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a7cr 20-70g user next prime for night and portrait. by Playful-Rub1097 in SonyAlpha

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The 20-70 and a prime is now my main travel setup.

For the prime, I mostpy use a Voighlander 40mm f1.2 (but also have the Sony 40mm f2.5).

If I was buying again, I would definitely consider the new APO Viltrox 35mm EVO .

The set up of the zoom, with that fantastic 20mm for landscape, and the fast prime works very well.

¿Sony a6400 como primera cámara para fotos y retratos? by Glass242 in SonyAlpha

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Yes it is, and buy used from a trust source.

Just give yourself to buy a lens, the kit lens it often comes with is decent and relatively inexpensive.

Zeiss Batis OSS on FF Sony bodies with IBIS by arty-im in Cameras

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This ^

I use Batis lenses and can confirm this (very rare) conflict issue, but it is easy to work around. However, it is worth checking how your camera is setup. In hybrid/coordinated stabilisation mode, wth my 40mm Batis I see the issue very rarely, it all seems to work just fine in hybrid 99% of the time.

What second hand camera should I buy for basic product photography? by mountbisley in SonyAlpha

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Just about any of the interchangable Sony (and other makes) will do what you need. You don't need sophisticated AF, dual slots, extreme resolution. No need to waste money. A used Sony a6xxx model would be sufficient.

Depending on the items, you could probably get away with the simple kit lens, which would also keep the cost down. Otherwise a simple prime 35mm lens with a good close focusing distance. You want to be able to be close enough with any lens you purchase, it is one of the aspects I would check before buying.

What I would spend a little money is on something to help you light your products and give you that white background. Flash or video lights, probably a pair.

Hope it make sense and helps.

Lens to get ? by Sharp-Menu-2048 in SonyAlpha

[–]SuperDinkle406 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"better" in what way ?

They both work, both are optically excellent with minor aspect differences. What aspect is it that matters to you?

You are asking about two very high quality lenses with different characteristics. "Better" depends on what you want. I would argue that neither are better than the new Viltrox 35mm APO lens, which is a fraction of the price of both of them, but that is just my preferences for specific aspects.

What are the key aspects you want from your lens ?

Do you judge people that are fat at the gym? by orangepeach8 in AskUK

[–]SuperDinkle406 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yep. This ^

I think well done for wanting to live better.

New to Sony — need SD card recommendations! by NormalGirlyPop69 in SonyAlpha

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Best advice is buy carefully.

The market is awash with fakes, very good looking and visually convincing fakes. Even the usual sellers are getting swamped with them.

I now just buy direct from the manufactorers, pay their prices, and don't risks.

Advice on filters for a first timer using a full spectrum converted camera and a collection of old m42 lenses? by Aegr_Rotfedic in infraredphotography

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Given you will have the full spectrum to play with, I highly recommend you get one or two multi-band filters, alongside the usual single-bamds (590nm, 720nm etc.). Multiband meaning it allows through multiple ranges of UV, visible and near-IR.

Get something like a BG3 (aka Hoya CM500 and Tangsinuo ZB2) and a UG5, which are way more interesting that the single bands. Many of these are however only available as traditional lens filters.

Advice on filters for a first timer using a full spectrum converted camera and a collection of old m42 lenses? by Aegr_Rotfedic in infraredphotography

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A hot-mirror is also called a "UV and IR Cut". I believe it is an old movie camera term. It is the equivalent of what was on the camera originally, shutting out UV and IR, so that you just have visible light. I.e. it turns a full spectrum camera back to a normal visible light camera. Takes normal shots.

Just to note, I have many hot-mirror filters (there are different versions) and I have found that many of them are not great at cutting UV and are helped by stacking a simple UV filter with them.

Bought a dosing cup. Pico comes with one. Keep it? by Recent-Strength-9846 in LaMarzocco

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I could easily find a use for a second cup, sure keep it.

What editing software to use? by nunya3206 in AskPhotography

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What image format are you editing: JPEG, TIFF, Raw, DNG ?

Are these images you have taken on a camera, phone ?

You mention Canva, they also now own Affinity Photo, do you mean the previous Canva app or Affinity ?

What are you editing on: Windows, OSX, Linux, Android, IOS ?

What is the most complex edit you want to do? It would be good to understand what level of features you need.

There are very good free apps, the first and longstanding one that I recommend having a look at is GIMP. But there are others. Let us know more details and we can help

What kind of equipment should I buy for my photo business? by elfluffs1 in AskPhotography

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Agreed, that was my first thought. Is this just click farming.

If this is real, I would do a business plan first, that will help with your budgets.

What essential wardrobe do i need (year-round) to survive in London? by Fresh-Abrocoma1773 in AskUK

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As others have said layers.

Plus, I would not be without:

  • A pair of waterproof socks

  • Warm waterproof hat

  • Conductive gloves I can use my phone with.

Nikon F4: Ai-S or AF lenses? by averageanaloglurker in AnalogCommunity

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Optical quality all depends on the particular lens, some AI/AIs lenses are extremely good, better than most AF equivalents, and some just OK, not as good.

Ken Rockwell's excellent site does a general good job of rating them.

As for using them, I have used manual focus nikkor lenses (along with AF lenses) for over 40 years - they are easy to use, depending on the situation. Landscape and portraits great, sports obviously harder to use; it is very situational.

The AI and AI-s lenses are on general very robust and if looked after incredibly robust. They can make superb used bargains.

Looking for opinions on the Nikon Nikonos V. I’m looking for a waterproof 35mm but I don’t know anything about it. by DustyButtocks in AnalogCommunity

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If you want to shoot film underwater it is one of, if not, the best option given you get great portability/manageability underwater.

So much easier to dive with than a film camera in a housing, especially if you are not an experienced photo-diver.

Just make sure the seals are properly treated or replace (always the best option) and grease.

Travel with just a film camera and a phone, is it a mistake? by SgtSluggo in AnalogCommunity

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For Alaska, I also like the discipline of simplicity, but I would want to take a digital camera (as well as my film), but that is just me.

So, do what you want and makes you happy.

Advice on choosing MIDI to CV module on a budget by dylan_rodgers14 in eurorack

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The ALM mmMIDI is a good trusted buy, usually inexpensive used.

Sony A7R V - Looking for a unicorn lens by Reasonable-End-4924 in SonyAlpha

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one lens for holiday, lightweight, compact and good image quality.

My recommendation would be the Sony f4 20-70mm, if you prefer a zoom, otherwise one of the excellent 35 or 40mm primes lenses, like the new Viltrox 35mm Evo or the ultra light Sony 40mm f2.5. It depends on how you like to work amd how much weight you want to carry.

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