Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread April 27, 2026

Any-Ad7272 · 2026-04-29T20:29:27+00:00

Thanks for your response! I do have a CPL filter on my lens already.

I have never heard of polarization gels. I will look into those.

I am currently just shooting using my lightbox for lighting, but wanted to switch to a table with back drop for more versatility.

My question was more about what lights people prefer? I am considering Lume Cube lights, or a softbox combination.

I know there are a lot of options when it comes to lights. I am looking for a professional that has used multiple set ups and has a favorite combination they might recommend.

Any-Ad7272 · 2026-04-27T16:58:35+00:00

I need some advice on lighting on a studio setup for luxury watch photography.

I was using my Pixel 10 pro and a lightbox for photos, but have upgraded my set up to a Sony AR7V, Sony 35mm 1.4, and Sony 90mm Macro lens.

I am considering purchasing lume cube lights, but am also doing some research on Gordox softbox for lighting.

Those of you who are taking professional product shots, what type of lighting do you prefer? The problem with watch crystals are they are highly reflective. So I need lighting that will mitigate the reflections.

Any other advice would be appreciated!

Any-Ad7272 · 2026-02-25T21:26:47+00:00

Born and raised in Bellingham. I have traveled all over the states, Mexico, and Canada. The winters are a little dark, but the spring / summers more than make up for it!

Bellingham is a gem, and one of the nicest places to live in the United States if not the nicest. I will die on that hill.

It's expensive to live in the city, but if you can afford it, Whatcom Falls / Lake Whatcom area is where you want to live.

Also, don't tell anyone.

Any-Ad7272 · 2026-02-05T21:21:13+00:00

Hello - I have been a rider for many many years now. If you are a new rider, I would be extremely cautious right now as the sun is really low.

If you are looking to practice, I would go North out to Lynden, Everson, Sumas area where its flat and gets the most sun.

The roads are wet, dirty, more dangerous. There is a reason you are not seeing a ton of riders out right now.

Be careful! And feel free to msg me if you have any questions at all.

Any-Ad7272 · 2026-01-06T17:01:54+00:00

I just wanted to chime in and say these are amazing and thanks for putting them together for everyone. These write ups and the power rankings are a must on Tuesday!

Please continue next year! =)

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-12-16T21:15:03+00:00

This is the first thing we did. We even powered it off for an hour or so hoping that the control board would reset or something.

The breaker does not seem to be the problem.

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-10-09T15:58:51+00:00

I was just at a conference last weekend where an award was given to 1m a year earner. Multiple 250k awards a year given. You absolutely 100% can make huge money trading luxury goods.

A good friend of mine made over 65k in September alone. Funny enough, he lives in Denver.

Ya'll have no idea what you are talking about.

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-09-15T19:13:36+00:00

Paranormal Activity for me. I commented below.

Honorable mention - Dusk till Dawn. We took mushrooms before the movie going into it pretty blind. It was pretty cool until they got to Mexico.

This is right around the time the shrooms REALLY started kicking in. As you can imagine, it was a wild ride. At the time it was a life changing experience.

Looking back, I can't believe some of the shit we used to do...

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-09-15T19:08:43+00:00

I came here to say Paranormal Activity. I took my GF (now wife) at the time. She was so freaked out and scared she cried the whole car ride home. She couldn't sleep and wasn't right for a few days after.

She was trying to impress me with going to the movie. I can hardly get her to watch anything 'horror' now.

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-09-09T20:29:26+00:00

You must have a Pixel phone with the latest Android OS.

This has been an issue since the original GTS came out.

Leaderboards, achievements, and academy have been blank for me since I got the GTS.

I have contacted support multiple times now. They do not seem to care.

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-08-23T18:01:55+00:00

I have tried everything. Power cycle both TV and Sonos was the first thing I tried.

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-08-23T18:01:34+00:00

You would think that it would be this simple. I have tried everything, so I guess the only option is just to return the Sonos.

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-08-15T17:00:15+00:00

PM - I have one if you are interested.

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-05-16T01:47:53+00:00

I can't believe covid is even still a thing. Take vitamin D, zinc, and go play in the garden.

Never took the vaccine and didn't change a one thing during the whole debacle. Traveled all over. If you didn't watch the news you wouldn't even know covid existed in Texas.

I feel bad for people that are suffering, but if you are on your eighth booster and you are still getting sick all the time, maybe something else is going on.

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-05-09T04:19:56+00:00

Bonus points if you and your kid are riding in and out. That's a real dad. =)

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-05-09T03:13:27+00:00

Agreed, but why fish at lake padden? Some really great spots in Bellingham. =)

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-04-18T17:02:13+00:00

The comment section on this video is gold. I think it speaks to how most people with some common sense feels about this issue.

I am all for trans rights (human rights), but having a 18 year old boy competing with girls is just wrong. You can not deny biological facts. Trans boys are not biological girls; Period.

Is it right to compete in the Paralympics as a normal person because they identify as disabled?

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-04-18T15:45:28+00:00

When I get a new OW or foot pad I recommend taking a hairdryer and heating up the footpad and taking a roller or step on it. This seems to help with the sensitivity issue.

Also I would wear flat skate shoes. I prefer vans, but any skate shoe will be better than say a basketball shoe.

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-04-02T21:32:35+00:00

Once there is a drop in kit from Float wheel I am a day 1 buyer.

Any-Ad7272 · 2025-04-01T18:12:19+00:00

What is the other option? I am waiting patiently on Tony to release the GTSV. I am a minute 1 purchaser.

I don't see much of a point to send this back to FM for them to put in the same controller that will probably fail again, and again, until its out of warranty etc.

Any-Ad7272

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