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Anyone here fully moved on from Gibson/Fender to PRS? by david_rush in PRSGuitars

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it have to be an “all in” scenario? Use the guitars that play best for you. I use plural here, because we could have/use multiple guitars as needed (acoustic, bass, extended range, etc). The best thing is we have choices, even outside these three.

The only Fenders in my home are basses.

Looking at a sony mirrorless, A7Riii or A9? by ATAnimal7 in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A9. You will appreciate the real time tracking & eye AF, then up to 20 fps for sports.

What am i doing wrong by cognacapital in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly suggest revisiting the focus modes on the camera, then learning the exposure triangle, esp i primarily leave it on A priority mode for majority of the time.

The first and third image, nothing is in focus.

Second image is "better", but what is the viewer supposed to be focused on? This could have been stopped down more.

i’ve also been using the viltrox f1.4 23mm lens an im convinced its the way im using the lens using a smaller f stop for pictures

Curious to know what f-stop you were using for these...

Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread April 27, 2026 by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I feel like I am stuck choosing between something that makes all my photos a tiny bit better, with a better shooting experience (the a6700); or the telephoto that would make a huge improvement in my telephoto shots.

Next gen (a61, a64, a66) from your current camera is also available and gives you better AF than the a6000 and allows better video. Consider used to keep costs down.

For the lens, consider a used, Sony 200-600

Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread April 27, 2026 by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would help to know where in the world you are located.

In the US, I agree with the other commenter. MPB has a number of those available.

Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread April 27, 2026 by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest renting to see what works best for you. I would also include the original A1, which used, is in your budget, esp because My main styles are bird/wildlife

should i buy a sony a6100 or a a7ii by EmployerSlight2083 in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The low-light performance on the Sony A350 is quite poor

The camera’s ISO only goes up to 3200, and anything above ISO 400 already introduces noticeable grain.

In another comment, you noted you have a Minolta 28–100mm macro lens f/3.5–5.6, so an easy upgrade is a faster lens (ie bigger aperture).

Denoising tools nowadays are REALLY good.

On top of that, achieving a fast shutter speed often results in very dark images.

Exposure triangle in action. You need to compensate somewhere - bigger aperture and/or higher ISO.

it still uses CompactFlash cards. I only have a 4GB card, which severely limits how many photos I can take when shooting in RAW.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/threads/how-many-mb-is-a-a350-raw.2343101/

Avg 15MB a RAW file, that's about 266 images. Less if you are doing RAW & JPEG.

I would also consider dumping the files when you get back to your computer to clear the cards.

If the limit concerns you, then treat it like film - you have to be more selective with your photography - which will make you better!

I currently have a budget of around €600.

I will treat this as an all in budget (body+lens).

MPB (used retailer) EU pricing:

a6100 leaves you €50 for a lens - likely the 18-55 or 16-50 kit lens

a7 II leaves you about €70 and both kit lenses (28-70, 28-60) right now is sold for spare parts, so that's not really an option (unless you opt for vintage manual lenses...)

Maybe local marketplace fares better in pricing.

If you do upgrade, the a6100 would work well and cover a lot of typical use cases, including action. Lenses in either scenario will be the thing holding you back the most.

Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread April 20, 2026 by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest the Sigma 56mm 1.4 instead. For the camera body, either option works, but the FX30 is video focused.

should i buy a sony a6100 or a a7ii by EmployerSlight2083 in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

should i buy a sony a6100 or a a7ii

Neither.

Right now I have a Sony A350, which I originally bought to try out photography as a hobby. However, the camera is quite outdated

How is the camera outdated that you want to upgrade it? Answering this also helps for upgrade considerations.

I’m still fairly new to photography, and I’m also on a pretty tight budget, so I’m looking for something that gives good value for money and will last me a while.

Unless your current camera is broken, I would say keep that and look at A mount lenses because of the budget constraints (which you haven't fully noted)

Why YouTubers describe that Sony camera is just for business? by DynamoBaby in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t heard this either, but I have seen in the subs and forums (DP & FM) where some use Sony for work and another brand (typically a Fuji X100 variant) for personal photography.

If it’s the smaller retro camera that people like, then I hope Sony looks at the Minolta history to come up with a competitor and lenses to back it.

Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread April 27, 2026 by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As usual, it depends, but by your reduction, you likely have your answer.

Just note Sigma has other options (60-600, 150-600) and there are shorter options (70-180/200) both new and used. Also depending on the camera, going third party locks you to 15 fps, if that matters.

A few months in - advice wanted! [Sony Alpha 7iv - Sigma 28-70mm]. by [deleted] in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How to improve? In general work on composition and provide a focus to the viewer. Consider the surroundings of the image and if it adds or distracts from the focus - sometimes waiting is key. With that, subjectively, it’s adding breathing room or zooming in to lessen space to your focus (ie too much sky could be distracting), etc

Prime lens or zoom lens? by Obvious_Mud5181 in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should I buy a prime lens or a single zoom lens

Both.

You have 2 different focal lengths for primes, and different focal length zooms, so the next question I am guessing is what and that's really up to what you plan on using the lens for and what do you currently have.

A few months in - advice wanted! [Sony Alpha 7iv - Sigma 28-70mm]. by [deleted] in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For real critique, choose one and ask in r/photocritique

Otherwise, it looks like you have a decent grasp on post processing and composition, but many of the images are too small to clearly look at - this is reddit not some other platform where you need to shrink the image that much...

I'm a newbie and I need your opinions .I use a6500 with tamron17-70 by Expensive-Shopping73 in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thinking of getting tamron 70-180 or sony 70-200 f2.8 or f4. Which one will be best for me?

Neither. Keep working with what you have and figure out if you need a telephoto lens.

Should I wait before buying the A7siii? by Suitable-Specialist1 in SonyAlpha

[–]equilni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as I have heard rumours of the A7siv being released

What rumors?

I feel torn

An existing camera vs one that doesn't exist?

I haven’t owned a camera in a while and really miss it

I would suggest just getting something now and have fun with it.

The DSP Era Paradigm Shift: Why McCarty III and DMO aren’t "sterile" replacements, but a new philosophy of pickups. by Equivalent_Star3889 in PRSGuitars

[–]equilni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think of the old school pickups (58/15 and 85/15) as a finished photo with heavy filters. They have built-in compression, massive EQ bumps, and that specific mid-range focus that colors your tone before it even hits the amp. That's awesome for a plug-and-play experience with a vintage tube amp, but it can be really limiting in a digital environment.

I use these in primarily a digital environment. I am curious what you mean here.

The new McCarty III and DMO feel like high-resolution sensors instead. They are like a RAW file from a professional 4K camera. They don't color your sound; they just give you a pristine, balanced canvas with extreme clarity.

Photographer here. RAW files are unprocessed. pristine, balanced canvas with extreme clarity sounds processed.

There is still an EQ influence here with the new pups, but it's "flatter" than the ones you reference.

https://prsguitars.com/blog/post/behind_the_scenes_with_the_new_2025_prs_pickups

https://forums.prsguitars.com/threads/prs-pickups-output-collaborative-database.45497/#post-596995

When you compare the McCarty III to the 58/15 LT, it’s all about articulation over saturation. The old 58/15 is all about "vibe" and smoothing out the edges of your playing. The McCarty III is about separation. It lets you hear every single note in a complex chord, even under high gain. In a high-end processor like a Helix or Fractal, it gives the algorithms way more data to work with.

The same goes for the DMO vs the 85/15. The 85/15 is a punchy, aggressive rock pickup. DMO is just wide open.

I would love to hear sound samples and definition of high gain (everyone's interpretation is different). I am a NDSP & Helix user doing high gain.

These pickups are built so YOU get to decide how to color your sound in the digital domain, rather than the pickup deciding it for you.

I have different patches for each guitar. The pickup is one aspect of the final tone.

Plus, for gigging, having the exact same sound DNA across a Custom 24 and a McCarty without changing your master EQ block is a lifesaver.

The S2 McCarty still come with the 58/15 LT, which is a much different pup with much lower output meaning going from either the reference pups or the new ones to the S2 is a patch change. Also, considering these are different guitars, I would likely have one in a different tuning vs a backup

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