I forgot another interesting advantage of the II series: they support
the TechArt
Pro AF adapter
<https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=techart+pro+adapter+olympus+om>
(Leica M -> Sony E). That would enable AF with most OM lenses (with OM ->
LM adapter), and seems to work reasonable well...
2016-12-14 14:14 GMT+01:00 Frank <wijsmuller@xxxxxxxxx>:
> Hey Olaf,
>
> long time no see. Everything well?
>
> I have an A7 myself, and looking to upgrade to an IBIS (II) version, as I
> find that very beneficial for my photography (still enjoying m43 as well).
> I bought my A7 a couple of weeks before the II version was introduced... oh
> well.
>
> Unless you have a need for low-light video, I wouldn't by an S. The
> difference between a 7 II or 7r II would be largely dependent on your
> budget, I'd say. Apart from beter IQ (and higher ISO capability),
> interesting features that the A7r II has and the A7II not are 4K video
> (nice to have) and silent shutter (for me a must have ;-).
>
> Rumors have it that Sony will introduce the A7 III in the first half of
> 2017. I expect it to both have 4K video and a silent shutter. Initial
> pricing will be higher then the current A7 II, as every camera introduced
> nowadays seems to be more expensive. Probably to keep up profits in a
> declining market. In the USA the 7 II seems to have a more permanent price
> cut of $200 recently.
>
> So depending on what you want and your budget, it might be wise to have
> some patience...
>
> I think the Sony mirror less offers a superior 'shooting experience'
> compared to the Canon full frames, at least my keepers ratio has increased
> significantly (without scientific proof btw). In particular image
> magnification in the viewfinder enables this, and to a lesser extend focus
> peaking. The Canons I owned (original 5D and 6D) also suffered from
> irregular exposure when somes lenses were stopped down. My Sony is OK with
> that (and when I'm not in hurry, I usually take an exposure wide open (also
> to nail focus), and then some stopped down. You'll get to know your lenses
> better that way as well, I think.
>
> Mayby the quality increase from 24 to 36/42 Mp will be a stretch for some
> Zuiko's wide open. But the lineair resolution increase is less then the
> pixel amount suggests (a 84 Mp sensor would double the 24 Mp resolution,
> 36/42 is somewhere like a 30% increase). Not enough to worry that all
> Zuiko's would produce blurred images I think. They will show their age in
> the corners however.
>
> I'll leave the fine wine tasting on which Zuiko's are best on digital to
> Ken ;-).
>
> Have fun, and you're welcome in Zeist for a test-drive.
>
>
> PS For macro there is a nifty adapter OM->Sony E
> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-Focusing-Macro-Infinity-Helicoid-Adapter-Tube-Olympus-OM-Lens-To-Sony-/291554417499>
> with a built in variable extension tube. Mine is OK with the 90mm, not with
> smaller focal lengths.. My default adapter is this one
> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-F-Concept-adapter-for-Olympus-OM-mount-lens-to-Sony-E-mount-NEX-a5000-A7II-/272474743547>,
> nice build.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 2016-12-14 8:08 GMT+01:00 Olaf Iwert <oiwert@xxxxxxx>:
>
>> Dear OM afficionados.
>>
>> The time has come that I am finally tempted to get a Sony A7 to fit to
>> all beautiful Olymus OM lenses via an adaptor in addition to maintaining
>> the classical OM bodies.
>>
>> Hence I am wondering what is your experence on which model would fit best
>> ?
>> Is it the A7 S or the A7 R, respetively version ii for both models
>> concerning sampling and pixelsize which would fit best to classical OM
>> lenses image quaility ?
>>
>> Also please comment on advantages / disadvantages of the Sony A7 versus
>> the digital wonderbricks of Canon.
>>
>> With best wishes
>> The second Iwert on the list
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