Originally posted by jlstrawman Just be aware that the Sony a7II was introduced on 20 November, 2014, so not very new technology.
True that, it is indeed in between my K-5iis and the K-1 in that respect...
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Originally posted by UncleVanya Add the k-5 (iis is the only k-5 listed) and the Sony and the KP to this chart:
Photographic Dynamic Range versus ISO Setting
What you should see is that after about iso 636 the KP beats the Sony except for one point way down the line. Below that the Sony has greater dynamic range, but not by much. They’re all great cameras.
Thanks for the advice, feedback and the link. Good to know that if worst things come the KP could still be a viable replacement.
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Originally posted by biz-engineer 1) Separation of concerns: as an employee, I'd try to avoid using my own gear for my employer's work. And I'd try not to use my employer's gear for my own hobby photography
2) Cheap for a reason: A7II is quite old, not better than apsc cameras of today, that's why the A7II is heavily discounted
3) Buying on purpose: evaluate what kind of photography should be done, then select camera & lens accordingly, not just because the price is low if not the right tool.
Indeed
1) But while I would never use my employers gear privately (safe for that one shot while on duty on some roof), I have less reservations in using my private gear, as I do wear my own clothes at work. It mostly boils down to being pretty much the picture guy that has to make with the gear that was already there. But the camera I use the most is just my Olympus TG-4.
2) and 3) are the crux of my dilemma, as I do have conflicting kinds of photography I want to do.
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Originally posted by UncleVanya The issues with the a7ii are mostly autofocus and frame rate and EVF. The dynamic range still beats most APSC cameras to a pulp. The KP is a rare camera. Look at the site I posted. Compare the KP to the original k-1 and see what I mean. Bear in mind that tests are only tests.
The a7iii is the current a7 24mp body. Here’s a comparison of the two:
Sony A7 II vs A7 III – The 10 Main Differences Good to know at least that I shouldn't count on the A7ii for a stellar improvememt on trying to keep my running children in focus (which is a thing I had in mind but forgot to mention).
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Originally posted by gatorguy As evidence how well Pentax cameras in general perform, try adding even the lowly K70 to the mix.
I saw that. Good to know, altough I'd still have to judge it on other metrics.
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Originally posted by stevebrot Thanks for pointing these things out. If I were to get a $1200 windfall (say, courtesy of the U.S. Congress) and saw an A7ii at <$700 with kit lens, I might go for it, despite the disorienting effect of their EVF. No, the build/WR is not to Pentax standards and yes, it is ONLY 24 Mpickles, but for my use, even 36Mpk is overkill, never mind the need to upgrade the computer to support such.
Steve
(...really wishes Pentax would release a K-1 lite 24Mpx camera...)
In my case its a mix of fear/hope to see the kit going for less than 400 triggering acute GAS. But at worst I reassure myself that I could always convert it to a gift for one of my numerous siblings (2 have Nikons, 2 Sonys and 3 are still system less).
I'll admit being even more extreme in my reluctance to follow the Megapixels crescendo, being comfortable with all my devices delivering around 16. If only for storage.
Altough having started to display my best shots on a Samsung the Frame, I sometimes tell myself that more IQ could be better, but at the same time 4K is only around 8Mpix, and some of my favorites were taken with my old 7.2 Mpix Sony point and shoot back in 2007...