lct Posted March 16, 2014 Share #641 Posted March 16, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) It won't have an 1” sensor anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Crackdlens Posted March 17, 2014 Share #642 Posted March 17, 2014 ....The Sony A7 looks like a well thought out camera but I came to the conclusion, despite some interesting features, I would never be able to use it as fluidly as I can use a 5D Mk III..... I have to say, I'm quite taken with the a7R. I can use my M series glass (along with adapters for Hassey, Mamiya and Canon lenses). The Sony Zeiss 55/1,8 is also quite impressive. Granted it cannot replace the 5D MkIII for what I use it for (sports), but it is my second. It is so small and light, it is the camera I always carry with me (just in case Elvis shows up). I think it will be picked up by photojournalists looking for small, full frame weather sealed that shoots decent video and in my mind beats the MkIII in this arena which lacks continuous autofocus in video mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 17, 2014 Share #643 Posted March 17, 2014 I have to say, I'm quite taken with the a7R. I can use my M series glass (along with adapters for Hassey, Mamiya and Canon lenses). The Sony Zeiss 55/1,8 is also quite impressive. Granted it cannot replace the 5D MkIII for what I use it for (sports), but it is my second. It is so small and light, it is the camera I always carry with me (just in case Elvis shows up). I think it will be picked up by photojournalists looking for small, full frame weather sealed that shoots decent video and in my mind beats the MkIII in this arena which lacks continuous autofocus in video mode. I agree that the A7 looks very good. If I wanted a smaller ff camera I would get it. I am just so fast working with the Canon that I don't think I could work as efficiently with the Sony. And using two different cameras on a project would be a problem for me both in shooting ... tetheted and non tethered as well as in image processing. Once I find a good methodology I try to stick with it even if another approach might also be worthy. pardon any cell phone typos. The Nex6 works as my small camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share #644 Posted March 17, 2014 I think that there are other threads discussing the Sony cameras. I'm very sure at least that CEO Alfred Schopf didn't comment on or contemplate a future A8R though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 18, 2014 Share #645 Posted March 18, 2014 I think that there are other threads discussing the Sony cameras. I'm very sure at least that CEO Alfred Schopf didn't comment on or contemplate a future A8R though. It is kind of hard to have any kind of useful discussion about a camera that doesn't exist beyond stating the likes and dislikes we might have for existing cametas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share #646 Posted March 18, 2014 Alan there are more than six hundred posts in this thread so some folks do think it's worth discussing. Some of it is even on topic I was trying to gently drag the discussion back on topic. I do appreciate that there is plenty of interest in the Sony cameras (and some threads) of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted March 18, 2014 Share #647 Posted March 18, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Users propose and Leica disposes in April (or in September ). Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 19, 2014 Share #648 Posted March 19, 2014 Alan there are more than six hundred posts in this thread so some folks do think it's worth discussing. Some of it is even on topic I was trying to gently drag the discussion back on topic. I do appreciate that there is plenty of interest in the Sony cameras (and some threads) of course. Isn't the collectve wisdom here from all of those posts that it will simply be another mirrorless APS C camera with a clip on EVF? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted March 19, 2014 Share #649 Posted March 19, 2014 As far as the X line is concerned, I think no one had the guts to saw off the lens to attach an adapter. . It is funny how many times people I am showing the X-Vario to have tried to take off the lens ... Michael I suspect you know what is coming up as you often have the inside track, but a camera in the same style as the X-Vario with interchangeable lenses and the IQ of the X-vario would hit the spot for many. I would be surprised if the lens mount wasn't the same as the M one, as its size appears to be fine and it would be a great selling point if you could just plonk your M lens directly onto the T (sans auto-focus). Anyone expecting something cheap will be disappointed. With the X-Vario and its excellent glass running at £2,150 retail I expect the T body only will be roughly the same price, meaning a body and lens around £3,000, perfectly fitting in with Leica's range. Judging by the reviews of the X-Vario (all I have read commenting on the surprisingly good IQ across the range) the T won't persuade the majority of T1 and A6000 customers but Leica will be targeting skimming off the top as usual Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB W Posted March 19, 2014 Share #650 Posted March 19, 2014 You are probably right. I just like to wish and hope that the body and at least one lens wouldn't break my bank. Fingers will be crossed even if I lose feeling in them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted March 19, 2014 Share #651 Posted March 19, 2014 You are probably right. I just like to wish and hope that the body and at least one lens wouldn't break my bank. Fingers will be crossed even if I lose feeling in them. I am sure your fingers' feeling will become hard to sustain. It has been Leica's way for more than 80 years now to attract people who say "just one lens" - though unfortunately this one lens can be changed, and then people find out that there are many more lenses, which are called "just one more"... If one really wants just one lens, one should by a camera, which just has one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 19, 2014 Share #652 Posted March 19, 2014 ....Judging by the reviews of the X-Vario (all I have read commenting on the surprisingly good IQ across the range)... You really should read a little more widely... It will be interesting to see what comes out next month - I for one won't be holding my breath. No viewfinder, no sale... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted March 19, 2014 Share #653 Posted March 19, 2014 You really should read a little more widely... It will be interesting to see what comes out next month - I for one won't be holding my breath. No viewfinder, no sale... Point me to a review which does not positively comment on the x-vario's IQ? Your wishful thinking for it to be a bad camera does not materialise and shooting from the hip with no research just confirms this You might want to do some reading, for example: Ming thein Imaging resource Thephotoblografer Petapixel Amateur photographer Steve huff Amongst many others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB W Posted March 19, 2014 Share #654 Posted March 19, 2014 I am sure your fingers' feeling will become hard to sustain. It has been Leica's way for more than 80 years now to attract people who say "just one lens" - though unfortunately this one lens can be changed, and then people find out that there are many more lenses, which are called "just one more"... If one really wants just one lens, one should by a camera, which just has one. Well, I like to think that I could buy one lens and stick with it. Had the X1 which was very nice but sold it for the Fuji X100 which is also very nice. I'm experiencing camera lust and often do wish I had more reach for certain types of photographs. P.S. Bill, if I ever do buy the XVario I hope we can still be friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 19, 2014 Share #655 Posted March 19, 2014 ...Your wishful thinking for it to be a bad camera... I don't need to wish, and I have no interest in blind faith as a measure of "quality". It is not a bad camera per se. It is in comparison with its competition and with market expectations in 2014 that it doesn't cut the mustard. It is now apparent that it was a stop-gap for the announcement next month and it has therefore served a purpose of sorts. I fervently hope that Leica have learned from the reception accorded the "Mini-M"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted March 19, 2014 Share #656 Posted March 19, 2014 I don't need to wish, and I have no interest in blind faith as a measure of "quality". Who's relying on blind faith? The reviews say it produces excellent results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh Posted March 19, 2014 Share #657 Posted March 19, 2014 I don't need to wish, and I have no interest in blind faith as a measure of "quality". Some people don’t like the concept, some complain that the lens is rather on the slow side, but most everyone seems to agree that the image quality delivered is excellent. Because it is. It is now apparent that it was a stop-gap for the announcement next month It was not. The upcoming announcement has nothing to do with the X line of cameras; these are different cameras for different customers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted March 20, 2014 Share #658 Posted March 20, 2014 Some people don’t like the concept, some complain that the lens is rather on the slow side, ............... At 50mm equivalent fully open its a f5.1. Probably the slowest lens ever build for this format. And certainly when considering the price point. At 50mph many cars feel competent and resonably comfortable on the road. With other words, the UD 3500 (with EVF and Grip) XV performs where plenty of other makes can do it without a sweat as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 20, 2014 Share #659 Posted March 20, 2014 If i want the most competent and the most comfortable car at 50mph, it won't cost me the same price as a "reasonable" car, don't you think so? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 20, 2014 Share #660 Posted March 20, 2014 Ok, let's stick with this analogy for a moment. All modern cars achieve 50mph. Most do it with ease. It is well within their capabilities. You don't need your foot flat on the floor. You have more in reserve. You don't need to get out and push. You don't need to use another car if you want to go faster. Car manufacturers don't bring out compact luxury models that run out of steam at 50mph when every other manufacturer is offering better performance more economically. It's 2014... Sent from another Galaxy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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