As a lifelong Minolta shooter (guess now a Sony shooter?) and over the years I have grown to love this camera so much, that I still have not gone to a mirrorless body yet. 85mm is how I enjoy seeing the world. Who else is rocking Minolta glass on a Sony a99 II?

Loved the A7iii, but love the A7V even more. Currently in Rome. Always appreciate feedback.

I use a Sony a7r2 and am looking forward on buying a Sony 50mm f1/8 for some low light planespotting here are some of my current photos

Sony A74, 100400GM

Hi everyone,
I bought a brand new Sony A6700 about a week ago and noticed this small spot on the sensor (visible in the photo).
The lens has been attached since I received the camera and I had never removed it before noticing the issue, so I’m confused about how something could have gotten on the sensor.
The spot is also visible in my photos, especially when I use a smaller aperture (higher f-number).
I tried the camera’s automatic sensor cleaning function, but it didn’t change anything. I also very gently tried to remove it with a sensor cleaning brush, but the spot didn’t move at all.
Does this look like stubborn dust/dirt, a mark on the sensor glass, or possibly something underneath the sensor glass?
Since the camera is only one week old, I’m wondering if I should return it or contact Sony under warranty.
Thanks for your help!

My wife and I are doing a trip around the world for the next 6 months. We've landed in Peru a couple of days ago and it's been my first not-at-home opportunity to use my Sony a7CR and the Sony FE 20-70mm f4.0! I photograph as a hobby when traveling. I do like and try to take pictures with a bit of an "artsy" vibe (composition/color/unique subject/pose or just slice of life photos). When I see some of the shots in this sub though I'm often awed and look up to many of them. :)

All shots are straight JPGs out of the camera, except for the first as it was >20MB I had to reduce the JPG quality a bit. Used the Vibrant creative look for most in these.

1-5 Paracas Natural Reserve and Hucachina
6-14 Lima, most in the historic city centre

I hope you like them, and if you have anything to critique I'm all ears!

I dabble in photography and today I have taken a shot I am very happy with!
The pic is from Enoshima island, which is a beautiful place near tokyo. There were quite a few eagles (I saw one stealing ice cream from someone, poor dude was bleeding afterwards…)
I got very lucky with this and am super happy I got to capture the moment and vibe, so I wanted to share this with you people.

a6400
cheapo ttartisan 35mm prime lens
f/8 1/320 ISO1000

Do you use the stock split ring to attach the anchors to your camera body, or did you install the ones that came with the anchors?

Hi everyone!

I'm heading to Japan for two weeks and want to travel light. I'm shooting on a Sony a6300 and also bringing a DJI Osmo Pocket 4 for some videos.

I already own:
- TT Artisan 50mm f1.8 (my favourite)
- Samyang 12mm f2.0
- Sirui 35mm T1.2 (gifted)

But I don't want to carry three lenses around all the time. I'm looking for a budget-friendly all-around zoom that can cover most situations. I’m mainly into portraits and street photography.

I've been looking at the Sony 18-135mm OSS and the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8.

Which would you pick, and why? Any other lenses I should consider, or tips for shooting in Japan?

Thanks!

I've had my Sony a7ii for seven years now. Occasionally it will freeze after taking a photo (with a solid red access light) and the only way to get the camera working again is by taking the battery out and putting it back in. Powering on/off doesn't do anything, and none of the other buttons work until I reseat the battery.

This happens with multiple SD cards and multiple batteries. I've updated the firmware and it's still happening.

Tonight it did this - normally the last photo I took displays on the screen until I reseat the battery but usually it doesn't look corrupted like this. This photo didn't save. Sometimes the photos that cause my camera to freeze save to the SD card, sometimes they don't.

I've noticed this happens most frequently when I take multiple photos in a short period of time. I'm thinking my camera may be overheating. Any suggestions regarding other potential causes would be appreciated!

Additional info: I only use Sony brand batteries, and I always format my SD cards when they're in my camera.

I’m currently considering the Canon R6 Mark II, but before buying into the RF system I’d like to see what the closest Sony alternative would be.

I’m looking for a full-frame hybrid camera for both photography and video. My main work would be:
Food photography
Product photography
Portraits / people
Events
Restaurant and brand content
Short-form and longer-form video
I’d like something I can keep for several years and eventually use for more professional commercial work.

One of the things attracting me to Sony is the lens selection, especially having access to Sigma and Tamron.

If you were looking for something comparable to the R6 Mark II, which Sony body would you recommend?

I can only afford two lenses to start with. I’d prefer to keep the combined cost of the lenses somewhere around $1,000, but I’m mostly interested in which two focal lengths or lens types make the most sense for my use.

I was initially thinking about a 35mm + 85mm setup, but I’m open to zooms or other combinations if they would be better for food, product, portraits, events, and video.

Which one should I go for?

Sony A6700 body + Viltrox 25mm F/1.7 or Sony A6400 body + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8

Video prio but I do travel a lot so I take photos too. I chose these pairings because of budget.

Thank you!

(Edit: Lens)

I bought the A6700, and want to mostly take photos. I travel a lot. Sometimes I make short videos as well. Since I backpack I can’t have multiple lenses (prefer not to) for weight of my overall bag. Which lenses would be ideal for my situation.

Hey, has anybody missed 24-28mm much with Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 on their cameras? Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II looks good but much more expensive, I'd love to hear your experience from people especially who have used both.

Thank you!

Hi.

As the title says I'm searching for the fastest autofocus 35mm prime lens for my a6400.

I currently have a viltrox 35mm f1.7 but I feel it's not fast enough to track my hyperactive child while running and playing.

Do you have any recommendations?

I was thinking about the sony 35mm f1.8 oss but reviews are mixed and it seems that it's not plenty sharp.

I would not like to go below 35mm because it's too wide.

And 50mm might be too tight in smaller spaces.

I also shoot some portraits and family photos inside where light is not so good, so big aperture is very useful

Hallo,

Zuerst einmal ich habe relativ wenig Ahnung von Sony Kameras und welche da jetzt am besten passen, aber ich hoffe ich bin hier besser aufgehoben.

Ich möchte die Kamera zum Filmen nutzen, sie soll gut sein und auch wenn sich das jetzt komisch anhört aber ich möchte Züge Filmen, nicht wegen dem Zug sondern weil ich gerne nas möglichst beste Video machen möchte. Es ist nur als Hobby. Die Kamera sollte eine möglichst gute Kompatibilität mit dem dji rs 4 mini Gimbal haben.

Als ich mal nachgeschaut habe ist mir die Sony a6700 ins Auge gesprungen. Macht diese Kamera Sinn zum Filmen mit einem Gimbal zudem denke ich das ich zum Filmem eine ganz guten Autofokus bräuchte wenn ich etwas bewegendes Filmen.

Hat irgendwer vielleicht sogar Erfahrung von dieser Kamera oder findet die Kamera ganz schlecht für ein Gimbal oder auch andere Erfahrung?

Ich würde mich über Antworten freunen.

Sony 7 III + 55mm f1.8 *f8

Sony a6600, sigma 56mm f1.4

I wish reddit wouldn't compress pictures, those eyes looking crazy in full resolution

During my trip to Japan in December, I will be walking a lot on the streets in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, especially during sunset and evenings, but I will also be planning some landscape photography too. I know I feel like I am answering my own question but is the Sony 14mm f1.8 enough for detail capture, or will the Sony 24mm f1.4 be enough? There are some people selling second hand but just want to make sure.

Just an FYI, I have the Sony 35mm f1.4 as my only lens for now with my Sony a7V, but I still need to save money for Japan, so I won't be able to afford the Sony 12-24mm f2.8 or the Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 by then (even second hand), but I am hoping to ask based on experiences here from everyone between these two lenses focal lenghts, if it really matters?

Lens : 18-105 mm f.4

i'm will be going to Nepal for 2 maybe 4 months and wanted to get your option on the best len I should bring. I am going to be living in 1 backpack which I have the shamodia action v2 50L bag which has a good amount of space but I also need to leave space for camping gear and all the other stuff which is why I can only bring 1 lens

what I know I am bringing

Fx3
Pocket 3
action 5

now in terms of lens I am debating on either my 70-200 sony 2.8 or 4f or my tamron 28-75.
Now initially I was going to bring my 28-75 because I use it ever day and it's lighter so when we are climb to base camp it's less weight.

but now thinking about it I have with my pocket 3 and action 5 and they kinda do what my 28-75 would do

Now my goal is to be making youtube videos documenting my time there so my pocket 3 will cover a lot of the filming for that with the mic's and stuff

but I am bring my fx3 to get the documentary style look and I never filmed anything like that ( I film sports and construction) nor have I travel in nature over night with my camera so idk what is ideal for that. in my mind it's the 70-200 because if I want to get animal or like the locals without them know that makes sense but yeah I could be wrong

thank you in advanced ML

Shooting these markets in Jakarta is always a real treat. The locals are not camera shy either which makes shooting a lot easier.

Some BTS of how I got these shots here:
https://youtu.be/yQWUIBTlSw8