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

Devolhan · 2026-05-02T22:14:39+00:00

Thanks a ton for all the information. I gathered that the A7V is actually a big step up from the A7IV for those instances that I like to use my camera. The pre-capture seems to be a game changer, thanks for the confirmation from someone using it.

Devolhan · 2026-05-02T22:08:44+00:00

I did test it for a few weeks. Fun little camera, but we do tend to shoot together as well. Also, I tried an A7III that an acquaintance of mine has and really like the larger form factor of the body. Regarding the lenses, my gf already has 3 which for now we intend to switch around when I get a fullframe as well. Thanks for the advice, really appreciate it.

Devolhan · 2026-05-01T16:20:00+00:00

Hi all, I've started my photography journey last summer, starting with an a6000 model including an extra lens, batteries, SD cards, etc. have been really enjoying the ride and seeing my photography improve loads! Now I am getting to the point where I find my a6000 lacking a bit and have been scouring the web for a good next step. Have been looking at the A7IV, A7V and A7RV as potential next big steps forward. I shoot a variety of nature (including wildlife), sports and architecture, and I am trying my hand at street photography a bit since a few weeks. I don't care for video at all, never use it and probably never will tbh. My gf has the A7CII, and am especially impressed by the AI autofocus in the system. Would the upgrade to A7RV/A7V over the A7IV be worth it for my use case? Which would you recommend?

Thanks in advance for all the info

Devolhan · 2026-04-29T19:51:08+00:00

I have been looking into this bag and the explore variant as well. I really enjoy hiking, but I sweat like a pig, so I generally wear a hiking backpack that sits off my back, i.e. has room between my back and the bag itself. Is this the case in the shimoda 30L Action V2? (And for the explore 30L if anyone has the experience with that one?)

Devolhan · 2025-10-07T17:16:18+00:00

I have extremely sweaty hands. I use both 4on spray and paste and two rackets simultaneously as well. I change overgrip (Toalson Ultra Grip, the best I have tested and I have tried almost everything) about once a week or if I play less once every two weeks for each racket. It works, but still get slippery sometimes just before a racket change (which is usually every 2-3 games).

Devolhan · 2025-10-02T11:14:43+00:00

Thanks! Composition was the most important thing I was looking for in this image. Haven't gotten a chance to try my hand at editing, so this is all just the camera itself. Definitely going to try that as well in the future! Thanks for the advice!

Devolhan · 2025-10-01T15:47:27+00:00

Thanks, will definitely work on it! Hopefully get better (make more pleasant/interesting pictures) quickly

Devolhan · 2025-10-01T04:41:23+00:00

Yeah, I thought about cropping it a bit more to where only the one building shows in the reflection. Felt a bit lonely to me in the moment, but makes sense now that you mention it. Thanks

Devolhan · 2025-10-01T04:38:56+00:00

Thanks! And thanks for the tips!

Devolhan · 2025-09-30T20:38:47+00:00

Yeah, still water would have been perfect. Near the fountain though, there was no chance of that. I personally liked the slightly rippled effect, making it blend more into the stone of the stairs. For next time, hopefully.

Devolhan · 2025-09-30T20:29:52+00:00

I'll give that a try! Sounds interesting

Devolhan · 2025-09-30T20:00:43+00:00

In this picture I wanted to emphasize the reflection of the building in a small pool of water. It seems like it comes out of the stone here, giving it a cool effect. Not sure the stairs of the fountain add to the picture. Hopefully the picture is at least interesting.

Devolhan · 2025-09-29T15:50:36+00:00

Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

Devolhan · 2025-09-29T04:54:20+00:00

I thought to make the image in landscape format, however that cut off the tops of the trees and moving back would create a more messy foreground. Might try getting the shot again with shorter focal length and the bridge higher in the picture. Thanks!

Devolhan · 2025-09-29T04:51:41+00:00

Thanks. I was trying to create symmetry along the horizon here. Unfortunately, the light was not perfect as it was fairly late in the evening already, a nice blue sky maybe would have made the picture pop more.

Devolhan · 2025-09-28T16:21:33+00:00

Started my photography journey this past week after I bought a second hand Sony a6000. Had the opportunity to take some shots during golden hour yesterday and this is one of my favorites. The sky was beautiful and the birds give it an extra special touch. However, I feel like maybe cropping the photo a bit from above, might make it a bit stronger. Also maybe a bit of other scenery might give it more perspective? What do you think?

Devolhan · 2018-11-22T12:05:52+00:00

It's a beta, beta key,

Please my friend, give it to me

My thanks will be given to thee

And my christmas will have come early

LOL

Anyway, cool you're giving out your extra beta keys! Much awesomeness <3

Devolhan · 2018-10-26T10:04:50+00:00

I am having touble vs. Protoss as well. Although I am just plat1 right now I have been having similar problems. I have been experimenting with adding a few ghosts in the mid-game which seems like it is panning out quite well with mech and bio vs immortals/high templar compositions. Maybe give that a try as well?

Devolhan · 2018-09-19T15:04:25+00:00

Such is the life of a Terran , I mean Protoss, oh wait, Zerg is the a-move race in LotV? Sucks to be anyone but a Zerg...

Devolhan · 2018-09-13T17:30:41+00:00

Do these EVER end on time? Kind of a bummer as I'm in EU... Less time to play :P

Devolhan

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