dancook Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #61 Posted March 6, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any complains about loudness of his shutter. (Just wondering) Nothing verbal, just frowns from nearby audience. He has 5dm4 for quieter stuff now 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Hi dancook, Take a look here Sony A9 making me rethink Leica Setup - any A9 owners?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
frame-it Posted March 6, 2018 Share #62 Posted March 6, 2018 well... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted March 6, 2018 Share #63 Posted March 6, 2018 I need to do the work now, if it's not the A9 it's a 1dx or d5 - but the silent shutter and eye detection is just so beneficial to me, I cannot wait for the SL2. I don't know the Canons, but I surely know that D5 is everything but silent (a silent mode exist, but silent it isn't...). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #64 Posted March 6, 2018 I don't know the Canons, but I surely know that D5 is everything but silent (a silent mode exist, but silent it isn't...). This is why I felt the Sony had a greater benefit to my usage, the silent shutter will make a difference - if not to the people around me, to me. If I worry about my shutter disturbing people, then it interferes with my ability to think creatively and take photos. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #65 Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) well... And the conditions won't be as good as this, lighting, the school girls walk faster, with less time between them - lucky if they remember to hold the pose for a couple of seconds before diving off stage however still shouldn't be a problem for the A9 to keep up Edited March 6, 2018 by dancook 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted March 7, 2018 Share #66 Posted March 7, 2018 Maybe it’s time to stop whining and just do the switch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsprow Posted March 7, 2018 Share #67 Posted March 7, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Take a look at the Sony A7 III. "Only 24MP" but very similar to the A9 at $2000 ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share #68 Posted March 7, 2018 Maybe it’s time to stop whining and just do the switch. I'm not whining.. I've ordered the Sony A9 x 2, 24-70, 70-200, 85mm 1.4 and 35mm 1.4 - plus batteries, grips and memory cards.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted March 8, 2018 Share #69 Posted March 8, 2018 I'm not whining.. I've ordered the Sony A9 x 2, 24-70, 70-200, 85mm 1.4 and 35mm 1.4 - plus batteries, grips and memory cards.. A man of action Looking forward to seeing what you think... NO joke man... all in huh?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted March 8, 2018 Share #70 Posted March 8, 2018 I'm not whining.. I've ordered the Sony A9 x 2, 24-70, 70-200, 85mm 1.4 and 35mm 1.4 - plus batteries, grips and memory cards.. Please report back after some use! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share #71 Posted March 8, 2018 A man of action Looking forward to seeing what you think... NO joke man... all in huh?? I will let you know how it goes! Shouldn't be long but ordering from multiple sources. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted March 8, 2018 Share #72 Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) There's an actual requirement to photograph multiple portraits of every model walking towards the camera on a catwalk during a school fashion show event. For parents to purchase,And to punish them for giving you an assignment that required the purchase of a whole set of new equipment including memory cards you should give those parents just the in-camera JPEGs. The Sony ones are actually usable. They wouldn’t be able to tell the difference anyway. Edited March 8, 2018 by Chaemono Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share #73 Posted March 8, 2018 And to punish them for giving you an assignment that required the purchase of a whole set of new equipment including memory cards you should give those parents just the in-camera JPEGs. The Sony ones are actually usable. They wouldn’t be able to tell the difference anyway. and £100 per image! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eprom Posted March 8, 2018 Share #74 Posted March 8, 2018 I'm not whining.. I've ordered the Sony A9 x 2, 24-70, 70-200, 85mm 1.4 and 35mm 1.4 - plus batteries, grips and memory cards.. Why 2 x A9? I´d go for A9 and A7rIII to get the best out of two worlds. I think the AF of A7rIII is nearly as good as the one of the A9. ... and you safe some money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted March 8, 2018 Share #75 Posted March 8, 2018 .....and get the Techartpro adapter that will allow you to use M glass on the A9 with autofocus. Works really good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share #76 Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) Why 2 x A9? I´d go for A9 and A7rIII to get the best out of two worlds. I think the AF of A7rIII is nearly as good as the one of the A9. ... and you safe some money. So I can remain silent when switching between bodies. I picked up each A9 for £3000 used in excellent condition. Maybe there is a case for the A7RIII as a second body, but I'll see how I get on. Edited March 8, 2018 by dancook 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share #77 Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) .....and get the Techartpro adapter that will allow you to use M glass on the A9 with autofocus. Works really good. I had forgotten about that worth a play although looking on the internet there's a problem with them developing a fault of 'wobbling' http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1452716/18#13972529 Edited March 8, 2018 by dancook Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share #78 Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) I just found & realised, back when I had the 5DMark III I was not happy with continuous autofocus - even with the 200mm f2.0 which was a fast focussing lens. It was frustrating to get a shot like this in focus. Louise Run by dancook1982, on Flickr Edited March 8, 2018 by dancook Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted March 8, 2018 Share #79 Posted March 8, 2018 I just found & realised, back when I had the 5DMark III I was not happy with continuous autofocus - even with the 200mm f2.0 which was a fast focussing lens. It was frustrating to get a shot like this in focus. Louise Run by dancook1982, on Flickr I absolutely agree with you. AF tracking improves on probability of getting sharply focused image. Best AF tracking further improves probability of getting sharply focused image. No AF tracking is perfect today as it still depends on the following factors: 1 Appropriate shutter speed selected; 2 Level of illumination ( your subject in your shot above is very well illuminated, it helps a lot for AF to work accurately); 3 AF still cannot read our mind on what we want to achieve during all the motion that is changing the focal point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted March 8, 2018 Share #80 Posted March 8, 2018 I just found & realised, back when I had the 5DMark III I was not happy with continuous autofocus - even with the 200mm f2.0 which was a fast focussing lens. It was frustrating to get a shot like this in focus. Louise Run by dancook1982, on Flickr This is an example where the Nikon D500/D5/D850 would give you (essentially) 100 % hit rate. The Nikons have other issues (as stated earlier on), but hardly the ability to af a person running, or biking, towards you. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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