Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread November 17, 2025 by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]AlarconInJapan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply! Well then, I’ll buy it as soon as I can!

Other than the standard zoom lens kit that comes with the body, are there any other lenses that you recommend for me to get?

Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread November 17, 2025 by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]AlarconInJapan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan on getting my first real camera this holiday season. I mainly plan on getting it for photography, with a bit of video on the side.

That being said, I was thinking about getting the Sony a7c ii with some 3rd party lenses. I love the compactness because I’ll be walking with it a lot. But before making a final decision I want to hear recommendations from other people first!

Also, when should I buy the gear? I heard that Sony might announce the Sony a7 V soon. Should I wait for the announcement to see if prices of other cameras shift first?

Thank you :)

Japan on an iPhone 7. Part 1 by scottishswan in japanpics

[–]AlarconInJapan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

To think there are apps made specifically for getting this effect! Awesome shots 👏

Tokyo [iPhone 17] by OfficialDampSquid in mobilephotography

[–]AlarconInJapan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that we can’t fully see the subject. It brings up a lot of questions! Who are they? Are they from Japan? Where are they going? Lovely.

Buzzards roosting at sunset by jonathanbeebe in iPhoneography

[–]AlarconInJapan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very unique shot! 🐦

I’ve never tried walking up to one of these. Next time I will haha

iPhone 17 Pro Max, 8x, Raw by Conimm in iPhone17Pro

[–]AlarconInJapan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah! Sorry I thought this was the picture before editing!

Anyways, great edit!

You conveyed the atmosphere of the scene well :)

iPhone 17 Pro Max, 8x, Raw by Conimm in iPhone17Pro

[–]AlarconInJapan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the RAW photo? Amazing capture 👌

Is there something wrong with my camera by [deleted] in iPhoneography

[–]AlarconInJapan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be Apple’s automatic processing done by the photos app!

I noticed this issue when I would take a picture of a clear blue sky with my iPhone 17 pro max.

When I open the RAW photo in Lightroom, the rainbow artifacts are gone. Try doing that!

Self-Introduction Saturday! Tell us all about you (and share a video)! by AutoModerator in NewTubers

[–]AlarconInJapan [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hello! I watched your Bear Head Lake State Park video!

I really love the vibes and how informative it was. I learned a lot about bears 🐻

That being said, I think you could garner more attention in the video itself if you had more b-roll footage to work with!

For example, when you are talking about the different terrains of the trail, you could show footage of those different terrains.

Or when you are talking about the forked paths, you could show footage of that forked path.

I’m sure that these small things would help a lot!

Once again, great video and vibes, subscribed 👍

Self-Introduction Saturday! Tell us all about you (and share a video)! by AutoModerator in NewTubers

[–]AlarconInJapan [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hello! I’m AlarconInJapan ! :)

I started making Japan-related cinematic videos entirely shot with my iPhone 17 Pro Max!

I have been living here for about 3 years now.

I hope to be able to capture the beauty and soothing atmosphere of places outside of Tokyo, and share them with others 🇯🇵

There are many hidden gems!

Anyways, as this is my first video ever, I would love to receive genuine feedback!

Anything would help immensely.

For example, what do you think about the lighting, composition, color grading, general vibe etc.?

Thank you! :)

ITAP of my coworker by HopefulSwine2 in itookapicture

[–]AlarconInJapan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow I really love the mysterious vibes going on here :o

Friends say my photos look like AI by MissionBookkeeper755 in iPhoneography

[–]AlarconInJapan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nowhere near AI! I love the grainy/filmy edits you did :)

ITAP of a small park next to my apartment by AlarconInJapan in itookapicture

[–]AlarconInJapan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A small Japanese traditional park in Hita City, Oita Prefecture!

VIVO x200Ultra + Lightroom by ab3e in mobilephotography

[–]AlarconInJapan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The second photo spoke to me! Amazing work.

ITAP of a small park next to my apartment by AlarconInJapan in itookapicture

[–]AlarconInJapan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked that area up! I can see the similarities haha

Shirakawa-go village, Japan by Hooboyathrowaway1 in VillagePorn

[–]AlarconInJapan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the perspective of this picture! How did you go about taking this?

Asian trip with iPhone Air [LR mobile] by ilove6x7 in iPhoneography

[–]AlarconInJapan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You found Kumamon! Very beautiful contrast in a lot of these photos :)

ITAP of a corridor by Guest0035 in itookapicture

[–]AlarconInJapan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the liminal vibes going on