i had the same problem and mine was faulty. got it replaced.
you may want to disable the EVF to see if it really is the eye sensor.
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i had the same problem and mine was faulty. got it replaced.
you may want to disable the EVF to see if it really is the eye sensor.
Heroluvdisc
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armadillo
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Thanks for the sample photos. Seem the auto focus very well.
Me, thinking to change from pentax K5 to this cam, still considering
K5 auto focus too slow.
Notice A7 II doesn't have built-in flash.
Thanks for the sample photos. Seem the auto focus very well.
Me, thinking to change from pentax K5 to this cam, still considering
K5 auto focus too slow.
Notice A7 II doesn't have built-in flash.
testing on cars
https://www.flickr.com/gp/129246681@N06/C7r3e0/
Heroluvdisc
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Hi nitrile,
I have done another video testing and felt that it's the light sensor switching the articulated screen to the evd.
By the way, how to switch off the evd?
Can't seems to find it in the manual.
Cheers!
overworked
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Bro Errz
Go light on the poisoning.
Go light on the poisoning.
Thoth
Senior Member
He is on a roll. Keke
LOL..got ur 40-150 already?
overworked
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Still waiting. When free next week? Like to molest ur A7 II leh.
windraider
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Like to enquire on the effectiveness of the 5 axis stablisation on the Mk2. I tried out my 35mm manual lense on the demo sets at the Sony showroom and found that at 1/15s it was quite hard to get a sharp image even with stabilisation on - 3 out of 5 shots showed signs of camera shake. This was only slightly better that the A7 that I tested side by side. With the 28-70 kit OSS lens I couldn't tell the diff between the 2 from 1/30 to 1/8 at 70mm. From my previous experience with the A37, it seems the stablisation system in the A7mk2 is less effective than the translucent mirror A-series dslrs. Is getting the high iso A7S the current best solution if camera shake is the concern?
did u change the stabilisation settings? for manual lens, u r require to change to the correct focal length for it to work.
windraider
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ok didn't set focal length for manual lens
But why should the kit lens have same performance on either body - should it be better on A7mk2 vs A7?
ricleo
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having a few more axis of OSS on the sensor helps prevent shake in a few more directions, but doesn't increase the number of "stops" of stabilisation.
if you have decent handling techniques and can handle the kit lens at 70mm F1/8, don't expect to be able to do it much better on the A7II.
ringrain78
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I have the A7m2, initially awed by the promise of 5 axis stabilisation.
However, after playing with OSS lens and mainly legacy lens, I must say, nothing beats a pair of steady hands and sound handling technique. Not 5 axis IBIS, maybe not even 10, 20 axis...
If you need total stabilisation, use a tripod, if not, just bump up ISO for faster shutter speed.
However, after playing with OSS lens and mainly legacy lens, I must say, nothing beats a pair of steady hands and sound handling technique. Not 5 axis IBIS, maybe not even 10, 20 axis...
If you need total stabilisation, use a tripod, if not, just bump up ISO for faster shutter speed.
windraider
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Hmmm... so the best option for handheld street photography would seem to be the A7S rather than the Mk2?
I suppose the Mk2 advantage would be in video?
Btw anybody did a comparison for telephoto manual lenses, ie 100-300mm - would the benefits of stabilsation be more obvious?
I meant handheld on stationary subjects at around 1/30-1/125.
ringrain78
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Street photography? I do 'amateurish' street photography, I just make sure I set sufficient ISO to reduce blurring. Fast shutter speed to freeze the action. I am using a A7m2 for that and both legacy 35mm and FE 50mm lens.
No experience with telephoto lens but in my previous post, I did asked the same question... the stability effect should be more obvious with the increased focal lengths.
Not really .. I brought the A7S along on my recent trip to the SEA Aquarium (dark and dimly lit) as it's a no brainer for the ISO sensitivity. Other than that .. its the A7II + 55 everywhere else I go. Some may say it's a waste of $$$ but the A7S (at least to me) is made for a different purpose - shooting in the dark and 4K. I have paired the Sigmatel 135mm 1.8 with the A7II before and the IBIS is a godsend! So much easier to manual focus .. I don't think you can get that with the A7S
Not really .. I brought the A7S along on my recent trip to the SEA Aquarium (dark and dimly lit) as it's a no brainer for the ISO sensitivity. Other than that .. its the A7II + 55 everywhere else I go. Some may say it's a waste of $$$ but the A7S (at least to me) is made for a different purpose - shooting in the dark and 4K. I have paired the Sigmatel 135mm 1.8 with the A7II before and the IBIS is a godsend! So much easier to manual focus .. I don't think you can get that with the A7S
I have both a7s & a7. Tested out the a7ii too.
I find a7s is a good for most situations including street photography due to its silent mode.
Manual focusing on all the a7 series are the same to me BUT for long focal length like 85mm onwards, a7ii is definitely has it advantage with 3 IBIS, less shake & the stability let you focus properly.
Agree with the last paragraph. Anything beyond 50mm, the A7II will be handy.
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