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  1. 16 hours ago, bmcdonough said:

    This shot is incredible!! What an epic moment you captured, I rarely see images of owls like this. How did you get this shot? Was it a lot of waiting around? 

    Thank you! I setup my gear on a tripod and then use the Sony Imaging Edge app to remotely shoot from a distance/out of sight of the owl. Decent amount of waiting involved. Not being seen helps get these somewhat unique photos because they act like they're on their own. 

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  2. I have experience with both the 1.4x and 2x TCs on both the 200-600 and 70-200II. On the 200-600, forget about it. The loss in resolution is too drastic in my personal opinion, just stick with the 1.4. Now, the 70-200II actually handles it nicely in certain situations. Obviously, you'll see some drop in quality but I've gotten good results with it. The 2x really only works well on the 70-200II, 400GM, and 600GM.

  3. Been using strictly this camera over the last couple of weeks, besides for when I need to shoot birds in flight, and it's been mostly excellent! One major flaw, however, is with the autofocus performance when shooting with the Imaging Edge app. The first image in the sequence is always in focus, and then immediately will either front or back focus by a small amount and never correct itself. Yes, AF-C is on. The A1 never had these issues. 

    Example of the issue: https://i.gyazo.com/145e5e8d5e027e91f7329f0a7c6589b4.mp4

    Every single sequence tonight was like this. Very unfortunate as this is one of the main reasons I bought the camera in the first place. 400GM was used for all. 

  4. Depends on what you want to use it for. I do sports and birds, and just got the RV. First time out in the field with it shooting hawks, owls, etc. I found that the initial grab of a subject is certainly slower than the A1 and can be quite finicky at times. Once it has the subject, though, it's very sticky it seems. 10fps vs 30fps is quite the change, but you can still capture some cool moments. It certainly won't be replacing my A1 with regards to fast action sports or even most birds in flight but it's a joy to use as a second body or as a main body for more still/slower moving subjects. The extra resolution is also fun. 

  5. Adding one to the bag in the next week or so and immediately taking it to the Northwoods for an owling trip. Gonna drop it right into the gauntlet! Should pair well with my A1 as a second body... until the A1ii comes out 👀

  6. Love these shots! I'm working on improving my bird photography - I've got a lot to learn! If you could only choose one telephoto, which would you pick?

    Thank you! If I had to choose between the 400 or 600, I'd definitely go with the 600. More often than not you're wanting the 840mm range and the 1.4TC is wonderful attached to the 600. The 400 can get the job done with the 2x but you definitely notice the loss in quality and even some autofocus performance. If you're looking for something between the 2-6G, 1-4GM, or the Sigma and Tamron offerings, I'd definitely go with the 2-6G. It's an excellent lens for the price. I've debated buying another one to have in my bag as a just in case, tbh. 🤔

  7. Beautiful work! Owls are always tough to find or at least hard to find and get quality photos. The a1 and the 600mm are definitely my go-to for wildlife. Amazing combo! 

    If you ever find yourself in the Tampa, FL area let me know. There are some great bird photography spots around here. 

    Thanks, Matt! I love the A1+600 combo to death. It has seen some things over the time of ownership! 😄

    I appreciate the help! I might be down there at some point this spring, unsure of where we want to trip yet. Texas, Arizona, Florida, who knows. 🤯 I know Fort De Soto is wild down there!

  8. Hi all! Found this forum a few weeks ago and now that I have a little bit of free time on my hands, I thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Matthew Zuro and I'm a sports and wildlife photographer based out of Chicago, Illinois. Mainly shoot for the Chicago Dogs in Rosemont, IL during the summer and fill-in whenever a friend needs some help for an event in the off-season. Otherwise, I'm basically out daily exploring the Great Lakes looking for any avian creature to photograph. It'd be awesome to eventually work with Sony in some way possible in the future, maybe as an Artisan. 👀

    I bounce between gear quite often, but always have at least one #Alpha 1 (Alpha1) in the rotation, along with a couple staple lenses like the #FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS and #FE 600mm F4 GM. Recently, I have taken quite the liking to the #FE 50mm F1.2 GM and plan on making that a permanent keeper with the teleprimes... it's just too good! Planning to add the RV to the arsenal here soon, just need some Adobe support before I pull the trigger.

    First impressions so far, I'm quite surprised as the lack of bird imagery on this forum as Facebook is completely loaded with Sony shooters and birds! Maybe I can be the change.. 

    I look forward to posting and seeing additional posts from current and new members in the coming months. If you're at all curious, you can find me on Instagram at @Zurotography.

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