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Hi, as a Sony newbie I have a couple of questions. 

 

I am a fashion photographer who also enjoys shooting sport events of my running crew. So I'm looking for the model that suits the needs of a photographer shooting moving models (not static) and even faster moving runners. After a lot of research I came to the conclusion that only the A7ii would fit my needs. I need the pixels, so no S, I need the quickness so no R(ii, besides the fact that the Rii is too expensive for me right now).

 

But I do have some questions regarding the A7ii to which I hope to find some answers here.

 

 

1. I use Capture One Pro for my Canon 5D mark iii. Do I need to switch to the Sony version for my A6000 and A7ii ?

 

2. Can anybody tell me about their experience using the A7ii in the studio shooting models with flash (Profoto, Broncolor etc) 

 

3. Is anybody using the MC-11 with both Sigma Art and Canon lenses shooting moving models and sports? Please tell me your experience. 

 

4. Is it possible to imitate the DSLR review method: screen is off but when pressed 'play' the screen turns on to show preview. In oppose to either always have screen on or always have screen off?

 

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1 if you have the full paid version of capture one it will allow you to work on Sony Raw, as well another makes. Sony version of C1 is for Sony only

2 A7 any version work fine with stufdio lights , you need to set WB to flash, turn of the setting that previews exposer settings on the evf or screen, or you see nothing, you may find other settings that you want ton alter

3 don't know

4 dont think so

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3. Is anybody using the MC-11 with both Sigma Art and Canon lenses shooting moving models and sports? Please tell me your experience. 

 

I'm also a newbie with Sony.  Just made the switch from Canon to a7rii.  I currently use Sigma ART lenses, a 35 and the 85 along with the Sigma MC-11 adapter.  Why?  because I want to keep the native functions such as Eye AF (main feature for me to use).  I shoot primarily models and the eye AF is ridiculously good.  I shoot at very wide apertures such as f1.4, so accurate focus is important.  The Eye AF hits the focus EVERY TIME.  I no longer have to worry composing the shot based on the focus points of the 5D3.  I literally frame the shot as I want it and fire away with eye AF on.  

 

Sony lenses will always be better.  But the Sigma is very close to behaving like a native sony lens. One problem is when the camera is on Continuous AF mode, the lens do make a lot of noise as the internal focus rings are constantly moving back n forth slightly.  

 

Oh, and in-body stabilization.  AMAZING.  It's almost unfair.  

 

I can't say much about the a7II, but this my experience with the a7rii. Highly recommend considering it.  

 

Most benefits from switching to Sony from Canon: 

 - Eye AF

 - in body stabilization

 - electronic viewfinder (I can now shoot in bright sunlight and view the photos in the viewfinder instead of the rear LCD, this makes it easy to see). 

 - ISO noise control is WAY better than Canon

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4. Is it possible to imitate the DSLR review method: screen

is off but when pressed 'play' the screen turns on to show

preview. In oppose to either always have screen on or

always have screen off?

 

    

There's a menu setting to adjust the duration of the 

auto-review function and also to turn it off. The play 

back button ALWAYS produces a review when you 

press it, regardless of whether you use auto-review 

or "review-on-demand-only" [disabling auto-review].  

    

Te LCD screen itself is never off unless you set the

menu to EVF-only. It also turns off when the EVF 

ignites due to the auto-eye-sensor. Otherwise there 

is always something on the screen ... info, live view, 

playback, etc. And SLR may show blank screen but 

Sony screens always show something [except when 

the EVF shows it].

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I'm also a newbie with Sony.  Just made the switch from Canon to a7rii.  I currently use Sigma ART lenses, a 35 and the 85 along with the Sigma MC-11 adapter.  Why?  because I want to keep the native functions such as Eye AF (main feature for me to use).  I shoot primarily models and the eye AF is ridiculously good.  I shoot at very wide apertures such as f1.4, so accurate focus is important.  The Eye AF hits the focus EVERY TIME.  I no longer have to worry composing the shot based on the focus points of the 5D3.  I literally frame the shot as I want it and fire away with eye AF on.  

 

Sony lenses will always be better.  But the Sigma is very close to behaving like a native sony lens. One problem is when the camera is on Continuous AF mode, the lens do make a lot of noise as the internal focus rings are constantly moving back n forth slightly.  

 

Oh, and in-body stabilization.  AMAZING.  It's almost unfair.  

 

I can't say much about the a7II, but this my experience with the a7rii. Highly recommend considering it.  

 

Most benefits from switching to Sony from Canon: 

 - Eye AF

 - in body stabilization

 - electronic viewfinder (I can now shoot in bright sunlight and view the photos in the viewfinder instead of the rear LCD, this makes it easy to see). 

 - ISO noise control is WAY better than Canon

 

i guess the eye af and many other focus features work best only with sony lenses...i switched from 5d to sony a7r2 few months back thinking i could use all my existing L series lenses...But i am not getting accurate focus

guess i need to steadily start investing in used sony lenses

cheers

sumesh 

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I'm also a newbie with Sony.  Just made the switch from Canon to a7rii.  I currently use Sigma ART lenses, a 35 and the 85 along with the Sigma MC-11 adapter.  Why?  because I want to keep the native functions such as Eye AF (main feature for me to use).  I shoot primarily models and the eye AF is ridiculously good.  I shoot at very wide apertures such as f1.4, so accurate focus is important.  The Eye AF hits the focus EVERY TIME.  I no longer have to worry composing the shot based on the focus points of the 5D3.  I literally frame the shot as I want it and fire away with eye AF on.  

 

Sony lenses will always be better.  But the Sigma is very close to behaving like a native sony lens. One problem is when the camera is on Continuous AF mode, the lens do make a lot of noise as the internal focus rings are constantly moving back n forth slightly.  

 

Oh, and in-body stabilization.  AMAZING.  It's almost unfair.  

 

I can't say much about the a7II, but this my experience with the a7rii. Highly recommend considering it.  

 

Most benefits from switching to Sony from Canon: 

 - Eye AF

 - in body stabilization

 - electronic viewfinder (I can now shoot in bright sunlight and view the photos in the viewfinder instead of the rear LCD, this makes it easy to see). 

 - ISO noise control is WAY better than Canon

 

 

 

Hi Deebo,

 

I have gotten my hands on the A7ii and the MC-11. It seems that on the A7ii the AF with the 35mm Art and 50mm Art is quite slow and often hunting. 

All the firmwares are up to date. 

 

Your experience seems a quite more optimistic than mine. It makes me consider selling all my Canon/Sigma lenses and going the Sony route. Which will be a financial bummer at this point. 

 

PS: the Sigma Art lenses on my Sony A6000 with same MC-11 is ridiculously fast.  :huh:

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What deebo said is important. Sony lenses will always be better on Sony cameras. That's where the cost comes into play.

 

One option is of course to get Sony lenses for the most commonly used focal lengths and make do with the rest. It is also worth checking the A7R2 as it is the best allrounder in the A7 series. They're readily available used or discounted.

 

Also, if it's eye AF that's the main draw, consider getting a camera and a portrait lens, keep your existing system for other uses.

 

To be honest, the big migration was a year or six months ago. There are a lot of used A7R2 cameras for sale now, even though there is no upgrade from Sony. That would indicate that people are switching back, which I know is happening.

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Hi Deebo,

 

I have gotten my hands on the A7ii and the MC-11. It seems that on the A7ii the AF with the 35mm Art and 50mm Art is quite slow and often hunting. 

All the firmwares are up to date. 

 

Your experience seems a quite more optimistic than mine. It makes me consider selling all my Canon/Sigma lenses and going the Sony route. Which will be a financial bummer at this point. 

 

PS: the Sigma Art lenses on my Sony A6000 with same MC-11 is ridiculously fast.  :huh:

With my 35 art, it definitely does focus hunt at times, especially when trying to focus on a near object with little texture.  However, with eye AF, it has worked flawlessly for me.  The only way you'll get Eye AF is if you use Sony lenses, or Sigma ART lenses + Sigma MC-11 adapter.  L lenses lose a lot of functionality and they focus much slower.  Sigma has done me proud so far for what I need to shoot (primarily portraits).  However, I am still new to it all.  My experience may change eventually as I am still in the "honeymoon" phase lol.  If I had to get a Sony lens, I'd probably consider the 85mm GM just because I use that lens so often on my shoots.  

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