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by mikeriach
Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: Digital Workflow and PP
Topic: Sloping horizon
Replies: 1
Views: 6708

Re: Sloping horizon

Sorry can't help, only use Lightroom.
Mike
by mikeriach
Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Camera sales still dropping..
Replies: 29
Views: 22337

Re: Camera sales still dropping..

Opinions seem to vary between Sony and Toshiba. Personally I have no idea but I will say that the noise performance is just a little better than the A77II. I am however struggling a little with the colours in LR. Totally different characteristics.
by mikeriach
Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:01 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Camera sales still dropping..
Replies: 29
Views: 22337

Re: Camera sales still dropping..

classiccameras wrote:I'm beginning to lose brand 'loyalty'
I lost it. Used my Nikon D7200 extensively at the recent airshow and I am happy with the results. Mind you my trusty old A99 is still a benchmark to beat.
by mikeriach
Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: A bit of wildlife
Replies: 6
Views: 3349

Re: A bit of wildlife

Birma wrote:Especially like the plumage in the first one :)
..and all shot on the Nikon D7200 with 200-500 :oops:

I won't leave this forum but my pics will likely be a mix of Sony and Nikon.
by mikeriach
Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: "Brexit" hits prices hard on tech goods
Replies: 15
Views: 21712

Re: "Brexit" hits prices hard on tech goods

.............It's also fairly likely most Scots are sick to death of the endless debate. Be assured I am! I am not a politics person, I just want stability. I've lived through raging inflation when my mortgage was nearly 17% and I struggled to make ends meet. I believe many up here voted to Remain ...
by mikeriach
Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:33 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: A bit of wildlife
Replies: 6
Views: 3349

Re: A bit of wildlife

Yeah me too but its a 7 year old grandson!
by mikeriach
Thu Jun 30, 2016 10:01 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: The metal birds
Replies: 4
Views: 2410

Re: The metal birds

sury wrote:Like the second one most, Mike. Very enjoyable set.
Inspired me to dust off my 70-400 this weekend.

Sury
Go for it Sury, you know how good it is. I was impressed from day 1 but then I got the A99 and was amazed just how well they complimented each other.
Mike
by mikeriach
Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: The metal birds
Replies: 4
Views: 2410

The metal birds

I still think the A99 with 70-400G is one of the best telezoom/camera combinations available in terms of IQ. This pairing keeps delivering me crisp, sharp and relatively noise free images even though both are a little tired. I've had the zoom since it was launched and the zoom action is a little sti...
by mikeriach
Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: A bit of wildlife
Replies: 6
Views: 3349

A bit of wildlife

I took a few shots up at the Bullers of Buchan which is on the Aberdeenshire coast just North of Aberdeen. A very noisy place at the moment but fairly decent for photography. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/Mike7D/DSC_1283-2_zpsn0jpp9ip.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/Mike7D/DSC_13...
by mikeriach
Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Heavy heart
Replies: 4
Views: 9326

Re: Heavy heart

Cheers guys. I haven't posted images for a while so I'll have to sort some out. Problem is I rarely use my Photobucket as all my "interest" groups are now on Facebook so I can post direct.
Watch out though.....
Mike
by mikeriach
Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Heavy heart
Replies: 4
Views: 9326

Heavy heart

Although I still think the A99 with G lenses is a serious force to be reckoned with in terms of IQ, I just simply can't get the kit I want in A-mount. I've expanded my interests to more wildlife as well as aviation so I'm wanting longer reach than my 70-400G. I can't get Sigma long lenses in A-mount...
by mikeriach
Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: 24mp sensors and lens performance
Replies: 25
Views: 20206

Re: 24mp sensors and lens performance

I would tend to agree Barry. Perhaps then Sigma might want to make some more lenses in Sony fit. I'm enjoying my experiment with Nikon though I really miss being able to review in the EVF. I'd probably never tried Nikon if the E system was more accommodating to my lenses. But they still need to fix ...
by mikeriach
Thu Jun 02, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Sony A77M2 - Help/Pointers requested
Replies: 88
Views: 48078

Re: Sony A77M2 - Help/Pointers requested

Hi Sury, the easy way to vary focus point is by the Fn button and joystick. Press the Fn button then move the selected function to focus area. Press the joystick in to select. Move up down to the mode wide, zone, centre, flexible spot etc. Wide and centre are obvious but I usually use zone which giv...
by mikeriach
Sat May 21, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: 24mp sensors and lens performance
Replies: 25
Views: 20206

Re: 24mp sensors and lens performance

Lets hope the non-OEM adaptors don't run into Sigma type incompatibility issues when Sony change some firmware.
by mikeriach
Fri Jan 08, 2016 1:20 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Will there really be an A99ii
Replies: 75
Views: 47548

Re: Will there really be an A99ii

Yeah I thought the Canon 7DII was expensive till th D500 arrived at £1729 for a crop sensor.
You could buy a full frame D750 for less and even a grey import D810 for less.
It must be able to take the photos by thought control.

Mike