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by Eiffel
Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:40 pm
Forum: Film SLR systems
Topic: It's scary what €60 can now buy you...
Replies: 7
Views: 9671

Re: It's scary what €60 can now buy you...

Vuescan has its own drivers (which get installed with the software). You can download the free version and see if its supports your scanner (or look at the compatibility list)... This being said I highly recommend the pro version which remains reasonably priced. (Using Vuescan with a Dimage Elite F-...
by Eiffel
Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: Digital non-SLR
Topic: Seeking recommendations for a Point and Shoot super-zoom
Replies: 28
Views: 12288

Re: Seeking recommendations for a Point and Shoot super-zoom

The Fuji superzooms are also worth a look (X-S1, HS30EXR, HS50EXR). EXR sensors have some unique advantages (ability to trade off resolution for higher sensitivity or higher dynamic range, and RAW capture). I'd also caution about silly zoom ranges as without a tripod this is of limited partical inte...
by Eiffel
Sat Apr 20, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: I am not drunk - honest
Replies: 2
Views: 1786

Re: I am not drunk - honest

That's a good image to test the 'Upright' feature added in Lightroom 5!
by Eiffel
Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:36 pm
Forum: Digital non-SLR
Topic: Canon G15, G16: Some thoughts on my new camera
Replies: 125
Views: 58984

Re: Canon G15: Some thoughts on my new camera

I have a Powershot S100, as well as two Alphas DSLRs (700 and 900). Based on my understanding that S100 sensor is very similar to the G12's. The G12 should give pretty good results up to ISO 1600 in RAW mode and LR4 or equivalent, but won't quite match what an A700 can do. This being said, I'm very ...
by Eiffel
Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: Digital Workflow and PP
Topic: A77, Lightroom and Win XP
Replies: 44
Views: 25566

Re: A77, Lightroom and Win XP

Support for the A77 was added with LR3.5 so you should be good to go.
by Eiffel
Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Presentation and Projection
Topic: Projection
Replies: 24
Views: 29598

Re: Projection

I'm using a JVC D-ILA projector (HD750), which, once calibrated, gives very good results for photos and videos. I haven't used my Pradovit P2000 for years now, even though, when all stars are aligned (CF lens, KR slides, etc.), it is a lovely device. The JVC projectors are unique within the world of...
by Eiffel
Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
Topic: Konica Minolta DSLR cameras
Replies: 22
Views: 19570

Re: Konica Minolta DSLR cameras

Your only 'mainstream' KM options are the 5D and 7D, two APS DSLRs.

This being said, you ought to look at the Sony DSLRs which are fully compatible and more up to date. Old KM or Minolta lenses from the film era work equally well on Sony DSLRs (including full frame versions).
by Eiffel
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:25 pm
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: remote trigger for nex6
Replies: 5
Views: 3575

Re: remote trigger for nex6

As an alternative, if you have a Harmony remote (and some can be purchased for little money), it is possible to add the standard Alpha remote to it: Device=VCR, Manufacturer=Sony, Model=A900 or A700 or NEX5 (among the possible combinations).
by Eiffel
Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: ISO equivalent A900 versus D600
Replies: 30
Views: 12405

Re: ISO equivalent A900 versus D600

In fact I had an example to look at, I tried to send it to the buyer but PM would not allow it and I have not been able to change the admin settings for pms to allow jpegs to be attached. Here it is: And here is a 100% section - I also sold the quite lovely 28-135mm which produced this. I probably ...
by Eiffel
Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Cameracraft arrived
Replies: 15
Views: 6956

Re: Cameracraft arrived

Great magazine, very different from the competition!

Just a small typo on the return address / mailing page : Scotis Borders... had me look twice ;-)
by Eiffel
Sat May 28, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: It took a long time ...
Replies: 123
Views: 28709

Re: It took a long time ...

Without any mention of the in-body stabilisation or the fact that the built-in flash adds wireless TTL compared to the Nikon D5100 (this is neither mentioned as a pro for the Sony or as a con for the Nikon), I question dpreview's impartiality :-(
by Eiffel
Wed May 04, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: Scanners
Topic: USB-to-SCSI adapter for film scanner?
Replies: 4
Views: 7666

Re: USB-to-SCSI adapter for film scanner?

I also have a Minolta Scan Elite and am able to get it to work on my Windows 7 x64 desktop using the original adaptec card. This requires googleing for the Vista driver for this card (The file is called aic78xx_aic78u2_vista_x86_v605456.exe) and using Vuescan. Of course, this requires a desktop with...
by Eiffel
Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:20 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: The A450 is there ... :-)
Replies: 26
Views: 9734

Re: The A450 is there ... :-)

I'm not sure I see the rationale for the current lineup, but this may be an intermediate step towards a more logical one: - Low cost entry level cameras without screw drive motor (see SAM on all new lenses) - Higher resolutions from entry level up (14 MP?) The current approach may also serve to conf...
by Eiffel
Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:08 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Which 50mm 2.8 macro?
Replies: 6
Views: 2494

Re: Which 50mm 2.8 macro?

The original Minolta 50F2.8 did not have a focus limiter, which means that when the AF is hunting it can take a while for it to stop. This is not an issue for macro usage, as MF is the way to go, but it limits convenience for general photography.
by Eiffel
Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: a850 and DT lenses
Replies: 9
Views: 3861

Re: a850 and DT lenses

I don't have a Sony FF camera yet, but what happens to the raw files when using a DT lens? Would this provide a workaround?