pjmsj21 wrote:
Dan, what is it that prompted you to make the change now with the A7RVI vs the 7RV?
Pat
Answering that is a bit complex, but I’ll try.
First, my 5DsR was (and is) still working great for my landscape photography, so I”ve been in no particular hurry to move to somethng else. (I can hear the folks about to tell me how much better the newer gear is and they are technically right, but the improvements were’t particularly relevant to how I used that camera.) I’ve used the 5DsR since it was release something like a decade ago, nad it has served me very well. At this point, operating it is a truly intuitive process.
But I’ve been pondering a move to a more contemporary system for some time. I’d rather not rush into such decisions, and there was no need to. I carefully considered the Fujifilm GFX system which two of my photographic colleagues use. It would be ideal for some of my work, but there are some bumps in the road — I strongly prefer to use zoom lenses for my landscape work and the longest Fujifilm makes is 200mm. I could adapt my Canon EF 100–400, but that has its own set of issues. (If Fujiflm had a 200-400 or 200-500 for the GFX, I likely would have bought it a year or two ago, but alas.)
I have been happy with Canon, and in the past my instinct would have been to simply update to a newer Canon body and continue using my familiar and trustworthy lenses. However, the introduction of the RF lenses for the R mount mooted that option. I could used adapters, but I’m not a fan of that except in a few special cases. I have also been less than pleased that Canon reduced the resolution of their highest MP camera from 50MP to 45MP. That’s not a big difference, but it a step backwards when Sony was offering a third more MP and now a bit more than that.
And becasue of the move to Canon’s R system (which I think is excellent for a lot of people), I no longer had the option, realistically, of just keeping the old lenses and upgrading the body — meaning that upgrading Canon would likely cost in the same neighborhood as moving to Sony or Fujifilm GFX. With that in mind it seemed like a good time to look more broadly at all of my options.
If I had been in a hurry to upgrade RIGHT NOW I likely would have gone with the A7r5… but I wan’t, and it seemed likely that I could wait for the next generation of this series, hence the A7rVI.
Now, just a few boxes need to be checked before I make a purchase:
- absolute certainty that this is the way I will go. (I’m essentially there)
- determining the set of lenses that well meet my needs. (I’ll likely adapt by 16-35 and 100mm macros, but other coverage will be with Sony.)
- making sure that all of the auxiliary tools Ineed are available — thinks like L-brackets, etc.
I have the A1 and have loved the camera from its launch but I’m really interested in this camera.
I love high megapixels and I really want a fresh new camera and the new features but I’m worried about the AF not being as good.
Most of the comparisons are with the A1ii so I can’t make my mind up.
I shoot everything but mainly birds and I will soon shoot dogs professionally .
This is such a great place to asked for advice so would really appreciate people thoughts on my predicament please
doc4x5 wrote:
I just watched Mark Galer's review and it's quite extensive. I'm interested in his Camsets and am willing to pay for his Patreon. When I got my A7RV it took me forever to get it set up properly and I'm a simple landscape shooter.
Does anyone know if a camset from my A7RV can be transferred to an A7RVI to get me started with my new A7RVI?
And, by the way, my Kirk L-bracket from the A7RV works fine on the A7RVI.
$10 and ten minutes and Mark has you setup. Then you slowly tweak everything. I’m guessing that $10 here and there is a small price to pay considering what you paid for the camera.
