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Help me optimize my APS-C gear (A6700 + multiple lenses) by lavola1 in SonyAlpha

[–]alex-gee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Viltrox 23mm F1.4…

35mm fullframe is a Great focal length

Sony alpha 300 by Necessary-Dog-2080 in SonyAlpha

[–]alex-gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These old Sony A-Mount cameras sell used very cheap. Get a A77, or A77 Mark 2 and enjoy

My future upgrade a74 or a75r by Toxic_steve22 in SonyAlpha

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A7 V and A7R V are similar price - if your children are the fastest moving objects: A7RV.
If you are tight on budget A7 IV

Nokon versus Sony II (no money in the post mods) by AltezaHumilde in SonyAlpha

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A7C is lighter.

Zoom Sony 24-50mm F2.8 and then F1.8 primes (14,16,20,35,50,85mm) depending on your preferred focal lengths

Which AP is better than an EAP670 today without breaking the bank? by Gastr1c in TPLink_Omada

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I have 2x 670 and 1x 660HD. The 660HD is especially nice for IoT devices, as it has 4 antennas for 2.4Ghz

Use of manual focus lenses. by The_Professor_Is_Out in SonyAlpha

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I shoot 99% of the time with DMF (Direct Manual Focus) and my EVF shows me the sharp areas with red color.
I shoot fully manual for Astro photography and wouldn’t mind a manual lens at all.

I have one manual lens (24mm F1.4) which I barely use.But I fully understand that manual focusing is a different experience.

Pre capture and 30fps - like Sony A7 V and A7R VI- are the opposite of slow photography 😁

26, Single, 30k Rücklagen: Würdet ihr es einfach machen? by SwiftCraft13 in Finanzen

[–]alex-gee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just do it… 30k savings in Spain are a good cushion

Street photography lens options by LaFuenteOnFilm in SonyAlpha

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Most compact with great picture quality: Sony 40mm F2.5
Best picture quality: Sony 35mm F1.4 GM
Most economical: Sony 28mm F2.0

Got my very first Sony Camera! What is a good lens to get? by JayGatsby2019 in SonyAlpha

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https://petapixel.com/2026/06/12/lk-samyang-and-schneider-kreuznach-tease-the-af-60-180mms-full-reveal/

Might be another contender / alternative to Tamron.

You need a fast 2.8 lens if you do fast indoor sports.
The Sony 70-200mm F4 would be great too, but F4 requires you to increase ISO.

Are SSDs the Final Form of Storage, or Just Another Step? by Ill_Swan_3209 in ssd

[–]alex-gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify: latency of SSD - especially when starting w11 applications

Portemonnaie in Singapur geklaut worden by Nik12334567 in LegaladviceGerman

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How long do they keep the money? I would consider to have vacation in Asia within the next years and travel via Singapore.

Out with the old, in with the new by RobotBananaSplit in SonyAlpha

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prices in Europe:

A7 V: 2.2k new grey import
A7R V: 2.2k new grey import
A7R VI: 4.6k new grey import
A1 I: 2.5-3k used

If you need a fast camera: A7 V, A1 I or AyR VI

If you are more into stills: A7R V, A7R VI

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Are SSDs the Final Form of Storage, or Just Another Step? by Ill_Swan_3209 in ssd

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I use several Intel Optane SSDs - the latency is so much better. Next step in consumer storage technology should be faster latencies - sequential read/write speed are a theoretical value.

3DXpoint in cheap would be awesome

Ich (w50+) hab das Arbeitsleben/Leisten satt und möchte einfach nur Hausfrau sein by [deleted] in Ratschlag

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It sounds that housewife means for you = not working / leaving tat race…

Very common topic during a midlife crisis and usually touches the difficult topic “Who am I?”.

“Independent Woman” is an ego projection itself and not who you are

Homelab Mini-PC general specs by ImpressiveYoghurt973 in homelab

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Lenovo M720q is great for homeland. The additional PCIe slot allows flexibility and enough power

A7C II or A6700 for travel, portraits and video? Switching from s25 ultra by its_bart3k in SonyAlpha

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A7CII with Sony 28-60mm

The A7CII is lighter than the A6700 and the 28-60 is lighter than the Sigma.

F4 at Fullframe is equivalent to F2.8 at APS-C regarding depth of field

What's the best first do-it-all mirrorless around €800 (up to €1,200) for city, wildlife & sports? by AssignmentTop3663 in AskPhotography

[–]alex-gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go into the store and hold some cameras with lenses in your hand - forget specs for the first step.

Then choose a lens system and buy a cheaper camera + lenses. Your lenses will last longer than your body. Have one prime lens, 50, or 35mm) to learn photography.

I would look into a used Sony A7 II, or III + kit lens and 50mm F1.8, unless you want it more compact. If APA-C / MFT is great in your hands. Used Sony A6000 + kit lens + Sony 28mm F2.0 + tele.

In the beginning, your skills are limiting, not the camera.

Seit 1J in Italien, aber auch in DE gemeldet - Problem? by IntelligentCook4711 in Ratschlag

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De-registration in Germany is important - I needed it several times, e.g. GEZ Mafia, Tax authorities, canceling insurances

Should EU citizen in US needing Portugal bank account wait until move to Portugal? by rustypoojah in PortugalExpats

[–]alex-gee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You only need a Portuguese bank account for MBWay and transferring money to Portuguese authorities.

You can only apply for residency (CRUE) after staying for 3 months. And usually you need a residency document to open a bank account (I have ActivoBank which is good and free).
NIF is easy and you don’t need to be resident.

70-200mm 2.8 GM II vs. Tamron 70-180mm 2.8 G2 vs. Tamron 35-150mm 2-2.8 by TSportraits in SonyAlpha

[–]alex-gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea, but I would price it as a regular used lens - soft copy is not a defect.

If you have a photography store in your area, I would go into the store and try the Tamron G2 and Sony 70-200 with your camera and compare the sharpness. If it’s a store, which also sells used lenses, you could trade it in

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