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by a900_dw73
Fri May 28, 2010 4:20 am
Forum: Digital Workflow and PP
Topic: RAW Advice
Replies: 21
Views: 8732

Re: RAW Advice

Hi David,

Thanks for posting the example.

I'm very satisfied with the A900's overall output!

Dave
by a900_dw73
Thu May 27, 2010 6:10 am
Forum: Digital Workflow and PP
Topic: RAW Advice
Replies: 21
Views: 8732

Re: RAW Advice

Actually, I just took a look at your article here: http://www.photoclubalpha.com/2008/02/21/a700-6400-iso-seven-raw-processors/ And, I've been reading Gary Friedman's book (workflow of Raw Therapee and Neatimage). My "laziness" probably stems from the fact that having 24mp packed into a FF...
by a900_dw73
Thu May 27, 2010 3:54 am
Forum: Digital Workflow and PP
Topic: RAW Advice
Replies: 21
Views: 8732

RAW Advice

Hi David, I have to admit that I'm guilty of using my A900 and CZ 24-70 primarily in jpeg mode... I heard Sony's own RAW software is sub-par compared to what other software companies are providing these days. I have read about the other software such as DXO, Bibble, Lightroom, etc. I also see that p...
by a900_dw73
Tue May 25, 2010 7:02 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Regarding A700 vs. A900 Depth of Field
Replies: 3
Views: 1998

Re: Regarding A700 vs. A900 Depth of Field

I guess my last question would be: what percentage of the A900 viewfinder is used in the crop mode? And, is it even worth using the crop mode, in practice that is? Sometimes I miss my good ole A700, and I'm just curious if I can "get away" with saying that I "shouldn't" because t...
by a900_dw73
Mon May 24, 2010 7:28 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Regarding A700 vs. A900 Depth of Field
Replies: 3
Views: 1998

Regarding A700 vs. A900 Depth of Field

Hi David, Regarding your article, "Do you really need an A900?", if you use the APS-C crop mode feature of the A900, where it shoots in 11mp mode, would the Depth of Field characteristics then match the A700, but with 11mp vs. 12mp ? In other words, in the 11mp crop mode of the A900, does ...
by a900_dw73
Sat May 22, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Sigma 12-24 vs. Zeiss 16-35
Replies: 4
Views: 2104

Re: Sigma 8-16 - great result at Photozone!!!

Thanks David, I'll look forward to a new Sigma 12-24! BTW, the new Sigma 8-16 got 4 stars for optical quality at Photozone! That's absolutely a great result, don't you think? Plus, now APS-C users may get almost the same 12 or 12.8 mm wide angle zoom! This is great news for the A7XX replacement also...
by a900_dw73
Sat May 22, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Sigma 12-24 vs. Zeiss 16-35
Replies: 4
Views: 2104

Sigma 12-24 vs. Zeiss 16-35

Hi David Is the Zeiss 16-35 really worth $1K more than the Sigma 12-24? Basically, you get a 2.8, silent AF, and use of a CP filter. But, for landscapes, you get a really wide 12mm with the Sigma. So, my question here is based on your previous recommendation to not purchase any current Sony lenses, ...
by a900_dw73
Thu May 20, 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: How To Test Your Lens At Different Apertures
Replies: 6
Views: 2430

Re: How To Test Your Lens At Different Apertures

Thanks David,

I just tried a tripod test shot at F16 with SSS turned Off - and the result was tack sharp on the first try.

I never understood why we must turn SSS Off when using a tripod and long timed exposures - could you explain?

Thanks,
Dave
by a900_dw73
Thu May 20, 2010 7:48 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: How To Test Your Lens At Different Apertures
Replies: 6
Views: 2430

How To Test Your Lens At Different Apertures

I recently tried performing a test of all the apertures on the Zeiss 24-70 lens on the A900. I just had the camera on tripod focused on my bookcase. I used 2 sec. drive mode to take each shot, but I left the Super Steady Shot On. Should I always turn SSS Off when using a tripod and 2 sec. Drive mode...
by a900_dw73
Tue May 18, 2010 4:47 am
Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
Topic: alpha mount future - question for DK
Replies: 62
Views: 34256

Re: alpha mount future - question for DK

One additional question David, Will the relatively new Sigma 18-250 HSM lens be a good fit for the A7XX replacement? Apologies if the answer to this question is based on it being screw driven vs. motor, etc. - I'm not too familiar with those specs for this lens... Or, better yet, would the thing to ...
by a900_dw73
Tue May 18, 2010 3:48 am
Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
Topic: alpha mount future - question for DK
Replies: 62
Views: 34256

Re: alpha mount future - question for DK

Thanks David, On my wish list for the A7XX, is the exmor HD cmos 14mp sensor that the NEX5 has (with its great high ISO noise control), sweep panoramic mode, and HDR mode. Also, a nice magnesium alloy body, like the A700 has. It will be very interesting to see what lenses come out, why they'll be co...
by a900_dw73
Mon May 17, 2010 4:37 am
Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
Topic: alpha mount future - question for DK
Replies: 62
Views: 34256

alpha mount future - question for DK

Hi David, A relative of mine has the Nikon D700 and I have the Sony A900. From time to time, when we're not talking about composition or where we would like to plan our next trip to, we talk about gear, brands, etc. He always says he wishes he had the resolution that my A900 has, and I always say I ...
by a900_dw73
Thu May 13, 2010 6:51 am
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: NEX5 - Noise in blue sky?
Replies: 9
Views: 4333

NEX5 - Noise in blue sky?

Hello David, Regarding the noise that Sony seems to always have in the blue sky even at low ISO, have you been able to tell if the new NEX cameras have better blue skies? It looks like Sony has caught up in overall noise at high ISO's in the APS-C category, but I'd be curious to know the results in ...
by a900_dw73
Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:42 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: My A900 Winter Desert Series of Images at dpreview
Replies: 11
Views: 4332

Re: My A900 Winter Desert Series of Images at dpreview

Apologies for my initial post which linked to the other site! I wasn't aware of protocol... Here are a few images I took and thought were interesting, from Joshua Tree N.P.: http://www.pbase.com/dw73/image/121013388/large.jpg http://www.pbase.com/dw73/image/121013414/large.jpg http://www.pbase.com/d...
by a900_dw73
Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:10 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: My A900 Winter Desert Series of Images at dpreview
Replies: 11
Views: 4332

Re: My A900 Winter Desert Series of Images at dpreview

The Joshua Tree in the snow was at the western boundary of Death Valley, not too far from the National Park sign, just before you decend down into Owen's Valley. Not much hiking was needed for a lot of these shots, they were basically off the road or parking areas. I hope to go to Anza Borrego Deser...