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Paul Genge of Sony UK noted my criticism of the Sony corporate videos. Well, what Sony were not publicizing so well was that Paul has been making some rather homespun but far more valuable and interesting videos – in fact, going beyond the usual remit of Sony staff to do stuff almost off the cuff. . . . → Read More: Sony ‘HowTo’ videos – a different level Share this: One comment - (Comments are closed)  Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount, Photo Techniques  Farne Islands, film, Gustav Kiburg, Inner Farne, Paul Genge, puffins, seabirds, SonyHowTo, tutorial, video, youtube 
When I had the Canon 60D and 600D cameras for the usual brief period of magazine review loan, one of the things I could have tested more thoroughly was the excellent implementation of sound input gain control. Since it worked, and worked really well, I had no need to. Any system with auto gain, in . . . → Read More: Sony – please add gain control to A77 sound Share this: 6 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, HD Video, NEX System Alpha, audio, control, framing, gain, HD, mic, NEX, Sony, video 
With the latest Alpha 77, Sony has introduced SLT version II, the new upgraded ‘Translucent’ mirror. This is in an attempt to reduce the ghosting effects created by having an angled mirror between the lens and sensor, the image forming rays passing through a semi-silvered (pellicle) surface, through a thickness of polymer film, and then . . . → Read More: Smoke and Mirrors – an idea for Sony Share this: 27 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings camera, concept, design, digital, EVF, light path, mirrorless, SLR, SLT 
An invitation to a Sony event on August 15th seemed perfectly timed for the announcement of the Alpha 77 and 65, NEX-7 and NEX-5n. In fact, those cameras were launched in Greece on August 24th – and Photoclubalpha, as a very minor player in this business, was not on the guest list. Nor could we . . . → Read More: Sony DEV-5 and DEV-3 digital HD filming binoculars Share this: Comments are closed DK's ramblings, HD Video, News binocular, DEV-3, DEV-5, digital binoculars, electronic, HD, Sony, video The press release below has just come out from Sony UK. I fear you will be disappointed if you are expecting to watch informative, instructional videos because they are not – they are devoid of high value content, and are just rather superficial plugs for features on Sony cameras. Not all these are . . . → Read More: Sony UK’s ‘Howto’ videos released Share this:The Sony Enfield warehouse and distribution centre was torched by rioting ratboys last night. There are several vidoes on YouTube. Comments include that 750 people have lost their jobs (not sure what this means). Sony is due to hold a press launch event in south London, just one mile away from the Ealing and . . . → Read More: Sony’s London warehouse burned to the ground in riots Share this:
Before reading this article, which has attracted a lot of traffic and attention, please remember this is my personal speculation and could be entirely wrong (I’ll be very disappointed if it is miles off target and they omit GPS… or my reading-between-the-lines turns out to relate to a different product like a superzoom pocket camera . . . → Read More: Watch the birdie – will Sony’s GPS surprise? Share this: 7 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, News A77, Alpha, Alpha 77, GPS, Sony There is a rumour, which the ides of August may stab in the back or elevate to divine truth, that the coming Alpha 77 will have 24 megapixels. Because of this rumour, there is a lot of very negative discussion going round to the effect that 24MP on APS-C is far too much and the . . . → Read More: The truth about 24 megapixels Share this: 9 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, News 24 megapixel, A77, Alpha 77, launch, sensor, Sony 
Photoclubalpha now has a Facebook page, which you can ‘LIKE’ to help promote its ranking. Discussions, photo links, are welcome. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photoclubalpha/160342994031131 – DK Share this:The shape of the NEX-5 and the availability of 180° (fisheye) and 99° (ultrawide) converters for the 16mm pancake lens persuaded us that with a suitable harness or secure housing, we would get permission to make a unique high definition film on the famous Volo dell’Angelo, one of the most dramatic zipwire experiences in Europe. . . . → Read More: NEX shoots the ‘Flight of the Angel’ – HD1080 YouTube Share this: Comments are closed DK's ramblings, HD Video, NEX System aerial, angel, engelsflüg, experience, flight, HD1080, HDTV, Italy, NEX, ride, video, Volo dell'Angelo, zipwire |
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