Hi All,
I just got what i think was a great deal on an almost brand new a55. Looks like it's been used maybe once and in over all great shape.
So I've started playing around with it a little, and was just wondering if there is anything specific I should be looking out for (bad or good) that others have run into.
I'm already a bit surprised at how loud it is when shooting, it's almost quieter when using the 10fps setting. Really that is so far (after about 300 quick pics) my only concern about the camera.
Any input anyone has about the 55 or alphas in general would be great.
Thanks!
'New' a55
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Re: 'New' a55
Welcome to the forum srr64.
As my son uses one, I know a lot.
First thing, check if you have the latest firmware.
As my son uses one, I know a lot.
First thing, check if you have the latest firmware.
Re: 'New' a55
Dr. Harout,
That was on my todo list for this evening already, but it's now been moved up in the queue! Thanks!
Scott
That was on my todo list for this evening already, but it's now been moved up in the queue! Thanks!
Scott
Re: 'New' a55
Welcome to the forums Scott. I don't have any long time experience with the camera, but what I've seen and heard it's a great camera in a small package.
Mark
Mark
Re: 'New' a55
Welcome from me as well Scott - let's see some pictures from the A55
Nex 5, Nex 6 (IR), A7M2, A99 and a bunch of lenses.
Re: 'New' a55
Hadn’t planned on putting any up until I had a bit more time with it to play, but I’ll throw a few up (but be kind).
Nothing too special about the cat shot- except that was one using the 10 frame burst mode- did a nice job since the cat was walking at a trot (he did not look happy with the paparazzi treatment). This one got resized and croped a bit to make it smaller for upload.
The shot of the black-eyed-susan was in my backyard playing a bit with the settings (ISO: 400, F13, 1/250 shutter). Only resized to 1000px for upload
So far I’m very happy with the camera- only downside is the noise of taking photos, I don’t think I would ever use it at a wedding ceremony or any somber occasion for fear of disruption.
Nothing too special about the cat shot- except that was one using the 10 frame burst mode- did a nice job since the cat was walking at a trot (he did not look happy with the paparazzi treatment). This one got resized and croped a bit to make it smaller for upload.
The shot of the black-eyed-susan was in my backyard playing a bit with the settings (ISO: 400, F13, 1/250 shutter). Only resized to 1000px for upload
So far I’m very happy with the camera- only downside is the noise of taking photos, I don’t think I would ever use it at a wedding ceremony or any somber occasion for fear of disruption.
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Re: 'New' a55
Well done for posting some shots Scott Interesting that the A55 should have such a loud action. I'd have through that with a fixed mirror it would be quieter than a regular dslr. I bet the 10 fps mode is a blast
Nex 5, Nex 6 (IR), A7M2, A99 and a bunch of lenses.
Re: 'New' a55
After playing a bit with the a55 outside with normal ambient noise, the loudness of the camera wasn’t so bad. If you were trying to take candid shots of small groups of people indoors I do think the camera would pull focus from the noise it makes, unless it was already quite noisy.
Long term I don’t think this is a huge downside- I’m not a professional so I won’t be doing weddings or anything like that. The 10fps is really cool, I think I need to take it to my next soccer game for some action shots.
I'm hoping for good weather and light this weekend for more testing this weekend.
Long term I don’t think this is a huge downside- I’m not a professional so I won’t be doing weddings or anything like that. The 10fps is really cool, I think I need to take it to my next soccer game for some action shots.
I'm hoping for good weather and light this weekend for more testing this weekend.
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