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stringfellow
post Oct 27 2014, 11:28 AM

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Currently using my QX1 with the SELP1650. I was eyeing the Sigma 19mm F2.8, cheap and wide enough for my usage. Another one in my consideration is the Sony 10-18mm F4 OSS. This one covers full frame as well at 14mm to 18mm, so it can do double duty together with my A7R and A7S. Other lenses I would consider is Sony CZ 24mm F1.8 ZA. Sold this off with my previous NEX7, it's the best lens period for the APS-C E mount.

So as per current, I got my needs covered, SELP1650, 24-70mm F4, 55mm F1.8, and 35mm F1.4 Summilux M mount with adapter. The lens other than that SELP1650 comes from the A7R I was using before I got my QX1.

IMO, don't bother with sports, the refresh rate and pan and zoom between the QX1 and the phone isnt fast enough to capture adequate sports photos. As for wide angle lenses, that SEL16F28 is dicey, lots of users reports saying the lens isn't uniformly sharp across. It sure is nice to have something that small with the QX1, but I'd go for the Sigma 19mm F2.8 or Sony's 10-18mm F4 OSS, even though they're larger. No comment on the zoom, I don't do a lot of zoomwork, plus they're slow for my taste.
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post Oct 27 2014, 12:20 PM

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For what I'm using for, it's great. For anything more serious, I'll take my A7S.
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post Oct 27 2014, 06:03 PM

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QUOTE(chokia @ Oct 27 2014, 01:13 PM)
i was eyeing on A7s too. Considering the price, i thought no medium / cropped sensor mirrorless camera can superceed A7s, but no. Other than ISO performance GH4 wins hands down in overall performance in most youtube review, and that made me sick especially for 4/3 cam. Sony even reduced the MP and couldn't put proper 4K recorder in the camera.
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Video is secondary to me. Still shots first.

To me, the low light capability opens up possibilities not previously available because of the lack of lighting available. With the GH4, sure it has the best looking internal 4K recording out there, but if it's only usable up to 3200 ISO (from what I read), you're restricted to situations where it's well-lit. With the A7S I don't have to worry about lighting (not as much as the GH4 anyway), and I can now explore photography which was once forbidden and not available to me before due to the low light condition.

To each his own, I guess. I like the freedom of shooting at any kinds of lighting, and I don't do studio shoots or in situation with controlled lighting. Your situation may well differ from mine. wink.gif
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post Oct 31 2014, 03:11 PM

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Yup, just got my LCS-QXA. Gonna test and see if it fits the 24-70mm F4 FE or not.

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post Dec 8 2014, 06:42 PM

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Thank you to DarkEmotion88 for the GP-VPT1 grip recommendation. Just got mine, and with features available to it, very useful! I may even use it with my other Sony cameras. rclxms.gif

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post Dec 8 2014, 10:45 PM

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All the buttons work.


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post Dec 9 2014, 12:10 AM

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QUOTE(DarkEmotion88 @ Dec 9 2014, 12:09 AM)
Glad i could help. It's definitely useful for single hand operation. I like how I dun require to attach a phone to switch from video recording to capture mode. I got mine via ebay from hong kong. Where'd u get yours? I couldn't find one locally here.
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eBay as well. All I get are blank stares while searching for this a while back at the Sony Stores locally. A tripod that looks like a pistol with buttons that zoom and snaps photos?
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post Feb 18 2015, 05:19 PM

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QUOTE(Scourdx @ Feb 18 2015, 03:50 PM)
I recently purchased the AZ1 with live viewer. After reading some of the help on Sony confusing website, it stated you can use the live view remote (RM-LVR1 or 2) for all the QX Series camera. I've tested and it works! Below is the screenshot.

If you read their site, the live remote can sync 5 different QX1 camera.

http://www.sony.net/Products/di/en-gb/prod...l?contentsTop=1

The second link talks about how to sync the live remote to QX camera

https://ca.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detai...-error-03-01-is

I don't know why Sony marketing wouldn't bother to mention these feature. It is worth mentioning as alternative to smartphone screen.

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This was advertised as working with the QX1 in one of the commercial videos of QX1. In that video, a skater was seen lining up his shot by looking at the AZ1. Reason why I didn't get this for my setup is because it is just a screen to line up your shot and rudimentary photo /video button to snap/record your footage. No way to change the camera setting on this. Plus I already have the VPT1 pistol grip tht does the same minus the live view.

 

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