DrJohn

Sony A9, 70-300 mm lens at 70 mm.

A6600, 70-350 mm at 350 mm, handheld

This is a controversial topic. Some people say filters degrade the image. john

I used the B + W 72mm UV Protection Filter (010) for Camera Lens - Xtra Slim Mount (XS-PRO), MRC Nano, 16 Layers Multi-Resistant and Nano Coating, Photography Filter, 72 mm, Clear Protector with the A9 and 70-300 mm lens at 300 mm, f/8, and available ceiling LED lighting. See test below. It doesn't look like the filter affected the resolution. Perhaps the photo with the filter is slightly better. The photos were untouched. Only reduced file size for posting. The photo on the left was with the filter. The photo on the right was without the filter. John

This newly discovered (by me) method of carrying makes a huge difference. http://www.drjohnphotography.com/papers/Carrying-Photographic-Equipment-The-Easy-Way.pdf John

After testing out the A9 with the 24-240 lens, A9 with the 70-300 lens, and the A6600 with the 70-350 lens, I decided to keep the A6600 and lens. See attached comparison.

This was taken with the A9 at f/8. File size reduced for this post. The photo was an uncompressed raw file, untouched. 70-300 on the left. 24-240 on the right. John

If it doesn't sell. I'm ok keeping it. John

Sometimes, I accidentally spin the exposure compensation dial on my A7C when I see wildlife and quickly remove my camera from the bag. There is an item in the menu to disable that dial. But, it doesn't work. I called Sony. They determined it was a firmware problem and will try to get it fixed for the next firmware update. I also suggested they make the dial lock like it does on my A7RIV on their upgrade of the A7C. John 5/19/21

For serious work, I use my A7RIV. But, for everyday type of carry when I'm not even sure I will use it, I use the A7C. Adding a 24-105 mm lens to that camera makes it heavier than I would like. I dug up from my collection the Sony 28-70 mm kit lens to test. It is a very inexpensive lens. I didn't expect much from it. But, I was surprised. Attached you will see an unedited photo with reduced file size for the web. John

http://www.drjohnphotography.com/used.htm

Sony A6600 Camera and Lenses For Sale 5-14-21 The camera is fairly new with a shutter count of 157 as of 5/14/21. Many of the lenses were never used at all. I’m selling this equipment because I was bitten by the full frame fairy. I don’t want to sell individual items. It is all or nothing. I have all of the original boxes. Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera ILCE-6600 24.2 MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor 23.5 x 15.6 mm sensor size Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 Pixel width = 23.5 / 6000 = 0.0039 = 3.9 microns Pixel height = 15.6 / 4000 = 0.0039 - 3.9 microns Dimensions (W x H x D) 4 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/4 Battery NP-FZ100 $1400 s/n 6390070 17.8 oz. (1.1 pounds) Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS Lens Filter Thread 62 mm 109°-76° Minimum Focus Distance 9.84” Image Stabilized $750 s/n 2031950 8 oz. (0.5 pounds) Sony E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS Lens Filter 40.5 mm Angle of View 83° - 32° Minimum Focus Distance 9.84” Image Stabilized $400 s/n 5662822 4.1 oz. (0.26 pounds) Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Filter Thread 55 mm 76°-12° Minimum Focus Distance 17.76” Image Stabilized $500 s/n 1886815 SEL18135 11.5 oz. (0.72 pounds) Sony E 55–210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Filter 49 mm 29°-7°40' Minimum Focus Distance 39.32” Image Stabilized $350 s/n 4374055 12.2 oz. (0.8 pounds) Sony E 70–350 mm F4.5–6.3 G OSS Filter Thread 67 mm 22°-4° at 40 feet MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE 3.61–4.93 ft Image Stabilized $900 SEL70350G DIMENSIONS 3-1/8 x 5-5/8" s/n 1816549 WEIGHT 22.1 oz (1.4 pounds) Total New: $4300 Used: $3,500

http://www.drjohnphotography.com/papers/Carrying-Photographic-Equipment-The-Easy-Way.pdf

I have lots of longer lenses. But, didn't expect this bird and didn't have time to change lenses. John

This is a Blue Jay John