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Thinking about to sell the CV40, A7S and Fuji x100s to get the RX1RII

The A7S and CV40 was kind of a small camera setup to take with me for summer-memories-style pictures, but that nervous bokeh really annoys me lately. Guess i used the leica too much... Then i used the fuji x100s and the dynamic range and the fiddly controls is really like 5 steps back to what im used to. Feels like a toy and doesnt give me any joy while shooting.

So i thought i might just as well sell those three things as i really just use the A7S and CV40 for casual shooting when with friends etc.

What do you guys think?

Really like this one!

Get a Leica Q instead

Puckman wrote in post #17951418
Well, this isn't Sony, but I'll post it anyway...hehehe. I finally got out yesterday and even got a bit adventurous with my Phantom quad. I admit flying it over water did make me nervous. But you only live once!

The locals here (Charlie!) will recognize the spot.

I gotta say, I still have a lot to learn in terms of composition and editing when it comes to video. But I'm sharing nonetheless.

https://youtu.be/zk6AS​-INvfk

I'll have to do a better edit with better transitions and some soundtrack added on.

Cool video. Those rock stacks just off the shore look like a great location for sunset photos

Just found out i will be heading to florida later this year. Time to start planning what lenses to take .

xpfloyd wrote in post #17951949
Just found out i will be heading to florida later this year. Time to start planning what lenses to take .

Cool! Or rather I should say really steaming hot - painfully hot. When, where, and how long?

mystik610 wrote in post #17951849
Walk around the Texas medical center with the Loxia 21. I'd like to retake these with a tripod one day. Underexposed them to stay within base ISO handheld, but less head-room to push the files in post. There's noise if you pixel peep the images.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/FkMH​V7 _DSC0665 by Carlo Alcala, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/EQsy​mU _DSC0672 by Carlo Alcala, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/EQsx​pU _DSC0740 copy by Carlo Alcala, on Flickr

Very nice set Carlo. I'm visiting some friends in mid April. I hope I get an opportunity to shoot some Houston architecture.

flying out to Germany in 3 hours... A6300 + 16-50 (kit), 24 1.8 ZA, 24-70 ZA, 55 1.8 ZA, and E 10-18.

probably won't get many interesting shots, since its a business trip... but will see.

David Arbogast wrote in post #17951967
Cool! Or rather I should say really steaming hot - painfully hot. When, where, and how long?

Going for 2 weeks in either august or september (still to book). My dad wants to take callum to Disneyland and me and the mrs get to go along too . I've been to various places in the states but never Florida. Looking forward to a bit of heat as my own climate is cold a lot

davidfarina wrote in post #17951890
Thinking about to sell the CV40, A7S and Fuji x100s to get the RX1RII

The A7S and CV40 was kind of a small camera setup to take with me for summer-memories-style pictures, but that nervous bokeh really annoys me lately. Guess i used the leica too much... Then i used the fuji x100s and the dynamic range and the fiddly controls is really like 5 steps back to what im used to. Feels like a toy and doesnt give me any joy while shooting.

So i thought i might just as well sell those three things as i really just use the A7S and CV40 for casual shooting when with friends etc.

What do you guys think?

I got the RX1RII for the same reason you did....not wanting to compromise when shooting casually...because those are often the most important photos to me personally, and because sometimes the best shots happen unexpectedly when you happen to have your camera on you.

I'm happy with the decision. The IQ is identical to the a7rII, so I never find myself missing my 'main camera' when I'm out with the RX1RII. The 35mm lens is also very good...'only' f2, but good enough that I was comfortable selling the FE 35 1.4 to partially fund this. I haven't owned the RX1RII for too long, but have already taken a few shots I would not have otherwise taken....and that's where the value of the camera makes sense.

In terms of handling...it does at times feel like a toy. Its the price you pay for having a camera this size. I don't personally think its a bad think in the context of the RX1RII's intended purpose. Toy=fun. And its a lot of fun to use because it's easy to incorporate into a casual day out. But yes the controls are cramped, and you have fewer custom buttons so you'll have to toggle a few more things here and there than you would on the a7rII.

If you don't need the resolution, AF system, or low light capabilities of the sensor, I'd look into the MK1 as they can be had for very attractive prices these days.

digital_AM wrote in post #17951969
Very nice set Carlo. I'm visiting some friends in mid April. I hope I get an opportunity to shoot some Houston architecture.

Awesome. Due to our lack of zoning, Houston technically has three main skylines (and a lot of smaller ones)....you've covered downtown, but try to check out uptown and the medical center, as these are often overlooked. Very few photos of these spots. Also....lots of street artists have been commissioned to do work around the city very recently if you're into that. I'm planning to shoot these at some point in the future.

xpfloyd wrote in post #17952001
Going for 2 weeks in either august or september (still to book). My dad wants to take callum to Disneyland and me and the mrs get to go along too . I've been to various places in the states but never Florida. Looking forward to a bit of heat as my own climate is cold a lot

I am in Orlando monthly...might cross paths with your trip...

So, this past weekend I had the 24 TSE and the 17TSE to play with. I was somewhat relieved to see that I was not seeing the horrible jagged edges that Eddie was seeing. I am actually quite happy with the results. Particularly since there is no other way outside of a gigapan setup to get this shot, the building is just too tall and there is no room to shoot and minimize distractions. This is a historic building downtown that the firm I work for renovated and restored a few years ago...it was completely overcast, so I got a little heavy handed with trying to pull texture out of the clouds, its more about the building, and it will get re-shot on a better day. Shot with the 17TSE shifted vertical to the top from center, none to the bottom.

ph, and just for laughs...today I got out my complete crap Canon EF100-300 lens...nephew has a ball game we are going to...put it on the Sony, its usable now! It was soft, poor color and crap on any of my Canon's...LOL, crap lens turned to OK lens!

TRhoads wrote in post #17952062
I am in Orlando monthly...might cross paths with your trip...

So, this past weekend I had the 24 TSE and the 17TSE to play with. I was somewhat relieved to see that I was not seeing the horrible jagged edges that Eddie was seeing. I am actually quite happy with the results. Particularly since there is no other way outside of a gigapan setup to get this shot, the building is just too tall and there is no room to shoot and minimize distractions. This is a historic building downtown that the firm I work for renovated and restored a few years ago...it was completely overcast, so I got a little heavy handed with trying to pull texture out of the clouds, its more about the building, and it will get re-shot on a better day. Shot with the 17TSE shifted vertical to the top from center, none to the bottom.

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Glad your finding them better than I did on the Sony, and nice shot!.

With regards to Orlando camera gear im already wondering if a camera and multiple lenses would be a PITA at the theme parks so thinking do I need a zoom? Will my Fuji X100T be the ticket on those days? so many things to sort out and thats just for camera stuff

xpfloyd wrote in post #17952069
Glad your finding them better than I did on the Sony, and nice shot!.

With regards to Orlando camera gear im already wondering if a camera and multiple lenses would be a PITA at the theme parks so thinking do I need a zoom? Will my Fuji X100T be the ticket on those days? so many things to sort out and thats just for camera stuff

Thanks.

If it were me, being in the park, I would only mess with the regular camera if I was not riding any rides and only walking around...if I were riding rides I would take something small like the Fuji...