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Do you retain full auto features with Sigma lenses? I've read that some third-party lenses lack a couple of features though the optical performance is just as good as in-house lenses.
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I've heard that 3rd party lenses are limited to 15fps, which doesn't affect me, because I've got an A7iii, which doesn't go that high. Other than that, I'm pretty sure it's identical in performance. I've never noticed an issue, but then I only have Sigma lenses. Having said that, with the new 400-800 coming out, it might be a good time to find someone letting go of a 200-600 on the cheap. That's what I probably would have bought if it was out when I got mine.
 
I'm With Stupid said:
I've heard that 3rd party lenses are limited to 15fps, which doesn't affect me, because I've got an A7iii, which doesn't go that high. Other than that, I'm pretty sure it's identical in performance. I've never noticed an issue, but then I only have Sigma lenses. Having said that, with the new 400-800 coming out, it might be a good time to find someone letting go of a 200-600 on the cheap. That's what I probably would have bought if it was out when I got mine.
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Thanks for your reply.
Looking back on some reviews I may have got my knickers in a twist about third-party lenses; it seems it's adaptor rings for using Nikon lenses on canon bodies (for example) that can lead to reduced functionality.
 
I'm With Stupid said:
I've heard that 3rd party lenses are limited to 15fps, which doesn't affect me, because I've got an A7iii, which doesn't go that high. Other than that, I'm pretty sure it's identical in performance. I've never noticed an issue, but then I only have Sigma lenses. Having said that, with the new 400-800 coming out, it might be a good time to find someone letting go of a 200-600 on the cheap. That's what I probably would have bought if it was out when I got mine.
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Lens profiles in Lightroom do a good job of dealing with distortion and vignetting of most lenses. There are profiles for most of the native and 3rd part lenses. The only thing lens profiles can't correct is softness, which is often an issue at the cheaper end of the range of 3rd party lenses.
 
I’m typically looking to use my iPad to carry out editing of raw files as well as jpegs.
I currently use photoshop express which is about the best I have found so far, but to be honest, it’s pretty basic.
I run photoshop elements on my iMac, which is great for more involved edits, but it’s not portable enough & more than I need for most of the editing I want to do.
Can anyone recommend a a good photo editing app to use on a new iPad?
 
Manc baggie said:
I’m typically looking to use my iPad to carry out editing of raw files as well as jpegs.
I currently use photoshop express which is about the best I have found so far, but to be honest, it’s pretty basic.
I run photoshop elements on my iMac, which is great for more involved edits, but it’s not portable enough & more than I need for most of the editing I want to do.
Can anyone recommend a a good photo editing app to use on a new iPad?
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Subscription based, but you get ton's of online storage (100GB) , and you can pretty much do most stuff on Lightroom including generative AI to remove blemishes and unwanted elements, as well as all the normal editing functions and much more.

You should be able to get a free 7-day trial. If you de decide it's for you, you'll also be able to use it on your iMac on the same subscription. It's way better than PS Elements.
 
Trevor Morley's Tache said:

Subscription based, but you get ton's of online storage (100GB) , and you can pretty much do most stuff on Lightroom including generative AI to remove blemishes and unwanted elements, as well as all the normal editing functions and much more.

You should be able to get a free 7-day trial. If you de decide it's for you, you'll also be able to use it on your iMac on the same subscription. It's way better than PS Elements.
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Thanks for the reply. I have looked at Lightroom but wasn’t sure as the online reviews I saw were a bit mixed. I will take another look at it.
Frustratingly, I know my mac won’t allow the Lightroom install as it’s a few years old. I spent a fortune on a 27 inch custom build mac with a 3TB fusion drive from apple & despite still being a flying machine that out performs my other pc’s, it now won’t accept the current os & therefore newer software.
My new ipad with Lightroom could well be the future!
 
Manc baggie said:
Thanks for the reply. I have looked at Lightroom but wasn’t sure as the online reviews I saw were a bit mixed. I will take another look at it.
Frustratingly, I know my mac won’t allow the Lightroom install as it’s a few years old. I spent a fortune on a 27 inch custom build mac with a 3TB fusion drive from apple & despite still being a flying machine that out performs my other pc’s, it now won’t accept the current os & therefore newer software.
My new ipad with Lightroom could well be the future!
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Lightroom is a solid option. I've never had an issue with it and I've been using it since v5 and then v6, before it went to subscription. The development cycle is pretty solid, with new fixes, lenses, profiles and features/update being added every few months.
 
In over 40 years of photography, yesterday was the first real opportunity I had to photograph lightning as I was out with my camera in the right place at the right time. Unfortunately, I didn't have my tripod, so had to shoot in full manual with burst mode so this isn't the best in terms of sharpness.

This is 1/30th at f5.6, ISO4000 (24mm)

I'll be keeping an eye on the local forecast for the next few months to see if I can get some better shots.

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Long shot I know, but can anyone recommend a decent travel backpack that will fit a 17" laptop, a Sony a7iii with zoom lens, extra lens (plus charger, batteries, backup drives and a few other bits) and has space for other travel essentials?

Must be airline carry on compatible and have space for a jacket, travel doc's and water bottle/food. Also, I don't want to spend shit loads of money for something that I'm only going to use a few times a year.

To be honest, I'm not expecting to find one as the perfect bag doesn't exist. It might have to be a 2 bag, backpack/sling combination.
 
If anyone is in the market for a tripod, have a look at Ulanzi-Coman. It's a Chinese brand, but it's bloody good.

I've just managed to get my hands on their Zero-Y travel tripod for just over $220 with a discount code on the Ulanzi website (AROUND 165.00 GBP).

It's carbon fiber and weighs just over 1kg. Absolutely rock solid, Arca-Swiss compatible, ball head tripod with separate 360-degree panorama function and max height of 61.7 Inches (156.7cm).

I was looking at Peak Design's Travel Tripod, but their carbon fiber version retails at 600 GBP, and the Zero Y knocks it out of the park for the price.


Travel Tripod | Peak Design Official Site

The award-winning professional travel tripod that packs down to the diameter of a water bottle, without compromising height, stability, or features.
www.peakdesign.com www.peakdesign.com
 
Trevor Morley's Tache said:
In over 40 years of photography, yesterday was the first real opportunity I had to photograph lightning as I was out with my camera in the right place at the right time. Unfortunately, I didn't have my tripod, so had to shoot in full manual with burst mode so this isn't the best in terms of sharpness.

This is 1/30th at f5.6, ISO4000 (24mm)

I'll be keeping an eye on the local forecast for the next few months to see if I can get some better shots.

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That's an incredible photo mate.
 
mexico1970 said:
That's an incredible photo mate.
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Cheers.

I've been back a few times since with a tripod and been rewarded with some decent shots. The lightning shot below is a 6 second exposure and it was actually pitch black but for the lightning. The light for the second shot was stunning and I don't really think I did it justice.

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Trevor Morley's Tache said:
In over 40 years of photography, yesterday was the first real opportunity I had to photograph lightning as I was out with my camera in the right place at the right time. Unfortunately, I didn't have my tripod, so had to shoot in full manual with burst mode so this isn't the best in terms of sharpness.

This is 1/30th at f5.6, ISO4000 (24mm)

I'll be keeping an eye on the local forecast for the next few months to see if I can get some better shots.

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Hand held at 1/30th - impressive.
 
I've been asked to photograph a golf event at the end of the month, and I've been in the market for a mid range fast zoom for a while. I'm torn between the Sony FE 70-200mm f4 G OSS or the f2.8 GM OSS.

Does anyone have any real world experience with either of these lenses?
 
Trevor Morley's Tache said:
I've been asked to photograph a golf event at the end of the month, and I've been in the market for a mid range fast zoom for a while. I'm torn between the Sony FE 70-200mm f4 G OSS or the f2.8 GM OSS.

Does anyone have any real world experience with either of these lenses?
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I have no direct experience of those lenses, but I feel qualified to give some advice. If you've got to do lots of walking around, carrying kit, then go for the lighter lens, which I am sure will be the f4. I've shot a Nikon 70-200 in various guises over the years, but when I broke the last one (they get a LOT of abuse) I went for the 70-200 f4 for the weight reason (also half the price). No regrets at all. One stop less of light capturing shouldn't be an issue, and the loss of some bokeh is more than made up for by not being knackered.

Regarding golf though, do you reckon 200mm is enough or do you have something longer as well? When I've shot golf I've placed myself at positions where I can cover a couple of greens and a couple of tees at the same time, but with a 200-500mm lens on a crop sensor body. Sit down, monopod, watch the players go by.
 
SCEtoAUX said:
I have no direct experience of those lenses, but I feel qualified to give some advice. If you've got to do lots of walking around, carrying kit, then go for the lighter lens, which I am sure will be the f4. I've shot a Nikon 70-200 in various guises over the years, but when I broke the last one (they get a LOT of abuse) I went for the 70-200 f4 for the weight reason (also half the price). No regrets at all. One stop less of light capturing shouldn't be an issue, and the loss of some bokeh is more than made up for by not being knackered.

Regarding golf though, do you reckon 200mm is enough or do you have something longer as well? When I've shot golf I've placed myself at positions where I can cover a couple of greens and a couple of tees at the same time, but with a 200-500mm lens on a crop sensor body. Sit down, monopod, watch the players go by.
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I'll be shooting 2 cameras, and I've been given a buggy to lug my kit round. I'm mainly going to be shooting in and around the tee's and green's, probably a few out of the bunker's. I'm happy to heavily crop for any fairway long shots as I don't really need the pixels.

I had a 35mm & 50mm f1.8 when I was shooting Cannon, but switched to Sony, and went with an FE 24-105mm f4, which will do me for group shots and narrative type shots. The 70-200mm is mainly for isolating players in and around the tee's, green's and bunkers, and also for the presentation ceremony afterwards. Again, I had a longer lens in my Cannon days, but I didn't really get that much use out of it.

I'll probably end up switching out the 24-105mm for a 24-70mm, f2.8 at some point, although I do like the versatility of the 24-105 for street photography.
 
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