Steve Spencer wrote:
Micro 4/3rds also has the Voigtlander 17.5mm f/0.95 which is a largish. I don't have one, but from the samples I have seen around here it seems to be stunning from f/1.4 or wider in aperture. I think someone around here has one and can comment on it, but it may even surpass the ZA 24 in performance.
Indeed it does, I didn't mention it as the OP was interested in a system which would allow him to also shoot a young child, which means AF to me.
I'm actually considering the CV 17 myself, I've sold off all my NEX kit after acquiring the OM-D and need a replacement for the ZA E 24/1.8, which I loved and miss.
I am running two NEX 6 bodies presently; although there is a lot of criticism around re. how they resemble computers more than cameras, the fact is once set up, you only need the menu to format a card.
I have the same zoom, but (so far) have never used it. I bought the Sigma twins ($199 for both) and one lives on one body and one on the other. Both lenses are stellar. I have the Siggy 60/2.8 on pre-order, and a CV 12/5.6 for wide.
Overall, for me, the NEx 6 is the best practical all-rounder (I need video as well as stills), the mirrorless world has seen so far and I have owned most of them! Congrats on your purchase.
I also just got a NEX-6. Lenses are on the way now. Got a cheap $26 CCTV lens that'll be here first to hold me over haha, a chinese speed booster copy (Nikon F-E Mount), and trying to decide what native/AF lens i want.
Probably going to get a Siggy 19.
Very excited about this camera. I've had a few mirrorless, lots of DSLRs, and I just don't think I want to carry bigger cameras and lenses anymore.
Thanks for kind wishes, will probably get 19mm as used to love 28mm on D700 and missed it a lot when downsized to D80.
How do I test for sensor flatness?
Any tips on setting up camera? I was most comfortable when using central sensor to focus on D700 and then recomposing and keeping continuous focus, the camera used to switch focus sensors when I recomposed and stayed locked on the subject even if it moved. Is there anything similar in NEX? I am finding the menus a bit confusing but hopefully will learn to use the more efficiently.
hashaama wrote:
That is very impressive, which lens was she using?
Thanks
Hash
18-55 OIS by the looks of it (53mm in EXIF, so it can only be that or one of the 18-200's). Note the 18-55's the better of the two kit zooms, but also significantly larger than the 16-50.
Sensor flatness - use a flat surface - and compare something in the corners and the middle. One way might to be tape new currency to a flat wall, illuminate very well and then using a stable tripod focus on the center piece - take the photo and then look at the corners. Use different lenses to make sure it's not a lens issue.
You can also just take a brick wall photo and see if the mortar and bricks are as clear (or clear enough) as the ones in the center. If any corner is particularly bad suspect an unflat sensor.
Best way is a good Imatest setup. I just tested my Sony 50 OSS today and it did quite well.
Pretty flat from center to corners and notice how the corners are grouped pretty tight. Good lens, good camera and clean sensor. This is a JPG straight from the camera with no post.
The lens for the bird photo was the 18-55 kit lens. (I also rejected 3 of these before finding a keeper). There is a lot of variation in cameras - see lens rentals blog.
Or when you don't feel like doing all that put the camera on Intelligent Auto and try to compose better shots. You'll learn along the way and still get great shots. The IA can help teach you what you want and don't want from the camera.
Are you really that serious about an "unflat" sensor? I seriously doubt that Sony, one of the premier sensor manufacturers, would put warped sensors in their cameras.
Sounds like common lens issues.
Yes. I am serious. To clarify - the alignment between the mount and the sensor is what is actually being checked to be flat or inline. I've tested it in Imatest with different lenses that are known to be good. The sensors were visually inspected to be clean. It's a well documented fact that there are variances in manufacturing and assembly for cameras and lenses. This shouldn't be surprising at all.
Ok, alignment of the camera chassis itself is one thing, and I can totally see how that would be a real problem.
I thought you were talking about a concave sensor or something.
