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by redsim74
Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Organic Seonsors Galore
Replies: 3
Views: 2612

Re: Organic Seonsors Galore

I picked up a Fuji X-E1 kit last week, there was a local promotion including a free EF-X20 flash and 32GB SD card which also coincided with a bit of a price drop. I couldn't resist. :roll: It's a lovely piece of kit. The OOC jpegs are about as close to my old KM 5D as I've seen from another camera. ...
by redsim74
Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: Nex-6 ramblings
Replies: 16
Views: 9273

Re: Nex-6 ramblings

They don't believe me on DPR. Then you're probably right! :wink: I'm afraid not. I tried it again, and it does pre-focus. It's a real lazy focus, though. I doubt that that's the huge power -waster That's a shame, it would be nice to at least have the option to turn it off - not that it bugs me as m...
by redsim74
Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:23 pm
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: Nex-6 ramblings
Replies: 16
Views: 9273

Re: Nex-6 ramblings

Vidgamer wrote:They don't believe me on DPR.
Then you're probably right! :wink:
by redsim74
Thu May 30, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Mirrorless rumours
Replies: 120
Views: 40339

Re: Mirrorless rumours

bfitzgerald wrote:Maybe this "is" the future with firmware updates and user customisation.
Wish I could do this now with my Sigma 70-200/2.8 APO HSM II. Then I wouldn't have to spend $150 to send it to Oz for a firmware upgrade to make it work on SLT cameras, just so I can sell it! :cry:
by redsim74
Tue May 21, 2013 10:35 pm
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: Nex-6 ramblings
Replies: 16
Views: 9273

Re: Nex-6 ramblings

That also means that the A-mode should not be used if you want some PDAF benefit to show at all. The problem is that the Nex sys tries to focus at the prescribed aperture as long as there is enough light. You should use the P-mode with shift in the stead of A-mode. In that mode the body is complete...
by redsim74
Mon May 06, 2013 2:44 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: A57 Jpeg engine...
Replies: 3
Views: 2668

Re: A57 Jpeg engine...

Have to agree, it's over the top even at ISO200.
by redsim74
Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:10 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: SLT light show
Replies: 25
Views: 13840

Re: SLT light show

Wow, looks like Sony stuck a disco ball in there. :(
by redsim74
Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:16 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Sony A700 for $1,599.95
Replies: 5
Views: 3284

Re: Sony A700 for $1,599.95

bakubo wrote:Sony A700 for $1,599.95:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-12-24M ... B000VPNYSO

Darn, maybe I should try to sell mine.
Wow, I'd sell mine for that too!
by redsim74
Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:02 am
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: New NEX-7 successor in two months?
Replies: 7
Views: 4585

Re: New NEX-7 successor in two months?

What is even worse (for Sony) I am so happy with my RX-100. There comes a time where what you have is good enough for what you want to do. A good friend of mine asked me recently for a camera recommendation, with no hesitation I suggested the RX-100. She's absolutely in love with it and taking grea...
by redsim74
Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:09 am
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: SIGMA 60mm F2.8 DN
Replies: 6
Views: 4136

Re: SIGMA 60mm F2.8 DN

jeep1 wrote:From a NEX perspective I don't find 60mm very exciting...
As a 90mm eqv FOV it does get you close to that classic 85mm portrait focal length. I have a Tamron 60/2 1:1 Macro in A-mount that doubles as a nice portrait lens, if they made that in E-mount I'd be quite tempted.
by redsim74
Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:59 am
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: SAR rumour CZ E-mount 16-80mm zoom
Replies: 9
Views: 5882

Re: SAR rumour CZ E-mount 16-80mm zoom

I'd actually hope that the lens will be a Sony G rather than a CZ. If it's got Zeiss on the front, there won't be any OSS in the lens.

Unless they do both a G and a CZ...
by redsim74
Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: A37 colour temp.
Replies: 6
Views: 3355

Re: A37 colour temp.

I don't have an A37, but there is likely a +/- adjustment for the white balance settings.

I tend to prefer slightly warmer shots anyway and I'll often have a +1 on my daylight WB setting for my A700.
by redsim74
Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:05 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Lenses for FF?
Replies: 3
Views: 3044

Re: Lenses for FF?

For Sigma I believe all the "DG" lenses are full frame (as opposed to "DC" for the APS-C cameras).

With Tamron's newer lenses you'd be looking for a "Di" lens (rather than a "Di II" or "Di III").

Check out their websites to be certain...
by redsim74
Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Sony Alpha A99 Field Test Report
Replies: 230
Views: 111836

Re: Sony Alpha A99 Field Test Report

Megan Gale is pretty too, has the exotic touch (slight Maori influence) It's a very favourable mix, European (or Pakeha to use the Maori term) father and Maori mother. I've worked with one particular Maori lady for the last six years, who had five daughters (all grown) with her European husband. St...
by redsim74
Sun Nov 18, 2012 3:06 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Sony Alpha A99 Field Test Report
Replies: 230
Views: 111836

Re: Sony Alpha A99 Field Test Report

Atgets_Apprentice wrote: As long as he snaps Robyn Lawley!
I was always partial to Megan Gale. Is she kicking around up your way, Greg?