MuscleheadOh OK, I didn't hear you the first time. I guess it's official then, Sony used a slower memory card to bottle neck their superior DUAL processing speed. They must do it so that they don't get too far ahead of Nikon and Canon. Great sportsmanship Sony.
I too have wondered how they got the weight of the 70-200 down so low. More plastics inside, including to replace glass? Would that make sense for internal elements that never get handled? Hard to say with the technology available.
Yup only 4. I don't appear to socialize in many circles that professional photographers do. I didn't get into wildlife photography because I wanted to be around a lot of people.
My position is that most event photographers aren't well enough off to spend money on a new camera every time a new model drops. You're the one who mentions a specific percentage, not me. My post uses words like 'most'. Kind of funny that you cite me for extremes, then use words like 'impossible' to state your case. And in which post did I say that 'some' people wouldn't buy it? Not once. Go back and read it from the beginning.
Thanks Paul, yes this is my plan and I have initiated a pre- order deal......let's see what comes out of the woodwork as we see further and more detailed field reviews......friendly agents who will accept pre-order cancellations are a wonderful thing...
agreed, but other than what the price might be, I'm excited on what the A1II could / will be given the A9III tech. Global shutter, some kind of burst mode (doesn't have to be 120 FPS), better AF. That said, the A1, especially in the used market with some deals that pop up like the Amazon discount this week, is getting to be a better deal.
You gave the ratio of 20-1 in which the 20 are the ones living payday to payday, this is both a percentage and a statement of impossibility, especially since you said it was common sense.
Again, payday to payday is your interpretation. You continue to imagine things and put words in my mouth.
Indeed.
That is pretty astonishing at 1.4kg that 300mm!
Think I remember reading Tony AW here saying he hopes it comes under 2.5kg or even better, 2kg. How about under 1.5kg!!?
I never thought they would be plastic Tony, but was wondering how the weight was cut
Sorry - I misunderstood.
I put the pre-order in when the dealer opened on Wednesday. Paid a deposit and it's labelled "price to be determined"
I had a good relationship with this dealer and I expect to get a good price, but it's still going to be a big purchase. I think the most I've paid for a piece of camera gear was pre-ordering a Canon 1Ds in 2007, but this will be close to the same number of dollars - probably about what I paid for my pre-ordered A1.
Spent yesterday shooting with the 70-200 GM II + 1.4x to get a feel for what it will be like. That was fun. The 300 will be a bit heavier, but f/2.8 instead of f/4.
Already anticipating. Sony Australia have a note on the web page for the lens saying "Next estimated shipping date 29 January 2024" - that's better than March 2024, at least!
Sony's site shows the starting price for the 300 GM at $10.5k, but I suspect that's just their starting point - won't be surprised if they adjust it a bit downwards before shipping. The current price is the exchange rate of the US price + Aus GST.
Tony in general medium to big primes are much better than zooms and teleconverters, so I think unless Sony have dropped the ball on this one you will be impressed with the 300 2.8
I had a good relationship with this dealer and I expect to get a good price, but it's still going to be a big purchase. I think the most I've paid for a piece of camera gear was pre-ordering a Canon 1Ds in 2007, but this will be close to the same number of dollars - probably about what I paid for my pre-ordered A1.
Spent yesterday shooting with the 70-200 GM II + 1.4x to get a feel for what it will be like. That was fun. The 300 will be a bit heavier, but f/2.8 instead of f/4.
Already anticipating. Sony Australia have a note on the web page for the lens saying "Next estimated shipping date 29 January 2024" - that's better than March 2024, at least!
lens development has changed so the bigger front elements have fewer in latest gm ,this also helps keep elements nearer the camera body which aids the balance ,a win win for us users ,lighter and better balanced
wrong they will use it to get the shot no second takes in sport it is not like the camera stops shooting in continous mode either so you can be set for 20,30 ,40,50 ,80 fps but the touch of the button C5 and boom 120fps and carry on shooting ,so when that baseball player hits the ball at a defining moment you are not missing it ,the flash sync issue is just as huge no more will you need big production lighting a small flash will get a lot done hss will be a non issue ,so bright days when you f1,2 with some flash it will be achievable think up to 1/80000th of second to control the light where as normal flash syncs 1/250th at best try shooting wide open f1.2 with daylight and flash at 1/250th ,you would need a ton of filters and then you would need a ton flashes,s with power ,thinks of gigs also no banding at events super important ,agencies will love this ,Wildlife photographers well they will not really most are of the pixel peeping generation and why not some those wildlife images look super detailed on a 50-60mp camera ,heres the take the A9mk3 is a game changer (hate the term) much like the orignal A9 gave 20fps blackout free shooting with minimal rolling shutter,this led to current flagships A1 Z9 Z8 and R3 and OM1 ,the next a1 will likley have a global shutter think 2 years time, the next a7r6 will maybe have a stacked sensor or at least 80-100mp ,the next a75 will most likley have a stacked sensor also ,but for me i would rather spend 6k on the 300mm f2.8 or look towards a used 400mm f2.8 will be a few of these circulating soon s/h
