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FE 24-105MM F4 G OSS | Ideal for animal photography | Review by MC Wong

Harriman — Wed, 17 May 2023 06:21:55 +0000

FE 24-105MM F4 G OSS | Ideal for animal photography | Review by MC Wong

Harriman Wed, 05/17/2023 - 11:51

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Alpha 7C | FE 24 - 105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/200s | ISO 160

Alpha 7C | FE 24 - 105mm F4 G OSS | 98mm | F4 | 1/200s | ISO 640

Alpha 7C | FE 24 - 105mm F2.5 G | 105mm | F4 | 1/1000s | ISO 50

The wonder of pet photography

The most wonderful moments may happen unexpectedly – especially when you're around your beloved pets.

That's why I love having my lightweight, compact and easy to manoeuvre Alpha 7C ready for action. My lenses of choice? I use the FE 50mm F2.5 G prime lens and FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS zoom lens, which give me a wide range of choices and shooting options.

More freedom, more flexibility with a zoom lens

I like shooting in suburban areas, as animals are a natural fit for the environment. I also enjoy carrying a lightweight camera and lens combination, which is perfect for these areas. My favourite zoom lens is the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS, as it's really light and easy to use.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/200s | ISO 160

Crucially, it brings greater flexibility to shoots – allowing me to shoot both panoramic and close-up shots with the same lens, without having to move.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/1600s | ISO 400

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 70mm | F4 | 1/1000s | ISO 400

Beautiful close-ups, from a distance

Shooting without moving can be absolutely necessary for certain shoots, as some pets can be sensitive to humans and the camera. In these cases, getting up-close and personal with these animals isn't an option.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/1000s | ISO 400

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 96mm | F4 | 1/1000s | ISO 400

The good news is that the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS zoom lens allows me to take close-ups of even the most jittery pets without worry – as I can snap photos from a comfortable distance away.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | F2.8 | 1/80s | ISO 2000

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/400s | ISO 800

Fast, accurate zoom
Some pets are naturally active – running and jumping around outdoor areas energetically. These moments look brilliant in photos and videos… if you manage to capture them clearly. Once again, the outstanding Eye AF on the Alpha 7C – combined with the fast and accurate focus of the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS – make it an absolutely joy to snap action shots like these!

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4.5 | 1/800s | ISO 2000

Zoom. Prime. Why choose? Pick both.

When shooting photos and videos of pets, patience is key. Let the animal get used to the environment, and to you and the camera.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 98mm | F4 | 1/200s | ISO 640

For pet photography shoots, the combination of the Alpha 7C with the FE 50mm F2.5 G prime lens and FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS zoom lens is an amazing combination that delivers professional results – while also being beginner-friendly.

Just remember to connect with the pets you're shooting by communicating with them, letting go of expectations, being patient and capturing the magic when it happens!

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/1000s | ISO 50

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FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | Capture the beauty of nature | Review by Stefan

Harriman — Tue, 16 May 2023 08:33:28 +0000

FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | Capture the beauty of nature | Review by Stefan

Harriman Tue, 05/16/2023 - 14:03

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Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 44mm | F4 | 1/1600 sec | ISO 250

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 36mm | F4 | 1/4000 sec | ISO 1600

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 81mm | F4 | 1/1250 sec | ISO 100

Creative inspirations, equipment selection

When photographing on travels, I try to capture stories - and do so by snapping aspects of a scene that have strong meaning and evoke emotions. This can mean capturing an entire scene or focusing on fine details either way, I'm always trying to simplify what's going on in the frame, so audiences can intuitively connect with the essence of the shot.

The lenses that accompany me on every trip are the FE 24mm F1.4 GM and the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS.

The zoom advantage

Why do I recommend the 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens so highly? Besides being one of the most popular lenses among tourists, it's also a lens that offers incredible versatility and flexibility - making it simple to capture images on-the-go. Overall, it's a very easy lens to use, delivers great sharpness and has a solid maximum aperture.

A "one lens" solution that's perfect for travellers

While I absolutely love my prime lenses, if I had to travel with only one lens, then I'd have to choose my zoom lens for its versatility.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 24mm | F4 | 1/1000 sec | ISO 50

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 24mm | F1.4 | 1/200 sec | ISO 2000

With constantly shifting surroundings and unpredictable scenarios - which are very common occurrences on travels - you'll find 24mm wide enough for more scenic spots and activities.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 24mm | F4 | 1/500 sec | ISO 500

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 24mm | F4 | 1/800 sec | ISO 250

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 24mm | F4 | 1/1000 sec | ISO 250

And when you push the 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens to 105mm, you'll be able to capture all the fine details in your environment and subjects - hair, clothes and accessories on people, ripples in the still water, and all the intricacies of the animals, birds and insects you're snapping.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 95mm | F4 | 1/1250 sec | ISO 250

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/500 sec | ISO 100

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/1600 sec | ISO 250

It's not always possible to change your lens, but you can always adjust your zoom

You'll also need to consider that in certain conditions, like rainy or dusty environments, it may not be possible to change your lens. And when capturing the "perfect shot" depends on how quickly you can change your lens, you'll wish you could simply use a zoom. Sometimes, all your get is "one shot, one opportunity".

A zoom lens is just fun

Perhaps more importantly, having a zoom lens that's as versatile as the 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens will also allow you to simply enjoy the moment - instead of focusing on prepping the "perfect equipment" for your shot.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 24mm | F4 | 1/1250 sec | ISO 250

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 50mm | F4 | 1/1250 sec | ISO 400

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/2500 sec | ISO 1000

Bokeh, beautiful bokeh

Thanks to Sony's sensor technology and advanced ISO capabilities, f/4 is a wide enough aperture for almost all kinds of travel photography. And one of my favourite bits of the 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens is that all throughout its 24-105mm zoom range, the lens produces dreamy, gorgeous bokeh.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/1250 sec | ISO 2000

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/30 sec | ISO 2000

Besides adding a layer of depth and storytelling to the scene, the bokeh also helps greatly with separating subjects from busy backgrounds - an effect you'll notice very prominently with portraits.

Precise, quiet and fast AF

It's obvious how the 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens earned its coveted "G Master" title. Its autofocus is accurate, fast and completely quiet, and its resolution and quality is remarkable.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 54mm | F4 | 1/500 sec | ISO 100

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/1600 sec | ISO 1600

The joy of travelling with my favourite lenses

To me, travel photography is all about embracing "change". That's because whenever you're travelling - and wherever you're travelling to - your surroundings are constantly changing. As a visitor and photographer, you are there to experience new things, and to test all of your senses.

That's why I always pack my favourite prime and zoom lenses with me on trips. They make travelling - and photographing all the memorable moments I encounter on my travels - so much more enjoyable.

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FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | An all-purpose lens | Review by David Boy

Harriman — Tue, 16 May 2023 01:38:12 +0000

FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | An all-purpose lens | Review by David Boy

Harriman Tue, 05/16/2023 - 07:08

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Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/1250s | ISO 125

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Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 30mm | F4 | 1/320s | ISO 6400

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 48mm | F4 | 1/800s | ISO 640

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 52mm | F4 | 1/800s | ISO 640

Creative inspirations, equipment selection

Children grow up quickly, so it's great to have a camera around to capture every stage of their life - as they grow, play and live their best lives. I trust my Sony Alpha 7C camera, along with my favourite lenses - the Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA prime lens and the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS zoom lens - to record and remember precious moments from my daughter's life, every day.

Gain flexibility with a zoom lens

Sometimes, when you're out with children, opportunities for great shots just happen to show up - and you'll want your camera (and lens) ready when it happens. That's what zoom lenses are great for, they bring flexibility to your shots and also lighten your equipment load, as you can choose to pack only one lens with you for an entire outing.

One lens, many focal lengths

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 51mm | F4 | 1/500s | ISO 640

I enjoy travelling light, and that's why I sometimes just take the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS zoom lens with me. With a focal length that ranges from 24mm to 105MM, this lens allows me to take shots in various situations and locations, without needing to change lenses.

And the benefit of this, is that I get more time to compose my shots - which, when photographing active children, is very helpful.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 48mm | F4 | 1/800s | ISO 640

Incredible clarity, up close or from far away

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 24mm | F4 | 1/320s | ISO 640

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 105mm | F4 | 1/1250s | ISO 125

I appreciate the level of clarity that the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS delivers, at every zoom level. As you'll see in this shots featuring my daughter, Yue Er - whether it's a long shot of Yue Er in a forested area, or a more intimate shot of Yue Er and her mum, the scene (and subjects) are detailed and beautiful.

Alpha 7C | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 24mm | F4.5 | 1/3200s | 320

Another benefit of the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS zoom lens is its quick autofocus, which keeps shots with lots of movement - like this one of Yue Er being carried into the air - clear and focused.

Fleeting memories that last a lifetime

Alpha 7C | FE 55mm F1.8 ZA | 55mm | F2.5 | 1/500s | ISO 125

When photographing children, I always emphasise naturalness - that's why I discourage staged photos, as children often look stiff (both in terms of their body language and facial expressions) when they're being asked to pose.

Alpha 7C | FE 55mm F1.8 ZA | 55mm | F1.8 | 1/640s | ISO 200

Alpha 7C | FE 55mm F1.8 ZA | 52mm | F4 | 1/4000s | ISO 320

To fully capture a child's joyful, free-spirited nature, let them have fun playing their favourite games and activities! With the right camera and lenses, you'll be able to capture - and reminisce on - these fleeting moments for a lifetime.

Watch how David captured these shots behind the scenes

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Discover the Beauty of Taiwan

sneha — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:22:52 +0000

Discover the Beauty of Taiwan

sneha Wed, 06/01/2022 - 16:52

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The unique atmosphere of Taiwan’s most beautiful sceneries, such as hidden paradise in the mountains and the seas, alluring city alleys, combined with the people’s warm hospitality and good food have conquered the hearts of many foreign travellers.

In addition to immersing yourself in the vivid imagery of different travel stories, learn more about shooting techniques to prepare yourself for your next adventure!

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Observe Carefully, Hold Your Breath and Wait

When you take pictures, walk a little more. In between steps, at the corners of the streets or as you wait for the traffic lights, look around and discover the beauty around you. Observe carefully, hold your breath and wait.

Sometimes, we can slow down our pace alongside the shutter speed to create a sense of movement around the subject of our pictures. Slowing your shutter speed blurs the passing crowd and cars. You will find that even though the elements of the scene are fluid, you can still capture the moment that you want. A picture can look completely different when you infuse it with different ideas.

Photography is simple. It just needs us to be patient and observant, to hold our breath and wait. We need to inject the emotions that we wish to capture, so that the picture will become a shot of the precious moment we want to freeze in time.

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Less is More

When taking a picture of your favourite scenery, whichever focal length and aperture you use, one of the most classic techniques is “less is more.” Use a simple or important subject to present the image that you want and leave the rest to the photo to tell its story!

Use the precise focusing of a full-frame camera to create a smooth bokeh effect, which can add more depth and give a dreamy look to your photo. Let the foreground and background highlight the clear sea water in the middle. Just like that, you have a beautiful picture where the sky and sea meet!

If you find a picture too busy, try cropping it and you may find a new perspective. The high image quality of a full-frame camera provides more cropping space without compromising the level of detail. This allows more room for creativity.

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Compress a Scene into a Painting with Telephoto Lens

When it comes to landscape photography, the go-to is a wide-angle lens to fully capture what you see in front of you. A telephoto lens, however, allows for a broader perspective, and can create a fascinating sense of spatial compression that presents a unique visual.

The pocket-sized RX100 VIII has a focal length of 24-200mm, which covers the most commonly used viewing angles. It can capture both wide-angle and telephoto images and its zoom speed is also versatile. This allows you to enjoy the visual compression of a picture without needing to carry around a large telephoto lens.

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Capture the Perfect Moment with Burst Mode

If you always feel uncomfortable in front of the camera, try spinning, walking or moving around and use burst mode to take consecutive images over a few seconds. Then, you can pick the most natural moment!

RX100 VII can do blackout-free burst shooting at up to 20fps and its simple and precise focusing is also very suitable for beginners. With fewer out-of-focus pictures, there are more high quality and visually appealing photos for you to choose from.

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The Night Lights of Singapore

Aysu — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:22:07 +0000

The Night Lights of Singapore

Aysu Tue, 12/28/2021 - 17:52

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Whilst for many of us an open top bus and a multilingual headset may be the best way to explore a new city, for Guillaume Ruchon a camera, a tripod and his two feet was all that he needed.

On his most recent trip to Singapore, he explains that the first thing he did when he arrived was to escape into the city streets with his camera and tripod in hand, “I decided to take my gear and my tripod to walk around the streets by night so I could fully discover the city”.

There was one area that Guillaume was quickly drawn to - the Marina, with its modern facades and bright lights - it was the perfect location to set down the legs of his tripod and start shooting.

“On other trips I would usually visit blogs or use Instagram to hunt out some of the best locations to photograph, but for this trip I wanted to just walk around the streets and observe”, he explains.

“I soon discovered that the architecture of Singapore is amazing!” he continued, “I mainly stayed around the Marina area because I wanted to capture the skyline, the Marina Bay Sands, the Supertree Grove and, of course, play with the reflections of the water.”

Whilst the destination may have been the age-old advice for getting the best images, when it comes to taking really great photos, it always comes down to capturing light.

“Light is absolutely key and a tripod is essential to keep your camera still, so you can capture long exposure” he explains, “there is also a decision to be made when it comes to white balance, as different light sources produce different coloured light.”

For Guillaume, the colours in a scene are another way we can express ourselves, “when it comes to telling a story within a single image we can change the feeling in an image depending on the warm or cool colours that we use when adjusting the white balance.”

Travelling to Singapore along with Guillaume was his trusty Sony Alpha 7R III, FE 16-35mm f/2.8 and 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lenses.

Guillaume says, “the FE 16-35 f/2.8 GM lens is my number one lens for architecture and landscapes. It’s not too wide and there is very low distortion. When zooming in to 35mm you can still shoot at f/2.8 and get excellent results in terms of sharpness and definition.”

Like many other photographers, the key reason for the Sony Alpha 7R III is the incredible 42.2 megapixel resolution. “I can’t live without it” says Guillaume “the detail is awesome for editing and also when cropping.”

With so much detail it can be tempting to set the highlights and shadows to -100 and +100 to show as much as possible, but Guillaume advises those starting out to learn how to use tone curves in your editing software to adjust the brightness and contrast. “It is much more creative than simply adjusting the highlights and shadows, but it also harder to learn how to use successfully”, he says.

The high resolution and dynamic range aren’t the only features of the Alpha 7R III that help when shooting cityscapes at night. “One thing that really helped me when shooting at night in Singapore was the 12.4x magnification”. For Guillaume it helps him to focus accurately in lowlight through the electronic viewfinder. “Using magnification in combination with Focus Peaking helps me to make doubly sure that my images are perfectly sharp and in focus.”

Every city presents a new opportunity for Guillaume to explore and take images at night, but isn’t there a risk of getting bored? “Haha, never!” he says, “the weather and seasons are always changing and lighting often does too. Of course, my pictures also change, as I evolve and change my style. There is always something new to discover!”