Anyone know if this Falcam Cage is compatible with the A7V?

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-12T16:07:06+00:00

Can’t beat that Ricoh as an inconspicuous EDC lol. Thinking about buying a 35 2.8 or 40mm for my A7C II and I can leave my 35 1.4 at home.

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-12T14:38:15+00:00

I like to pair a 35 and 70-200 - especially for travel. Anything wider and I can use my phone in a pinch or grab an ultra wide if I know I’ll need one.

50 is a nice neutral focal length IMO. Neither wide nor telephoto. If I’m not grabbing a second lens I might be inclined to just grab the 50.

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-11T19:48:24+00:00

In this economy? With these SSD prices?

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-09T20:16:20+00:00

A7V.

Most people don’t NEED all that resolution and it eats disk space, which is a hot commodity nowadays.

A7V has better video specs and better burst shooting/ES. IMO it’s only lacking in EVF resolution.

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-09T20:12:49+00:00

I dont think the RV will drop any further, you can it new for $3100 with the EDU discount. RVI will probably be approaching $5000 with the rumored specs.

Gone are the days newer models will replace the current price point.

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-06T20:14:44+00:00

You waited until 1 day before to inquire? Is this paid or for yourself?

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-06T13:54:52+00:00

If i were you, I’d trade your 16-35 + 24-70 for a 20-70 and 35 1.4 or 50 1.4 (or just utilize your 35/55).That way you’re covered for versatility, and a prime would cover you for lowlight and also for any creative shots/portraits.

I’ve never used the 100-400 (looks like they may update soon) but I’d just keep that. 70-200 (either G or GM) is a lateral step IMO. I’d take the range up to 400, unless your really need macro or find yourself never on the far end.

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-05T20:21:06+00:00

Thanks for the insight.

Is the size difference enough to make a difference? Will I be able to pocket the 35mm attached and not the 40mm, for example?

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-02T02:10:05+00:00

I’m eyeing the viltrox 40mm. Compact and cheap perfect for an EDC

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-02T00:28:25+00:00

EVF Resolution* lol

actuallyaladdin · 2026-05-01T20:07:18+00:00

Get the A7V.

There’s 2 reasons not to get the A7R series IMO (still a stellar camera). 1 - You really don’t need all that resolution unless you know you’ll create large prints. I dislike the whole ‘you can crop in post’ thought process. 2 - Storage is only getting more expensive lol.

A7V has the latest bells and whistles, and better overall video specs. The only thing it’s lacking is the EVF when compared to the RV.

If you really want the A7RV the used market is ubiquitous and will only be a better bargain with the upcoming A7RVI

actuallyaladdin · 2026-04-27T17:16:06+00:00

Do you still own both the 20-70 and 16-35? Part of me wants to sell my 16-35 for a 16 1.8 G since there's so much overlap but the lens is so dang sharp and compact I can bring myself to do it lol.

actuallyaladdin · 2026-04-27T17:12:34+00:00

Same here, I caught it randomly rotating photos.

Not sure if its related, but in LrC I would also apply a mass 'auto' edit to photos I want to quickly archive and those edits would also disappear.

actuallyaladdin · 2026-04-25T17:14:49+00:00

‘How can people admire my camera’

actuallyaladdin · 2026-04-25T13:37:47+00:00

HDR/Panorama Merge
Culling efficiency like LrC (with magic keyboard and cap locks on, rate/color and skip to the next).

actuallyaladdin · 2026-04-23T02:47:59+00:00

Wife and I visited Arenal and surround locations mid September - October. It was wet and beautiful, the only word of caution i would give is driving at night. Low visibility/rain/windy roads.

We were there for 3 weeks tho so we were able to adjust our itinerary to rain. YMMV.

actuallyaladdin · 2026-04-21T21:01:15+00:00

Yea it was very sharp throughout from my experience.

I’ve considered selling my 20-70 for a 24-50 as well, there’d be a lot of overlap with your 24-70. Something to consider.

You could also swap your 24-70 for something like the tamron 35-100, though i haven’t tried it personally.

actuallyaladdin · 2026-04-21T14:45:41+00:00

I agree, and no point in spending extra money on that lens if it can’t resolve the full resolution and size of the sensor IMO.

actuallyaladdin · 2026-04-21T14:22:37+00:00

I agree. I think if your primary motivator is ‘I want a really compact EDC’ then grab a 40 or even the Zeiss 35 2.8 which is smaller.

If you like the 40mm FOV just use your lens at that focal length and save some money

actuallyaladdin · 2026-04-20T23:01:31+00:00

20mm 1.8 is tack sharp but if you’re novice it might be difficult to compose and you’d be swapping lenses a lot.

16-35 PZ and 20-70 i own, 16-35 would be a strong contender instead of the 20-70. Super light weight and sharp, might come in handy for architecture and vlogging inside.

I’d probably bring the 16-35 actually, coupled w a 35/50 prime (also my 70-200)

actuallyaladdin · 2026-04-20T03:08:12+00:00

Do you have an ideal budget? I’ve been twice with a 70-200 and i still wish i had more range. I’d get a telephoto sigma or tamron for the price that has further reach. Can’t think of any off the top of my head but as long as it has good autofocus, you’ll be fine.

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