Mastodawn

I'm enjoying the new (to me) camera so far - Sony a7s, with the Sony 50mm f/2.5 G lens

This is with the lens wide open and iso 10000, so I won't say that I love this shot technically but I love that Tigress came out of the closet to hang out with me and this is already satisfying my desire to have more camera than my phone (and honestly more digital camera than I ever had before, even if it's a 11 year old design)

I wanted this camera many years ago because it was a full frame sensor and optimized for low light use, and the move to Seattle and an urge to go on walks after dark got me thinking about it again, and it was a lot cheaper now, so I got it

Also feels good to kind of relive something of the experience of a 35mm camera with a 50mm lens which was approximately where I learned to be serious about photography

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Sheldon Mar 15

@recursive a Sony a7S is a terrific camera. Don't let the age suggest otherwise to you. There are plenty of working photographers shooting on gear of that vintage.

No skilled photographer is going to discount the capabilities of an a7S. The only people who don't think that's a serious piece of kit are people doing extreme work and tech bros with skill issues.

Just realized this is an old thread. I'm sure by now you know what a great camera you've got.

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Grant_H

@sysop408 @recursive I still recommend them to people. And the way they have held their second hand value tells you you're not alone.
I have shot video by the reflected light of one candle, and it was usable.
And the make glorious web cams!