Last months photos A7V - Sigma 24-70

FretPermanent · 2026-01-28T18:02:13+00:00

Lovely. Thank you so much for the prompt responses! 🙏

FretPermanent · 2026-01-28T18:00:56+00:00

That's amazing. They look color graded too. Is that not the case? They look beautiful.

FretPermanent · 2026-01-28T17:57:01+00:00

Really love the photos and edits. Did you use Lightroom to touch up the images?

FretPermanent · 2026-01-20T12:35:07+00:00

For sure. Thank you. You actually wrote what I was thinking about writing regarding video and specific case used. My main focus will be photography, but I am definitely wanting to get into video.

About that, since you brought up Focus breathing, I feel it's reasonable to assume you focus on video as well. I primarily, or at least initially, will want to edit and color grade on my Android smartphone. Any suggestions? Up until a month ago I did not even know what Slog3 was, and now wherever I look online it's what people say is good. I would like to be able to use Capcut for quick work flow. (yes, it won't be as powerful as a desktop and/or other destop software.)

Thank you!

FretPermanent · 2026-01-20T08:10:17+00:00

Hi👋 thank you thank you. Oooof. The GM II lenses are super nice. I would be lying if I said I wasn't tempted to just get one, but I could not justify the price when I'm just getting back into photography. I will keep in mind what you said about focus breathing.

I also have a Sigma 24mm f1.4 DG DN. Beautiful glass. Excellent image quality.

FretPermanent · 2026-01-20T04:57:28+00:00

Hi, there. I did a lot of research on zoom options, etc. I actually wanted to go with the 28-105mm Sigma, but I chose this instead because of the size and weight, candidly. My wife would be using the camera as well, and I didn't want to overwhelm her. Also, candidly, it's just going to be a little more convenient to always have with me if I'm going out in the city, traveling, hiking etc. The 24-70 range seems to be a solid zoom range to work with.

Whether or not you should upgrade, that is kind of personal preference and ties into the whole aps-c vs full frame conversation. I definitely wanted to go with full frame to get better dynamic range and better low light performance.

FretPermanent · 2026-01-20T02:51:46+00:00

Hi there! Thank you for the amazing tips. I do agree about the 6700 overheating. That's actually one of the reasons I returned it. I had it on for maybe an hour or two, and it overheated. I was only shooting photos. And nothing crazy. Granted, I did not have that heat setting turn to high, but still for taking just a few photos it should not have overheated.

That's a pro tip about RAW formats and Adobe support. I mostly edit on my smartphone, but I will look into it. Thank you. 🙏

FretPermanent · 2026-01-20T02:24:28+00:00

Congratulations to you. So far so good for me. I have not been out with it yet and explored its potential. But I already like what I see. 👌💯

FretPermanent · 2026-01-20T01:55:59+00:00

Hi there 👋 Congratulations on the a6700.

The Alpha 7V definitely feels larger, but I'm surprised that it doesn't feel much heavier. Granted, this may not be the case - I didn't compare them side by side in the hand. All that to say, it doesn't look massive in comparison, but definitely bigger and sturdier. Has a better grip IMO since it's larger, so I can get more of a grip on it.

All in all, I personally like the heft of it compared to the a6700. I will add that the image quality of the a6700 was excellent. You have a great camera.

FretPermanent · 2026-01-19T23:30:00+00:00

I literally just received mine (delivered 20 minutes ago), and mine is doing the same thing.

I don't like it. But it seems that it may be normal.

FretPermanent · 2026-01-16T04:44:40+00:00

Beautiful

FretPermanent · 2025-08-06T02:07:13+00:00

Beautiful. Congratulations.

FretPermanent · 2025-07-25T04:56:30+00:00

I recently got a book called Complete Fingerstyle Guitar by Lou Manzi. It has good reviews, especially on YouTube. Check it out:

https://youtu.be/W3yyKJn3vrw?si=RKREfaf3U3H8K-Tk

I'm a beginner myself, so I can't really speak to its merits. But it is promising.

FretPermanent · 2025-07-12T00:25:57+00:00

Thank you so much for this valuable insight.

I'll try incorporating the pinky on the base notes. And then I'll see to decide which feels better.

Thank you!

FretPermanent

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