My advice, if you have the cash, it to buy a top-line polarizer for each lens. I learned my lesson the hard way years ago when I dropped two $350 Singh-Rays on Yosemite's unforgiving granite...
I just returned from co-teaching 2 Monument Valley Workshops with Ron Modra. Christmas came early as my new Sony a7RV was waiting for me. I just set-up the menu yesterday and can't wait to try the Focus Bracketing and the new BULB Timer. What are your favorite new features?
Pinnacles is not far from me - it can be hot there in the summer and is a lot of walking to get to the high peaks but is worth the effort. My advice is to start early in the morning. Yosemite high country is best in the summer. Two excellent choices!
I was just there for two weeks leading a workshop with my partner Ron Modra - got everything you are talking about - I highly recommend the Highlands and Isle of Lewis and Harris!
I am currently in Monument Valley along the Utah/Arizona border. I'm hosting two workshops along with Sports Illustrated legendary photographer Ron Modra. We will be shooting the night sky soon with the legendary Mittens and Merrick Butte. What is your favorite location for night photography?
I am currently in Monument Valley teaching the second of two workshops with Ron Modra. We have had snow out here already and another storm is on its way!
I have been so busy traveling and teaching workshops that I have not yet upgraded. Anyone from Sony tech staff that can comment on this? Seems as if Kevin is not having issues...