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I appreciate this thread. I've rented an a9 kit this week to try it out. So far, very happy with the system. I'm currently using 600ET-RX units which I started purchasing as soon as they were available. Bought three at the initial release price and added three more over time.
I've been watching the Godox evolution and know a few photographers using the system so am glad to hear that it's pretty good with the Sony.
It looks like Adorama and Cheetah Stand are the two leading suppliers with B&H now eliminating the Bolt brand and going with the Godox brand.
To test the Sony, I rented the a9, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, and the HVL-F60M.
After it arrived, I did setup while reading the manual. That night mixed it into my event coverage, zero issues, ended up using it more than my Canon. That's how fast I got used to it and had confidence that I was getting good images.
Next day, covered fundraising golf tourney and an evening event, all good.
Today a wedding and more event stuff tomorrow and Monday, then rental return.
Like any system, there are a few things I'd like different; however, I guess Sony didn't design the camera around my personal desires, so disappointing. .
The system with the most natural aperture and shutter speed dials is the OM-D E-M-MII. My thumb and index finger naturally sit on the dials. First time I picked up the camera, I adjusted ss and aperture without looking or searching for dials.
Will take getting used to the Sony locations (if I switch).
Other things I'd like:
Ability to change size of zone focus area, seems too big for me.
Select different color for the frame of the zone focus area, the gray is too hard to see in many scenes.
Ability to toggle the custom button settings instead of press and hold.
Regardless, the Godox system appears to be the system of choice with Sony cameras.
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