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set right now. I don’t want anything too obviously vintage-looking as I’d rather have something clean so I can use it for more projects. What do you recommend? I shoot on a Sony FX9. If autofocus is important, then sticking to native Sony glass is your best bet, as the brand makes some great lenses at varying prices. If you are looking at cine lenses, then something like Nisi’s Athena primes are a great option at an accessible price. There are eight lenses in the complete set, each have a fairly neutral look, are small and lightweight, and if you buy them in E-mount they will feature a drop-in filter mount. I’m in the market for a new camera to partner with my Panasonic S5. I was thinking of the S5 II or one of the new S1 range but unsure which one to go for.
I shoot on a Sony A7S III and there is a new firmware upgrade available. I’m wary of upgrading in case anything goes wrong. What are the benefits on my camera and should I go for it? It’s understandable that there is some hesitation when faced with a firmware update for any piece of equipment, but they are generally pretty safe if you follow the manufacturer guidelines when installing. In the case of the A7S III, this can mean updating to previous firmware versions you might have missed before installing the latest one. The A7S III received its latest major update in April (Ver. 4.00) and brings features such as a new Log shooting mode, adding a shot marker and new grid options. I would like to invest in a medium- price set of three prime lenses, then buy more over time as I can’t afford a full
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