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by Heidfirst
Mon May 27, 2013 11:37 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: The a mount is going mirrorless according to SAR
Replies: 92
Views: 27861

Re: The a mount is going mirrorless according to SAR

Apart from getting the new hot shoe interface ‘out there’ I’m not sure what purpose the model serves, it seems to be a slight upgrade from the A37 and a downgrade from the A57 so it’s anyone’s guess what the plan is The A58 evidently is a reposition rather than a straight replacement & there we...
by Heidfirst
Mon May 27, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Mirrorless rumours
Replies: 120
Views: 40330

Re: Mirrorless rumours

David Kilpatrick wrote:
We have sold our Nikon D600 outfit now
Why did you sell the D600?
by Heidfirst
Sat May 25, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: RX1 Bargains on ebay
Replies: 6
Views: 3389

Re: RX1 Bargains on ebay

it's also worth keeping an eye on Sony UK's outlet store where they sell their refurbs/returns.
Iirc RX1s tend to be ~£1800 on there with a full 12 month Sony warranty but they do go fast!
by Heidfirst
Wed May 22, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Ken Rockwell - A99
Replies: 9
Views: 3810

Re: Ken Rockwell - A99

I don't 100% trust any of the review sites as none of them imo reflects my usage & needs exactly. I therefore pick & choose parts from various sites . Ultimately I like to go to a shop & have a play - albeit this is becoming harder & harder. KR ,like most, is opinionated e.g. he like...
by Heidfirst
Tue May 21, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Ken Rockwell - A99
Replies: 9
Views: 3810

Re: Ken Rockwell - A99

Sony must be shifting enough kit that KR wants his piece of the pie too ..
(sorry, but I've probably become as cynical about KR as his reviews are ;) )
by Heidfirst
Sun May 12, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: A58 Review
Replies: 30
Views: 11118

Re: A58 Review

I know that Barry & I have somewhat different viewpoints on a no. of things but in this one I agree.
I'm sure that DxO is a repeatable metric , I just don't think that their particular metric (particularly it's high ISO rating) tallies with real world acceptable usage.
by Heidfirst
Sat May 04, 2013 10:31 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: A58 Review
Replies: 30
Views: 11118

Re: A58 Review

I believe the A57 will cease production soon, the 3 series same story. That leaves the A65 and A77 models I would imagine they will continue to be made (but commanding lower prices) but we have no idea on that one at all, maybe Sony will halt production later this year. I would be surprised if the ...
by Heidfirst
Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
Topic: A580 LCD issue with live view.
Replies: 4
Views: 9928

Re: A580 LCD issue with live view.

So it's only happening in Quick AF LIve View.
Can you see if the upper mirror or sensor are obviously not moving fully or out of alignment?
by Heidfirst
Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
Topic: A580 LCD issue with live view.
Replies: 4
Views: 9928

Re: A580 LCD issue with live view.

are actual images out of the camera OK or do they also show this?
I'm wondering if the sensor is out of alignment as the LCD is itself appears OK due to overlaid info being OK.
by Heidfirst
Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Focus on imaging 2013 UK show - No show for Sony
Replies: 50
Views: 18204

Re: Focus on imaging 2013 UK show - No show for Sony

that's not really Kodak though - they have licenced their brand name to a 3rd party. As I said, it is the "new" Kodak. If you know of another Kodak then let me know. :lol: the "old" Kodak is still around http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/Home.htm I do know that where I am just about...
by Heidfirst
Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Focus on imaging 2013 UK show - No show for Sony
Replies: 50
Views: 18204

Re: Focus on imaging 2013 UK show - No show for Sony

I don't want to go into an extended service argument here, but the retailer where I got the camera from did NOT have any other A57's in stock so that is why I went to Sony directly. Normally you would go back to the retailer but in this case I think I took a logical path. I could have got a refund ...
by Heidfirst
Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Sony A58 "plastic lens mount"
Replies: 122
Views: 39429

Re: Sony A58 "plastic lens mount"

when the company you've invested in is firmware-crippling bodies to protect the sales of its higher end bodies, it's hard not to feel sore. . They all do though - Canon, Nikon etc. as well. Barry, D7k is older & replaced though ;) You can find a new, UK stock A77V body only for £749 if you look...
by Heidfirst
Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Focus on imaging 2013 UK show - No show for Sony
Replies: 50
Views: 18204

Re: Focus on imaging 2013 UK show - No show for Sony

Sony couldn't give a damn if I'm without a camera I paid for, for months possibly...? tbh Barry that should really be between you & the dealer. You didn't buy it from Sony direct & it's highly probable that the dealer made more profit from selling it to you than Sony did selling it to the d...
by Heidfirst
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Multi interface
Replies: 48
Views: 15430

Re: Multi interface

bfitzgerald wrote: No idea why Sony dropped the normal wired remote
probably because the current one couldn't support the extra functions.
I would imagine that Sony may also try to standardise this across Alpha/Nex/Cybershot & video cameras.
by Heidfirst
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:17 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Focus on imaging 2013 UK show - No show for Sony
Replies: 50
Views: 18204

Re: Focus on imaging 2013 UK show - No show for Sony

that's not really Kodak though - they have licenced their brand name to a 3rd party.

As for Focus a couple of years ago Sony decided that they were better off spending their money on other marketing activities than attending.