hello world :)

[photo41]

my name is Valentin and I shoot in Southampton UK on an older alpha 6000 that still runs smoothly but I feel that I need to take a full frame step ahead.
I used the kit lenses for some years (with limited success and joy). The menus for an ex Canon user are intimidating. Things have dramatically changed last week when I've purchased a 50mm/1.8 prime and all of a sudden the images were sharp from one corner to another
In an otherwise unwise spree, I've bought on ebay an Alpha 7 RII but it proved to be defective and now is wrapped to be send back.
But the bug is there and I will be looking for a full frame and the advice here to put it to good use
I am interested in landscape, architecture and vegetation/wildlife
I am passionate on panoramic 360 degree photography - I use now an Insta360 but along the time I have spend many hours stitching fisheye pictures (Tokina 10-17 and Sigma) on Canon 5d

It's great to be here and I look forward in learning about my alpha

 

[Richard A]

Hi @photo41. Welcome to the forum.

 

[iamdlewis]

If you are looking to move into full frame with Sony than you should look at the Gen 3 or newer bodies for the A7 lines. There was a huge leap in technology between gen 2 and gen 3 plus the batteries used in gen 3 are compatible with newer releases.

Menu systems are all frustrating regardless of device type till you learn them or figure out how to make them useful to you.

 

[evacguy]

my name is Valentin and I shoot in Southampton UK on an older alpha 6000 that still runs smoothly but I feel that I need to take a full frame step ahead.
I used the kit lenses for some years (with limited success and joy). The menus for an ex Canon user are intimidating. Things have dramatically changed last week when I've purchased a 50mm/1.8 prime and all of a sudden the images were sharp from one corner to another
In an otherwise unwise spree, I've bought on ebay an Alpha 7 RII but it proved to be defective and now is wrapped to be send back.
But the bug is there and I will be looking for a full frame and the advice here to put it to good use
I am interested in landscape, architecture and vegetation/wildlife
I am passionate on panoramic 360 degree photography - I use now an Insta360 but along the time I have spend many hours stitching fisheye pictures (Tokina 10-17 and Sigma) on Canon 5d

It's great to be here and I look forward in learning about my alpha

Hi Valentin, welcome aboard. I'm looking forward to seeing your work - especially some of your panorama's.

 

[photo41]

If you are looking to move into full frame with Sony than you should look at the Gen 3 or newer bodies for the A7 lines. There was a huge leap in technology between gen 2 and gen 3 plus the batteries used in gen 3 are compatible with newer releases.

Menu systems are all frustrating regardless of device type till you learn them or figure out how to make them useful to you.

it's not imminent due to budget restrictions. I wonder if it would be ideal to wait until a new release (vi?) appears and maybe then the prices go down??? Is there a predictable period/season when those things tend to happen?

 

[photo41]

Hi Valentin, welcome aboard. I'm looking forward to seeing your work - especially some of your panorama's.

feel free to browse 360 images at my profile on 360cities: https://www.360cities.net/profile/valentin-arfire - there are many other better skilled panorama photographers - maybe take a look at the panoramas from my profile page (to see mine)

 

[Unframed Dave]

Welcome aboard. Don't get too hung up on FF, I went for it because I do a lot of bird photography and need the cropability. There again, a lot of folks take some really good wildlife with OM's M43!

 

[photo41]

Welcome aboard. Don't get too hung up on FF, I went for it because I do a lot of bird photography and need the cropability. There again, a lot of folks take some really good wildlife with OM's M43!

thank you

 

[photo41]

it's not imminent due to budget restrictions. I wonder if it would be ideal to wait until a new release (vi?) appears and maybe then the prices go down??? Is there a predictable period/season when those things tend to happen?

someone smarter and better informed said:
Sony typically releases new flagship cameras every few years, with recent models launched as follows:

• Sony A1: Introduced in January 2021.
• Sony A1 II: Announced in November 2024, featuring enhanced speed and performance compared to its predecessor. The Verge
• Sony A7R V: Released in October 2022.

Based on this pattern, Sony's flagship models are updated approximately every 3 to 4 years. Current rumors suggest that the Sony A7 V is anticipated to be announced in the early months of 2025. Additionally, there is speculation about a potential Sony A7R VI release in late 2025, possibly around November. LOS40Sony Alpha Rumours

 

[iamdlewis]

You should figure out what features you need.

For landscape, architecture and vegetation an A7iii or A7iv would be good so would an A7Riii or A7Riv or A7Rv. For wildlife it really depends on what that means to you. Unless you really want to do birds in flight stuff, which is best with the A9 or A1 lines any of the A7 or A7R mentioned would be fine. The A1 is the flagship camera and can do everything but if you don't need 20 or 30fps then it is better to get an A7 or A7R and a good lens instead of the A1.

Sony has sales a few times a year with used prices tending to fall shortly after the release of a new generation of the line.