Search found 129 matches

by Pirate
Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: Tripods, bags and accessories
Topic: Video tripod not costing the earth. Any suggestions?
Replies: 12
Views: 12052

Re: Video tripod not costing the earth. Any suggestions?

TBH, you can't go wrong with the RedSnapper range. If you want an affordable CF option, search for 'HorusBennu' on evilBay. You get what you pay for, and the RS range is excellent. You would pay a lot more for similar quality, so don't let the price fool you. I have this combo. They were giving a di...
by Pirate
Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Say hello to 'Gizmo' - our new Chihuahua
Replies: 9
Views: 3899

Say hello to 'Gizmo' - our new Chihuahua

Say hello to Gizmo, our newest family member. He's a 3 month old 'chico' Chihuahua. We had thought about calling him Yoda for the obvious similarity. A850, Minolta 5600HS (D) and Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (first time I've used the lens). https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphot...
by Pirate
Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:40 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Settings for optimal A700 Jpeg output from camera.
Replies: 3
Views: 2650

'DEEP' JPEG Setting For A700/A850/A900

Unless already mentioned, try these settings: Got to Menu 1 - Creative Style - Scroll down to '1 Portrait'. 'Portrait' is the default setting for this first of the 'switchable' creative styles -- the ones prefixed with a number. Shift right so that 'Portrait' is highlighted bottom left of the right ...
by Pirate
Fri May 04, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: Gallery Reception
Topic: My Flickr via Fluidr
Replies: 3
Views: 7783

Re: My Flickr via Fluidr

I loved the variety of the series their Mark. The yellow custom car and Tandelayo are my favorites. The aerial landscape shots look a tad bit oversharpened to me. Have they been post processed? Just curious. I am curious about Fulidr. Thanks for the info. With best regards, Sury Hi Sury, Thanks for...
by Pirate
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: Gallery Reception
Topic: My Flickr via Fluidr
Replies: 3
Views: 7783

My Flickr via Fluidr

hot!

Maybe not the best, but a variation of image types on my Flickr site which can be seen through the Fluidr plugin. I think it looks much better and it also gives EXIF data where available.

If you do take time to view, please feel free to leave and FB or C&C.

TIA.

Mark
by Pirate
Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: (From DPR) Best high ISO settings for A700
Replies: 37
Views: 14508

Re: (From DPR) Best high ISO settings for A700

Quoting my myself from two years ago - The high-ISO settings with the Zone trick: 'Creative style' = 'deep' or 'light' or 'neutral' (the 'standard' is overcontrasty) 'Zone' = -1 'Brightness' = -2 (may use -1) 'Sharpness' = +2 (at higher ISO the effect is mild enough for high values) The 'high ISO N...
by Pirate
Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:30 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: (From DPR) Best high ISO settings for A700
Replies: 37
Views: 14508

Re: (From DPR) Best high ISO settings for A700

paulobro wrote:The settings:
Base mode 'standard', saturation 0, sharpness +2, brightness -2, zone matching -1; DR+; high ISO 'off''.
Ahoy!

Would the above settings be a safe bet on A850 with NR done in pp or have there been suggested changes to these settings that would work better?
by Pirate
Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:21 am
Forum: Hints, Tips & Tricks
Topic: The Photography Course: Facebook Link
Replies: 0
Views: 11466

The Photography Course: Facebook Link

Ahoy!

I haven't checked on the forum, but I cam accross this FB ad and thought it may be of interest: http://www.thephotographyinstitute.co.u ... fm?code=FB

Just passing on info, so don't shoot the messenger!
by Pirate
Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: A850 + Sigma AF 100-300mm F4 EX DG (IF) APO aircraft shots
Replies: 0
Views: 2340

A850 + Sigma AF 100-300mm F4 EX DG (IF) APO aircraft shots

Ahoy! I actually have two of these classic Sigma AF 100-300mm F4 EX DG (IF) APO lenses (one is on sale), but first time one was used in anger at Liverpool 'John Lennon' Airport. Not overly interesting subject aircraft (easyJet Airbus 319-111), but more of a trial as a combination of lens and body. T...
by Pirate
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Moved to A850 from A700 (notice of items to be sold)
Replies: 2
Views: 1933

Re: Moved to A850 from A700 (notice of items to be sold)

Please note that all the items listed have now been sold.
by Pirate
Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:40 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Moved to A850 from A700 (notice of items to be sold)
Replies: 2
Views: 1933

Above items sold - new items available

All the above have sold bar a few rear lens caps, but I have a treasure chest of goodies on eBay, PCA and other places. Will sell as a bundle or as separates. Go to eBay and do an advanced search for seller: pirate!!

Thanks.

Mark
by Pirate
Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:35 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: I am sorely tempted to trade in my a700 for an a580
Replies: 8
Views: 3390

Re: I am sorely tempted to trade in my a700 for an a580

Would adding the Sony FDA-ME1AM eyepiece to the A580 make a noticeable difference?

Sony FDA-ME1AM Magnifying Eyepiece - Product Report
by Pirate
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Anybody up for a new type of burger?
Replies: 15
Views: 4602

Re: Anybody up for a new type of burger?

Sounds like a cr@p idea to me . . . .
by Pirate
Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Facebook Page: Sony Owners Club
Replies: 6
Views: 2230

Re: Facebook Page: Sony Owners Club

Well, like you, I am not allowed to use the name Sony in a Facebook page, or indeed in any branding including this website. I don't imagine Sony will find your page but if and when they do, they will ask you to take it down, as they don't allow the use of the name. That's also why Dyxum is called D...
by Pirate
Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:23 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Facebook Page: Sony Owners Club
Replies: 6
Views: 2230

Re: Facebook Page: Sony Owners Club

David Kilpatrick wrote:We do have a Photoclubalpha FB page alredy :-)

David
Oh well . . . maybe we can join pages or something and cross promote? It was that when I typed in Sony, I got zilch so thought well why not create a page! The rest as they say, is history.