Official Sony A7 or A7r discussion thread

[syke]

Seems like an expensive lens. Any idea how much it will cost me? There seemed to be many different variants, which one is for a7? Adapters required?

This is what they replied me.

The SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 lens in M mount, non RF coupled, covers full frame and works on Sony A7/A7R. This lens costs US$2,995.00 including international shipping by UPS or EMS.

This lens requires a M mount to Nex mount adapter. And it is relatively well priced for such a crazily fast lens.

More reviews

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/...-50-lm-t0-95-leica-mount-lens-rolling-review/

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/...t0-95-vs-voigtlander-50-f1-1-on-the-leica-m9/

 

[snoopyzai]

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2013/12/16/the-sony-a7r-vs-the-nikon-d800e-by-andrew-paquette/

 

[shioks76]

Good evening everyone
I have a 35mm Zeiss and a 28-75mm Tamron lens with EOS EF mount, please recommend a good adapter for my A7, thanks much.

Get the metabones 3 adapter. Has af ability

 

[Thoth]

The Voigtlander Leica M to Sony E mount close focus adapter is out...

https://www.facebook.com/stevehuffphoto

 

[ricleo]

question is if it is worth the premium over the hawk's hehe.... any additional features?

The Voigtlander Leica M to Sony E mount close focus adapter is out...

https://www.facebook.com/stevehuffphoto

 

[Thoth]

question is if it is worth the premium over the hawk's hehe.... any additional features?

Brand premium? Haha.

 

[virtualme78]

Guys... May I know if it is better getting the ggs glass protector or Sony's semi hard film?


Also, are there any shutter release available yet? I'm asking in case when wifi is not available for use with the iPhone app... Thanks in advance

 

[Thoth]

Guys... May I know if it is better getting the ggs glass protector or Sony's semi hard film?


Also, are there any shutter release available yet? I'm asking in case when wifi is not available for use with the iPhone app... Thanks in advance

Can the free Play Memories app for the iPhone/iPad allow me to use remote control of the A7? I have downloaded the in-camera apps but cant seem to find ways to use remote control, just able to wifi and download photos. Thanks.

 

[virtualme78]

Can the free Play Memories app for the iPhone/iPad allow me to use remote control of the A7? I have downloaded the in-camera apps but cant seem to find ways to use remote control, just able to wifi and download photos. Thanks.

I think a few users here already had the app working. I have downloaded but never really try at all... I'm just wondering if I need to do say long exposure at a place where there isn't any wifi... Then a shutter release is the only way to go, isn't it?

 

[syke]

question is if it is worth the premium over the hawk's hehe.... any additional features?

Knowing that is made in Japan compared to made in china?

 

[Thoth]

I think a few users here already had the app working. I have downloaded but never really try at all... I'm just wondering if I need to do say long exposure at a place where there isn't any wifi... Then a shutter release is the only way to go, isn't it?

Tot u r using the cam's wifi to link to your phone and just set whatever that is needed? I cant seem to find any remote control options in my play memories app in my iPhone. Hmm...

 

[Thoth]

really like the minolta md 20mm . Hope can get a copy soon

Here's one in EvilBay...
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Minolta-..._Objektive&hash=item258062c9b8#ht_1371wt_1105

 

[ricleo]

Knowing that is made in Japan compared to made in china?

ha.. isn't hawk's made in Taiwan. at least that is what it says on my V2.5 model. but seriously, hawks's helicoid is the first adaptor to offer such close shooting features on leica M lenses, the voigtlander is a clone of the hawk's then.

 

[ricleo]

Guys... May I know if it is better getting the ggs glass protector or Sony's semi hard film?

I use GGS but it is for a diff model so it doesn't cover all of the black frame around the LCD. The sony will cover the whole LCD plus frame and have your sony branding there.

 

[sagiluck]

ya.. i m one of the bidder... will be monitoring closely. many nice a7 combo samples .. gt the film 'effect' to me.

buy it now option .. guess the auction will hit 400+ at least.

 

[Thoth]

ya.. i m one of the bidder... will be monitoring closely. many nice a7 combo samples .. gt the film 'effect' to me.

Good luck bro... Is this under bidding? Din notice. I saw a Buy It Now price of around SGD 600

 

[sagiluck]

Good luck bro... Is this under bidding? Din notice. I saw a Buy It Now price of around SGD 600

oh.. its the different one. here's the one on bidding war

http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/370964589875?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649

 

[virtualme78]

Tot u r using the cam's wifi to link to your phone and just set whatever that is needed? I cant seem to find any remote control options in my play memories app in my iPhone. Hmm...

I think you will need a wifi to connect? I dunno... Haven't really try... I think I saw someone posted saying that you can control settings and whatnot and triggering shutter too....

Not sure if it'll work without wifi... As in you know, wifi thought router and stuffs... Sorry.. I'm really sure about such stuffs... Have been a film user for quite a while

 

[m3vapour]

ya.. i m one of the bidder... will be monitoring closely. many nice a7 combo samples .. gt the film 'effect' to me.

buy it now option .. guess the auction will hit 400+ at least.

haha saw that last night too..good luck with the bidding..the one thoth posted definitely looks better in cosmetics, albeit the hefty premium...

 

[m3vapour]

Tot u r using the cam's wifi to link to your phone and just set whatever that is needed? I cant seem to find any remote control options in my play memories app in my iPhone. Hmm...

you need the remote app on the camera n play memories on phone..start up the remote app in camera, camera acts as hot spot n shows you the network name n ssid. Go into ur iphone/ipad available wifi connections , look for the a7 network , enter the ssid shown on camera to join the camera's network. Then enter the app on the phone. App establishes connection with iphone/ipad . Taaaa dahhh.

give the iphone/ipad 2-5 seconds to stabilize latency and its live view should be a lot less choppy n smooth. it's pretty much self explanatory from there onwards.