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Could not agree more

Windows is indeed a mainstream PC OS.  The problem is that PCs are becoming less mainstream as phones and tablets take over.  So I think Sony's long-term plan should focus on portable devices.  ...

What exactly is mainstream?  IOS and Android is much more prevalent than Windows and MacOS and that's more true every day.  Portable devices are replacing mainstream computers.  Many people are ...

I am not exactly sure how updating via a utility prevents installing hacked firmware.  If you are sharp enough to hack the camera OS then I'm guessing the utility wouldn't be that difficult. Updati ...

I would go with the GM because it's a native lens.  I think the GMs will be better focusing and have better support.

Memory card update is much better.  It's computer and operating system agnostic.  Anything that can write a memory card can be used for the update. They would have Linux, Android, chrome, etc ...

I've been photographing my granddaughter for the last 7 months and I give you my thoughts: - Don't underestimate the usefulness of eye-AF in AF-C.  The start moving quite early and it makes the job ...

Sorry to hear that.  I think there are some threads about recovery if memory serves me. It seems to be Mac and windows that are having issues.  Too bad you can't just update from an image on a ...

Could you provide some more info such as OS and version?

Don't forget that there are remedies available if you happen to get the issue.  There's one for Rawtherapee and another standalone utility.  Just search the forum and you should find them.

Of course if Sony supported updating from the memory card the OS wouldn't matter.  Why do they force us to use some idiotic utility?

I've never shot the Canon but I own the 24-70GM.  I can say that I find the IQ outstanding and the AF is fantastic.  If you can you might want to rent them and see what works best for you.

I am.  Picked up the Batis 85 and 24-70 GM and I'm extremely happy.  Would probably be happy with an A7Riii or A9 too 😉

I agree but it seems like a good option for Canon shooters and a decent first effort. For me I wouldn't trade continuous eye-AF on my A7iii.

Because everyone that shoots Canon and Nikon has gigantic hands - or that's what I understand from reading this site.

@Terkwoiz Thanks for the clarification and I agree with you. I know people who have ILCs that know there's a difference when you use better lenses and either don't care or won't spend the money.

@terk. I wouldn't be so sure that "the masses" couldn't see the difference. My wife can tell which shots were taken with my Batis and she likes them the best (she also likes the shots with the...