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The launch of and initial reaction to Sony’s Alpha 99 has been spoiled, for many, by the overpricing of the camera generally and to a greater degree in some key markets. The promise of the SLT design, and Sony’s move away from flapping mirrors and optical prisms with their associated collimation and alignment, was . . . → Read More: Sony’s Alpha 99 – mastery wrapped in dilemma Share this: 2 comments - (Comments are closed)  Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews  24 megapixel, A99, Alpha 99, camera, DSLR, DSLT, FF, full frame, professional, report, review, Sony DxO Labs, announces the immediate availability DxO Optics Pro v8.1.1 for Mac and Windows, the latest version of its image processing software of reference for all serious photographers. This upgrade allows DxO Optics Pro 8 to support the Sony SLT-A99, the Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs, and the Canon EOS M. DxO Optics . . . → Read More: DxO Optics Pro support for Alpha 99 Share this:Unfortunately your editor really just wants to go and live somewhere else, preferably a different planet. ‘PlayMemories Home‘ was bad enough but now it’s linked to another truly naff name, HP’s Snapfish. At least they haven’t tied up to the website with the worst name in the world, SmugMug (why didn’t they call that Slightly . . . → Read More: Sony links up with HP’s Snapfish Share this:Our Alpha 99 review will be up shortly – but in the meantime, here’s the strap I have been using on the 99. That little wallet attached to the strap has a secure, perfect fit holder for the 99 or NEX-6 flash shoe cover insert or for MS Pro Duo memory cards. Also, it is . . . → Read More: Soft strap ideal for Sony Alpha 99 Share this: Comments are closed Accessories - Minolta/Sony, Offers Alpha 99, card, cover, flash shoe, holder, strap, wallet We have decided to make a Lulu print-on-demand digitally produced paperback edition covering the last three years of Photoworld magazine, covering the period from the launch of Alpha 900 and photokina 2008, through to the final edition of our quarterly magazine in Summer 2011, when the Alpha 77 was about to hit the streets. This . . . → Read More: Paperback edition of Photoworld 2008-11 Share this:
Sony has released internationally valid firmware updates for both the Alpha 77, Alpha 65 and NEX-7. Both updates have similarities, mainly adding a menu item to lock the Movie button and prevent accidental video takes. This is more important than it might seem, as the Sony memory card structure only permits video or stills to . . . → Read More: Firmware updates for Alpha 77, Alpha 65, NEX-7, NEX-5R, NEX-6 Share this: 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), Firmware Updates, News, NEX System 1.01, 1.06, A65, A77, Alpha 65, Alpha 77, download, fimrware, link, links, Macintosh, NEX-7, Sony, update, Windows 
Sigma Imaging, already one of our favourite lens makers, has announced upgrades and new functions for their entire system which will transform the way it works with all the major camera systems. The new DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4 – DC (APS-C format) lenses have never been given the EX designation, even when they clearly matched . . . → Read More: Sigma’s system revolution Share this: 3 comments - (Comments are closed) Accessories - 3rd party, DK's ramblings, Events, Lenses - Alpha Mount, News 2012, dock, firmware, lens, new technology, photokina, programming, range, Sigma, USB 
At photokina 2012, the Taiwanese company Hoocap (www.hoocap.com) showed a neat device for many different lenses and cameras, still in development for a wider range. It’s a combined lens-hood and lens-cap, which can be pushed or pulled to seal off or use your lens. They have models for lenses such as the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 . . . → Read More: Hood-cap for NEX with 16mm Share this: 7 comments - (Comments are closed) Accessories - 3rd party, News, NEX System 16mm, 18-55mm, cap, combo, Hoocap, hood, lens, photokina, Sony Perhaps the strangest news from photokina, which I have not rushed to post here because I reckon every single website in the world will have treated it as urgent breaking unparalleled wonder – is that Sony and Hasselblad have signed a deal under which Hasselblad will make an APS-C (or perhaps full-frame NEX mount) mirrorless . . . → Read More: Swedish NEX from Hasselblad Share this: Comments are closed DK's ramblings, News, NEX System, Sony Digital Csmeras agreement, Hasselblad, NEX, Somy, Swedish-made 
Made by Sony according to girl on photokina stand after asking bloke. But closer examination matte box/rig says Genius as the maker so pretty sure it’s third party. Similar shown on other cameras. 55-300mm SAM DT. We were allowed to take test shots briefly with the Alpha 99 and 28-75mm SAM lens. The . . . → Read More: Photokina new matte box, 55-300mm Share this: |
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