Official Sony A7 or A7r discussion thread

[hengws]

Hi newbie here,

Anyone interested in going to the event on Saturday from 2-330pm? I've got the invite but not going...as already pre-ordered with Sony. No point wasting a slot. PM me with your email so i can forward the email invite. cheers

 

[dracoid4]

Slot taken. Thanks for your interests.

 

[ayuready]

I have a favour to ask those coming to Sony's preview tomorrow.

Could you please ask them about the idiotic launch of a7/a7R *in Singapore*: Why are the two native FE lenses (35mm and 55mm) not launching at the same time as the camera bodies? It's like launching the PS4 with no launch PS4 game titles.

Thanks.

Hahah felt the same way too. Suspect they view this as second body. So people will just adapt until native lens is out. But felt it is a waste.

 

[NazgulKing]

Hahah felt the same way too. Suspect they view this as second body. So people will just adapt until native lens is out. But felt it is a waste.

Because Sony has always thought of itself forth most as an appliance company rather than an optics company. That to me is the biggest bug bear I have with the Sony ecosystem as a whole.

 

[hengws]

Slot taken. Have fun bro.

 

[bianco]

Anyone interested to go for the Sat 11am session? I can forward my slot as well. PM. Thanks.

thanks dracoid.
i can't send you PM. your inbox is full. :embrass:

 

[ageha]

images on that thread look odd. differences are probably due to different lenses mounted on the A7/A7R. A7 with the 55 1.8 and A7R with the 35 2.8.

The 55 1.8 is clearly the better lens in terms of IQ. the A7 shows more skin detail and pores compared to the shots from the A7R. Funny thing is the A7R shots look like watercolor smudged painting.

Funny, DPR just said the opposite today.

 

[ricleo]

well looks like we have to test the cameras ourselves!

Funny, DPR just said the opposite today.

 

[ricleo]

I was just wondering if anyone played with the thought of coupling a Voigtländer with the α7? I kinda think that apart from the lack of AF, a 35mm f/1.4 with it will be cool.

getting into sony and cv lenses as part of my downsizing efforts. look at the size difference of the 35s.

 

[ray_stinger]

For those attending the Sunday's session, is anyone bringing along a NEX-M mount adapter? Would like to test some of my M-mount lenses but I don't have the adapter. Would be good if one of you has it to share..

 

[kei1309]

getting into sony and cv lenses as part of my downsizing efforts. look at the size difference of the 35s.

Rich

 

[kei1309]

For those attending the Sunday's session, is anyone bringing along a NEX-M mount adapter? Would like to test some of my M-mount lenses but I don't have the adapter. Would be good if one of you has it to share..

I think that they should provide.

Let's make a bet. I bet that they will have it. If you lose the bet, you'll have to post something stupid in kopitiam :bsmilie:

 

[ryanlio]

Wondering if the a7 body only will include a adapter of your choice.
As in this video at 46:00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSGze6rcrv4

 

[ayuready]

Wondering if the a7 body only will include a adapter of your choice.
As in this video at 46:00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSGze6rcrv4

Dun think so bro, saw the poster for pre order . Free 32 gig sd card

 

[Thoth]

M here at TCC. Wondering anyone in this thread is here?

 

[dracoid4]

Dun think so bro, saw the poster for pre order . Free 32 gig sd card

If Sony Singapore gives free adapter of your choice, then it will really be a game changer pulling those Canon and Nikon Users over.

 

[ricleo]

haaa give us a live update here!

M here at TCC. Wondering anyone in this thread is here?

 

[Skyways]

Give us all the cons you can nit pick out...

 

[ricleo]

Rich

Haha cv lenses are cheaper compared to the canon or zeiss counterparts. Dirt cheap compared to leica. The a7 is about the price of my 6d that was sold to fund this

 

[ayuready]

Awaiting live update ! Long time never so excited about a camera already. Hahah