The Sony α7r (ILCE-7r) pictures thread

camerons · 03-11-2014, 02:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Christine Tham

OK, the shadows on the face (and also body) need some work, but otherwise it's a fine photo. I would be tempted to go the other way and really enhance the shadows to turn it into an art photo.

Interesting perspective on one of Sydney's iconic buildings:

Love this shot.

I'm pretty happy with how this one ended up. Forest Lake is a local man made lake that we regularly use for evening walks. This was one of the more impressive sunsets I've caught there. Taken with the Pentax K28/3.5 and stitched.
Although dead still water would have made for a beautiful reflection, I really like the textures caused by the ripples.

Michelek · 03-11-2014, 04:17 AM

Originally posted by camerons

Love this shot.

I'm pretty happy with how this one ended up. Forest Lake is a local man made lake that we regularly use for evening walks. This was one of the more impressive sunsets I've caught there. Taken with the Pentax K28/3.5 and stitched.
Although dead still water would have made for a beautiful reflection, I really like the textures caused by the ripples.

Nice. Very nice :-)

Christine, your autumn looks warmer than my spring

Christine Tham · 03-11-2014, 01:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Michelek

Nice. Very nice :-)

Christine, your autumn looks warmer than my spring

Agree - that was a lovely shot, camerons.

Michelek - it's been raining very frequently for the past two weeks - flowers popping out even though it's beginning of autumn.

Who knew bananas could be so beautiful when they are babies?

Christine Tham · 03-12-2014, 01:11 PM

Christine Tham · 03-13-2014, 02:46 PM - **1 Like**

smc A100 macro:

Christine Tham · 03-14-2014, 03:45 PM

More A100 macro

Michelek · 03-15-2014, 02:28 AM

Hahaha

The one in the background... the facial expression is very funny

Christine Tham · 03-15-2014, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by Michelek

Hahaha

The one in the background... the facial expression is very funny

LOL

Amazing how we ascribe emotions to other creatures.

This one looks sleepy:

And these ones are unbelievably tiny - probably no bigger than the nail on my little finger, all living on a leaf:

Christine Tham · 03-16-2014, 02:17 PM

A100 macro used in a non macro composition:

photoshoper · 03-17-2014, 01:12 AM

Pentax smc 85mm f/1.8 on Sony A7

Christine Tham · 03-17-2014, 12:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photoshoper

Pentax smc 85mm f/1.8 on Sony A7

Thanks very much. Lovely picture, and welcome to this thread.

camerons · 03-18-2014, 03:14 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome Photoshoper. Beautiful photo.

Love the reptile pics Christine. Good to see you using some Pentax glass.

I got out to the Granite Belt again.

Panorama using the Leica 60mm macro. Just purchased PTGUI which I used to stitch 20 photos in 3 rows.

A couple with a borrowed Tamron Adaptall 90mm/2.5 macro. Great sharpness, but as the owner described, shocking flare/sensor reflection dead center if there is even a whiff of bright light. I reduced the blue saturation on these to try and compensate.

A couple with the kit zoom

Finally a few with a Leica Elmarit-R 24/2.8
This one was bracketed and run through the Enfuse plugin for LR which I just got.

There was a big thunderstorm rolling in from the left here. I was desperately trying to get some lighting to somehow blend into the sunset. Wasn't successful. Any tips for lightning? I tried adding a ND filter to increase the exposure length and increase my chances of getting it, but it just didn't show up in the photo. Not bright and/or close enough?

Christine Tham · 03-18-2014, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by camerons

Love the reptile pics Christine. Good to see you using some Pentax glass.

I got out to the Granite Belt again.

Beautiful photos - I really must visit this part of the country one day.

Can't really help with lightning I am afraid - not much experience taking them.

More Australiana taken on the A100:

Michelek · 03-19-2014, 12:47 PM

A firmware update for Sony A7/A7r is available (links to Sony sites here: Sony A7-A7r, NEX-5T/R and NEX-6 firmware announced!!!! | sonyalpharumors)

Startup time is much shorter now (ca. 1 sec.) and I may be wrong but I think the AF is faster with Sony lenses (these using PDAF). I only have one ot them now (20mm f/2.8) which was already quick so can somebody check it with an FE lens (35mm f/2.8 or 55mm f/1.8). The difference is likely to be noticeable in dim light...

Christine Tham · 03-19-2014, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Michelek

A firmware update for Sony A7/A7r is available (links to Sony sites here: Sony A7-A7r, NEX-5T/R and NEX-6 firmware announced!!!! | sonyalpharumors)

Startup time is much shorter now (ca. 1 sec.) and I may be wrong but I think the AF is faster with Sony lenses (these using PDAF). I only have one ot them now (20mm f/2.8) which was already quick so can somebody check it with an FE lens (35mm f/2.8 or 55mm f/1.8). The difference is likely to be noticeable in dim light...

Thanks - Sony sent me a notification via Facebook last night but I was too tired to download it. Updates available for 5R, 6, 5T, 7, 7R

I am glad the NEX6 received an update as well. I am planning to take the NEX6 to Hong Kong in May :-) I think the 7R is a bit too bulky and heavy for a vacation.

Hong Kong is a paradise for buying Leica lenses, but I am not planning to buy on this trip:

This was me two years ago in Hong Kong - all I had was the NEX-5n back then:

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03-11-2014, 02:42 AM - 2 Likes	#466
camerons Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 243	Originally posted by Christine Tham OK, the shadows on the face (and also body) need some work, but otherwise it's a fine photo. I would be tempted to go the other way and really enhance the shadows to turn it into an art photo. Interesting perspective on one of Sydney's iconic buildings: Love this shot. I'm pretty happy with how this one ended up. Forest Lake is a local man made lake that we regularly use for evening walks. This was one of the more impressive sunsets I've caught there. Taken with the Pentax K28/3.5 and stitched. Although dead still water would have made for a beautiful reflection, I really like the textures caused by the ripples.

03-11-2014, 04:17 AM	#467
Michelek Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lodz Posts: 232	Originally posted by camerons Love this shot. I'm pretty happy with how this one ended up. Forest Lake is a local man made lake that we regularly use for evening walks. This was one of the more impressive sunsets I've caught there. Taken with the Pentax K28/3.5 and stitched. Although dead still water would have made for a beautiful reflection, I really like the textures caused by the ripples. Nice. Very nice :-) Christine, your autumn looks warmer than my spring

03-11-2014, 01:49 PM - 1 Like	#468
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by Michelek Nice. Very nice :-) Christine, your autumn looks warmer than my spring Agree - that was a lovely shot, camerons. Michelek - it's been raining very frequently for the past two weeks - flowers popping out even though it's beginning of autumn. Who knew bananas could be so beautiful when they are babies?

03-12-2014, 01:11 PM	#469
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster

03-13-2014, 02:46 PM - 1 Like	#470
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	smc A100 macro:

03-14-2014, 03:45 PM	#471
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	More A100 macro

03-15-2014, 02:28 AM	#472
Michelek Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lodz Posts: 232	Hahaha The one in the background... the facial expression is very funny

03-15-2014, 03:48 PM	#473
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by Michelek Hahaha The one in the background... the facial expression is very funny LOL Amazing how we ascribe emotions to other creatures. This one looks sleepy: And these ones are unbelievably tiny - probably no bigger than the nail on my little finger, all living on a leaf:

03-16-2014, 02:17 PM	#474
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	A100 macro used in a non macro composition:

03-17-2014, 01:12 AM	#475
photoshoper Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cairo Posts: 79	Pentax smc 85mm f/1.8 on Sony A7

03-17-2014, 12:56 PM - 1 Like	#476
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by photoshoper Pentax smc 85mm f/1.8 on Sony A7 Thanks very much. Lovely picture, and welcome to this thread.

03-18-2014, 03:14 AM - 1 Like	#477
camerons Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 243	Welcome Photoshoper. Beautiful photo. Love the reptile pics Christine. Good to see you using some Pentax glass. I got out to the Granite Belt again. Panorama using the Leica 60mm macro. Just purchased PTGUI which I used to stitch 20 photos in 3 rows. A couple with a borrowed Tamron Adaptall 90mm/2.5 macro. Great sharpness, but as the owner described, shocking flare/sensor reflection dead center if there is even a whiff of bright light. I reduced the blue saturation on these to try and compensate. A couple with the kit zoom Finally a few with a Leica Elmarit-R 24/2.8 This one was bracketed and run through the Enfuse plugin for LR which I just got. There was a big thunderstorm rolling in from the left here. I was desperately trying to get some lighting to somehow blend into the sunset. Wasn't successful. Any tips for lightning? I tried adding a ND filter to increase the exposure length and increase my chances of getting it, but it just didn't show up in the photo. Not bright and/or close enough?

03-18-2014, 01:38 PM	#478
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by camerons Love the reptile pics Christine. Good to see you using some Pentax glass. I got out to the Granite Belt again. Beautiful photos - I really must visit this part of the country one day. Can't really help with lightning I am afraid - not much experience taking them. More Australiana taken on the A100:

03-19-2014, 12:47 PM	#479
Michelek Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lodz Posts: 232	A firmware update for Sony A7/A7r is available (links to Sony sites here: Sony A7-A7r, NEX-5T/R and NEX-6 firmware announced!!!! \| sonyalpharumors) Startup time is much shorter now (ca. 1 sec.) and I may be wrong but I think the AF is faster with Sony lenses (these using PDAF). I only have one ot them now (20mm f/2.8) which was already quick so can somebody check it with an FE lens (35mm f/2.8 or 55mm f/1.8). The difference is likely to be noticeable in dim light...

03-19-2014, 02:20 PM	#480
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by Michelek A firmware update for Sony A7/A7r is available (links to Sony sites here: Sony A7-A7r, NEX-5T/R and NEX-6 firmware announced!!!! \| sonyalpharumors) Startup time is much shorter now (ca. 1 sec.) and I may be wrong but I think the AF is faster with Sony lenses (these using PDAF). I only have one ot them now (20mm f/2.8) which was already quick so can somebody check it with an FE lens (35mm f/2.8 or 55mm f/1.8). The difference is likely to be noticeable in dim light... Thanks - Sony sent me a notification via Facebook last night but I was too tired to download it. Updates available for 5R, 6, 5T, 7, 7R I am glad the NEX6 received an update as well. I am planning to take the NEX6 to Hong Kong in May :-) I think the 7R is a bit too bulky and heavy for a vacation. Hong Kong is a paradise for buying Leica lenses, but I am not planning to buy on this trip: This was me two years ago in Hong Kong - all I had was the NEX-5n back then: