Sony A9: Is Canon doomed ?

mystik610 wrote in post #18336799
if you're cool not using the viewfinder then sure.

Yeah, it would be equivalent to mirrorless, just without EVF.

mystik610 wrote in post #18336799
if you're cool not using the viewfinder then sure.

mystik610 wrote in post #18336799
if you're cool not using the viewfinder then sure.

Yeh, that would be a sight to see, someone holding a 1dx2 along with a 600mm at arms length using the back LCD to track a bird.

Hogloff wrote in post #18336801
Yeh, that would be a sight to see, someone holding a 1dx2 along with a 600mm at arms length using the back LCD to track a bird.

I mean 14 fps through an optical viewfinder is plenty for birds. Just saying Canon can play the numbers game if they wanted to.

idkdc wrote in post #18336800
Yeah, it would be equivalent to mirrorless, just without EVF.

No really...try holding that camera so you can see the LCD. Talk about ergonomics...

Hogloff wrote in post #18336803
No really...try holding that camera so you can see the LCD. Talk about ergonomics...

I mean the sensor based focus plus live view signal. The technology is the same. I would prefer OVF anyways, mirrorless don't have that option.

idkdc wrote in post #18336802
I mean 14 fps through an optical viewfinder is plenty for birds. Just saying Canon can play the numbers game if they wanted to.

But it's not a numbers game...the A9 shoots at 20fps in normal use mode...not some convoluted arms length approach.

Yeh, who needs more that 16k in a computer...famous quotes of the past.

Or...who needs full frame...famous quote by Nikon.

Or...who needs 36mb...famous quotes by Canon folk when they did not have a high mpix sensor.

Hogloff wrote in post #18336807
But it's not a numbers game...the A9 shoots at 20fps in normal use mode...not some convoluted arms length approach.

Yeh, who needs more that 16k in a computer...famous quotes of the past.

Or...who needs full frame...famous quote by Nikon.

Or...who needs 36mb...famous quotes by Canon folk when they did not have a high mpix sensor.

Right, but if it proves well, then great, more competition and competitors will follow suit.

Btw I use live view all the time, but sure call it convoluted because you have a DSLR axe to grind.

Oh hey, what about your native e mount 200-400, 500mm, 600mm and 800mm lenses for tracking your birds while we're up this alley?

If only someone could have enough imagination to come up with some kind of accessory that would allow you to more effectively use the rear screen. Some kind of hood or cover, possibly with an eye piece and some simple optics...

But no, there is clearly no way one could possibly build or design a cover for the LCD that would allow it to function similar to an EFV.
https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …8&N=3777857691+​3557242289 none of those exist or could possibly work. That's just insane!

idkdc wrote in post #18336809
Right, but if it proves well, then great, more competition and competitors will follow suit.

Btw I use live view all the time, but sure call it convoluted because you have a DSLR axe to grind.

I use it all the time off a tripod with both my DSLR's and mirrorless cameras. I call it convoluted for those occasions when you are handholding a big lens trying to track a bird or hockey player...that is convoluted any way you look at it. Even you must admit this.

idkdc wrote in post #18336813
Oh hey, what about your native e mount 200-400, 500mm, 600mm and 800mm lenses for tracking your birds while we're up this alley?

Patience grasshopper, patience. All in good time.

You are probably too young to know what this means.

Wilt wrote in post #18336790
But I think the question becomes, "Why can Sony not offer 20fps RAW recoding with its own line of lenses (even if it must be a GM lens), and then state something like, 'Lenses from other manufacturers may be limited to 10-12 fps RAW recording'?", and utilize that as a marketing reason why folks should think twice about buying aftermarket brands!

do you read? it been said time and time again "The a9 can shoot at 20fps in raw"

idkdc wrote in post #18336800
Yeah, it would be equivalent to mirrorless, just without EVF.

no it wouldn't be, try using the back LCD on bright sunny day.

Hogloff wrote in post #18336816
I use it all the time off a tripod with both my DSLR's and mirrorless cameras. I call it convoluted for those occasions when you are handholding a big lens trying to track a bird or hockey player...that is convoluted any way you look at it. Even you must admit this.

If you're handholding, sure. Monopod or tripod with gimbalhead, I don't see the big deal. Add a screen eye cup if it bothers you so much. Works just the same clunkiness as an extra adapter and supertelephoto.

Luckless wrote in post #18336815
If only someone could have enough imagination to come up with some kind of accessory that would allow you to more effectively use the rear screen. Some kind of hood or cover, possibly with an eye piece and some simple optics...

But no, there is clearly no way one could possibly build or design a cover for the LCD that would allow it to function similar to an EFV.
https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …8&N=3777857691+​3557242289 none of those exist or could possibly work. That's just insane!

Ever try those? I have for my 5d2 to keep the glare off the LCD when using the camera on a tripod. You still would need to hold the camera with attached heavy lens away from your body in order to peer through these gadgets. Total fail for handheld fast action photography.