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It’s a funny word to use, because the mirrors involved are transparent and not translucent (which implies passing light but not in an image-forming manner). Translucent means semi-opaque, letting light through in the way that an opal perspex sheet or Kodatrace foil does. Transparent means something you can see through. But now, thanks to the . . . → Read More: Four new Alphas – and two ‘translucent’ Share this: 4 comments - (Comments are closed)  Cameras (DSLR), News, Uncategorized  33, 55, A33, A55, AF, Alpha, camera, cameras, digital, DSLT, equipment, launch, Minolta, mirror, pellicle, photography, SLR, SLT, Sony, translucent . The European press launch David Kilpatrick recorded the proceedings at Le Meridien Lav Hotel, Split, Croatia on March 11th 2010 using a Zoom H2 portable digital recorder. Shirley Kilpatrick transcribed the audio, with subsequent editing to translate verbal output to read well as text. This is a multi-page document please use the PAGE . . . → Read More: Sony NEX Launch – detailed transcription Share this:– SPLIT, Croatia, breakfast over – Sony Europe presents the new NEX-3 and NEX-5 mirrorless, HD video capable slim interchangeable lens APS-C digital cameras. This has been a launch anticipated by almost complete and accurate leaking of the specifications of the two cameras. Sony UK also provided advance information to all dealers, including pricing, before . . . → Read More: Sony NEX generation launched Share this:My review of the Alpha 550 has caused controversy because of the blue sky noise. I might as well say that over the last week, I’ve used the 550 in a wide range of conditions – some very bad conditions included – and its failure to match ISO 100 finesse would not worry me at . . . → Read More: Alpha 550: sky noise, exposure and Auto ISO Share this: 6 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews, Software Reviews, Troubleshooting Adobe Camera Raw, Alpha 550, ARW, blue sky, camera, digital, DSLR, ISO, ISO 200, noise, raw, sky noise, Sony My review of the Sony Alpha 550 was supposed to appear at the end of November, allowing one week abroad in good weather with plenty of subject-matter, in Tenerife. Sadly that trip had to be cancelled, and the Nikon D3S arrived for review on the day we were meant to have travelled. So, with far . . . → Read More: Sony Alpha 550 Review: highs and lows Share this: 21 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), Equipment Reviews A550, Alpha 550, camera, digital, DSLR, enthusiast, Live View, photography, reflex, report, review, Sony, test The Autumn 2009 (No 4 2009) issue of Photoworld mails out to subscribers on Monday November 2nd. You can also read the edition on-line at YUDU – we have now changed the price for each individual edition to £2.50 (from £3.00) so that if you buy single edition access, a year costs exactly the same . . . → Read More: New Photoworld edition on-line Share this:SONY puts two 10.2 megapixel consumer digicams on the market in September 2009 using the back-illuminated Exmor R sensor. This CMOS sensor architecture takes the ‘sandwich’ which forms the light-sensitive pixel wells, and reverses it so that the side previously used for connections now faces the image-forming light. This change allows more light to be . . . → Read More: Exmor R hits the High Street – new Cyber-shots Share this: Comments are closed Uncategorized 720p, back-illuminated CMOS, Carl Zeiss, Cyber-shot, digital, HD, HDTV, imaging, lens, sensor, Sony G, Sweep Panorama, Twilight, video All of Icon’s professional Master Photo Digital magazines can be read free on line. The latest, June 2009, has just been published: We’re sorry, your browser doesn’t support IFrames. You can still visit this item., however. This magazines uses the same Flash Reader format as the 19 editions of Photoworld and – NEWLY ADDED! – . . . → Read More: Master Photo Digital on-line – free Share this: Comments are closed DK's ramblings, News digital, electronic, issue, magazine, Master Photo Digital, MPA, Photoworld, subscription, YUDU • Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 wins ‘Best Superzoom D-camera’ category • 70-400 mm F4-.5.6 G SSM DSLR Lens wins ‘Best Expert Lens’ category . . . → Read More: Sony wins two TIPA awards Share this:There is no need to dismantle the mount of the original series Sigma AF TELE 400mm f/5.6 lens, to bring non-functional versions (old chip) up to speed with later film and current digital SLRs. The whole process takes under five minutes, and requires two tools – a small Philips screwdriver, and a precision end cutter. . . . → Read More: Sigma classic 400mm tele quick rechip Share this: 14 comments - (Comments are closed) DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews, Lenses - Alpha Mount 400mm, AF, chip, compatible, digital, James Loa, kit, Minolta, rechip, replace, Sigma, Sony, tele, upgrade |
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