Check out the latest photos…

December 3, 2015February 22, 2016Mike Hope Leave a comment

Playing around on the beach this weekend with the Sony A7Rii and an old Canon 28mm FD f/2.8 manual focus. It really takes some nice shots, very clear if you get the focus right…

Hermosa Surfer under Pier by Mike-Hope

Hope you like it.

Hi all,

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving… We were up in Sonoma for the weekend and I had a chance to get out and about with the new Sony A7Rii . I got a couple of shots in the Benziger Winery in Glen Ellen with an old Canon 24-70mm 2.8 L series and they came out quite well… I’ll post some more soon and thanks for taking a look!

Mike-Hope

New Sony A7R ii Pics now up

November 18, 2015November 19, 2015Mike Hope Leave a comment

Still loving this Sony A7R ii camera and have tried some old FD L series and 35 mm lenses on it. So far really good results…

Redondo Esplanade

B&W Pier

I just read an article on why not to move to Sony A7R ii… this was my reply:

Matt is right… (about Ken Rockwell) but so far I’m impressed with the Sony A7Rii. Old FD L lenses and on board stabilization, works great and some cool apps!! Like trying new things, then this is good. Gives overall better performance than a Canon 6D with same Canon lenses including 24-70 mm and 17-35 mm and old Yashica, then I’m happy!! Not a professional but I like the results so far. I tried an old Canon FD L 100-300 mm with focus assist and was blown away with the hand held results I couldn’t achieve on the Canon. So I guess it is what you’re happy with!!

UPDATE: I just found the APS-C/Super 35mm function that compensates for the smaller frame size of APS-C lenses and allows you to use them on the A7Rii. Woweee!! I was going to sell a 12mm wide angle but now comparing it with an L series Canon full frame 17mm – 40mm the 12mm APS-C gives a wider view and operates better (although manual focus) than the L Canon. Love it so far!! Oh, just incase you are interested I also compared the 35mm 1.8 Sony APS-C (around $449) with the Canon 40mm pancake full frame (about $129) and the Canon came out on tops and definitely a keeper. So I guess I’ll be selling the Sony 35mm.

Here’s a wide angle with the Rokinon 12mm APS-C used on the A7Rii. this was a low light off the cuff test where it actually gave more coverage that the Canon full frame 17mm -40mm L series

Wide Angle Tokina

Thanks for taking a look,

Michael Hope

The Chillon Castle

November 10, 2015Mike Hope Leave a comment

Source: The Chillon Castle

Nice shots

Out and About with Sony A7Rii

November 9, 2015February 22, 2016Mike Hope Leave a comment

Just started testing the Sony A7rii with Canon 40mm and other Canon L series lenses. One thing I love about this little lens, apart from the price, is the sharpness and quality. On the Sony A7rii when I zoom in to crop there is still so much clarity. Also, there is very little chromatic aberration with this one. Not sure if I can get a lens hood but this is sure to be a new walk around. I don’t know if it’s just me but the angle appears to be more along a 24 to 35mm on this Sony. I’ll have to do some comparisons and let you know…

A Pier Two by Mike-Hope

The Bridge to Autumn…

October 31, 2015October 31, 2015Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,
Thought you might like to take a look at an autumn photo I took in the UK. The bridge across the river “By Brook” to the Manor House Hotel in Castle Combe UK on the edge of the Cotswolds. A magical “Harry Potter” village. The whole area is a wonderful place to visit and I would recommend it to anyone!!

Thanks for taking a look,

Michael-Hope

Hi all,

Still messing about with my weebly site michael-hope.com and still loving it!! I just added this app that aggregates content you choose in a gallery format and then it’s simple to add to your site. Be careful to check what content it pulls as not all may be suitable. Anyway, take a look a and let me know what you think…

The app is called Related Noise… scroll to the end of the what’s new page to check it out… UPDATE: I took this link off as It was not updating content. It was worth a try…

Thanks for taking a look…

Michael-Hope

Redondo Beach Home Sales, September 2015

October 7, 2015October 7, 2015Mike Hope Leave a comment

Redondo Beach Home Sales, September 2015

Hi all,

Here are the September Redondo Beach Home Sales for our area… Still quite a bit of movement especially in the townhome area. If you’d like to find out more of what is happening in the market or what your home may be worth why not give Cecily Lee a call on 310-376-5673 or visit her site at cecilylee.com. Cecily is on of South Bay’s top realtors and she will be only too happy to answer any questions you may have…

September 2015 Townhome sales in our neighborhood

ADDRESS	SQUARE FT	BED	BATH	YR BUILT	SALES PRICE	DOM	LOT SQ FT	SALE DATE
227 S Irena Ave #2	1740	3	2.5	1981	$732,180	14	—	09/11/15
721 N Irena Ave #B	1625	3	2.5	1980	$740,000	35	—	09/11/15
605 El Redondo Ave	1971	4	2.5	1978	$875,000	103	—	09/28/15
111 S Lucia Ave #1	1913	3	2.5	1985	$939,500	63	—	09/23/15
818 N Juanita Ave #A	2660	4	3	1989	$970,000	75	—	09/15/15
807 N Juanita Ave #A	2588	4	2.5	1992	$1,043,00	43	—	09/02/15
228 S Juanita Ave #A	2239	4	2.5	2004	$1,099,000	19	—	09/03/15
625 Diamond St	2016	3	3	2005	$1,247,000	22	—	09/17/15
239 N Irena Ave #B	2410	4	3.5	2015	$1,319,000	132	—	09/08/15
123 S Guadalupe Ave #C	2340	4	2.5	2010	$1,379,000	71	—	09/24/15

September 2015 Single Family Home sales in our neighborhood

ADDRESS	SQUARE FT	BED	BATH	YR BUILT	SALES PRICE	DOM	LOT SQ FT	SALE DATE
409 Paulina Ave	1751	4	2.5	1959	$925,000	41	5,206	09/02/15
702 N Maria Ave	1808	4	2	1950	$1,265,000	7	9,056	09/10/15
219 S Guadalupe ave	2843	3	2.5	2006	$1,380,000	251	3,238	09/28/15

Information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Cecily Lee, Redondo Beach Realtor, Redondo Beach Homes for Sale and Redondo Beach CA Real Estate

Thanks for taking a look,

Michael-Hope

Redondo Beach Home Sales August 2015

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi Guys,

Here are the Redondo Beach Home Sales for our area in August……If you would like more info or want to find out what’s happening with the market right now call Cecily Lee on 310-376-5673 or visit her web site at cecilylee.com

August 2015 Townhome sales in our neighborhood

ADDRESS	SQUARE FT	BED	BATH	YR BUILT	SALES PRICE	DOM	LOT SQ FT	SALE DATE
108 S Irena Ave #C	1388	3	2.5	1982	$710,000	39	—	08/06/15
222 S Guadalupe Ave #5	1831	3	1.5	1986	$800,000	13	—	08/11/15
720 N Juanita Ave #2	2196	3	2.5	1984	$860,000	88	—	08/03/15
616 N Juanita Ave #B	2000	3	2.5	1990	$949,000	33	—	08/14/15
508 N Juanita Ave #B	1832	4	3	1987	$995,000	81	—	08/13/15
224 S Juanita Ave #B	2150	4	3	2000	$1,050,00	35	—	08/10/15
508 N Irena Ave #A	2100	3	3	2005	$1,132,000	8	—	08/07/15
710 N Irena Ave #A	2040	3	2.5	1995	$1,150,000	10	—	08/21/15
126 S Irena Ave #A	2290	4	3	2005	$1,200,000	118	—	08/11/15
1104 Vincent St #B	2517	4	3.5	2015	$1,218,300	125	—	08/11/15

August 2015 Single Family Home sales in our neighborhood

ADDRESS	SQUARE FT	BED	BATH	YR BUILT	SALES PRICE	DOM	LOT SQ FT	SALE DATE
404 N Lucia Ave	950	2	1	1950	$860,000	38	5,458	08/26/15

Information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Cecily Lee, Redondo Beach Realtor, Redondo Beach Homes for Sale and Redondo Beach CA Real Estate

Mike Hope @ Weebly

September 4, 2015September 5, 2015Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

I was looking around at good blog site set ups and came across weebly. This is a great alternative to wordpress if you want a lot of features and easy ad ins. I put together a site in around an hour as a test and can easily add content. The great thing is you can get a basic site up for FREE, how good is that. I really like the flow and ease of use and think you should take a look if your considering making your own blog. The site also allows easy upgrade for online store and a host of other options. Of course that’s not to say wordpress isn’t the best!!!

Thanks for checking it out,

Mike Hope