jmknights
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Is this normal that the 7r and 70-400G2 and steady shot won't work! Is there a work around.
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Jim in VT
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7R Steady Shot doesn't work w/70-400G2??
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Graham Best
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I have the a7r and a77II (and still hang on to my a850). I use the a7r for my wide-mid range. The a77II has my 70-200G mounted almost permanently.
Play to the strengths of the camera. The pixel density of the a77II is greater than the a7r's. One loses resolution (and effective focal length) using a telephoto lens on the a7, not to mention the superior autofocus system and in body stabilization of the a77II.
jmknights
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Bad typing on my part. 70-400G F4.0 is what I meant. sorry
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Jim in VT
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Jim in VT
jmknights
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Do you think the tripod would work here. LOL It appears as though the FE 70-400G is my only choice. I forgot all about the difference in having the image stabilization in the lens instead of the body.... And yes those who think I'm and idiot for asking such a question, HAVE YOU EVER FORGOT ANYTHING.
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Jim in VT
jmknights
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Rob...Thx for the kind words. The forum has just gone back to what it used to be, that's all! It's a shame. But the error was on my part, body stabilization or lens stabilization.
Tough shot for any camera! Even the A99 70-200G. Notice the green stool, that's where I was sitting for the first run. Almost burnt my eyebrows off!!!
Lots of noise, see exif and you can see why.
Jim in VT
Tough shot for any camera! Even the A99 70-200G. Notice the green stool, that's where I was sitting for the first run. Almost burnt my eyebrows off!!!
Lots of noise, see exif and you can see why.
Jim in VT
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K E Hoffman
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I think we have all had our Duh! Moments..
Do you think the tripod would work here. LOL It appears as though the FE 70-400G is my only choice. I forgot all about the difference in having the image stabilization in the lens instead of the body.... And yes those who think I'm and idiot for asking such a question, HAVE YOU EVER FORGOT ANYTHING.
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Jim in VT
I monopod might work .. I have used them to stabilize my system some while retaining ability to point the camera
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JimmyMelbourne
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The a7r is probably not the best camera for this situation, better to shoot with your a99 and 70 - 200g. No need to buy anything else as you have the right gear already.
Do you think the tripod would work here. LOL It appears as though the FE 70-400G is my only choice. I forgot all about the difference in having the image stabilization in the lens instead of the body.... And yes those who think I'm and idiot for asking such a question, HAVE YOU EVER FORGOT ANYTHING.
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Jim in VT
Calico Jack
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I can't remember! What was the question again :-D
jmknights
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Thx guys, I find at 63 yrs. old I have more and more of them.
Always have known these forums have days like this. But the people are great. For me it's no big deal, but we don't want to turn away legitimate questions, from Newbies.... Thx
Jim in VT
Always have known these forums have days like this. But the people are great. For me it's no big deal, but we don't want to turn away legitimate questions, from Newbies.... Thx
Jim in VT
stevebarron
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Jim
Your typing is still not quite up to scratch
It should read 70-200, not 70-400 I think
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Curtis Khan
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Innocent mistakes are priceless. Especially when We try to correct a mistake and make another.
This made me laugh Jim. Don't think there is a 70-400 f4. The beauty of being human. We make mistakes and can laugh at them.
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zackiedawg
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Though I must admit I'd be willing to do just about anything to get my hands on an e-mount 70-400 F4 G!
Curtis Khan
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I wonder how large will something like that be?
zackiedawg
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Probably pretty big. I'd be willing to accept something with less on the wide end - a 200-400, or 100-400, would work for me. At this point, I'd even take a 300mm max in e-mount, like a 100-300mm or 300mm prime. And at least for my needs, it could be slower - a 100-300mm F4-5.6 zoom, or 300mm f4.5 would work.
I just want a little more reach for my A6000 alongside my A580 and big lenses...I currently get a respectable 535mm equivalent out of my A6000 using a teleextender on the 55-210mm, but a native 300mm or 400mm would be better.
And weight wouldn't matter too much - I'm used to carrying the A580 & 300mm F4 with 1.4x TC, which weighs in at 9lbs. If they could make an e-mount lens that comes in at 5lbs or so, that would still cut the overall weight down significantly and give me more reach.
I just want a little more reach for my A6000 alongside my A580 and big lenses...I currently get a respectable 535mm equivalent out of my A6000 using a teleextender on the 55-210mm, but a native 300mm or 400mm would be better.
And weight wouldn't matter too much - I'm used to carrying the A580 & 300mm F4 with 1.4x TC, which weighs in at 9lbs. If they could make an e-mount lens that comes in at 5lbs or so, that would still cut the overall weight down significantly and give me more reach.
nandbytes
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Sony are trying to keep the weight down as much as possible for e-mount. But a e-mount 200mm/2.8 (like the minolta 200mm/2.8) with a equivalent e-mount 1.4x TC (or even built-in TC) would do a nice job for an alternative for 300mm f/4. The minolta 200mm/2.8 is actually slightly lighter and smaller than 70-200 f/4.
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