Sony Lounge Thread MKIII (All Sony cameras welcome)

Bianchi wrote in post #18880892
Recommendations for shutter release for LE on the A7rIII

thank you

the Hahnel Captur system is my recommendation.

TRhoads wrote in post #18880853
Something I really like to do when wandering around in a forest, is using my 85GM, shooting wide open looking for little details to highlight in the busyness of the forest. This little row of fern fronds stood out just enough and had nice separation from the darker background. Little scenes like this I really enjoy...

Ferns In Focus

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This type of shot is why I enjoy my Laowa 15mm f4 macro lens that allows me to include the background in my macro shots to add context to the subject like this one: POST 18709206

navydoc wrote in post #18880955
This type of shot is why I enjoy my Laowa 15mm f4 macro lens that allows me to include the background in my macro shots to add context to the subject like this one: POST 18709206

Yes, nothing like being able to include a background as part of the story.

xpfloyd wrote in post #18880931
Cheap $5 wireless one. One click starts bulb, second click stops it

I'm with you Eddie, easy peasy, thats the kind I use on my Canon, was wondering are the connections the same for Sony and Canon

TRhoads wrote in post #18880936
the Hahnel Captur system is my recommendation.

googling Hahnel Captur system now thanks

Bianchi wrote in post #18880983
I'm with you Eddie, easy peasy, thats the kind I use on my Canon, was wondering are the connections the same for Sony and Canon

googling Hahnel Captur system now thanks

It’s wireless so no connections. Uses the cameras built in IR receiver. If you want to do more than trigger the shutter for bulb then there are more expensive options but for simple things like that I don’t see the need

I use this one (price has went up)https://www.amazon.com …1062493&s=gatew​ay&sr=8-13

Bianchi wrote in post #18880892
Recommendations for shutter release for LE on the A7rIII

thank you

If you can splurge, the new blue tooth remote is awesome. Connects wirelessly, no cords, extra features.

Charlie wrote in post #18881031
If you can splurge, the new blue tooth remote is awesome. Connects wirelessly, no cords, extra features.

Ohh yeah forgot about that one. The custom function button is cool. I’d quite like one myself

TRhoads wrote in post #18880791
That was in the Rhododendron Gardens up at Cloudland.

Yeah, but mine doesn't do that...doesn't return to center.

Yeah my center button does something else but the joystick does nothing when pushed.

Ship it off. That has become a critical function on these Sonys.

I also like the menu setting where I can, using the joystick scroll all the way left with the focus square, go
off the screen and it is instantly on the right side.

Captive Ural

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navydoc wrote in post #18880955
This type of shot is why I enjoy my Laowa 15mm f4 macro lens that allows me to include the background in my macro shots to add context to the subject like this one: POST 18709206

I'd forgotten how brilliant that shot is.

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18881059
Ship it off. That has become a critical function on these Sonys.

I also like the menu setting where I can, using the joystick scroll all the way left with the focus square, go
off the screen and it is instantly on the right side.

once I get home in a couple days, it goes off to Sony to find out about the Card Slot 1 anyway...I need to get that fixed, Card Slot 2 is so slow.

Alfredo, I know we had trouble getting focus right in Death Valley with the 16-35GM...last night I did some astro, and at least for the one I have rented, its perfect just at the point that the digital scale goes to infinity...just like the B18 was...I just left Live View on and manually focused. Pin Point stars...and the final nail in the coffin of the B18...now that I can do that easily in the dark...my mind is made up.

And the resulting astro image...right out the back of the house we are staying in...Milky Way over the moonrise, with Jupiter in the jaws of the MW...planned this out the night before, and will probably try to shoot it again tonight, maybe do one with the GM and B18 to compare. I would also prefer less clouds...

Milkyway Moonrise

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I promise this is my last cloud shot from the same stormy sunset a few days ago

TRhoads wrote in post #18881316
once I get home in a couple days, it goes off to Sony to find out about the Card Slot 1 anyway...I need to get that fixed, Card Slot 2 is so slow.

Alfredo, I know we had trouble getting focus right in Death Valley with the 16-35GM...last night I did some astro, and at least for the one I have rented, its perfect just at the point that the digital scale goes to infinity...just like the B18 was...I just left Live View on and manually focused. Pin Point stars...and the final nail in the coffin of the B18...now that I can do that easily in the dark...my mind is made up.

That's excellent Travis. That will make life much easier for your astro work. The only issue I've had with the GM lens is in low contrast and low light scenes. It has some trouble locking in focus using AF. Otherwise, it's an excellent lens.

If anyone is researching tripods, this is a great site.

https://thecentercolum​n.com/

Ian Norman from lonelyspeck recommends this one as a travel tripod. Price is great too at $300.

https://www.lonelyspec​k.com …ber-travel-tripod-review/