Mike Evangelist

Agree wholeheartedly with the earlier responders - the image looks great.

Um, that’s the top of the small dresser.

I use silent shutter when shooting time-lapse sequences, but otherwise I use EFCS to avoid the potential pitfalls of silent shutter.

As you mentioned, the factors are a bit different for a mirrorless camera, and while the recent generation of Sony cameras are rated for pretty high shutter counts, I think you'd still find a lot ...

I found I missed the IBIS of my other Sonys. Also the auto focus is much less capable. I ultimately decided that the 35mm f2.8 on my A7rIII was a better solution.

You seem to be wanting to hear that it's not a keeper. So just return it and stop agonizing about it. I think you are -drastically- over-analyzing it. The lens looks good.

Four points I'd make: 1) These examples are very difficult to judge without EXIF data and original full size images. But I'd say they look fine. (not perfect, but fine) 2) The 55mm is a great lens. ...

Are you able to see and play the videos from the card when it's in the camera?

Here's one that I use with my battery grip. It's a little lower profile than the PromediaGear. https://www.adorama.com/acr2209.html

The adapter would cost about the same as buying the Sony FE 50mm ƒ1.8 lens, so that probably doesn't make much sense. As others have said, the FE 85mm ƒ1.8 is a great choice for portraits.

I'm pretty sure B&H Photo will ship to AUS. They sell it too - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1219549-REG/voigtlander_ba329b_super_wide_heliar_15mm_f_4_5.html?sts=hist-pi-ps

No, e-mount. It's a great little lens. www.amazon.com/dp/B01EO2PYBO

I pondered the same question and ended up with the Voigtlander 15mm plus the 24-105mm for my main, everyday combo. I also own the 70-200mm, but usually don't carry it.

Yes, it definitely can be that. It's a very versatile and high-performing lens that is my first/best choice when I'm carrying only one lens. Do I wish it was faster sometimes? Sure. But as you've ...

That's not aliasing, it's moiré. Here's an article with details about why it happens - http://www.xdcam-user.com/old-stuff/aliasing-and-moire-what-is-it-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/

I used normal 'superglue' (Cyanoacrylate) because that's what I happen to have on hand, but I can imagine that there might be other types which are more suitable.

I had one that did that. I glued it back on with superglue, then trimmed the excess with an Xacto. It didn't look very good, but worked fine. Later, when I sold that camera, the buyer returned it ...

Lovely shots! Thanks for sharing. Makes me even more anxious for mine to arrive.

It occurs to me that I rarely just leave the camera turned ON and doing nothing. So I don't really know if this level of drain is new/unusual or not. Anyone have experience with this?

I'm seeing it too. Went from 99% to 94% in 20 minutes, just sitting on my desk (camera turned ON). I'm going to let it go for a while and see what happens. Then I'll try with airplane mode on to ...