AhamB wrote:Something I\'d like to know about the Sony A850/900 viewfinder: are the AF-points always visible, also if you use the M focusing screen? And those APS-C and 16:9 indicator lines? From the pictures on the net it looks rather cluttered to me.
The AF points and gridlines are so tiny and discrete relative to the huge VF itself, I\'ve never even thought about them being distracting until reading your question. I cannot see how this can be distracting, so I\'d say a clear \'no\' to that.
The A900 has a lot going for it, first and foremost excellent IQ at low iso + the Zeiss ZAs that are exclusive to the Sony system. IBIS may also be a plus for some, I think in-lens is nicer, but certainly see the value of IBIS.
The two things that suck IMO are 1) lack of live-view and 2) shabby high-iso.
1) While the VF is huge and bright, there are situations where it just doesn\'t work well using VF only. Nailing focus with the ZF 100 MP wide open on a medium distance subject is hard. Often I need 4-5 shots. At this time there\'s no point looking through the VF as it looks the same anyways. Instead I adjust focus slightly and review the image at 100 % until it\'s acceptable. This takes time, is annoying and a hassle. BTW, the same goes for the ZF 35/2. The C/Y 50 1.7 works well. This is only my experience.
2) It\'s not the grain or noise itself, but more the lack of DR and color. The files become flat - fast. At least that\'s my impression. In B&W they might look \"better\". Maybe they also look better on print, I don\'t know.
Another thing, while it\'s great than one now can adapt Zeiss ZFs, you still have to set aperture manually on the lens. This may be a hassle for someone. I would certainly appreciate auto-aperture when shooing handheld and things that move.
All the above is IMO of course.
BTW, I\'ve been thinking of getting an A3+ printer to get some of my stuff on the wall. Maybe the differences between the 5DII and A900 will be totally different on paper. I don\'t know.
Nov 24, 2010 at 09:55 AM
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I cannot see how this can be distracting, so I\'d say a clear \'no\' to that.