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I saw a guy at work today shooting Sony.Switch to Sony my friend.... We've had this discussion
We had a good laugh.
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We had a good laugh.
Harmonic
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Sony is the way, the truth and the light
It's always funny how the brand wars are so prominent in the camera community. It's almost religious.I'm just over half a bar deep in Sony gear so of course my investment was the best choice
That said, at the top end, I do believe Sony is "winning" with Canon a close second, at least from raw technical specs. Sony does tend to push the limits a bit more it seems. I don't follow too closely but Nikon and Fuji seem to have fallen behind a bit, especially in the AF department. I do believe at least one of them uses Sony sensors (can't remember which).
Fuji color science seems to have some type of cult following attached to it but raw images + processing can get any "look" you desire.
All that said, Sony does disappoint massively in firmware updates, especially on a $6500 camera. The video codecs are also awkward to work with. I would much rather prefer native prores like on the Nikons.
Harmonic
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I can't take the ridicule - pulling out a Sony (even though superior) makes one feel like the red haired stepchild that lives in the broom cupboard
Recreational photographers care a lot more about this stuff than people who do it for a living.
Harmonic
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True! Time is limited so for me so I generally prefer high end gear so that it doesn't get in the way (outcome is "me" dependent vs being gear dependent).
One would think professionals care about time savings even more though. That said, it's not like anyone looking at your images is going to be like "wow that's so good! It was definitely shot on a Fuji XYZ with an ABC lens".
These days that's just as likely to come from having more powerful computers and better software to cull and edit with. Lenses and bodies are usable for years or even decades when it comes to the former.
aleksandar
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Did you know about Landy and Toyota warSony is the way, the truth and the light
I'm just over half a bar deep in Sony gear so of course my investment was the best choice
That said, at the top end, I do believe Sony is "winning" with Canon a close second, at least from raw technical specs. Sony does tend to push the limits a bit more it seems. I don't follow too closely but Nikon and Fuji seem to have fallen behind a bit, especially in the AF department. I do believe at least one of them uses Sony sensors (can't remember which).
Fuji color science seems to have some type of cult following attached to it but raw images + processing can get any "look" you desire.
All that said, Sony does disappoint massively in firmware updates, especially on a $6500 camera. The video codecs are also awkward to work with. I would much rather prefer native prores like on the Nikons.
I still did not meet proper zealots, all is just harmless banter.
Little one wanted Sony but it would be so expensive to have equivalent lenses so it did not make sense.
He makes a bit of money with it but nothing significant to switch (he would have to pay it)
Agree Fuji AF is bit lacking.
Regarding Fuji colours although I'm using Fuji I'm not convinced in its greatness in any case I shoot RAW and for a good measure use Canon lenses with Fringer adapter like proper infidel.
So why I use mainly Fuji instead Canon?
Size, ergonomics and relatively cheap good prime lenses. Second hand marked is also decent so you can get some stuff relatively cheap.
Also chicks always ask me about my equipment, never happened with Canon.
aleksandar
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Unlike processionals us true artist only take few careful shots so time in creating masterpiece is not of essence.
(I will start running now
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My hit to miss ratio as a sports photographer is 1:10... on a good day.Unlike processionals us true artist only take few careful shots so time in creating masterpiece is not of essence.
(I will start running now
Harmonic
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Now if you got the Sony your hit to miss ratio would be 5/10My hit to miss ratio as a sports photographer is 1:10... on a good day.
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This is a consequence of shooting slightly unpredictable things that move. Went to an airshow yesterday and had a similar ratio after culling. Looking at the photos I realized that the main feature of my next camera must be less EVF lag.My hit to miss ratio as a sports photographer is 1:10... on a good day.
Sounds like you'd benefit from Canon's preshooting/pre-caputure mode.
Just dated this lens - manufactured mid 1992...
Harmonic
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That's a fantastic price, congrats! What are you expecting to pay in import duties and VAT?Ordered my R6mk2 off Amazon... still no interest in RF lenses but In-Body IS is pretty handy.
Thanks. I'm picking it up in the US at the end of the month.
And yeah - it was an insane price
R36,500.00 vs R60,000.00 locally.
Orms is currently running a number of birthday specials including the Canon R7 (R 29,995.00) and R6mk2 (R 49,995.00) along with some lesser brands (Nikon and Sony)
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That is just the body though so standard price at Photo Discount World. An 18-150mm will set you back another R11k. I wish Canon would bundle it with the R100 and R50 instead of sticking with the outdated 18-45mm. Purchasing it separately will still set you back the same as an R10 where it could have been a good budget option.Orms is currently running a number of birthday specials including the Canon R7 (R 29,995.00) and R6mk2 (R 49,995.00) along with some lesser brands (Nikon and Sony)
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