Rare Turtles06 Posted November 21, 2015 #476 Share Posted November 21, 2015 We recently spent five days in Paris and came back to the U.S. on the inaugural transatlantic of RCI's new Anthem of the Seas. It was a fantastic trip, but what has just happened in Paris is so horrific. It's hard to believe we were there just a few weeks before the attacks. My heart goes out to the people of Paris. I took this in Notre Dame with the Rokinon 12mm lens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommui987 Posted November 22, 2015 #477 Share Posted November 22, 2015 c230k Tom: Did I do this right? Rokinon 12mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted November 22, 2015 Author #478 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Perfect!!! Now you can post your best cruise pics. lol Also I find it interesting when people post pictures on this forum and list their camera and what lens they used. Tom :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootr Posted November 22, 2015 #479 Share Posted November 22, 2015 My new lens arrived! d9ZbO53cuL4 Oh...oh my... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommui987 Posted November 22, 2015 #480 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Among the lens carried on my last trip was the Sigma 19mm on the NEX-7. Dave wrote highly about the lens. http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y337/tommuitommui987/DSC00473_zpsa2swwzc4.jpg Don't know who these people in the photo were but what impressed me - along with the other shots taken with the 19mm was the detail captiured. If you loupe the first doorway on the left, you can read the name on the doorway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommui987 Posted November 22, 2015 #481 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Taken with the A6000 and Sony 55mm- 210mm http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y337/tommuitommui987/DSC00473_zpsa2swwzc4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootr Posted November 22, 2015 #482 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Even after fumble-fingers delivered it, the Sony 18-105 "G" f4 lens is fine, in one piece - well packaged luckily. Fooled around a little with it and I think I will enjoy having it as a capable "do-it-all" type lens. Definitely heavier than kit lens', but with the Black Rapid strap it is easy to carry and once up to my eye it is wonderfully balanced and comfortable to use. The zoom range is very adequate for my use - wide enough for some architectural stuff but can reach out to a decent amount when needed. Got a few test shots at the local arts center - indoors at 1/50 to 1/25 are nice and sharp and well exposed: Outside they are crystal clear zoomed in fully with expected fast shutter speeds and medium apertures: Indoors with the camera flash aimed at the ceiling is equally wonderful: I am looking forward to next week with the holiday and the grandkids - this should work well getting natural light shots from more of a distance than the 50mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted November 23, 2015 Author #483 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Taken with the A6000 and Sony 55mm- 210mm http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y337/tommuitommui987/DSC00473_zpsa2swwzc4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootr Posted November 23, 2015 #484 Share Posted November 23, 2015 [YOUTUBE]cdiBIfagycE[/YOUTUBE] Video is pretty amazing as well - short clip showing zoom, then panning over into the sun - zero flares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommui987 Posted November 23, 2015 #485 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Goofed on previous upload - this is the 55-210mm picture - I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted November 23, 2015 #486 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) I have a wedding scheduled for next year and this little item seems to be a good idea to eliminate frequent battery changes on a heavy shooting day. Would likely leave it home for travel but good to have for the abovementioned purpose and maybe star trails. http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Professional-Vertical-Infrared-Batteries/dp/B014QVDFJ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448297451&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+a6000 Gary Fong did an unboxing video on YouTube: Also: Seasonal pricing on A6000 - $398 Body only, $548 with the 16-50 and $697 with the 16-50 and 55-210. That's an awful lot of camera for just north of $500. Dave Edited November 23, 2015 by pierces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmeola Posted November 24, 2015 #487 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I just returned a canon g16 in favor of 6000. I had the opportunity to shoot with both side my side. I just hope this 75 yr old man can use it. Going to Alaska next June and what some excellent pictures. I am sure I will have plenty of questions. Also just booked a southern carb cruise for 17 just use camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommui987 Posted November 25, 2015 #488 Share Posted November 25, 2015 DXO tested the 18-105 recently: Dave Dave and Tom: Am fighting temptation ... but I think I'm losing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted November 25, 2015 Author #489 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hey it's only Christmas once a year, why not. Tom :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted November 25, 2015 #490 Share Posted November 25, 2015 on sale at Samy's with 2 lenses for under $700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommui987 Posted November 25, 2015 #491 Share Posted November 25, 2015 on sale at Samy's with 2 lenses for under $700. Couldn't find iy but I assume it would be with the 16-50mm kit lens and the 50-210mm zoom. Sounds good though, Still debating about a 42mm-105mm as oppose to a 27mm=150mm lens (35mm equivalent) = of course the former is a "FE" with great DxO ratings and the latter has a better range for us lazy types. Decisions, decisions, decisions! (But Tom says Christmas is only once a year - :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princesstori Posted November 25, 2015 #492 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Ordered mine a couple days ago from Best Buy using their early access to Black Friday Pricing. Camera, two lenses, case and memory card for $699. Excited to get it in and get some practice before Christmas and our next cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted November 25, 2015 #493 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Ordered mine a couple days ago from Best Buy using their early access to Black Friday Pricing. Camera, two lenses, case and memory card for $699. Excited to get it in and get some practice before Christmas and our next cruise!! Merry self-gifting! Enjoy the new camera! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princesstori Posted November 25, 2015 #494 Share Posted November 25, 2015 When I told my hubby I was ordering it, he told me Merry Christmas. Works for me. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjan245 Posted November 25, 2015 #495 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Anyone using a metabones adapter on their A6000? I have a bunch of Nikon lenses I'd like to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted November 25, 2015 #496 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Anyone using a metabones adapter on their A6000? I have a bunch of Nikon lenses I'd like to use. New entry in the market has support for electronic connection and AF for Nikon lenses. Brand new available for pre-order on eBay. Caveat emptor is my advice but reviews will doubtless pop up soon after it is available. http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/in-case-you-missed-it-its-relisted-commlite-nikon-f-to-sony-e-af-autofocus-electronic-lens-adapter/ Dave Edited November 25, 2015 by pierces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjan245 Posted November 25, 2015 #497 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Dave: Thanks for the reply and link. Looks like the jury is still out on the autofocusing capabilities. No phase detect autofocus on the A6000, just contrast, which usually means slow autofocus. I'll pass on this one. Edited November 25, 2015 by robjan245 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare havoc315 Posted November 26, 2015 #498 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Dave: Thanks for the reply and link. Looks like the jury is still out on the autofocusing capabilities. No phase detect autofocus on the A6000, just contrast, which usually means slow autofocus. I'll pass on this one. Yes... I'm going to consider the eventual a6100/a7000 if it supports phase detect with the adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted November 26, 2015 #499 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Dave: Thanks for the reply and link. Looks like the jury is still out on the autofocusing capabilities. No phase detect autofocus on the A6000, just contrast, which usually means slow autofocus. I'll pass on this one. Like I said, caveat emptor! ;) Anyway, even with an adapter that only passes electronic communication, manual focusing with the A6000 is very easy with the focus magnifier and focus peaking. On my DSLR, the Lensbaby was very hard to manage because you could hardly tell where the sharp spot was. With peaking on my A77 and now on the A6000, it couldn't be simpler to spot where sharp focus is. Working with a traditional manual lens like the Rokinon 12mm is even easier. Get adapter, focus manually, rinse and repeat! Dave Edited November 26, 2015 by pierces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommui987 Posted November 27, 2015 #500 Share Posted November 27, 2015 $548 at Amazon with the 18-50mm kit lens! Second body Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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