RikWriter wrote:
That's weird. I had surgery on my elbow last year and even during recovery, holding a Sony camera doesn't bother my hand. Of course, I do wildlife photography so most of the weight is on the lens and on my left hand which is holding it.
Again, this is an individual experience. It is not supposed to happen, but it does. For a completely different reason, I actually carry my cameras in my left hand with an L-bracket and a wrist strap. It was strange when the right strap eyelet on my Nikon fell off, since I only use the left one 99 percent of the time.
olegkin wrote:
Are you one of those people who don't believe in anything they haven't experienced themselves?
I am one of those people who like to have a little fun on Sunday morning. But on a serious note, having worked with a great physical therapist once, I am fully aware how complex this subject is. I used to have a habit of always keeping my index finger on a shutter button while holding cameras. This caused cramps and I wasn't even aware of the habit!
I have ten-plus years of BJJ and CrossFit under my belt. I bet my grip is much stronger than the grip and hands of most photographers.
Man, you're taking the zobie threat much more seriously than I am! Respect.
old-gregg wrote:
4. Great software [1]. I need a good native RAW converter, tethered shooting, and a mobile app. Sony and Canon can do software. Others can't. This also results in the leading auto-focus performance, and most importantly, it will always be class-leading. Sony can afford https://ai.sony/ while others can't.
I found Sony's android application confusing and hard to use. It I had to choose one company that did it right, it would be Leica. Absolutely the best mobile companion software. I did not even know Sony has a raw converter, I will have to research.
In the mid 2000’s I sold off my film gear and darkroom (large and medium format) to help offset the cost of an ongoing medical crisis. I became familiar with digital photography and processing through a lengthy iPhone based project that resulted in one of my better exhibits. When the time came to begin reinvesting in camera equipment, I had a pretty good idea of what I was looking for: adaptability to vintage lenses, IQ, portability, and potential to move up in camera bodies with the same lens mount. My first camera was an a6000, followed by an A7R2, A7R4a, and currently A7R5. I still prefer manual focus, but have also acquired a number of excellent Sony lenses. The vintage market is no longer much of a value and I now purchase mostly new 3rd party lenses.
olegkin wrote:
I found Sony's android application confusing and hard to use. It I had to choose one company that did it right, it would be Leica. Absolutely the best mobile companion software. I did not even know Sony has a raw converter, I will have to research.
Two points of confusion here:
1. Great UI is not the same as great software. Leica is just now starting to figure out how to build cameras that can start instantly and not freeze. Baby steps.
2. Leica is not a camera company. They make rechargeable jewelry for middle aged men. I am one. I own two!
Swapped to Sony end of 2024 for a couple reasons, coming from Nikon and a pair of Z9s.
Autofocus - I shoot sports professionally, and although the Z9 af is great it's not up to the task for sports. Eye af just doesn't quite cut it for rugby especially, while the A1 and A1ii have a noticeably higher hit rate and are way more consistent.
Lenses - I swapped when the 28-70 and A1ii came out, and it was a pretty easy choice - all of my sony glass is sharper than my Z glass was, and lighter as well. Lenses like the 28-70, 50-150, and 300 are unmatched by anyone else.
It helped that the 28-70 replaced the need to have a 24,35, and 50mm prime alone, and here in New Zealand the Sony 135 1.8 is close to half the price of the plena.
I shot on the Z systems (2 Z9s and a Z6ii) for 2 years, and I'm coming up on 2 years in the Sony system (A1ii and 2 A1s) and don't regret the swap at all - the performance out of these bodies is a step up, and the lenses are even better. Picked up the 50-150 the week that came out and I'll never let it go! I like having the option of taking the battery grips off of my sonys as well - I lugged Z9s around on holidays and personal trips long enough, an ungripped A1ii with the 40mm 2.5G is a way nicer package to carry.
