Sony Lounge Thread MKIII (All Sony cameras welcome)

vinmunoz wrote in post #18797576
Sigma 105 wide open. The second image is just a cropped version.

Hosted photo: posted by vinmunoz in
./showthread.php?p=187​97576&i=i153495214
forum: Sony Digital Cameras

Hosted photo: posted by vinmunoz in
./showthread.php?p=187​97576&i=i40165466
forum: Sony Digital Cameras

Superb Vinz!!

Charlie wrote in post #18797218
that's a great price for the samyang!

the 35 f1.8 unicorn, lol, simply cant trust it will ever materialize, and I'm ok with that, the Tamron 28-75 fills that void. Would be nice to have for sure, have zero expectations for it. It's sorta like the Canon 100-400ii for canon, I recall the rumors dating back many many years, just never materialized until people totally forgot about it.

DBNissan wrote in post #18797436
I picked up the Sammy 35/2.8 last summer when Adorama had a used one for $175. When it arrived it was like a brand new lens and even included the zippered case! IQ is on par with the FE 50/1.8. It feels cheap due to plastic construction but that also means you won't feel it on the front of the camera body. The flat pseudo "lens hood" tends to come off easily. Other than that, it's a great walk-around lens for the price

Bought......

I adore the CV40 1.2E so that's what's going to get the most use - landscape, forests, car meets, general shooting.... The only time AF is needed is if the kids are using the camera handheld which is rare in all honesty.

I wanted to sell the Zony 35/2.8 while it was still worth something. I don't mind having a £150 lens not getting much use.

LeeRatters wrote in post #18797619
I adore the CV40 1.2E

I have GAS for this lens again. I returned my first copy as I realised I couldnt shoot the kids with it but now that I have the RX1RII I am thinking I could use the CV40 on the other body as I wouldnt have to try and manually focus moving things and dont have to worry about missing shots. Kinda talking myself into it

xpfloyd wrote in post #18797617
Superb Vinz!!

Thank you.

TRhoads wrote in post #18797593
that is why I always have to have a laptop or something with me to download them to and make a backup...it just gives me peace of mind.

Great shooting with you too..we had a nice adventure...

Travis, not sure if you saw me posting this the other week but this device allows backup from sd to usb drive without the need for a computer. I havent tried it myself but read about it on FM forum. Quite reasonably priced for times when its impractical to take a laptop https://www.amazon.co.​uk …%2A=1&%2Aentrie​s%2A=0#Ask

xpfloyd wrote in post #18797623
I have GAS for this lens again. I returned my first copy as I realised I couldnt shoot the kids with it but now that I have the RX1RII I am thinking I could use the CV40 on the other body as I wouldnt have to try and manually focus moving things and dont have to worry about missing shots. Kinda talking myself into it

Haha. I'd vote "yes"..... but then I've shot with the M mount 40/1.4 Classic for several years anyway.....

LeeRatters wrote in post #18797646
Haha. I'd vote "yes"..... but then I've shot with the M mount 40/1.4 Classic for several years anyway.....

Back to the old issue of no stock anywhere

xpfloyd wrote in post #18797628
Travis, not sure if you saw me posting this the other week but this device allows backup from sd to usb drive without the need for a computer. I havent tried it myself but read about it on FM forum. Quite reasonably priced for times when its impractical to take a laptop https://www.amazon.co.​uk …%2A=1&%2Aentrie​s%2A=0#Ask

I might have missed that original discussion...I have seen things like that, and never felt the need for one...I typically can handle the slight added weight of the Surface Pro 4 for downloading and viewing...in part because there are times I want to review images on the road...when scouting locations...I have a bad habit of loving it in the field, and then seeing it on a screen and not liking it as much, so I try to review images from scouting outings so that I can fine tune the results for when the light is at its best...and that was the case on this trip too...

xpfloyd wrote in post #18797650
Back to the old issue of no stock anywhere

Think it sold out in a week! Certainly at the big retailers. There's a Leica shop in London might have one - Camera Centre or something....

xpfloyd wrote in post #18797650
Back to the old issue of no stock anywhere

The Classic Camera is showing in stock.

Thank me later

navydoc wrote in post #18797592
Amazing landscapes there and it looks like you're off to a great start capturing some of it.

Thank you Gene! Thanks for the feedback on the white balance and color tones. As Travis mentioned, this whole area had many color variations in the rocks and dirt including reds, cyans, greens, blues, yellow etc.

TRhoads wrote in post #18797593
that is why I always have to have a laptop or something with me to download them to and make a backup...it just gives me peace of mind.

Great shooting with you too..we had a nice adventure...

I need to get a laptop or find some way to backup during the trip. Just for that peace of mind. Yep, thanks for assembling quite an itinerary.

TRhoads wrote in post #18797595
nice lead off triple there Alfredo...that section had my attention for a while too...the people really give a sense of scale...I was overwhelmed by the size of the place, I had no idea how big that stuff was...

Thank you sir! Yeah this place was nothing like I expected. Much grander in person. It was overwhelming at first because everything had a potential composition.

xpfloyd wrote in post #18797616
What a start!! Awesome image Alfredo. The people in the foreground make the shot as it gives the full sense of scale.

I visited death valley with my wife (girlfriend at the time) years ago but it was before I was proper into photography. I had a canon 300D and used auto mode. I wish I could go back now for the photography.

Thanks Eddie! Appreciate the input. I too drove through the outer parts of DV many years ago with my wife (girlfriend back then) before I had a proper camera. You should definitely make a trip out there. The night skies are unreal.

LeeRatters wrote in post #18797673
The Classic Camera is showing in stock.

Thank me later

Thanks...I Think

digital_AM wrote in post #18797678
The night skies are unreal.

Thats another thing I remember. We stayed at Furnice Creek and I can remember sitting on our balcony at night having a few drinks and staring at all the stars, probably the most ive ever seen with the naked eye. Didnt take a single image of them

xpfloyd wrote in post #18797690
Thanks...I Think

lmfao

Oly announced a new camera. The EM1X, it's 29hundred. Wow the M43 goes far now. you gotta love their 7EV IBIS and weather sealing though.