DonSmith

I love both the Sony 100-400mm and the Sony 200-600mm. I often use the 1.4x and the 2x teles with these lenses for my landscape photography. If there is no wind, try using the 5 second timer or cable release. I've also used the Sony Bluetooth to trip shutter - many choices. Wind is the hardest element to deal with when using shutters between 1/30th - 1/2 sec.

Don't hold your breath aart - I mean - it is one of the premier features on the a7RV - I could be wrong

I was never much for focus bracketing when using teles CS - but now I am a convert thanks to the A7RV. So easy it is contagious!

Hey Joey - my first Sony was a7R - used it on a workshop I taught in Grand Teton NP. I was hooked with the dynamic range and never looked back - it was adios Canon!

All of them 🙂 Lately it has been the Sony 12-24mm GM

Sony a7R!

I have been on a whirlwind schedule of travel since late September. Three domestic workshops and five international workshops. I'm constantly asked what gear I travel with - here is my list for landscape: Sony a1 and Sony a7RV, Sony 12-24mm, 24-105mm and 100-400mm. I also usually have a 1.4x/2x. I also have a 14mm f/1.8 for night work. What does your travel bag contain?

That inner voice can often times allow for magic - good call to listen to it!

Even though I don't shoot much sports anymore it is a great lens and one that's been much needed in the Sony lineup! Listening to you run through all its uses for various sports had me in memory lane and I agree with all you said!

In the words of the Great One - Wayne Gretzky - you'll miss 100% of the shots your don't take. Excellent advice Drew

I would have to agree with Tony. I just finished shooting with the a7RV for three straight weeks in Iceland. It is an awesome landscape camera. Also has focus stacking and set Bulb time along with improved processor resulting in stellar files... you won't go wrong!

Good idea but I would imagine the sharpness was not good - rarely is when stacking converters...

Looks like a great opportunity!

I would have to agree with Drew - South Island New Zealand in the winter (our summer) it tough to beat!

The key to remember if photographing the moon in the sky with no landscape is that the moon is lit by the sun, so just spot meter on the moon. My rule is: If it is a crescent, I just allow it to overexpose. If it is a half to full moon, I want to capture the detail of the moon. There are many variables that can affect exposure (i.e. clouds and pollution in the sky) so have highlight alert turned on (zebras) and adjust accordingly. Also, shoot from a tripod. With my moon shots, I try to blend the full moon with the landscape and have one chance per month on both ends of the day. For sunset, it is usually, but not always, the evening before the full moon and for sunrise, it's generally the morning of the full moon itself. An excellent software for calculating moonrise and moonset relative to your position is The Photographer's Ephemeris. Moon photography is always fun as well as shooting the night sky when the moon is not up.

We will be in flower season soon enough Caroline. I was out along the coast yesterday and spotted the first of springtime's wildflowers already starting to bloom here in California!

I like your attitude glb. So many shooters put barriers around what interests them so just to be open to creating is a great way to be with a camera.

I would say you are truly passionate about photography Intangur. I have been a pro most of my adult life and I can't get out every day as I still have to handle all the business needs that gobbles up a lot of time - so you are not alone. It is amazing where our cameras can lead us and what the act of creating can do for our soul. Keep it up and enjoy the journey!

Wow - every day for 2-3 hours is awesome ST. The best way to become a better shooter is to practice as much as possible. The a1 is the most incredible camera I have ever used and the AF is spot on. I do now own the a7RV and got to use it daily in Iceland - love that camera also! You have also got a great lens lineup IMO. The 16-35mm is a great lens for near/far landscapes. Remember to get really close to your foreground object!

2-3 times per week for landscape is awesome Pola. You don't mention which Sony you own but if you get fairly clean images at ISO 3200, you will do well at capturing northern lights. My favorite lens to use is the Sony 12-24mm f/2.8.

You are getting out more than a lot of shooters. Sports does take practice. I started as a sports photographer back before any type of AF, thus, I made it a point to practice nearly every day. Regardless of what you enjoy shooting, workshops can be a huge help as you will see how a professional approaches his/her craft.

I just returned from a 23-day trip to Iceland to teach two back-to-back workshops with fellow Artisan Gary Hart. We were in the field for a total of 20 days photographing landscapes... how often do you get out with your camera and what is your favorite genre of photography?

I hear you Tony. I think this is why the current crop of AI software programs are so popular.

Great answer Razak - exercise is a by-product of landscape photography. I love editing also. I think for me, it is the overall creative process (shooting and editing) that gets me going 🙂

Beautiful images! We were just getting going on the 12th and were at the Snaefellsness Peninsula - not sure if that was the evening we caught the lights at Kirkjufell - would have to go back and check...