Photo sharing: Sony Alpha

[Hockeyman]

Its been a little while since my last post so here a few to catch up.


Taken at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal a few weeks ago

HHN23 by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Cranberry bog at Epcot for Food and Wine

Cranberry Bog by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Walking Dead walker at HHN

Walker by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Hogwarts Express at Island of Adventure

Hogwarts Express by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

[Hockeyman]

The shots from Johamna are pretty much the kind of shots that I want when it comes to detail. His shots are amazing. The two major factors that I am looking for in a camera is image quality and the zoom. Thanks for eliminating some of the cameras from my list and thanks for telling me about what kind of camera Johamna uses as well. To make it much simpler for what I am looking for in my next camera. Here are 5 key things:

1) While I am willing to spend $400 to $450 for the right camera (If needed). I would rather be somewhere in the $300 to $400 price range for the camera.
2) Better quality higher resolution shots for day time and night time shots than the Cybershot Sony DSC H20 that I have right now (Unedited shots as I never edit my shots at all)
3) A zoom that is more than 10x which is on my camera that I have right now.
4) Anti-Motion Blur mode or should I say a good camera for motion shots like taking pictures of roller coasters, auto racing, and so forth.
5) Video is really NOT a big thing needed for the camera as I will shoot very little video from the camera itself.

That's pretty much the basics that I am looking for, But with the quality of pics like they are from Johamna camera.

Hamilton also shoots with the Full Frame A99 but his Nex 7 shots are just about as equally amazing as the ones from the A99.

I like someones suggestion for you to look at the NEx 3, that might be up your alley. Or even see if you can find a reasonable price on an A33or A55 on Ebay also.

 

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[havoc315]

Love this shot. Love that you have to look twice before you realize it's taken from a roller coaster. (or whatever the ride is)

 

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Love this shot. Love that you have to look twice before you realize it's taken from a roller coaster. (or whatever the ride is)

Thanks!

Picture was taken with my NEX-7 on Everest using the Sony 50mm 1.8.


I don't know if you all follow Sonyalpharumors but looks like 2 new A-mount cameras are coming out in 2014. Not sure if mirrorless or not.

"According to two anonymous sources Sony has two working A-mount prototypes cameras:
1) One Full Frame SLT A-mount cameras. It features a new 36 Megapixel sensor which is slightly different from the A7r sensor (it has no offset microlens design).
2) One APS-C SLT A-mount camera with new 24 megapixel sensor (improved over the A77 sensor!).

One trusted source also told me that Sony is well aware of the need to continue to make APS-C A-mount cameras. In short, the chances are high to see two new A-mount cameras in early 2014. Both, for FF and APS-C A-mount system."

 

[havoc315]

Thanks!

Picture was taken with my NEX-7 on Everest using the Sony 50mm 1.8.


I don't know if you all follow Sonyalpharumors but looks like 2 new A-mount cameras are coming out in 2014. Not sure if mirrorless or not.

"According to two anonymous sources Sony has two working A-mount prototypes cameras:
1) One Full Frame SLT A-mount cameras. It features a new 36 Megapixel sensor which is slightly different from the A7r sensor (it has no offset microlens design).
2) One APS-C SLT A-mount camera with new 24 megapixel sensor (improved over the A77 sensor!).

One trusted source also told me that Sony is well aware of the need to continue to make APS-C A-mount cameras. In short, the chances are high to see two new A-mount cameras in early 2014. Both, for FF and APS-C A-mount system."

Yup, follow it closely. Appears they will be SLT, not mirrorless despite the earlier rumors from months ago.
I'm eagerly waiting for some details...... I'm itching to upgrade from my A55, but the A99 is still too expensive and the A77 isn't a big enough upgrade to warrant it.

 

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[havoc315]

Now for something a little different...

Oh Sony A-mount shooters... The great value of 15-30-year-old Minolta lenses. I thought I would post some examples from some old Minolta glasses. These shots are basically 100% cropped! So this is the quality you can get closely cropped from "ancient" glass:

Close crop from the Minolta 50mm/2.8 macro lens:


macrocrop by Havoc315, on Flickr

The original:

virginia-191.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

The Minolta 135/2.8:


135mmcrop by Havoc315, on Flickr

The original:

untitled-110.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

The Minolta 70-210 f4 beercan:


beercancrop2 by Havoc315, on Flickr

Original:


baseball-30.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

So who needs $1000+ Zeiss lenses? lol.

 

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havoc,

Thanks for those Minolta shots; very nice!

 

[havoc315]

havoc,

Thanks for those Minolta shots; very nice!

I've been debating whether I'll ever upgrade to the A99 (or a future Sony fullframe) and was debating what lenses I already own, that would be worth using. I use the Sony 16-50 mostly now, a fantastic lens, but it's a crop lens.

Realized that the Minolta 50mm macro would be the starting point to maximize the value of the camera.

If anyone shooting with Sony just wants an amazing lens on the relatively cheap.... With a primary concern for sharpness, color, contrast, and no distortion... Find this lens for under $300... maybe even under $200.
I've heard the 100mm is even better, though runs $100-$200 more.

 

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[KAT4DISNEY]

I've been debating whether I'll ever upgrade to the A99 (or a future Sony fullframe) and was debating what lenses I already own, that would be worth using. I use the Sony 16-50 mostly now, a fantastic lens, but it's a crop lens.

Realized that the Minolta 50mm macro would be the starting point to maximize the value of the camera.

If anyone shooting with Sony just wants an amazing lens on the relatively cheap.... With a primary concern for sharpness, color, contrast, and no distortion... Find this lens for under $300... maybe even under $200.
I've heard the 100mm is even better, though runs $100-$200 more.

I have several Minolta lenses and one of my favorites is the 100-200mm 4.5. Relatively small and compact as well as fast and can be gotten for $50-$60 or less.

 

[Hockeyman]

Hard Rock Hotel Orlando by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

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[havoc315]

I'm playing with the Sony A99 this week! So much fun. Never had my hands on such an advanced camera before, lol.

 

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Havoc, A99 looks awesome - enjoy the week!

and...


In case anybody missed it, Popular Photography named the A7r Camera of the Year.

2013 Camera of the Year: Sony a7R
Sony takes home the gold with a total game changer


http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2013/11/2013-camera-year-sony-a7r


Why it Won: Brings full-frame quality into lighter, smaller bodies; Best imaging of any ILC camera; Introduces a whole new system for advanced users; Strong, weather-sealed body with great fit and finish; Connectivity includes Wi-Fi and NFC; Almost universal adaptability to other systems’ lenses

The camera actually outperformed our expectations, given the relatively small size of its body—smaller in volume than the Leica M, with considerably more electronics inside. Given the cramped interior quarters, there’s not much of a heat sink for a 36.4MP full-frame sensor, and heat buildup is a major cause of digital noise, which can also rob resolution. But the 7R proved competitive on all our test criteria with the Nikon D800, the highest-resolution digital camera available short of going to a (far pricier) medium-format camera.

Impressive as the 7R’s imaging power is, it’s all the more impressive for the package it comes in. This camera was clearly designed for pros and serious amateurs, with its tough, weather-sealed body, logical and ergonomic controls, superb electronic viewfinder (who needs a pentaprism?), and built-in connectivity. And the 7R came out of the bag as part of a full system, including five lenses and more to arrive soon (see the test report for details). There’s a vertical battery grip, the HVL-F60M electronic flash/video light that allows for wireless radio TTL, stereo mics for video, and more. We’re confident that Sony will thoroughly build out the system

 

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