Dr Al 2010

The problem right now is fab capacity.  With a chip shortage we aren't likely to see type A cards with higher capacities in the foreseeable future.  Companies making the chips don't need the extra ...

If this is the case then why not use the Type C card.  It's twice as fast as a Type B.  It's larger in size but I'm sure that a FF camera could be designed to support two cards. As for prices, ...

I don't expect that the price of the CFE-A cards to come down until the chip shortage comes to an end.  It wouldn't surprise me to find out that the Sony, Delkin, and ProGrade cards all have chips ...

Are you looking for zooms or primes?  One of each?  Are you ok with manual focus?  I would suggest used to really stretch your dollars.  I use a Sigma 14-24 f/2.8 for nightscapes and astro.  I ...

I never understood why Sony uses about the cheapest design/ materials for the neck strap that comes with the camera.  For a few bucks more I'm sure they could include a mid level strap that more ...

It's just a personal opinion but I think Sony feels that with the high MP sensors cropping is now viable so 300mm and 500mm lenses aren't a high priority.  They have a 100mm to 400mm and a 400mm ...

I picked up a used Sigma 14-24 f/2.8 for doing nightscapes and astro photography.  F/2.8 is pushing it though and I can start getting star trails.  But I use the lens for other stuff too so I had ...

If you don't want to invest in a replacement foot you can just use two screws to hold a arca plate to the original foot. I use a LowPro Flipside 300 AW II backpack.  It has enough room for the ...

Selling a lens on ebay is probably the best way to get the least amount for it.  Ebay will nickel and dime you out of a large part of the money you make.  Paypal taking their cut is bad enough.  ...

I'm not sure what's to debate?  You already own sony glass and will regret not buying the best.  Money isn't an issue.  That's the A1.  You could hold out but since the A1 hasn't been out too long ...

The Sony will take a TC.  I would think about adding the 1.4 to get near where the 600 could reach.  If the light is good, use it, if not then skip it. For hiking I don't know about the lighter ...

I had a micro SD card that was a no name brand that started doing the same.  From what I've read some of the counterfeit cards and no name ones are actually have a smaller capacity and the problem ...

This is my plan, maybe it'll be right for you too.  First off I started off with the 24-105 simply because it wasn't an expensive lens and lots of people said it's a great lens when you just want ...

Then why do they make a 150-600mm for Nikon and Canon?  It's f/6.3 all the way out to 600mm.

I looked at both and ended up with the Sony.  What I really wanted was the reach of the 600 so the Tamron only going to 500 put it at a disadvantage for me.  I waited until I could actually try ...

The 24-105 is the lens I put on when I'm just going out and want to have my camera with me.  It would be nice if Sony make a f/2.8 GM version of it that wasn't too much bigger or heavier.  Or ...

With a $800 budget I think I would look for a used Sony 24-105 f/4.  It may not be the best lens ever but it's a very good one that offers a lot for landscapers looking for a one lens solution.

I think you really need to ask yourself how soon do I want to do this. If you aren't in any hurry then wait until the official Sony announcement for the RV. Until then it's just guessing as to the ...

I only have the RIVa and I personally don't think that there's much of a difference between the two MP wise.  I think you can try to use math to rationalize it but in reality you have to think ...

I'm not sure what Sony will do.  Probably go slightly over 30mp (too much more and it'll get too close the the A1).  It'll have a better processor so it'll get a nice boost in FPS and will use the ...