aimer Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Cheers man, will do a bit more research on them and see what they've got coming up. Been seeing some good reviews on the new Sony's too, might need to get into a shop and see how they feel in the hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne_Malvo Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Had a really old Sony NEX5r for a fair few years, just recently copped a (also old but not as old) Sony A7. Currently only have the 24 - 70 kit lens but probably going to grab a 35mm or 50mm prime next. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmareOnElmStreet Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Just got this a7ii in the mail off eBay today. My other one burned in a car fire a couple months ago. 1500 worth of accessories. Got the 55 prime on this for 1100. Not a bad deal. I’m hoping to actually use it more the second time around and post flicks. Edited August 20, 2019 by NightmareOnElmStreet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzxctrl Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Started off w Canons but wanted higher resolutions and frame rates so went smaller and mirrorless w Sony A6300. Shit felt like a toy, battery life trash and it overheated while shooting skating in the summer in 4K. Board shot out, hit the lens and that camera was done 1st try. Was bumming it off my iPhone for a bit but copped the Panasonic GH5 because I wanted the best(budget friendly) hybrid camera at the time. Something that shot great video and something with photos a couple jumps up from a smartphone. Also was my first jump into Micro Four thirds from Full frame/APSC which I was kinda iffy about. I have a metabones EF to Micro43s speedbooster to use my Canon glass on it. Im rocking with a Sigma 18-35 1.8, Sigma 70-200 2.8, Rokinon 8mm Fish and my everyday carry, Canon 40mm Pancake. Looking to cop the Sigma 50-100mm 1.8 (~1.3 w/ speed booster) soon. Has anyone seen the new BMPCC 6K?! Shit is a beast and only $2.5K. Don’t “NEED” it but cmon. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1499529-REG/blackmagic_design_cinecampochdef6k_blackmagic_design_pocket_cinema.html?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjwtO7qBRBQEiwAl5WC2xjaqZeMpOAW55QSb1o5NNQtk1-Ht2zKT3eQnE8gfAbMwgJ4D5TxHBoCLtwQAvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=y Active Canon EF Mount Super 35-Sized HDR Sensor Record 6K 6144 x 3456 up to 50 fps Dual Native 400 & 3200 ISO to 25,600 5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display Record up to 120 fps Windowed HD CFast 2.0 & SD/UHS-II Card Slots External Recording via USB Type-C 13-Stop Dynamic Range, 3D LUT Support Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio License For work, I’ve shot with canon c100, c300 mk 1 & 2, c500, Sony FS700,FS5, FS7, FS7mk2, F55, Red Dragon, even some Arri Alexa’s here and there but for the above specs for under $3K is really something else. Tokyo 2020 Olympics in 8K next year, we in the future ya’ll! Edited August 20, 2019 by cruzxctrl Typed in transit. Please excuse any typos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn1_fuckos Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I have a love/hate relationship with the sony's. Love their image and video quality I just hate the body and User interface. Thankfully im fortunate enough to never have to buy cameras. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6Pennies Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 On 8/20/2019 at 8:05 AM, cruzxctrl said: Started off w Canons but wanted higher resolutions and frame rates so went smaller and mirrorless w Sony A6300. Shit felt like a toy, battery life trash and it overheated while shooting skating in the summer in 4K. Board shot out, hit the lens and that camera was done 1st try. Was bumming it off my iPhone for a bit but copped the Panasonic GH5 because I wanted the best(budget friendly) hybrid camera at the time. Something that shot great video and something with photos a couple jumps up from a smartphone. Also was my first jump into Micro Four thirds from Full frame/APSC which I was kinda iffy about. I have a metabones EF to Micro43s speedbooster to use my Canon glass on it. Im rocking with a Sigma 18-35 1.8, Sigma 70-200 2.8, Rokinon 8mm Fish and my everyday carry, Canon 40mm Pancake. Looking to cop the Sigma 50-100mm 1.8 (~1.3 w/ speed booster) soon. Has anyone seen the new BMPCC 6K?! Shit is a beast and only $2.5K. Don’t “NEED” it but cmon. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1499529-REG/blackmagic_design_cinecampochdef6k_blackmagic_design_pocket_cinema.html?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjwtO7qBRBQEiwAl5WC2xjaqZeMpOAW55QSb1o5NNQtk1-Ht2zKT3eQnE8gfAbMwgJ4D5TxHBoCLtwQAvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=y Active Canon EF Mount Super 35-Sized HDR Sensor Record 6K 6144 x 3456 up to 50 fps Dual Native 400 & 3200 ISO to 25,600 5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display Record up to 120 fps Windowed HD CFast 2.0 & SD/UHS-II Card Slots External Recording via USB Type-C 13-Stop Dynamic Range, 3D LUT Support Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio License For work, I’ve shot with canon c100, c300 mk 1 & 2, c500, Sony FS700,FS5, FS7, FS7mk2, F55, Red Dragon, even some Arri Alexa’s here and there but for the above specs for under $3K is really something else. Tokyo 2020 Olympics in 8K next year, we in the future ya’ll! Have you looked at the Fuji XH-1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzxctrl Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 @6Pennies- Yo! Just peeped. Looks like a very solid camera. Only wish it had 4K30/4K60 for client work. If I wasn't already invested in Panasonic, I'd def try out Fuji. Hope you and everyone else had a good holiday weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn1_fuckos Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 We just got an A7R 4 at wrok going to have to take it on a test drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Maybe not the right thread, but let's see... I am trying to take action shots of bike racing. I'm up close to the riders so i'm using a wide angle lens. Currently I have it set to AI Servo, using the lowest ISO possible but that shifts depending on where I'm standing, shutter speed fluctuates between 1/500 and 1/800, and I think all that is working, but the issue I'm really having is focusing my eye. I have to wear glasses to see anything within two feet of me. and when I bring the camera up to my eye no matter what I do to focus on the subject it still looks blurry... glasses or no glasses. And if I use the screen to focus I have to hold the camera quite far away and then who the hell knows if I'm getting a tight focus. Is there an auto-focus setting for sports photography? I'm assuming no but figured I'd ask. And if not... any thoughts on how I can solve this problem? I don't have the camera in front of me but I'm pretty sure it's the Canon Rebel xs EOS. I know, I know... some old-ass shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Joker said: Maybe not the right thread, but let's see... I am trying to take action shots of bike racing. I'm up close to the riders so i'm using a wide angle lens. Currently I have it set to AI Servo, using the lowest ISO possible but that shifts depending on where I'm standing, shutter speed fluctuates between 1/500 and 1/800, and I think all that is working, but the issue I'm really having is focusing my eye. I have to wear glasses to see anything within two feet of me. and when I bring the camera up to my eye no matter what I do to focus on the subject it still looks blurry... glasses or no glasses. And if I use the screen to focus I have to hold the camera quite far away and then who the hell knows if I'm getting a tight focus. Is there an auto-focus setting for sports photography? I'm assuming no but figured I'd ask. And if not... any thoughts on how I can solve this problem? I don't have the camera in front of me but I'm pretty sure it's the Canon Rebel xs EOS. I know, I know... some old-ass shit. With sports photography the action moves too fast. Reason you often see sports photographers with several cameras is that they are manually focused to specific areas they're capturing. What you want to do is decide what crop you want and have a subject go and stand in that location. (mark it if you have to or use something like a mark in the road or manhole cover as a reference point. Start with an aperture setting that gives you enough depth of field to allow for some play, usually a couple feet at least (you can look up the depth of field for each f-stop in the manual or a PDF white paper for your lens online). Then from that set shutter speed and ultimately compensate with ISO to get the exposure you want. Once the action enters the frame you rapid fire the shutter. All will be in focus and from the captures, you can find one that captures the pose / action that looks best. That's basically how its done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzxctrl Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 24 minutes ago, misteraven said: With sports photography the action moves too fast. Reason you often see sports photographers with several cameras is that they are manually focused to specific areas they're capturing. What you want to do is decide what crop you want and have a subject go and stand in that location. (mark it if you have to or use something like a mark in the road or manhole cover as a reference point. Start with an aperture setting that gives you enough depth of field to allow for some play, usually a couple feet at least (you can look up the depth of field for each f-stop in the manual or a PDF white paper for your lens online). Then from that set shutter speed and ultimately compensate with ISO to get the exposure you want. Once the action enters the frame you rapid fire the shutter. All will be in focus and from the captures, you can find one that captures the pose / action that looks best. That's basically how its done. Def agree with this. To add to this - regarding your focusing issues - there should be a little dial by your Electronic View Finder. It's called the Diopter Adjustment Control and it helps you adjust you EVF focus to accommodate your eyesight. Also, maybe clean/wipe your camera sensor, front and back glass of the lens and even your EVF.. Hope this helps. Peace! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn1_fuckos Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 @Joker if you do not feel comfortable using manual focus try switching the Auto focus to Continuous instead of single set your focus point where you want the subject to be and pan the camera with your subject. your a little restricted due to the technology in your camera but similarly I have an old nikon D80 (as a back up) that is pretty similar to your camera and I can still get some pretty decent images out of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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