The A7/A7R Metabones Adapter Review for Canon and Nikon to E-Mount is finally here
and I had a good amount of time to test the third party metabones adapter on both the major lens systems.
Here's my breakdown:
Canon Metabones Adapter Pros:
Auto Focus
No need to touch the metabone adapter during operation
Solid build quality
Canon Metabones Adapter Cons:
Slow to focus (although quite sharp and accurate)
Bit of a tight squeeze and no click when you attach a lens
Nothing else to report really
Nikkon Metabones Adapter Pros:
Great fast manual control
Solid build quality
Clicks on and off easily
Nikkon Metabones Adapter Cons:
No automatic model available
Can't see actual aperture whilst shooting
Nothing else to report.
What a year it has been for Sony and their Mirror-less camera range from the NEX refresh to the RX-1, RX-1R and now the A7 and A7R.
We all knew the Sony A7 was coming, it had been rumoured for the past year and indeed here they are. The video covers all the main points of the A7 and it's been a very photographic weekend for me personally. I started with some long exposure photography, moved to car photography, portrait photos, and finally some nature shots with Kitty, my pet Caique parrot.
The Alpha 7 ditches the NEX branding in an effort to be seen as slightly more professionally inclined although the pricing of both the Sony A7 and A7R is well within consumer and enthusiast reach. The real brilliance of this system is the use of the E-mount in a full frame sensor and it opens up the possibility for most photographers to simply jump on board with their existing glass without too much trouble.
I know one question is bound to be asked by those watching this video and that is "Should I choose the A7 or A7R?"
The answer is a bit more complex than you would think and no, I don't recommend jumping onto the A7R just because you can afford it. In fact, it's all down to what type of photography you plan to do primarily.
A7:
Built for speed, great burst mode, faster at focusing with phase detect autofocus
Smaller MP count but better ISO performance in low light
Meant for shooting moving subjects
A7R:
Massive 36MP sensor, great for landscape shots and huge prints
Slower shutter speed and larger files to process
Magnesium alloy front, made for super zoom lenses
Billet cut dials for a slightly more premium feel.
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The Sony A7/A7R (Alpha 7, Alpha 7R) Battery Grip is finally here and I'll be doing a full hands on review of it and how to install it! The VG-C1EM makes shooting portrait style much, much easier and all the while you're able to double your battery life and increase the amount of stability you have as well.
Pros:
Great stability regardless of whether or not you are shooting portrait or landscape.
Only drains one battery at a time.
Doubles battery life of the A7 or A7R
Exactly the same layout as the A7 in landscape with a manual focus button, custom button, two dials and a shutter
Cons:
Preview mode still thinks the camera is shooting in landscape
It doesn't make you coffee in the morning or tuck you in at night.
Overall, a great accessory, probably by far the most important one for the Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R.
Be sure to check out my Alpha 7 (A7) Review here: http://youtu.be/WrVYcdOXDSE
