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Dang. A7RIII came out? Not even havin the GAS anymore, A7RII is perfect to me

davidfarina wrote in post #18482933
Dang. A7RIII came out? Not even havin the GAS anymore, A7RII is perfect to me

I’m kind of in the same boat. However about 2-3 times a day I convince myself I should get the a7riii before talking myself off the ledge

if you don't shoot weddings that demands speed, i guess the RII is perfect already.

Meanwhile I got a hovering wonder woman today. Using the A6000 now. The RII is with the box already waiting for a new owner.

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xpfloyd wrote in post #18482936
I’m kind of in the same boat. However about 2-3 times a day I convince myself I should get the a7riii before talking myself off the ledge

Hehe. I am currently so covered in work since months that only have time to shoot during vacations or weekend trips anyway. Having less time for photography really helps against GAS which I think is a good thing. On the other hand its a shame all the money I put into my gear but only using it so rarely at the moment

vinmunoz wrote in post #18482941
if you don't shoot weddings that demands speed, i guess the RII is perfect already.

I dont shoot weddings but I shoot my son (and soon daughter) and thats where the a7rii is not fast enough at times and why I want a faster body. I just dont want to pay such a high upgrade fee for that one feature. Fast moving unpredictable kids requires speed more than weddings IMO. I dont shoot weddings though so make what you will of that statement

vinmunoz wrote in post #18482941
if you don't shoot weddings that demands speed, i guess the RII is perfect already.

Meanwhile I got a hovering wonder woman today. Using the A6000 now. The RII is with the box already waiting for a new owner.

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What are you replacing the RII with if I may ask?

davidfarina wrote in post #18482943
Hehe. I am currently so covered in work since months that only have time to shoot during vacations or weekend trips anyway. Having less time for photography really helps against GAS which I think is a good thing. On the other hand its a shame all the money I put into my gear but only using it so rarely at the moment

You sound exactly like me David. I have been so busy with work and also converting my campervan this year I have hardly shot anything beyond personal family stuff that I dont post here. I was stressing myself out about the money I had tied up in the gear and thinking whats the point if I dont use it. Then one day Cory wrote something on here in response to one of my posts about it and it made me see things differently. I cant remember the exact words now but the gist was that hobbies are things we come and go at and even though I was not using it now it would be something I would get back into and the gear would be there (He said it a bit better than the way I have said it here!!). But regardless I no longer stress about the fact im not using the gear as much as I should this year

xpfloyd wrote in post #18482944
I dont shoot weddings but I shoot my son (and soon daughter) and thats where the a7rii is not fast enough at times and why I want a faster body. I just dont want to pay such a high upgrade fee for that one feature. Fast moving unpredictable kids requires speed more than weddings IMO. I dont shoot weddings though so make what you will of that statement

but we can be in trouble with weddings that's why i consider it to be more in demand of speed. Your kids or wife will forgive you. the court wont. lol

davidfarina wrote in post #18482945
What are you replacing the RII with if I may ask?

the R3.

vinmunoz wrote in post #18482948
but we can be in trouble with weddings that's why i consider it to be more in demand of speed. Your kids or wife will forgive you. the court wont. lol

Just to be clear im not saying weddings dont demand speed, they definitely do. I was just pointing out that there are other uses that require it too, like kids under 5. regardless of forgiveness I dont want to miss my familys one off moments that cant be recreated either

xpfloyd wrote in post #18482947
You sound exactly like me David. I have been so busy with work and also converting my campervan this year I have hardly shot anything beyond personal family stuff that I dont post here. I was stressing myself out about the money I had tied up in the gear and thinking whats the point if I dont use it. Then one day Cory wrote something on here in response to one of my posts about it and it made me see things differently. I cant remember the exact words now but the gist was that hobbies are things we come and go at and even though I was not using it now it would be something I would get back into and the gear would be there (He said it a bit better than the way I have said it here!!). But regardless I no longer stress about the fact im not using the gear as much as I should this year

I know what you mean and that pretty much sums up the way I think too. It is very satisfying though to use the gear after months and going home with nice shots. Ive been able to shoot quite a few nice pictures during my holidays in summer. I think if I use the camera at least a few times a year I'm fine.

xpfloyd wrote in post #18482951
Just to be clear im not saying weddings dont demand speed, they definitely do. I was just pointing out that there are other uses that require it too, like kids under 5. regardless of forgiveness I dont want to miss my familys one off moments that cant be recreated either

I only made my statement for David when he said the A7RII is perfect for him.

I once have a small kid and i know what you're talking about.

A6000 back on tour

One minute, I'm working myself up for the R3, next I'm in denial mode....

R3 would be a primary snapshot, and secondary landscape, might not even make it as landscape.... In that case, why not the A9? Lol I'm all over the place, don't mind me

I just realised that the a9 is available brand new grey market for £3100. That’s a lot lower than the £4500 release price and it’s not that old at all (what 6 months?). I wonder how much the a7riii will drop to 6 months after release? It may be hard to resist at that point if it drops significantly like the a9 has. The a7riii is £3200 on release.

(I have no issue with grey market - my a7rii is grey and so was my 5D3 before it. My x100F is also grey)