Sony Lounge Thread MKIII (All Sony cameras welcome)

xpfloyd wrote in post #18599458
Any of you guys ever use a monopod? I’m wondering if it could be a substitute to a tripod on an overseas trip. Was thinking that I could brace the monopod against things (walls, poles, fences etc) to achieve the same outcome without the bulk of a tripod. Has anyone done this?

Ever look into the platypod? I keep one in the bag. You can place it on ledges, tables, trash cans...whatever to turn it into a tripod. You can even use straps to attach it to light poles and what-not

https://platypod.com/m​ax/

xpfloyd wrote in post #18599485
Thanks Charlie, just to be clear I don’t want something that will free stand but more wondering if I could brace a monopod against something solid. I suppose that limits me to shooting from solid item locations.

yes, when leaning a non footed monopod, you have to keep your hand on the top section to keep it from twisting.

with the footed version, you can set it up to a position and the foot will act like a tripod in that it has two/three points of contact on the floor to prevent the twist. Just varying degrees of stability. I mean, the velbon I have is absolutely tiny, travel tripods dont even come close to its portability, and if you can make it work, that would be pretty handy. I typically only use it as a walking stick



I imagine with the ultrastick + manfrotto table tripod, you can make a lot of stuff work. I'm ok with carrying a travel tripod that I can toss in the baby stroller

digital_AM wrote in post #18599478
Lightroom is getting an update to include new color profiles. Looks very interesting and should hopefully be closer to what you get from Capture1.

Here's Julieanne Kost describing the updated color profiles in Adobe Camera Raw feature.

mystik610 wrote in post #18599497
Ever look into the platypod? I keep one in the bag. You can place it on ledges, tables, trash cans...whatever to turn it into a tripod. You can even use straps to attach it to light poles and what-not

https://platypod.com/m​ax/

that looks interesting!

Charlie wrote in post #18599506
yes, when leaning a non footed monopod, you have to keep your hand on the top section to keep it from twisting.

with the footed version, you can set it up to a position and the foot will act like a tripod in that it has two/three points of contact on the floor to prevent the twist. Just varying degrees of stability. I mean, the velbon I have is absolutely tiny, travel tripods dont even come close to its portability, and if you can make it work, that would be pretty handy. I typically only use it as a walking stick




I imagine with the ultrastick + manfrotto table tripod, you can make a lot of stuff work. I'm ok with carrying a travel tripod that I can toss in the baby stroller

Thanks Charlie, I get you now. I’ve got a tabletop Manfrotto tripod that’s about 6” high but I recently sold my Feisol ct3442 travel tripod as I was only ever using my induro DOH!

Anyone else picking up a CV40 when they are back in stock?

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Awesome work.

Predictions please on Sun stars with the Voigtlander 21mm.

digital_AM wrote in post #18599478
Lightroom is getting an update to include new color profiles. Looks very interesting and should hopefully be closer to what you get from Capture1.

I take it this will not be available for stand alone users?

Thank you Sir !

xpfloyd wrote in post #18599524
Anyone else picking up a CV40 when they are back in stock?

It's a tempting lens but I'd really prefer AF

mystik610 wrote in post #18599536
It's a tempting lens but I'd really prefer AF

I’m going to get one, the images I’m seeing from it are too compelling even with the flaws. Will have to up my MF game though!

xpfloyd wrote in post #18599537
I’m going to get one, the images I’m seeing from it are too compelling even with the flaws. Will have to up my MF game though!

It's doable even with kids! Remember the old a7r days when AF with adapted glass was so terrible that we were all MF guys?

Any reason to not use the M-Mount version with the tap?

idsurfer wrote in post #18599533
I take it this will not be available for stand alone users?

I'm not sure Cory. I would think not.

xpfloyd wrote in post #18599537
I’m going to get one, the images I’m seeing from it are too compelling even with the flaws. Will have to up my MF game though!

Looks mighty tempting. I would get one if I didn't already have the Zeiss 35mm f2 ZE.