Hi,
No A7 for me now, I will wait for the next generation.
Why?
Well, I feel the A7 is a decent camera. It has the same sensor as my Sony Alpha 99. With phase detection AF and electronic first shutter curtain (EFC). Essentially what I have in mirrorless.
The A7r has neither PDAF or EFC. It has been widely reported having vibration problems with many lenses, in the shutter speed range I use mostly. Now, I don't say it is a bad choice, but far from optimal.
The design focus of the A7s is low light shooting and motion. It can be totally silent. I normally print at A2 size, it is possible to make great A2 prints from 12MP but I feel >16MP is more appropriate.
The way I feel, these cameras were rushed to market, and it is pretty obvious that there will be an upgrade in a few months. Also, talk is about seriously new technology 46 and 54 MP and a "non bayer" sensor.
So I don't buy A7x right now. If I absolutely wanted an A7 series camera I would go with the original A7, unless my main focus was low light photography and/or video in which case the A7s would be a given candidate.
I can add, some of the lenses seem to be pretty good and that may have some attraction for me.
Another observation:I wouldn't see the A7 series as a good replacement for an M-series Leica. That is because "the cover glass" on the sensor is something like 2mm thick. Nothing wrong with that, except it causes astigmatism with lenses having large beam angles.
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2014/06/sensor-stack-thickness-when-does-it-matterhttp://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2014/06/the-glass-in-the-path-sensor-stacks-and-adapted-lensesAdditionally, neither well design nor microlenses are optimised for Leica M-lenses. A second hand Leica M9 may be the optimal choice.
Best regards
Erik
Wow... is all I can say. Been reviewed over the Meadow and the Rainbow so no need to go over anything that has been discussed before
The question is.... do I need a hi res back like the A7r? Or just stitch and STFU? Though that is a few extra steps I can do without...
Aside from being noisy, is the A7r really as "capable"? I realize it's subjective so here's my thoughts;
Walkin' around, nothing is gonna beat an A7s for versatility of use... but it's no Sports Camera (can live without a true 10fps monster) and perhaps for serious portraiture (20% of my work) an A7r would be more suited with its richer files. Have the glass for serious exploitation of 36MPx in its sweet spot.
Maybe a few of you have both already and can help me decide.
Thanks in advance