Sony Lounge Thread MKIII (All Sony cameras welcome)

awong101 wrote in post #19240524
True Form Astrophotography

I was out at 4am trying to capture the Lunar Eclipse of 2021. Because of the coastal fog rolling in, what was already a short window of capture was drastically shorten to maybe 5-15 minutes depending on your location. By the time I finished setting up in the dark, the fog has arrived and eaten up the Lunar Eclipse. But I still got to see it in person and that's what counts.

Instead, I turned my attention to what is considered as true form astrophotography: A bunch of astrophotographers/pho​tographers packing up their gear in the dark and cold of night, most drowsy in disappointment. ߥְߘ°ߥѰߘ

Clear skies

Sony A7Siii
Sony 20mm f/1.8 G

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We were fortunate with clear skies until about 5 a.m. so we got a good look at the eclipse, but I didn't haul out the photo gear to shoot it. It was a relatively mild night and I just wanted to enjoy watching it for once.

DTBaan wrote in post #19240525
because you are thinking about selling it? :P
please! i'm so broke lol
I know you keep your gears well too so I would not hesitate to buy from you haha

I am slowing on plans for selling my 200-600mm. Right now I’m more inclined to keep it. Need an a1 though.

I'm slowly transitioning to all primes on the wide end to replace my 24-70GM. I already have the 20mm f1.8 (one of my favorite lenses), but two days ago I pulled the trigger on the 50mm f1.2 GM because Focus Camera had it in stock. I've heard mixed reviews on them, but honestly it was a great experience. Lens showed up the day after I purchased it (I did pay $30 extra for 1 day shipping). Tried it out on my A7RIV yesterday, and I have to say these two are a match made in heaven. My A7RIV experience hasn't been the best, as I feel it doesn't focus that well with a few lenses, but I am comparing it to the A9 in that regard. But with the 50GM I felt like I could not get a shot that wasn't tack sharp, even at F1.2. I'm thoroughly impressed to say the least. Soon I will also get the new 35mm GM and my transition away from the 24-70 will be complete.

Enjoy these few A7RIV and 50mm GM shots from my garden yesterday. 2nd photo is a 100% crop of the 1st. SOOC to show colors, contrast, and sharpness.

Another example. 2nd photo is a 100% crop of the 1st. These are SOOC to show off color, contrast, and sharpness.

Last example (for now). 2nd image is a 100% crop of the first. SOOC to show color, contrast, and sharpness.

I'm here now to see some Red Moon. anyone got it?

shooz wrote in post #19240425
Bill, could you elaborate on that a bit ? I’ve been considering getting the 1.4. (Currently, I’m using the 200-600 on my A9).

Dave, I was hit and miss with it and likely a light issue as one might expect. I found myself using it when I likely shouldn't have been. Operator error that I corrected by not having it in the bag. I used it with the 7R3 as well as the a9. I can use crop mode in the R3 so I don't miss it. I did get some good photos with it however, just no longer tempted by it.

Jarvis Creative Studios wrote in post #19240540
I'm slowly transitioning to all primes on the wide end to replace my 24-70GM. I already have the 20mm f1.8 (one of my favorite lenses), but two days ago I pulled the trigger on the 50mm f1.2 GM because Focus Camera had it in stock. I've heard mixed reviews on them, but honestly it was a great experience. Lens showed up the day after I purchased it (I did pay $30 extra for 1 day shipping). Tried it out on my A7RIV yesterday, and I have to say these two are a match made in heaven. My A7RIV experience hasn't been the best, as I feel it doesn't focus that well with a few lenses, but I am comparing it to the A9 in that regard. But with the 50GM I felt like I could not get a shot that wasn't tack sharp, even at F1.2. I'm thoroughly impressed to say the least. Soon I will also get the new 35mm GM and my transition away from the 24-70 will be complete.

Enjoy these few A7RIV and 50mm GM shots from my garden yesterday. 2nd photo is a 100% crop of the 1st. SOOC to show colors, contrast, and sharpness.

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Mixed reviews on the 50GM?? I’ve seen nothing but raves and excellent image quality. Only negatives are focus breathing (a problem for videographers) and that it’s not really exactly 50mm, more like 48mm (a serious problem for unserious id10ts).

Bill in Texas wrote in post #19240551
Dave, I was hit and miss with it and likely a light issue as one might expect. I found myself using it when I likely shouldn't have been. Operator error that I corrected by not having it in the bag. I used it with the 7R3 as well as the a9. I can use crop mode in the R3 so I don't miss it. I did get some good photos with it however, just no longer tempted by it.

Good to know, thanks. When I has Canon, I had the 1.4 and never used it either. Ended up selling it. I suspect I wouldn’t use the Sony either. Just found out I need new tires for the truck, so probably a moot point anyway ?

David Arbogast wrote in post #19240563
Mixed reviews on the 50GM?? I’ve seen nothing but raves and excellent image quality. Only negatives are focus breathing (a problem for videographers) and that it’s not really exactly 50mm, more like 48mm (a serious problem for unserious id10ts).

I think you misunderstood. I've heard mixed reviews on Focus Camera as a seller, not on the 50mm GM. I agree that everyone who's talked about the lens has seemed incredibly impressed, and you can add me to that list even after my short time with it.

Jarvis Creative Studios wrote in post #19240540
I'm slowly transitioning to all primes on the wide end to replace my 24-70GM. I already have the 20mm f1.8 (one of my favorite lenses), but two days ago I pulled the trigger on the 50mm f1.2 GM because Focus Camera had it in stock. I've heard mixed reviews on them, but honestly it was a great experience. Lens showed up the day after I purchased it (I did pay $30 extra for 1 day shipping). Tried it out on my A7RIV yesterday, and I have to say these two are a match made in heaven. My A7RIV experience hasn't been the best, as I feel it doesn't focus that well with a few lenses, but I am comparing it to the A9 in that regard. But with the 50GM I felt like I could not get a shot that wasn't tack sharp, even at F1.2. I'm thoroughly impressed to say the least. Soon I will also get the new 35mm GM and my transition away from the 24-70 will be complete.

Enjoy these few A7RIV and 50mm GM shots from my garden yesterday. 2nd photo is a 100% crop of the 1st. SOOC to show colors, contrast, and sharpness.

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50mm is not a FOV I like to shoot with, but it's an impressive lens for sure. Rendering seems more pleasing than the 35 GM....but AF is pretty tenacious on the 35 too. Really impressive for a fast prime

C/Y 80-200 / 5 shot pano in portrait / Royal Poinciana also know as Framboyan in the Caribbean

LeeRatters wrote in post #19240451
Don't forget the Pot Noodle and Irnbru!

Damn, I miss Pot Noodles!!!
Can sometimes get them down here in the English food shops, but so expensive lol

With the help of Fred (Miranda) was able to get the wireless ftp function to work on the a7c and a7riv with my passport wireless pro ssd. Camera automatically uploads raws to the SSD wirelessly. Not the fastest thing in the world but can basically set the camera down and have it load to the drive automatically.

Pretty cool.

Covid be dammed

Heading to the Baja tomorrow to go fishing....... taking the 35gm and the 200-600. Trade off of goals pics or fish........ or cerveza