that when Sony gives me native 400mm it's goodbye Canon.
In fact down to only 6 Canon lenses post my fire sale over the last two months and 2 bodies. I keep
clinging on the 7Dii and the 400DOii for emotional reasons---they just gave me more BIF than any
other combination and because I had it longer and it went on more trips.
Anyway the motivating lens is here, thanks to FedEx it was on the stoop when I woke up (safe neighborhood).
But as always when a new lens or camera arrives monsoon rains. So ISO goes up eh, no big deal

800mm with the 2.0 TC

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/XcbR​8t Sony a9 + 2.0TC + FE100-400GM by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr

560mm with the 1.4 TC

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And Eriet, you'll want an integral tripod foot. I saw the RRS one for the 70-200GM and it looked real close. Turns out to be snap-click instant placement on the 100-400GM which is lighter than the 70-200GM; not marketed for the 100-400 YMMV but I didn't have a problem today with it-

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/WWnP​RW A new dawn by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr

I hate you too now!

Explain more on the tripod foot. I like the idea of snap-click. But not sure what you're referring to.

navydoc wrote in post #18413572
Yes, I am David. If you know of anyone interested, you could have them contact me. If you'd like, I can give you my email address via pm.

Same here. My 100-400 Canon is going up for sale today.

Charlie wrote in post #18413644
TSA went through my camera gear, , however only half of my gear. Didn't bother with small lenses, but checked larger items.

At the security checkpoint? You had to unbag every lens?

TMaG82 wrote in post #18414201
I've used all formats, each has their strengths and weaknesses. For the type of work that you do Vin, a Fuji X-T2 or X-Pro 2 with 2-3 primes would be great. It has enough pop and for a portrait and people shooter it works great. Olympus makes great bodies and they work well for long, telephoto glass but I don't think you'll be satisfied with the files nor the high ISO performance.

that's what i thought too especially after using an RII. i'll check the X-Pro 2. thanks.

ok last one for Maria. I never get tired staring at her while retouching. lol same shot 2 crops.

vinmunoz wrote in post #18414245
that's what i thought too especially after using an RII. i'll check the X-Pro 2. thanks.

I've used both and it's a very subjective thing on which if preferred. If you're slow and methodical, use primes (especially the smaller f2), and don't do video the X-Pro 2 is preferred. If you shoot action, do video, and use zooms the X-T2 is preferred. Both are great options.

i do both. the X-Pro2 only have fixed LCD though. and If i go APS-C, i might just go with the Sony A6500. i thinking i might miss the Eye AF-C. no retro styling though.

Here's another shot of my 'model' from a lower angle and after moving lights around a little. I like the horse shoe shaped label better on this one and the light details in the 'dimples' in the bottle better too. There is a hot spot that bothers me a little though.

Excellent portrait work, Vinz! Stunning.


On an another note, what lighting are you all using for these product shots?

I decided to spend the afternoon setting up a makeshift product studio since it's hot outside and I wanted to take pics of various items I want to sell.
My plans fell apart when my Yongnuo wireless speedlite decided to stop responding to being triggered remotely. That setup was always a bit clunky with the Sony camera anyway, so now I'm trying to decide what speedlite or fixed light to go with.

I guess the items for sale will have to be shot "au naturel" (natural light, window), including various lenses, filters, filter holders and some camera bags. I really need to clean house to make room (physically, in my closet) for some new gear.

RRS replacement foot. You unscrew the knob on the OEM Sony foot, then slide the RRS foot (the one marketed for the 70-200GM) into place, it snap-clicks into place. Then you screw down the know on the RRS replacement foot. 30-60 second job and is perfect fit.

Found the hawk this after noon.
Here he is on top of an oak, you're seeing 1/3 the whole tree-

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MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18414315
RRS replacement foot. You unscrew the knob on the OEM Sony foot, then slide the RRS foot (the one marketed for the 70-200GM) into place, it snap-clicks into place. Then you screw down the know on the RRS replacement foot. 30-60 second job and is perfect fit.

Amazing catures, MM! Looks like that 100-400 is working for you. That's going to be my next purchase.

Nice series MM.

The few times I've been lucky enough to be in a similar situation, the hawk always flys directly away from me it seems.

In my case, I'm using Nissin flashes and the Air 1 Commander to control them wirelessly. I now have three Di700a's and just recently acquired, the i60a.

Puckman wrote in post #18414240
Buy what? The 100-400? Already?

I'm in the process of raising the funds for the FE 100-400. I promised myself I would only order it after I sold the old Canon gear.

Promises promises..... I did that... now I have it on order from 3 places