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Alpha 55 1080p HD video – snow in Scotland

By David Kilpatrick, on December 24th, 2010

This video was made on December 23rd using the Alpha 55 (AVCHD recording) hand held, with SS enabled, and the Carl Zeiss 16-80mm zoom. This video has been uploaded in full 1080p HD and can be viewed at high resolution if you have a fast enough connection. The soundtrack is a classical guitar piece I . . . → Read More: Alpha 55 1080p HD video – snow in Scotland

2 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount   , , , , , , ,  

The Alpha 580 – a three-way view

By David Kilpatrick, on December 22nd, 2010

Once I had a quarterplate hand-and-stand camera, vintage 1920s. Attached to the front standard was a small reflex viewfinder, giving a miniature composition you could use at waist or chest level. On the same standard was a folding wire frame, with a companion eye-sighting window flipping up from the side of the body. This gave . . . → Read More: The Alpha 580 – a three-way view

19 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount   , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Alpha 55 – in depth pros and cons

By David Kilpatrick, on December 11th, 2010

It’s taken me a long time to get round to writing a review of the Alpha 55. You don’t get to use a new type of camera very often, and this camera blends elements which have all been used before in a completely new way. This review is pretty from the point of view . . . → Read More: Alpha 55 – in depth pros and cons

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Adobe releases 6.3 and 3.3 raw with 560-580 support

By David Kilpatrick, on December 7th, 2010

Raw conversion for the Sony Alpha 560 and 580 models is now available from Adobe. Adobe has released the final ‘cut’ of Lightroom 3.3 and Camera Raw 6.3, along with other improvements on December 7th and a Bridge update which was released a week ago:

Photoshop CS5 12.0.2 update

December 7, 2010 Windows | Macintosh

. . . → Read More: Adobe releases 6.3 and 3.3 raw with 560-580 support

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Alpha 900/850 Firmware Upgrade

By David Kilpatrick, on December 2nd, 2010

A firmware upgrade that refines shooting responses and creative options for the α900 and α850 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras has been released by Sony. All new and existing customers are advised to install the upgrade, available to download from the ‘Support’ area of the Sony web site.

Autofocus is quicker and more responsive than ever, . . . → Read More: Alpha 900/850 Firmware Upgrade

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