tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283526.post637897655550516110..comments2024-03-27T14:03:14.775+00:00Comments on Captain JP's log: Photography Blog: Do you need Full Frame?JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475536270807856327noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283526.post-64963011870604641282019-02-16T20:30:29.356+00:002019-02-16T20:30:29.356+00:00Oh my gosh, so sorry, need to increase the font si...Oh my gosh, so sorry, need to increase the font size on my monitor (or get new glasses!)<br /><br />So, Alden, yes there is always the "next thing" coming. Most modern cameras are hybrids, equally able to do both video and stills, though some have limitations, like the new Canon R mount cameras which have large crop factors for video but not stills. So if you feel like trying video (which is fun, though a whole different skill set) either the Sonys or XT-3 should be capable enough (though the lack of IBIS in the latter is a drawback).<br /><br />There's an interesting article up on dpreview about APSC and Sigma's lenses for it - their 16mm f1/4 is something I have been thinking about for low light situations like that moonlight video on the Morocco sailing trip.<br /><br />Sounds like you're on the right track with your thinking<br />JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475536270807856327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283526.post-43049125792870889042019-02-16T19:17:48.603+00:002019-02-16T19:17:48.603+00:00Just a slight correct there JP - (I have nothing a...Just a slight correct there JP - (I have nothing against that archetypal name Adam - but my name is Alden) - My namesake is John G Alden, the great American Yacht designer.<br /><br />All that you say in your reply is also good information. I am also taken by the Fuji XT-3 but are awaiting the new version (I think image stabilization is an issue with the XT-3 but again whatever camera is produced there will always be something not quite right - I think this may be a sales strategy to keep us always purchasing the new version as we wait for the non existent perfect camera.<br /><br />I have no experience taking video but making videos for my Blog is something that I would like to do in the future - so thanks for the information.Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283526.post-65206074170203069622019-02-16T10:45:51.460+00:002019-02-16T10:45:51.460+00:00Hi Adam,
Yes the mythical A6700 or A7000 or whate...Hi Adam,<br /><br />Yes the mythical A6700 or A7000 or whatever, I've been waiting a long time for that! <br /><br />Generally very happy with the A6500, it combines a lot of power, high IQ and features in a small body, which makes it great for those wanting to travel light and yet do a lot. The 18-135 lens is pretty flexible so the combination would be a good starting point. For video on a boat its really worth getting an external microphone with dead cat to avoid wind noise - I have a Sony ECM-XYST1M but many vloggers use Rodes mics.<br /><br />It's worth taking a bit of time learning all the features and customising the UI (buttons and Fn options) to make sure you know how to change settings when needed. It has usability - when you know how to use it!<br /><br />My wish list for the A-next is enhanced IBIS, extra control wheel and that new focus algorithm - not into selfies so don't have a great need for that flip up/round screen (hence might skip the A6400)<br /><br />But we're lucky as at the moment there's a lot of choice. I haven't used the Fuji XT-3 (also APSC) but it got a lot of rave reviews. It's larger but has more control wheels which can make it more intuitive. The Sony A7iii would be a no-brainer if you want to go full frame<br /><br />I prefer an interchangeable lens camera because of the flexibility: to switch from wide angle, large aperture for landscape & low light to long zoom for wildlife & sport. The sensor size of APSC is a trade off between size/weight and image quality (IQ)JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475536270807856327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283526.post-76225803403241821492019-02-15T20:11:19.292+00:002019-02-15T20:11:19.292+00:00Thanks for this post and your point of view - I am...Thanks for this post and your point of view - I am in the market for a new camera and have been mulling over the very issues that you talk about - usability is the key for yachtees. In fact I have been looking at the Sony A6500 and wondering whether I should wait for the talked about A6700 which is coming out (of course there is ALWAYS a new version on the horizon!).Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.com