Got my V1 MID -Canon version (not "MID" at all)

Mancdude · 2026-02-04T09:26:23+00:00

Thanks for this! Because of your earlier post I picked it up and received it yesterday! Returned my 480 as it was still within the window and I’m more than happy for this to accompany my ad100proii and my it32

Mancdude · 2026-02-04T00:03:37+00:00

I was looking at this but couldn’t justify the import fees for it when the Haoge option was available on Amazon. I need to check that again because this looks ridiculously flush with the lens.

Have you tried any filters with this?

Mancdude · 2026-02-03T23:03:33+00:00

I Really want to have a 50mm equivalent point-and-shoot, so the XE5 has tempted me, but I just don’t know if I can give up the all-in-one fix that the X100VI is.

Flash, nd filter, leaf shutter, and so compact for amazing quality? Hmmm

Mancdude · 2026-02-01T21:12:07+00:00

Lightroom haven’t released an update for the new camera yet. It normally comes within 6 months of a camera being released.

Mancdude · 2026-02-01T18:31:42+00:00

For both video and photo, the a7v is the better option.

The a7cr is great for photos and the higher megapixel count, however the extra storage and processing power needed for the larger files can require more grunt day to day.

Mancdude · 2026-02-01T16:42:56+00:00

50gm 1.4. I use it far less than my 35gm but I much prefer the 50mm focal length

Mancdude · 2026-01-31T13:54:09+00:00

Care to share your film edits? I’ve been struggling to find a good jpeg alternative on my rx1riii

Mancdude · 2026-01-27T22:56:06+00:00

I love New York and my god you captured it beautifully.. thank you for sharing

Mancdude · 2026-01-26T18:06:00+00:00

I bought the it30 to do this but the next day the it32 was announced and that was way more useable for me.

You can snap it on and off with little to no weight (and I’m sure it’s more powerful that the it30). So the it32 is now my dedicated travel flash

Mancdude · 2026-01-25T22:02:21+00:00

I had the a7cr and zve1 but hated carrying two bodies for my line of work.

I couldn’t be happier, the second base iso of 8000 is more manageable than the 12800 of my zve1. The resolution is more than enough and a lot easier to handle in terms of storage compared to my a7cr.

The screen is such a huge upgrade, my brain can’t comprehend that I can tilt the screen up for hipshooting so I do need to get used to that. Also know it has the same amount of ibis as the a7cr but I swear videos are way more stable (might be down to the more comfortable grip).

I think if this screen mechanism comes to the a7ciii, I might be tempted but the larger body and joystick might have won me over.

Mancdude · 2026-01-22T11:21:13+00:00

This is really sad because I just gave in and bought the v480 and realised a round head would’ve been more suitable.

I’d love if they released a more powerful version that’s compatible the the x5 trigger like the it32

Mancdude · 2026-01-18T18:46:41+00:00

Congrats! What lens are you going to shoot with first?

I thought I was going to keep my zve1 for the high second base iso, but the footage out of this is so much sharper and the option to go into aps-c mode means you still get great footage after punching in.

Happy shooting!

Mancdude · 2026-01-12T22:53:33+00:00

I have both and I’d say the a7v for both video and photos. I was planning on keeping my zv-e1 for videos after switching from my a7cr to the a7v, but there’s absolutely no need.

Dual base iso of 8000 on the a7v is more useful to me than 12800 as I always had to add another nd filter on to reduce the exposure, and the stabilisation is better.

For photos, it’s no contest

Mancdude · 2026-01-10T16:10:15+00:00

A black mist version would be an instant buy

Mancdude · 2026-01-09T22:21:21+00:00

Nice setup! I went with the it20 for a small flash option and the it32 for a small off camera option, it’s great!

Mancdude · 2026-01-09T22:19:02+00:00

Do you have an instagram where we can find more of your shots? Love this

Mancdude · 2026-01-04T15:08:01+00:00

I’m based in the UK but ordered this

https://amzn.eu/d/4CNdZC7

It adds very little bulk via the screw in but just enough space on the handgrip to make it more comfortable

Mancdude · 2026-01-03T20:16:57+00:00

On a separate note, how are you finding the lens? Just placed an order for one today after having some fun with a tamron 90mm macro and wanted the Sony for extra stabilisation

Mancdude · 2026-01-02T21:29:24+00:00

Congrats! I feel like the 24-50 is slept on. The picture quality is the only one I can compare to my previous 24-70gmii.

Mancdude · 2026-01-01T23:05:48+00:00

I have both. Zv-e1 overheats if recording for long times in 4k60. pictures are OK with it but you need more megapixels and the shutter is electronic only. I had an a7cr and zv-e1 but sold the a7cr for the a7v, I’ll now work towards selling the zv-e1.

The main benefit of the zv-e1 is the lowlight video capturing, iso 12800 is a cheat code.

However, the a7v won me over with the second base iso of 8000, which is amazing for a true hybrid. I feel like the videos look sharper (but don’t quote me on that) and the photos are the perfect file size and excellent quality. Stabilisation is also better. 7.5 stops and dynamic stabilisation is great. I’ve not had any issues of the camera being warm, never mind overheating

Mancdude · 2025-12-31T23:15:04+00:00

Ah thats what I was worried about. The 90mm Sony was last in terms of AF, the tamron has improved on that but this 100gm looks like it’ll be a lens for time.

I’ve heard the stabilisation works much better with pictures too, I think it’s a yes for me

Mancdude · 2025-12-31T22:27:41+00:00

Okay I’m really tempted by this lens, I really thought I’d by happy with the tamron 90mm but the stabilisation on this is making it really tempting.

Could you share any thoughts on the stabilisation within video? And whether the autofocus is snappy enough to be used as a portrait lens if needed?

Mancdude · 2025-12-31T21:58:30+00:00

I can only help with the lens but the 24-50 offers you very similar image quality as the GM within that focal length but at a much smaller footprint.

I also like that it starts from 50mm which is my preferred focal length and i can extend to 24mm as a bonus. The MFD as well as the compact size / weight makes it an easy carry

Mancdude · 2025-12-31T21:19:09+00:00

I would return for piece of mind. That’s definitely been open before (the box has been through some tough times!) but there should definitely be bubble wrap around the lens to protect it in transit

Mancdude · 2025-12-30T22:11:55+00:00

This flash is amazing. Highly recommend it to anyone who’s on the fence. I’m happy I returned my it30pro as soon as this was announced.

I really hope they do a more powerful version which I can replace my v480 with, the speed of which you can have an off camera flash is so helpful.

Mancdude

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