What do you think about the K7 (as a Sony DSLR user)

[teodesson]

I go for group photo with my friend who using C 450D and 70-200 f2.8L non IS lens, I'm with A350 + CZ1680. The result from 3rd party opinion said, my A350+CZ1680 produce sharper images than his 450D+70200L.
But another friend of mine had C 50D with 17-55 f2.8 L with IS. This combination really impresses me. Results are sharp (as sharp as my CZ )
Great body counts...

 

[kingfishers]

Hahahah tats even proven the quality of Sony With C 50 D cost $2,200 But Ur A350 lol not even near to it.:bsmilie:with great picture.:sticktong

 

[eow]

Yes, probably this is the best and only way out now.

Thanks.

Also check out the filter he using
...a cheap and lousy filter can also severely affect the pics

 

[Ouverture]

Also check out the filter he using
...a cheap and lousy filter can also severely affect the pics

Actually he is using a B+W UV filter which cost $100+ while my 18250 only has a cheapo $15 Tokina one...:sweat:

 

[eow]

Actually he is using a B+W UV filter which cost $100+ while my 18250 only has a cheapo $15 Tokina one...:sweat:

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[boombox]

Actually he is using a B+W UV filter which cost $100+ while my 18250 only has a cheapo $15 Tokina one...:sweat:

heart pain... :sweatsm:

 

[osocan]

500D

A700

What's the exposure mode? Seems like the Canon is under in all pictures.

 

[Ouverture]

What's the exposure mode? Seems like the Canon is under in all pictures.

Both using aperture priority and set to F8 for all pictures.

Evaluative metering mode for both as well.

Yup, seems Canon's method of metering is somewhat more subtle.

 

[boombox]

Both using aperture priority and set to F8 for all pictures.

Evaluative metering mode for both as well.

Yup, seems Canon's method of metering is somewhat more subtle.

Wow, I was on the impression that automatic modes on the A700 is actually more conservative and would underexpose a little almost all the time... I tried out a canon and it's actually metering for brighter exposures.

 

[Ouverture]

Wow, I was on the impression that automatic modes on the A700 is actually more conservative and would underexpose a little almost all the time... I tried out a canon and it's actually metering for brighter exposures.

Frankly speaking, I was actually not having confidence in outbeating a L lens when going for that shootout...especially Canon cameras have been having better reviews from all over the web...and famous for their Ls...

Having a "lousier" 18250 lens and "cheapo" UV filter, I thought all was lost and just continue to shoot whatever I could. We even exchanged cameras to shoot the same scenes in order to be really "fair".

The turnout of the pictures really surprised me, my friend and our colleagues actually....everyone was like lost for words when they get to know it's from a Alpha...

 

[osocan]

Frankly speaking, I was actually not having confidence in outbeating a L lens when going for that shootout...especially Canon cameras have been having better reviews from all over the web...and famous for their Ls...

Having a "lousier" 18250 lens and "cheapo" UV filter, I thought all was lost and just continue to shoot whatever I could. We even exchanged cameras to shoot the same scenes in order to be really "fair".

The turnout of the pictures really surprised me, my friend and our colleagues actually....everyone was like lost for words when they get to know it's from a Alpha...

FWIW, I am not an Alpha user but when friends asked for recommendations I have always told them to give some serious thoughts to the Alpha system...I like its colours :thumbsup:

 

[Titan10k]

Looks like your friend's copy has some problems. The 24-70 L isn't stellar, but it can't be that bad.

 

[Ouverture]

Looks like your friend's copy has some problems. The 24-70 L isn't stellar, but it can't be that.

Possibly so...maybe sharpness of the lens issues, but colour rendition and metering...:think:

Just a thought, if the results were exactly opposite and Sony was the loser, I guess there won't be as much doubts as it is now....
:dunno:

 

[eow]

Possibly so...maybe sharpness of the lens issues, but colour rendition and metering...:think:

Just a thought, if the results were exactly opposite and Sony was the loser, I guess there won't be as much doubts as it is now....
:dunno:

whatever after servicing at csc..in order to make it a fair shoot. use a gitzo tripod with markins M20 Ballhead with remote shutter release for both cameras...
try to shoot again ..this time with and without same filter.

 

[Myrdhinn]

Actually it's the sensor design difference between the Sony Nikon built and Sony Alpha. Where as the Nikon ones have better HI ISO, Sony sacrificed Hi ISO for better colour (now whether this is hardware or software implemented I couldn't say). Sad that most reviews gloss over the fact, but Sony do produce a more accurate colour especially at Hi ISO than their rivals. I'd rather better colour than less noise.

 

[Zenten]

I think K7 is nice ........... go and get it ...............

 

[greenieadi]

I like the K7 design. I would love if the next A700 replacement copy those features on top of whatever already on the A700 with some minor improvement of course, eg much faster AF.

The in-body processing feature of the Lens distortion correction (for wide to ultra wide focal range lenses) and Lateral CA adjustment is a good feature - less time in front of the PC doing PP.

Sony shouldn't be ashamed to copy some of those features that are good. Anyway, I like many others are happy with the A mount, to switch systems. Pentax really showing it's competitors that size does not matter. Smaller body design does not equal to inferiror.

Technology is really spoiling us, in a good way for this hobby but in a bad way for our pockets.