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  • Lens Lore • Re: Fast AF Telephoto lens suggestions? August 13, 2020
    I did toy with the A7iii, at least a grey import one which is more reasonable priced (pros and cons to that take). I'm just not sure it's going to be a particularly good purchase at this time, I gain video features (which are not super important right now 1080p is fine for the videos […]
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  • Lens Lore • Re: Fast AF Telephoto lens suggestions? August 13, 2020
    I have a nice selection of A-mount cameras and lenses. I'm not like the Invicta watch collectors. I don't have any of the long tele lenses that you mention in your posts, except for the Tamron 70-300 f4-5.6, which I value, but wish it was much lighter. I use it with the a65. I also […]
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  • Lens Lore • Re: Fast AF Telephoto lens suggestions? August 13, 2020
    I have picked up a Minolta 80-200mm F2.8, it's coming from Germany photo dealer with warranty. Based on the serial no. it looks like a late production one in very nice condition, but it's not turned up yet. I'll let you know how it goes, I have a return if needed 14 days hopefully it's […]
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    I might dare to try it. After reading the nonsense that Aurélien Pierre posted about processing being an "art" (ie trying to make it as complicated as possible), the only hope I have for DT is if they've kicked him off the development team! We shall see anyway lolStatistics: Posted by bfitzgerald — Thu Aug […]
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Larmor 5th Generation glass screen protector with Sunshade

By David Kilpatrick, on October 30th, 2018

We’ve fitted GGS or similar toughened laminated glass screen protectors to our Sony bodies ever since way back in 2011, we were the first Alpha web resource to publish information about NEX screen delamination and how to repair a deteriorated LCD using one of these great products.

Replacing NEX LCD Cover Glass

Of course it . . . → Read More: Larmor 5th Generation glass screen protector with Sunshade

Comments are closed   Accessories - 3rd party, Cameras (DSLR), Equipment Reviews, NEX System, Sony Digital Cameras   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Sony launches A99II at photokina

By David Kilpatrick, on September 19th, 2016

Sony has today released the details of the updated A99II, using a 42MP sensor and 5-axis stabilisation to match the A7RII. It does not appear to have retained GPS and the paragraph highlighted in red later on indicates a weasel-worded possible get out for this – it may not embed GPS in the image . . . → Read More: Sony launches A99II at photokina

Comments are closed   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Lenses - Alpha Mount, Lenses - E mount, Sony Digital Cameras   , , , , , , , , ,  

Photoworld and Image – complete digital 28 issue archive!

By David Kilpatrick, on June 2nd, 2016

We are able to offer, now, the complete 28-issue digital archive in page-turn format for the final eleven years of Minolta Image and Photoworld (as it became) from 2002 to 2011. For only £10, a one-off payment, you unlock the complete collection of digital versions of the printed quarterly magazine.

This collection forms a . . . → Read More: Photoworld and Image – complete digital 28 issue archive!

Comments are closed   Accessories - 3rd party, Accessories - Minolta/Sony, Bags, cases and trivia, Cameras (DSLR), Cameras (Film), Equipment Reviews, Flash units, Legacy Lenses, Lenses - Alpha Mount, Lenses - E mount, Magazines, Minolta History, NEX System, Scanners, Sony Digital Cameras   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Sony A7R II review by David Kilpatrick

By David Kilpatrick, on October 29th, 2015

Sony’s A7R II has a unique position in the mirrorless ILC world, creating the largest image files at over 42 megapixels from an in-body five axis stabilised sensor with exceptional performance given by backside illuminated CMOS.

My reviews in print of the Sony A7R II have now appeared, in the British Journal of Photography, . . . → Read More: Sony A7R II review by David Kilpatrick

9 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), Equipment Reviews, Lenses - E mount, NEX System, Sony Digital Cameras   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Blad bling going for a song

By David Kilpatrick, on June 17th, 2015

Hasselblad HV

Well, I never really liked what Hasselblad did with the smaller Sony cameras – but what they did with the A99 is pretty cool, with the different body skin and control details. At the original price? A rip-off!

For $3999 including a 24-70m CZ lens and a special case – a bargain. . . . → Read More: Blad bling going for a song

Comments are closed   Cameras (DSLR), News, NEX System, Offers   , , , , , , , , , , ,  

A77 B&H price goes through the floor

By David Kilpatrick, on December 10th, 2014

Just got this link from B&H, ideal for our US readers – //www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/817858-REG/Sony_SLT_A77V_SLT_A77_Digital_Camera_Body.html

It’s for the original A77, body only, at $549.

This is a ridiculously low price for a body with GPS which, bar a small improvement in high ISO performance stated to be 20% (I think it’s a bit more) is not far . . . → Read More: A77 B&H price goes through the floor

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Sony’s BIG system future at photokina

By David Kilpatrick, on September 17th, 2014

I’m using my RX10 to report. This camera is my big Sony dilemma. It’s actually all I really need for 95% of my daily work.

Well, here we are reporting from photokina 2014, the major trade fair in Cologne. I’m only here for the day and a brief stop in tomorrow morning en route . . . → Read More: Sony’s BIG system future at photokina

2 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Events, Lenses - Alpha Mount, News, NEX System, Sony Digital Cameras   , , , , , , ,  

Sony confirm silent mode in A7S

By David Kilpatrick, on May 30th, 2014

Today, Sony confirmed a rumour – no doubt started as a result of pre-production tester leaks – that the A7S would have a completely silent all-electronic shutter mode. This is not the same as the Electronic First Curtain shutter found on the A7, A99, A77, A6000 and so on but conspicuously absent on the A7R. . . . → Read More: Sony confirm silent mode in A7S

One comment - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, News, NEX System, Sony Digital Csmeras   , , , , , , , , ,  

Alpha 77 II announced

By David Kilpatrick, on May 1st, 2014

Sony’s successor to the Alpha 77 improves all-round performance in line with the enhanced 24 megapixel sensor also found in the new A6000 E-mount camera. Key points are that the AF array now covers most of the image area (this is a mixed blessing as Canon 7D owners quickly found out, having active AF points . . . → Read More: Alpha 77 II announced

2 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), HD Video, News   , , ,  

Nikon’s DF finally recaptures the spirit of Dynax 7D

By David Kilpatrick, on November 6th, 2013

Sony said, as they took over the Konica Minolta camera division in 2006, that the day of mechanical controls and switches was gone. Economies of production and efficiencies of design meant that from now on, cameras would be controlled by buttons and menus. Anyone who remembers the original Alphas, the 7000 and 5000 from the . . . → Read More: Nikon’s DF finally recaptures the spirit of Dynax 7D

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