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Okay Photogs I want to shoot bears feeding in a steam, I know some of you have done this. Give me the scoop!!!, Just ordered a Sony A6300 and will be renting the new FE 100-400. cruise ports

Icystraits, Juneau, Skagway and Anchorage. We are looking to drive/train into Denali

Thanks

John

Thanks guys, I will go for the 400 and get the 1.4 incase I need alittle umpf

Well, I had a issue in Hawaii someone knocked off my A6000 with the kit lens in its waterproof case off a table while I was trying on a Wet suit and the lens broke. I of course have insurance and just received a check for replacement, while looking at B & H I saw the A6300 with kit lens for $1000 with the $300 lens replacement thats $700 for a new body and lens. My wife just booked Alaska cruise next fall so the big question is do I rent the Sony FE 70-200 f2.8 with 2.0 adapter, the FE 100-400 or go to the Tamy 150-600 with LA3. I follow Zackiedawg and seen his work with both and I don't know which way to go

John

Thanks for all the replies.

We are thinking about doing a Land/Cruise tour for our 25th anniversary next year. Which cruise line would you recommend?

Dave are you thinking using it with the MC-11?

John

What I truly love about this site is besides Dave and Justin (Zakiedawg), is yall really care in answering our questions, I don't have alot of money so I try desperately to get only what I need and to use what I have to its full potential. Other sites just don't have time for me to explain what I wish to know. It is a plus of course I was using Sony when I joined so I can ask more detail questions.

John

Yeah I went to the Sony mirrorless too after going to Alaska toting a big Butt lens all day. do not regret losing the weight

John

I saw somewhere someone is selling button extensions for the 6000/6300 to make it easier to find. It also comes with a larger eyepiece that really interests me. Can't help with video not there yet. Still trying to figure out portraits with off camera flash

John

At most bring a good Monopod with a adjustable head and that is if you have a big lens. With all the crowds a tripod would of been a real pain for me when I went. The experience there is what lead me to go into the Sony mirrorless series to save weight.

The thing is, most good SLRs are heavier for a reason... There are a lot of good interchangables out there (the sony A6x00s) are great except for one thing - no lenses longer than 300mm, there are lots in the lower range, but it does about 75 percent what my D500 does at 30 percent the size and weight).

 

The P900 is a decent point a shoot with insane lens distance, but not very small (and its very hard to stabilize at full extension). I actually considered it as a portable range piece but it violates my personal rule all my cameras must shoot RAW.

Actually the beauty of the Sony Mirrorless, is use of older lens like the ones the poster has, Sony just announced a native 70- 400 lens and with the crop factor brings it under 600mm. Win win in my book

Looking at the case I see a manual focus but no way to zoom. Any have this case to answer how to zoom

John

My wife bought me a early Dad's day gift with a Mekinon Underwater case for my Sony A6k. What tips does anyone have, besides to remember to enable my rear screen with brightness set on high. Should I shoot RAW with underwater WB? things like that. I will be using my kit lens I don't know if my manual 35mm prime will fit or if I should even consider it.

Thanks

John

Remember if you do not have a excellent long lens they can be rented for low cash

I remember when you and I were in Alaska and I hauled around that 70 -400 monster, it is why I switched platforms to the 6xxx

John

And we all know carrying a second Sony 6xxx is all so heavy!!!! I think I would need a beefy harness for those monsters LMAO

John

I agree with Dave, the people here are far more useful to answer questions, than most the elitists on DP reviews. Of course this is only my humble opinion whose mileage may vary

John

I thought you bought CP for Hawaii early this year, I really wanted to know how it went since I will be going in acouple months for my first of two visits. Thinking about Dave's Moose CP he has not steer me wrong yet.

John

What is everyone using for a filter on this lens? looking at UV/haze but don't know if I should go light or medium Haze. Anyone give me a education on filters?

John

Well I bit the bullet after the recommendations from my favorite Picture takerers, I will be using it for my two trips to Hawaii next year, continuing the photo project of a Senior and videotaping my son's junior rectal next spring. It was a Craig's special so I will hope for the best. The day here in Phoenix is pouring rain so I had to test it indoors, not the best. But the price was right and the seller seem genuine.

John

Noticed big price difference if going twilight/night vs daytime. What do you all think about a daytime excursion?

John

There is a reason there a large Sony A6XXX posts here on this site, and the deals on the A6000 are smoking right now. You need to narrow down your choices to two or three and starting doing the research. There is always the possibility a member that is local to you will let you see and try out their rig.

John

Just in time for Xmas, Eneloops 8pack AA's and I believe 4 AAA's with charger, $20 bucks at the warehouse till 12/11

John

Dave as a novice photographer I have in the past try to learn something from various Photo sites, and this is the only one that truly helps all who wants to learn, I give thanks to you

Dave and the others who support me and others learn and take joy on what we shoot!!

John

Hey if anyone is interested, just saw a A6000 kit at Sam's Club in Flagstaff for $650 comes with both lens, case, video and card. It is a returned item.

John