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nampramos wrote:
Hi Rafael!
I'm not sure I can talk for "the people" but after trying the A7 series for the first time, I quickly got rid of my Nikon bodies and soon after pretty much all my Nikon glass as well. Now every time I hold a D810 of a friend, I just can't hold myself and let a little laugh come out.
The size and weight difference is just ridiculous. I now shoot with the A7RII (42MP) and couldn't be more satisfied. The only Nikon glass I have left are those 3 monsters on the photos (200/2, 300/2.8 and 400/3.5) but I am going to sell them soon as well (anyone interest is welcome to drop me a PM).
In the end, I just couldn't ignore that Sony had an incredible product, with a much higher ISO performance (the A7S is simply unbeatable, I sold mine now but might pickup a used later on again) and the quality and detail that the 42MP sensor on the A7RII (and RX1RII, which I also own) produce is simply unmatched. The APS-C line is also fantastic and even smaller/lighter, I own the A6300 which I use almost exclusively professionally for real estate with the E10-18/4 (sample here: www.ramosnuno.com )
For those that do not require long glass with AF, the Sony A7 series are just a better all around camera. There are some FW annoyances, which have been slowly fixed, but even those annoyances aren't enough for me to ever consider owning a Nikon body again, unless Nikon comes out with a competing FF mirrorless body.
And now with the soon to be released A9, even Nikon and Canon top of the line D5 and 1D will get a run for their money (as soon as Sony releases a 300/2.8 and 500/4 for E-mount).
My main argument is: why shall I carry more weight on me if I can have the same (or actually better) performance on a much smaller and lighter package? Plus, I can use pretty much any lens ever released on the Sonys with IBIS (in body stabilization, Mark II only). And, for manual focus glass, the Sonys are a lot better at achieving perfect focus.
If you are curious, just pick up a used A7 for the kicks. They sell here in Sweden for as little as 5.000 SEK (~555 US) with less than 10.000 clicks on them. If you want something even more fun, get an A7S (the Mark I) and look how amazing the files look, even at ISO 12800 or 25600 (it goes even higher if you want).
That's the A7RII
rafaelcasd wrote:
nampramos wrote:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and two Snacks in between 
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Nuno, can you tell me why people use these Sony cameras?
Nuno, Thanks for your insights, I can now better understand the factors that lead people to the A7 series. I did have a friend come up to my house to use a variety of my lenses in his A7.
My preference for Nikon cameras is also based on factors, not so much professional, as personal. I still have good enough eyesight to focus through the viewfinder with a little help from the focus indicator, I like seeing through the lens optically, like heavy bodies I can grab onto and that have long battery life. My D810 exceeds my own ability, my cameras last forever (no so important nowadays).
No doubt Curtis is right, cameras come and go as technology evolves. The experience of fixed focal length manual focus photography is a constant, and old Nikkor MF lenses are an excellent and relatively inexpensive way to enjoy.
To each their own, but let's enjoy and let's share.
Me thinks a D5 looks better on the 200mm 2.0.
 nikon nikkor 35mm 1.4 D3 taking 200mm 2.0 on Sony A7 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
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