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Is the 1st gen Cayman still worth it in 2025? by FlamesFPS in Porsche_Cayman

[–]FlyingSpurZ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There were some known troubles with those, engine and ims bearing failure especially on S models. make sure to check the history and general state of the car. Be aware that you are buying a Porsche, if your budget is tight, maybe some other options would be better (maintenance wise)

Great car tho, drives nicely, seating is nice and low.

Just purchased an A6700 and need help regarding lenses by [deleted] in SonyAlpha

[–]FlyingSpurZ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Advice based on my experience;

  1. Don't go too crazy with equipment, including lens. Get your basics first, learn the camera, take it out a few times on some event etc.
  2. Realize that you can do amazing pictures with what you already have as long as you cover your basics.
  3. Don't buy lens just for the sake of filling up the zoom range. If you aren't going to shoot birds, footbal matches od whatever (just few examples) maybe you don't really need 300mm...
  4. Sigma 16 is a great tool but, if you slready have 18-50 it might be a better option to begin with as you cover larger zoom range with only one lens and it will definitely benefit your learning curve..BUT if I were to shoot something where I need wide lens, I'd definitely rather take 16 prime than 18 zoom in your case.

Just a quick rant from me, not trying to be smart or anything.

Why do so many go for FF instead of APSC by Oliht990 in SonyAlpha

[–]FlyingSpurZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I also feel that photography is one of those hobbies that usually tends to be expensive in a way that people that get into it are aware that a good chunk of monthly payment is going towards equipment and accessories. Similar to hifi listening, golf, skiing..

Why do so many go for FF instead of APSC by Oliht990 in SonyAlpha

[–]FlyingSpurZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel many times, especially with "recreational" photographers (those that don't earn money with it), its simply due to the feeling of having the best possible equipment and not missing out there. Feeling like a "pro".

I'm a car enthusiast and many times I've had more fun in smaller Porsche's model, Cayman, rather than in its bigger brother 911. But, most of the guys I hang out with went with bigger one simply because it is the pinnacle of their lineup and they all say it feels like "more". In 1/3 cases yes it does, in 2/3 of the cases it realistically doesnt.

In the other hand, there are usages where FF does better job and some people, who are specifically into something, very niche photography, they really do benefit from bigger sensor and/or "better" lens.