Zero interest in the A7 or A7r - who is with me?

why then did sony make a point of saying at the cameras's announcement that the 7R had a microlens array that was optimized for use with legacy glass?

Because they want to sell more?

It might be that "optimized" just means "within the parameters of the design constraints", rather than "optimal performance".
 
''why then did sony make a point of saying at the cameras's announcement that the 7R had a microlens array that was optimized for use with legacy glass?''


''Because they want to sell more?

It might be that "optimized" just means "within the parameters of the design constraints", rather than "optimal performance".

perhaps. however i was addressing the point that 'sony doesnt care about a few hundred rf users'. not sure why they would go out of their way to direct a statement sure to be fully dissected to an audience they dont care about. could be: theyre stupid; they do in fact care about legacy glass users; they estimate that audience to be significant enough to merit attention; some combination of these. guess we'll find out in a month or so!
 
My interest in this camera is the hope that Sony will continue their relationship with Zeiss and slap that 36mp full frame sensor into a Zeiss ikon body!
 
My interest in this camera is the hope that Sony will continue their relationship with Zeiss and slap that 36mp full frame sensor into a Zeiss ikon body!
That would be nice :)

Huff:
"the Leica 50 Summilux ASPH at 1.4 – Sharp just how I remember it from the M9 days…through a store window at 12AM..Hmmm, I used focus peaking here :) Wide open…and it worked!"

summilux 50
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boots.jpg
"I am happy to see the 50 Lux retain its quality and look on the new A7 and A7r. For some, an A7r and 50 Lux would be all they would ever need. Throw in a 35 f/1.2 or 35 f2 and then 75 or 90 and you would have a nice little tiny lens kit with a powerhouse camera. Truth be told, I loved shooting the A7 and A7r with these tiny RF lenses. Not only did it feel good in the hand, they were easy to work with and focus as well as putting out amazing results. Anyone who is saying this lens will not do good on the A7 or A7r do not know how to use them correctly on such a camera (or are trying to knock it down for Leica’s sake)."

Apparently the cv 21/1.8 is excellent also

his "wrap up" after 3 days with the cameras
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2013/10/31/my-1st-look-wrap-up-of-the-sony-a7-and-a7r-cameras/
 
This is a fantastic idea.

I'm going to go start threads for every camera I'm not interested in.

Personally, as far as the A7 goes...I'd have preffered a NEX-7 form factor, but hell, dude...24 or 36 MP full frame sensor adaptable to all my current lenses for $1700 or $2200 respectively? Shut up and take my money, Sony!
 
How many of you that like the A7 have actually had your hands on it? Many of you will be shocked (and not in a good way) once you try it out.
 
How many of you that like the A7 have actually had your hands on it? Many of you will be shocked (and not in a good way) once you try it out.

That's what I love, a comprehensive review.

"I held it, Ha!"

"You're going to hate it, Ha!"

very nice. LOL :rolleyes:
 
That's what I love, a comprehensive review.

"I held it, Ha!"

"You're going to hate it, Ha!"

very nice. LOL :rolleyes:

Where did I say I was giving a review? and you quoted things I didn't say? Nice try. I simply asked a question. Those of us that have tried the camera know it feels much different than anything on the market. The shutter is very clunky (not just loud, but strangly undampended and hollow sounding). Some won't care, but some will. It'll be a shock for anyone who is used to a Leica (well, except for the M8's shutter). My point is that people who want to buy this blindly could be in for a shock once they actually handle it.
 
Where did I say I was giving a review? and you quoted things I didn't say? Nice try. I simply asked a question. Those of us that have tried the camera know it feels much different than anything on the market. The shutter is very clunky (not just loud, but strangly undampended and hollow sounding). Some won't care, but some will. It'll be a shock for anyone who is used to a Leica (well, except for the M8's shutter). My point is that people who want to buy this blindly could be in for a shock once they actually handle it.

I shoot two Pentax LX's, and the first generation of Pentax DSLRs...there's very little with a louder shutter than those.

And frankly, I don't care if it has spikes on it covered in tabasco sauce. I've seen the output, which is what matters. As long as it's not physically uncomfortable to hold and physically painful to use, I want one. I mean, I shoot a Medalist for crying out loud. My tolerance for unergonomic cameras is fairly high :)

i still have my M2 for when a clunky monstrosity is a poor choice.
 
Where did I say I was giving a review? and you quoted things I didn't say? Nice try. I simply asked a question. Those of us that have tried the camera know it feels much different than anything on the market. The shutter is very clunky (not just loud, but strangly undampended and hollow sounding). Some won't care, but some will. It'll be a shock for anyone who is used to a Leica (well, except for the M8's shutter). My point is that people who want to buy this blindly could be in for a shock once they actually handle it.

So why the tease?

You have no clue how others will like the camera, or shutter, but a post about your impressions is perfectly valid.

We pretty much all know the shutter is loud. It's been brought up many times.

A real post about where you saw the camera, and all the things you noticed, for your perspective is welcome.

"You will be SHOCKED", drama is not terribly helpful, sorry.

Glad to see the A7 got you out of the house :)
 
So why the tease?

Tease? huh?

You have no clue how others will like the camera, or shutter, but a post about your impressions is perfectly valid.

Actually, I do somewhat... I saw many people's reactions at the EXPO. Many liked it, many had the same complaints I had.

A real post about where you saw the camera, and all the things you noticed, for your perspective is welcome.

"You will be SHOCKED", drama is not terribly helpful, sorry.

Ok, fair enough. I won't comment on the glaring issue that I saw in the camera. It's not only loud by the way. Shutter feel is important to some Leica users, so it is relevant. I hope you love it, but I would caution that you get your hands on it before buying. What is wrong with saying that?

Glad to see the A7 got you out of the house :)

I'm at work when I'm on RFF. If you want to ask how much I photograph, I have plenty of people on this forum that know me personally and know how much I photograph. Why do you keep assuming you know anything about me?

I'm sorry to have offended you by saying I didn't like a camera after actually holding it in my hands.
 
I'm at work when I'm on RFF.

Boring Job? ;) Please tell me you are not a public employee.

My bad, I should have said: at least the A7 got you away from the screen. :)

just kidding, LOL. I'll brace myself and nail down the teacups for the hollow, deafening shutter sounds to come.
 
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