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Hey Rashkae, any insight into how the af works on a99 as compared to a900? It's hard to accept Sony went backwards in af since 30% ligt redirection remains constant, af sensor tech has improved. The only explanation is the af algorithm.
As much as I hate to say this, but a99 doesn't seem to be designed with pros in mind not tat I am but a77 feels better somehow better af wise. Kinda disappointed. Worse case was concurrently i tried mk3 50f1.2 on similar condition it locks on fine.
As much as I hate to say this, but a99 doesn't seem to be designed with pros in mind not tat I am but a77 feels better somehow better af wise. Kinda disappointed. Worse case was concurrently i tried mk3 50f1.2 on similar condition it locks on fine.
I think it was a lot simpler, less special tricks, etc. The af on the a900 is nowhere as good as the a99 af-d mode for tracking moving subjects, doesn't have the zone focus, focus peaking, etc. But for spot focus for things like portrait, landscape, runway, etc, it was just a reliable workhorse.
ageha
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The center AF point on the A900/850 goes down to 0EV whereas on the A99 it goes down to -1EV. From my experience with the A850 it's AF system isn't more sensitive than the one of the A99, both are okay.
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strange i am an a77 user, sold it, usng a99. i dont find the af being hindrances at all. center af , spot metering , manual mode. lens problem ? dunno. must be i am not sophisticated enough
ageha
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Tough question... 18-250 * 1.5 = 27-375mm
Your best bet is one of those nasty 28-300mm super zooms that degrade your A99 to a compact camera.
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ok some correction to pricing..
a99 - SG$3,205
D600 - SG$2,650
6D - SG$2,580
So its about SG$600 difference.
I would probably buy a99 if its SG$3,000.
Too bad 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM is only out next year...
else it'd be a great xmas to get a99 at SG$3,000 + PWP with 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM or even the new flash HVL-F60AM
a99 - SG$3,205
D600 - SG$2,650
6D - SG$2,580
So its about SG$600 difference.
I would probably buy a99 if its SG$3,000.
Too bad 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM is only out next year...
else it'd be a great xmas to get a99 at SG$3,000 + PWP with 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM or even the new flash HVL-F60AM
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ageha
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Where can you get the A99 for $3205 right now? Btw the D6 is called 6D.
Using an 18-250 is a waste of a dslr anyway
ageha
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Maybe the non-licensed Sigma lens just works better with the older A77?
Ah, yes 6D typo on that. Let me quickly change that.
As for a99 price, its from a new store that everybody likes, have great customer service and even have a lady servicing bros on this forum.
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ageha
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OK. When did you get that quote?Ah, yes 6D typo on that. Let me quickly change that.
As for a99 price, its from a new store that everybody likes, had great customer service and even had a lady servicing bros on this forum.
Maybe the non-licensed Sigma lens just works better with the older A77?
U may just be right. But logically the focusing adjustment is really a electrical signal sent to the lens. Hard to imagine if works in some not in some.
In any case will definitely be nailing myself a a99 next yr. waiting for the camera war dust to settle.
This afternoon.
ageha
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Good to know the price hasn't changed even though the 7% GST absorption promotion is over. lol
You are holding back because of $205?
Well, that's just 10% of the reason.
Haven't been able to secure a cheap 24-70Z 60%
and 50mm F1.4 is not out yet for me to PWP 30%
I still have my F58AM flash which i could reuse, which is good.
those are the main reason why i'm still not moving with Sony.
I could have all those for much cheaper with Canon 6D and lens.
Like they say, its not about buying a camera... its about buying a whole system.
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ageha
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The new Carl Zeiss 50/1.4 won't come cheap either.Well, that's just 10% of the reason.
Haven't been able to secure a cheap 24-70Z 60%
and 50mm F1.4 is not out yet for me to PWP 30%
I still have my F58AM flash which i could reuse, which is good.
those are the main reason why i'm still not moving with Sony.
I could have all those for much cheaper with Canon 6D and lens.
Like they say, its not about buying a camera... its about buying a whole system.
I'd pick the Sony CZ lenses over the Canon stuff any day of the week.
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