New photo gear - anything lately?

06/23/2023 09:55:50 AM · #1

I do, I do!!! :-)

It's old gear but new to me. I've been wanting a Sony A6500 for some time but didn't want to shell out what they were going for. Noticed one last night at a very good price, in excellent condition, with a 6 month warranty.

Currently have an A6000 and I like the body size (easy to grab for an evening out, etc.), but don't like not having IBIS. Haven't used it much lately. Looking forward to the A6500 getting here soon!

Now, if I could only find a nice deal on an A99II (and sell the A99).

06/23/2023 09:58:50 AM · #2

I've heard a lot of good about the Sony line. I was working for Konica-Minolta's office equipment division when they sold the camera line to Sony. I sometimes wonder if K-M ever regrets that choice.

06/23/2023 10:10:23 AM · #3

You'll certainly love the IBIS. It's a hoot to have fully functional IS with non-IS native lenses; with the R5, I can have IS functionality with lenses that were built a half-century before IS was a "thing!"

ETA:
My case of G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) has been in remission for almost a year now. I had a slight flare-up in May, scored a lightly used RF 70-200 f/2.8.

Message edited by author 2023-06-23 10:12:41.

06/23/2023 10:13:30 AM · #4

Originally posted by kirbic:

Yep. Look at my lineup of M42 glass. :-)
Also have A77II, A7II, A65, A99 ... all have IBIS. My first intro to IBIS was the KM 5D. :-D

06/23/2023 10:14:26 AM · #5

Originally posted by kirbic:

... scored a lightly used RF 70-200 f/2.8.

That sounds like a winner!

06/23/2023 12:12:29 PM · #6

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by kirbic:
... scored a lightly used RF 70-200 f/2.8.

That sounds like a winner!

Yep, I like what Canon did with that design... I sold my EF 70-200 last year, mostly because I was using the 100-400 a lot more. I thought I would not miss the 70-200 range, however I was wrong!

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

06/23/2023 12:16:07 PM · #7

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Yep. Look at my lineup of M42 glass. :-)

Holy cats, I actually had no idea!
You've got some really great old glass in there. Speaking of M42 lenses, I really need to dust off the 75/1.5 Biotar again. Someone will need to pry that one from my cold, dead fingers, LOL.

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

06/27/2023 09:31:56 AM · #8

LOL, yeah... I just added a 1Dx Mk II to the stack last week. :-)

06/27/2023 10:07:53 AM · #9

Just ordered my first true macro lens. Should be here Wednesday.

GinaRothfels

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye PRO Lens

06/27/2023 11:52:04 AM · #10

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 fisheye, a few weeks ago. And I've just bought a Godox TT350 flash - micro four thirds version. From my first test it seems its view is wide enough to use with the fisheye lens.

Message edited by author 2023-06-27 11:53:32.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/27/2023 01:17:27 PM · #11

I'm currently experimenting with the Canon Drop-in Filter Adapter EF-EOS R. I bought the version linked with the C-POL filter, and find that it works famously with lenses like the Sigma 20/1.4 Art that cannot take a front filter.
One reason I made the purchase is the potential to use a night sky (light pollution) filter on wide angle lenses, something that does not work at all with a front filter - you get really funky color casts off-axis. In order to make this work, I needed a night sky filter that would work with the drop-in adapter. Breakthrough filters makes such a thing, but it is not yet available. I asked them if they would be interested in an end-user test and some posted reviews, and they said "yes" and sent me one. I must say, I am very impressed initially. The packaging and build are fantastic, and it seems to have precisely the correct glass thickness so that focus is not affected when replacing the C-POL filter in the adapter.
Hopefully I will get out at night in the next week or so to give it a real test.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

06/27/2023 02:18:51 PM · #12

Originally posted by kirbic:

I asked them if they would be interested in an end-user test and some posted reviews, and they said "yes" and sent me one.

So you're officially an influencer ...

06/27/2023 04:07:59 PM · #13

Originally posted by GeneralE:

So you're officially an influencer ...

Or under the influence.

06/27/2023 04:22:27 PM · #14

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Originally posted by GeneralE:
So you're officially an influencer ...

Or under the influence.

^^^ THAT!

06/29/2023 08:15:05 PM · #15

Sweet! Fairly low shutter count on the A6500. It seems to be in very good condition.

Originally posted by glad2badad:

06/29/2023 09:54:46 PM · #16

Wow, 20k actuations, it's a mere babe!

Olympus 12-45mm /f4.0 Pro

06/29/2023 10:13:38 PM · #17

Originally posted by kirbic:

Wow, 20k actuations, it's a mere babe!

I know, right?!

OdysseyF22

Panasonic DC-G9

07/04/2023 03:21:11 PM · #18

I just sent my Canon RF kit into B&H and replaced it with m43. I'd been with m43 for several years prior, but the allure of full-frame got to me, so I switched to a Canon RP body and a couple of lenses. Hated the UX of the body so much I found myself not wanting to use it, and came back from two trips this spring and just unloaded it all.

My new Panasonic G9 is a far better camera overall, I feel, and even my little O-MD E-M10 II is more fun to use. I was able to get most of the m43 lenses used, and am really liking the Panasonic 100-400mm so far! And the Oly 60mm macro, which I'd had before - little gem of a lens.