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  • Give it Your Best Shot • Re: Some B&W images February 27, 2021
    Glad to be of service. SuryStatistics: Posted by sury — Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:03 pm
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  • Give it Your Best Shot • Re: Some B&W images February 27, 2021
    .Sury, in my humble opinion, what JBTaylor referred about the sunburst /glare due to the used lens is not just competing unnecessarily, it's taking over the naturalistic look of the whole shot. The sunburst also is a mechanical effect whereas the rest of the beauty of the scene comes from the natural and living environment. […]
    aster
  • Alpha A-mount System • Re: Adjustment of over warm Jpegs February 26, 2021
    Most of the Sony's of that era were a bit over warm I found the same on the A57, easy to adjust as you say select the WB.Why he didn't say that in the text of the article, who knows there is no mythical menu item hidden in there same as the A57 if anything […]
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  • Alpha A-mount System • Re: Adjustment of over warm Jpegs February 26, 2021
    Thanks Barry, After some experimenting I found switching from AWB to day light reduced the over warm pictures on Jpgs.Yep, Rockwell will often say a underperforming lens, performs very well, thankfully I have never bought a lens based on his reviewsStatistics: Posted by classiccameras — Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:59 pm
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  • Give it Your Best Shot • Re: Some B&W images February 26, 2021
    JT,Thank you. The opportunity (seeking the shot rather than serendipitous) gave me a different perspective.I was thinking in terms of what our friend would like (since this is an "assignment"). A constraint (or structure)I had not considered before. Still I made some mistakes and realized them soon enough. The first mistake wasthat my position in […]
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Sony Alpha 3000 review by David Kilpatrick

By David Kilpatrick, on October 9th, 2013

 

The A3000 is an E-mount camera which looks like an SLR but takes all your E-mount lenses and has a pretty good 20 megapixel sensor. It even has a metal lens mount. So what has been saved? You can now (2018) find these five-year old bodies for as little as £100. The saving . . . → Read More: Sony Alpha 3000 review by David Kilpatrick

2 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews, NEX System, Sony Digital Csmeras   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Alpha 3000 has NEX mount, 20 megapixel, APS-C

By David Kilpatrick, on August 27th, 2013

The long-rumoured Alpha 3000 was announced earlier in August but placed under a n embargo until August 27th. At the same time, the Press was given an insight into new smartphone related products (also widely rumoured) but again, not allowed to print anything officially.

(via Sonyalpharumors.com)

The A3000 is a DSLR-like body with . . . → Read More: Alpha 3000 has NEX mount, 20 megapixel, APS-C

2 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), HD Video, News, NEX System, Sony Digital Csmeras   , , , , , , , ,  

20/20 vision – Sony Alpha 58 review

By David Kilpatrick, on June 5th, 2013

In the last year two cameras have been through my hands and impressed more than any others with the quality of their sensors. Those cameras were as different as they could be – the full frame Canon EOS 6D, and the pocketable Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100. They have one thing in common, 20 megapixel sensors.

. . . → Read More: 20/20 vision – Sony Alpha 58 review

2 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews, Lenses - Alpha Mount, Sony Digital Csmeras   , , , , , , , ,  

Frank’s a definite Alpha Male

By David Kilpatrick, on May 28th, 2013

We shall be sending Frank Doorhof one of our original and rare Alpha Male T-shirts, in black, though I’m not sure we have anything quite large enough to fit him – which goes for his personality too. He’s a great workshop presenter, overcoming technical problems by just cracking on with whatever will work best. At . . . → Read More: Frank’s a definite Alpha Male

4 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Events, Flash units, Photo Techniques, Studio   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Colour and power benefits of Sony 20 megapixel sensor

By David Kilpatrick, on February 20th, 2013

Sony has now released full details of the Alpha 58. Although I don’t think the camera is a game-changer or a vital upgrade for owners of Alpha 55 and 57 (the 55 will leave me only when it expires, with its useful GPS, 6fps/10fps and fully articulated reversible rear screen) there are hidden bonuses . . . → Read More: Colour and power benefits of Sony 20 megapixel sensor

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

No new Alphas after the 58 in 2013?

By David Kilpatrick, on February 19th, 2013

The Japanese industry magazine, Nippon Camera, has posted its calendar of new product releases for 2013. This does not include the Alpha 58, a 20-megapixel revision of the 57 which is not expected to make any significant difference to the choices for DSLR/SLT system owners (that is – it’s not likely to be an imperative . . . → Read More: No new Alphas after the 58 in 2013?

Comments are closed   Cameras (DSLR), NEX System, Rumours   , , , ,  

Sony firmware updates roll out

By David Kilpatrick, on February 6th, 2013

With new firmware for the Alpha 77 and 99 and most current models now up for download, the promised rush of new firmware is probably complete. The Alpha 77 firmware has errors in the web page for Europe, referring to the Alpha 57 and showing pictures of the 57. This is probably because the page . . . → Read More: Sony firmware updates roll out

Comments are closed   Cameras (DSLR), Firmware Updates, NEX System, Sony Digital Csmeras   , , , , , ,  

Sony’s Alpha 99 – mastery wrapped in dilemma

By David Kilpatrick, on December 27th, 2012

The launch of and initial reaction to Sony’s Alpha 99 has been spoiled, for many, by the overpricing of the camera generally and to a greater degree in some key markets. The promise of the SLT design, and Sony’s move away from flapping mirrors and optical prisms with their associated collimation and alignment, was . . . → Read More: Sony’s Alpha 99 – mastery wrapped in dilemma

2 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews   , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Firmware updates for Alpha 77, Alpha 65, NEX-7, NEX-5R, NEX-6

By David Kilpatrick, on October 17th, 2012

Sony has released internationally valid firmware updates for both the Alpha 77, Alpha 65 and NEX-7. Both updates have similarities, mainly adding a menu item to lock the Movie button and prevent accidental video takes. This is more important than it might seem, as the Sony memory card structure only permits video or stills to . . . → Read More: Firmware updates for Alpha 77, Alpha 65, NEX-7, NEX-5R, NEX-6

2 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), Firmware Updates, News, NEX System   , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

A divided path for Sony

By David Kilpatrick, on September 12th, 2012

Most Japanese camera companies have divisions, groups, and teams right down to the very last individual product. Even a single lens design may have its own small team, from R&D and design down to final assembly. What we are seeing happen in Sony right now is the result of complex competition and collaboration between several . . . → Read More: A divided path for Sony

One comment - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount, NEX System, Sony Digital Csmeras   , , , , , , ,  
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