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p.3 #1Sony A7r Setup
EB-1 wrote:
Thanks. Are those 100% crops? Are you saying that there are optimal slower shutter speeds that are better than faster speeds in some cases? I'm trying to optimize IQ as much as possible and shoot at f/8 to limit diffraction effects. ISO 400 seems to be very good, but there is some noise at higher ISOs so high shutter speeds are often undesirable.
I'm not so thrilled having the L bracket hanging on the Metabones when not needed, but the L bracket on the body seems unbalanced with the weight of shorter lenses, such as the 24 TSE II. I...Show more →
The shutter speeds between about 1/100 to 1/15 are the trouble shutter speeds with lenses frequently longer than 100mm. Some lenses are more prone to these problems than others.
No these are FF images. I can probably access the files to get some 1:1 images. For these images though, I needed the higher ISO due to the requited DOF and the potential motion of the subject matter (particualrly leaves) especially with the lighting conditions and the speed of the lens alone and when used with 1.4X extender. The images posted are sharp (probably very sharp but when focusing on individual leaves at these distances it is asking a lot for 1:1) though even at these troublesome shutter speeds with the A7r, but I do use some techniques to lessen the problem which I would be happy to share. I use the RRS L bracket for my A7r which I use for some of the possible ways to limiting vibrations. As to the series 3 leveling base at least initially, RRS listed the series 2 leveling base as being able to support 35 pounds (as did their literature included with the leveling base) and the series 3 only 25 pounds. At this point, RRS is listing both leveling bases with the same holding capabilities, but I am not sure if this is correct or whether some information was fouled up when they put up the new website.
Rich
Thanks. Are those 100% crops? Are you saying that there are optimal slower shutter speeds that are better than faster speeds in some cases? I'm trying to optimize IQ as much as possible and shoot at f/8 to limit diffraction effects. ISO 400 seems to be very good, but there is some noise at higher ISOs so high shutter speeds are often undesirable.
I'm not so thrilled having the L bracket hanging on the Metabones when not needed, but the L bracket on the body seems unbalanced with the weight of shorter lenses, such as the 24 TSE II. I...Show more →
The shutter speeds between about 1/100 to 1/15 are the trouble shutter speeds with lenses frequently longer than 100mm. Some lenses are more prone to these problems than others.
No these are FF images. I can probably access the files to get some 1:1 images. For these images though, I needed the higher ISO due to the requited DOF and the potential motion of the subject matter (particualrly leaves) especially with the lighting conditions and the speed of the lens alone and when used with 1.4X extender. The images posted are sharp (probably very sharp but when focusing on individual leaves at these distances it is asking a lot for 1:1) though even at these troublesome shutter speeds with the A7r, but I do use some techniques to lessen the problem which I would be happy to share. I use the RRS L bracket for my A7r which I use for some of the possible ways to limiting vibrations. As to the series 3 leveling base at least initially, RRS listed the series 2 leveling base as being able to support 35 pounds (as did their literature included with the leveling base) and the series 3 only 25 pounds. At this point, RRS is listing both leveling bases with the same holding capabilities, but I am not sure if this is correct or whether some information was fouled up when they put up the new website.
Rich
May 25, 2015 at 05:24 PM
p.3 #2Sony A7r Setup
The 3 series leveling base uses the basic 75 bowl, which can hold a lot of weight and locks rock solid. The Gitzo legs are only rated for 39.6 lbs. The setup has been just fine for supporting a 500/4, pro body, and flash setup on the Wimberley, so I'm not concerned about the little A7r. 
Ideally there would be a way to support both the lens and camera, but that would be specific per lens.
EBH
Ideally there would be a way to support both the lens and camera, but that would be specific per lens.
EBH
May 25, 2015 at 05:48 PM
p.3 #3Sony A7r Setup
EB-1 wrote:
The 3 series leveling base uses the basic 75 bowl, which can hold a lot of weight and locks rock solid. The Gitzo legs are only rated for 39.6 lbs. The setup has been just fine for supporting a 500/4, pro body, and flash setup on the Wimberley, so I'm not concerned about the little A7r.
Ideally there would be a way to support both the lens and camera, but that would be specific per lens.
EBH
I know about the bowl for the RRS Series 3 tripod leveling base. I also know about the RRS Series 2 leveling base as well and had discussed this before my purchase the tripod and leveling base at the time, I was told that the reason for the 35 pound rating for the RRS Series 2 leveling base was its design and the design for the RRS Series 3 leveling base was due to its design.
As to my RRS TVL24L, RRS has these legs as rated for 40 pounds, though they normally recommend the tripod for up to about a 300mm f4 lens or so. I discussed my needs when purchased and they suggested that I get this tripod since I would not normally be using a 600mm f4 or an 800mm f5.6 lens on the tripod.
Below are some 100% crops from the images that I posted. But, remember in the case of the images with the leaves, these are quite some distance away and quite possibly subject to some motion due to wind.
Rich
The 3 series leveling base uses the basic 75 bowl, which can hold a lot of weight and locks rock solid. The Gitzo legs are only rated for 39.6 lbs. The setup has been just fine for supporting a 500/4, pro body, and flash setup on the Wimberley, so I'm not concerned about the little A7r.
Ideally there would be a way to support both the lens and camera, but that would be specific per lens.
EBH
I know about the bowl for the RRS Series 3 tripod leveling base. I also know about the RRS Series 2 leveling base as well and had discussed this before my purchase the tripod and leveling base at the time, I was told that the reason for the 35 pound rating for the RRS Series 2 leveling base was its design and the design for the RRS Series 3 leveling base was due to its design.
As to my RRS TVL24L, RRS has these legs as rated for 40 pounds, though they normally recommend the tripod for up to about a 300mm f4 lens or so. I discussed my needs when purchased and they suggested that I get this tripod since I would not normally be using a 600mm f4 or an 800mm f5.6 lens on the tripod.
Below are some 100% crops from the images that I posted. But, remember in the case of the images with the leaves, these are quite some distance away and quite possibly subject to some motion due to wind.
Rich
May 25, 2015 at 06:16 PM
p.3 #4Sony A7r Setup
I'll see what can be accomplished. Unfortunately I'm still in a lot of pain so hiking will be rough.
Right now, I'm trying to figure out how to get the IR remote to trigger without two presses or waiting a long time between each for the review to end. What do you do for bracketing/HDR on a tripod with the IR remotes? Thanks.
EBH
Right now, I'm trying to figure out how to get the IR remote to trigger without two presses or waiting a long time between each for the review to end. What do you do for bracketing/HDR on a tripod with the IR remotes? Thanks.
EBH
May 27, 2015 at 05:37 PM
p.3 #5Sony A7r Setup
rent the grip also, so you can use 2 batteries. Wasabi has a dual battery charger, comes in handy. I use the bracket from promedia gear.
May 27, 2015 at 06:10 PM
p.3 #6Sony A7r Setup
EB-1 wrote:
I'll see what can be accomplished. Unfortunately I'm still in a lot of pain so hiking will be rough.
Right now, I'm trying to figure out how to get the IR remote to trigger without two presses or waiting a long time between each for the review to end. What do you do for bracketing/HDR on a tripod with the IR remotes? Thanks.
EBH
use the sony app, control it via the phone.
I'll see what can be accomplished. Unfortunately I'm still in a lot of pain so hiking will be rough.
Right now, I'm trying to figure out how to get the IR remote to trigger without two presses or waiting a long time between each for the review to end. What do you do for bracketing/HDR on a tripod with the IR remotes? Thanks.
EBH
use the sony app, control it via the phone.
May 27, 2015 at 06:10 PM
p.3 #7Sony A7r Setup
Sunny Sra wrote:
rent the grip also, so you can use 2 batteries. Wasabi has a dual battery charger, comes in handy. I use the bracket from promedia gear.
Oh well, it's too late for a grip or third bracket as I leaving this week.
I do have two Wasabi single-battery chargers and four Wasabi batteries plus the Sony battery.
EBH
rent the grip also, so you can use 2 batteries. Wasabi has a dual battery charger, comes in handy. I use the bracket from promedia gear.
Oh well, it's too late for a grip or third bracket as I leaving this week.
I do have two Wasabi single-battery chargers and four Wasabi batteries plus the Sony battery.
EBH
May 27, 2015 at 06:15 PM
p.3 #8Sony A7r Setup
Sunny Sra wrote:
Right now, I'm trying to figure out how to get the IR remote to trigger without two presses or waiting a long time between each for the review to end. What do you do for bracketing/HDR on a tripod with the IR remotes? Thanks.
EBHuse the sony app, control it via the phone.
Does that app need a cell signal? Normally I turn the phone off as the battery drains quickly in the wild. How does the app allow the release to behave differently from the IR remote? Thanks.
EBH
EB-1 wrote
I'll see what can be accomplished. Unfortunately I'm still in a lot of pain so hiking will be rough.Right now, I'm trying to figure out how to get the IR remote to trigger without two presses or waiting a long time between each for the review to end. What do you do for bracketing/HDR on a tripod with the IR remotes? Thanks.
EBH
Does that app need a cell signal? Normally I turn the phone off as the battery drains quickly in the wild. How does the app allow the release to behave differently from the IR remote? Thanks.
EBH
May 27, 2015 at 06:18 PM
p.3 #9Sony A7r Setup
EB-1 wrote:
Oh well, it's too late for a grip or third bracket as I leaving this week.
I do have two Wasabi single-battery chargers and four Wasabi batteries plus the Sony battery.
EBH
Have a great time. I mostly shoot with TS lenses on the A7r and have not felt the need for using the spacer or the hejnar stuff. Customize the buttons on the A7r for zooming etc so basic functions like zooming in live view etc is readily available.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1257298/0?keyword=setup#11968102
Sunny Sra wrote
rent the grip also, so you can use 2 batteries. Wasabi has a dual battery charger, comes in handy. I use the bracket from promedia gear.I do have two Wasabi single-battery chargers and four Wasabi batteries plus the Sony battery.
EBH
Have a great time. I mostly shoot with TS lenses on the A7r and have not felt the need for using the spacer or the hejnar stuff. Customize the buttons on the A7r for zooming etc so basic functions like zooming in live view etc is readily available.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1257298/0?keyword=setup#11968102
May 27, 2015 at 06:21 PM
p.3 #10Sony A7r Setup
EB-1 wrote:
Right now, I'm trying to figure out how to get the IR remote to trigger without two presses or waiting a long time between each for the review to end. What do you do for bracketing/HDR on a tripod with the IR remotes? Thanks.
EBHuse the sony app, control it via the phone.Does that app need a cell signal? Normally I turn the phone off as the battery drains quickly in the wild. How does the app allow the release to behave differently from the IR remote? Thanks.
EBH
No it doesn't. The camera creates a wifi hotspot and your phone connects to it. It does drain a little faster on both.
the battery life on the A7r is really sucky...so if you already have the remote release, thats great. in my case i use it with grip and have spare battery for phone, from time to time i use it.
Sunny Sra wrote
EB-1 wrote
I'll see what can be accomplished. Unfortunately I'm still in a lot of pain so hiking will be rough.Right now, I'm trying to figure out how to get the IR remote to trigger without two presses or waiting a long time between each for the review to end. What do you do for bracketing/HDR on a tripod with the IR remotes? Thanks.
EBH
EBH
No it doesn't. The camera creates a wifi hotspot and your phone connects to it. It does drain a little faster on both.
the battery life on the A7r is really sucky...so if you already have the remote release, thats great. in my case i use it with grip and have spare battery for phone, from time to time i use it.
May 27, 2015 at 06:23 PM
p.3 #11Sony A7r Setup
The cell phone app is a fun to use, but too much extra fuss for me when I'm out, and you can't go longer than 30 seconds with it. For milky way tracking, I need about 4 minutes on bulb. A cheap wired intervalometer with long lasting AAA batteries serves all my needs well. I always carry two in case I break one. YMMV
David
David
May 27, 2015 at 08:23 PM
p.3 #12Sony A7r Setup
You can adjust the time for review to 2-3 seconds or turn it off if you'd prefer. But I'm not sure why your IR remote is taking 2 presses to activate the shutter.
For bracketing I use 3 bracket single shot when on a tripod. If I'm handholding for some reason I use 3 shot continuous. If I want more than 3 shots with 1 EV between each I take 1 series of 3 using +/- 2ev, then dial in + or - 1ev and take another series to end up with 6 shots 1ev apart.
I had a grip on one of my bodies but I no longer use it. It added to the vibration problem if I used it with an L bracket on the tripod, and it also fouled the L bracket on the Metabones if I was using the 17 or 24mm TSE lenses. Good for pure handholding though. I might get one when (if) the A7rII arrives).
Mike
For bracketing I use 3 bracket single shot when on a tripod. If I'm handholding for some reason I use 3 shot continuous. If I want more than 3 shots with 1 EV between each I take 1 series of 3 using +/- 2ev, then dial in + or - 1ev and take another series to end up with 6 shots 1ev apart.
I had a grip on one of my bodies but I no longer use it. It added to the vibration problem if I used it with an L bracket on the tripod, and it also fouled the L bracket on the Metabones if I was using the 17 or 24mm TSE lenses. Good for pure handholding though. I might get one when (if) the A7rII arrives).
Mike
May 28, 2015 at 02:18 AM
p.3 #13Sony A7r Setup
I have two remotes, the Sony and a generic, that both require a second press if the review image is still on the display. 
EBH
EBH
May 28, 2015 at 10:35 PM
p.3 #14Sony A7r Setup
Oh sorry I missed the connection. Yes that's it, you'd have to tun off the review or wait it out. I have a 2 sec review I think and just wait while I check the histogram. When I'm lightpainting and using a tablet I'm usually yards away from the camera but actually spend more time checking the image on the tablet before the next shot so the wait isn't an issue.
May 29, 2015 at 12:48 AM
p.3 #15Sony A7r Setup
To cancel IR and return to live sensor feed EVF, tap the shutter button. Works great for 'blinkers'.
May 29, 2015 at 03:43 AM