Sony A99 or A7?

[ecsrobin]

So currently I own a rather dated Sony A33 SLT, I have a Minolta 50mm f1.7, sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6, tamron 70-300mm (which I've always wanted to replace, and a Sony kit lens that hasn't seen the light of day for years. And now I feel the time is right for a new model.

The main things I shoot are Motorsport and star trails.

Now I've always said I'd like an A99 and the time has come and I have the money to purchase one but the camera is now 3 years old in technology. (I am also aware my sigma is an APS-C lens so will auto crop down on the A99.

I'm starting to be tempted by the Sony A7 II, I know it would mean either a lens adaptor or buying new lenses (some money left in the budget) however I believe they are of a very similar spec.

Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?

[RobinOakapple]

I've been having a good look at the Sony range, and am very open to having one, but have decided to wait until the Canon 5D MK4 comes out and make a decision then.

[Gold]

For motorsport you would be better sticking to Canon/Nikon due to lens selection and autofocus (although both are getting there). You will need/want a new long lens anyway.

[ecsrobin]

Gold said:

For motorsport you would be better sticking to Canon/Nikon due to lens selection and autofocus (although both are getting there). You will need/want a new long lens anyway.

I've been getting on fine with my A33

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[Weary of internet morons]

If motorsport is your main subject and if you don't need massive prints the Sony A600 I had earlier this year, but swapped for an A7ii, had lightning fast auto focus - made it much easier to get cars in focus at Donington for example.

[TheRainMaker]

I was going to suggest a A6000 as well, super fast auto focus.

[ecsrobin]

TheRainMaker said:

I was going to suggest a A6000 as well, super fast auto focus.

The problem with the A6000 is that is still a crop sensor. I was hoping to go full frame.

[Weary of internet morons]

ecsrobin said:

TheRainMaker said:

I was going to suggest a A6000 as well, super fast auto focus.

The problem with the A6000 is that is still a crop sensor. I was hoping to go full frame.

The picture quality is really good though, I often can't remember or tell which camera some pictures were taken with and then spot they were from the A6000. The crop sensor could also reduce the length of zoom you need too?

[TheRainMaker]

I have an A7, A7s and a A6000, if I was going to a motor sport event I would take the A6000 with the 70-200 F4

Wouldn't leave the A7 behind mind

The other thing I love about the A6000 is, it's tiny, which if you're walking around all day with it it makes a massive difference.

Edited by TheRainMaker on Friday 25th December 15:08

[ecsrobin]

TheRainMaker said:

I have an A7, A7s and a A6000, if I was going to a motor sport event I would take the A6000 with the 70-200 F4

Wouldn't leave the A7 behind mind

The other thing I love about the A6000 is, it's tiny, which if your walking around all day with it makes a massive difference.

Edited by TheRainMaker on Friday 25th December 10:51

Very interesting. Do you have any images you've taken with that setup?

[TheRainMaker]

Not to hand, but here is a fairly good review on youtube using the 70-200

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzTwXGO9Km4

[percy]

You might also want to consider the Sony A77ii. Last year, I decided on the A77ii against the A99 mainly due to the faster autofocus. I shoot mainly motorsport and hockey and have been pleased with the camera so far. I have been using a Sony 70-300mm f4.5/5.6 lens, but have just taken delivery of the Sony f2.8 70-200mm, so I'm itching for the season to resume!

[Weary of internet morons]

TheRainMaker said:

I have an A7, A7s and a A6000, if I was going to a motor sport event I would take the A6000 with the 70-200 F4

Wouldn't leave the A7 behind mind

The other thing I love about the A6000 is, it's tiny, which if you're walking around all day with it it makes a massive difference.

Edited by TheRainMaker on Friday 25th December 15:08

Where's the camera with that lens and flash gun?!

[ExPat2B]

The Sony's EVF turns into a slide show when tracking a moving subject - the Canon and Nikon options are vastly superiour at tracking a moving car. I will track down a youtube video of the comparison of 10 frames of a car coming towards camera at 60mph - out of 10 frames the sony got just 3 in focus compared to 8 for Nikon !

[TheRainMaker]

Not seen the clip you are talking about so can't comment, however if you set the camera up properly it's nothing like a slide show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSobrm9J0AM

[Weary of internet morons]

ExPat2B said:

The Sony's EVF turns into a slide show when tracking a moving subject - the Canon and Nikon options are vastly superiour at tracking a moving car. I will track down a youtube video of the comparison of 10 frames of a car coming towards camera at 60mph - out of 10 frames the sony got just 3 in focus compared to 8 for Nikon !

I got a far higher hit rate than 3/10 at Donington in the spring.

[ecsrobin]

Weary of internet morons said:

ExPat2B said:

The Sony's EVF turns into a slide show when tracking a moving subject - the Canon and Nikon options are vastly superiour at tracking a moving car. I will track down a youtube video of the comparison of 10 frames of a car coming towards camera at 60mph - out of 10 frames the sony got just 3 in focus compared to 8 for Nikon !

I got a far higher hit rate than 3/10 at Donington in the spring.

I can't say I've ever had a problem at Goodwood, even at airshows I've got some pretty amazing shots from my ancient Sony A33 with EVF

[sgrimshaw]

ExPat2B said:

The Sony's EVF turns into a slide show when tracking a moving subject

With which Sony did you experience this problem?

[Weary of internet morons]

sgrimshaw said:

ExPat2B said:

The Sony's EVF turns into a slide show when tracking a moving subject

With which Sony did you experience this problem?

I did experience this with my older Sony pinhole camera, well, I say camera...a box really, but I think maybe I turned my head too fast tracking the cars. I need to move down to FunCup, those GTs are just too darn fast.

[ExPat2B]

Weary of internet morons said:

sgrimshaw said:

ExPat2B said:

The Sony's EVF turns into a slide show when tracking a moving subject

With which Sony did you experience this problem?

I did experience this with my older Sony pinhole camera, well, I say camera...a box really, but I think maybe I turned my head too fast tracking the cars. I need to move down to FunCup, those GTs are just too darn fast.

full review http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=17551

Sony A7R II

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embed...

D810
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embed...
5DS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embed...

Edited by ExPat2B on Saturday 26th December 18:22