This video was made on December 23rd using the Alpha 55 (AVCHD recording) hand held, with SS enabled, and the Carl Zeiss 16-80mm zoom. This video has been uploaded in full 1080p HD and can be viewed at high resolution if you have a fast enough connection. The soundtrack is a classical guitar piece I . . . → Read More: Alpha 55 1080p HD video – snow in Scotland
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 2 comments - (Comments are closed)  Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount  16-80mm, Alpha 55, Carl Zeiss, CZ, guitar, movie, music, video Once I had a quarterplate hand-and-stand camera, vintage 1920s. Attached to the front standard was a small reflex viewfinder, giving a miniature composition you could use at waist or chest level. On the same standard was a folding wire frame, with a companion eye-sighting window flipping up from the side of the body. This gave . . . → Read More: The Alpha 580 – a three-way view Share this: 19 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount 560, 580, A580, Alpha, Alpha 580, camera, David KIlpatrick, DSLR, photoclubalpha, report, review, Sony, test 
It’s taken me a long time to get round to writing a review of the Alpha 55. You don’t get to use a new type of camera very often, and this camera blends elements which have all been used before in a completely new way. This review is pretty from the point of view . . . → Read More: Alpha 55 – in depth pros and cons Share this: 51 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews 55, A55, Alpha, report, review, Sony Raw conversion for the Sony Alpha 560 and 580 models is now available from Adobe. Adobe has released the final ‘cut’ of Lightroom 3.3 and Camera Raw 6.3, along with other improvements on December 7th and a Bridge update which was released a week ago: Photoshop CS5 12.0.2 update December 7, 2010 Windows | Macintosh . . . → Read More: Adobe releases 6.3 and 3.3 raw with 560-580 support Share this:
A firmware upgrade that refines shooting responses and creative options for the α900 and α850 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras has been released by Sony. All new and existing customers are advised to install the upgrade, available to download from the ‘Support’ area of the Sony web site. Autofocus is quicker and more responsive than ever, . . . → Read More: Alpha 900/850 Firmware Upgrade Share this: 4 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), News A850, A900, Alpha 850, Alpha 900, firmware, upgrade November 30, 2010 — SanDisk Corporation, Sony Corporation and Nikon Corporation today announced the joint development of a set of specifications that address the future requirements of professional photography and video markets. The three companies proposed the specifications to the CompactFlash® Association (CFA)*, the international standards organization, with the intent to standardize the format. . . . → Read More: New ultra-fast, multi-terabyte memory cards on horizon Share this: 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), News capacity, card, CompactFlash, memory, Nikon, PCI Express, SanDisk, size, Sony, speed, terabytes Available now for download, a free firmware upgrade adds autofocus support with 14 A-mount SAM and SSM lens models. AF compatibility of the NEX-VG10E with A-mount lenses requires the optional LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor, plus a separate firmware upgrade for the LA-EA1. Man using NEX-VG10E with 18-200mm OSS lens and mic windshield, in Fuerteventura last . . . → Read More: A-mount autofocus upgrade for NEX-VG10E Share this: Comments are closed Accessories - Minolta/Sony, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount, NEX System adapter, AF, Alpha, camcorder, firmware, LE-AE1, mount, NEX, Sony, upgrade, VG10E Sony Corporation announced today that it is developing a new type of E-mount interchangeable lens camcorder for professional use that is equipped with a Super-35mm equivalent large format CMOS sensor. This new addition to Sony’s professional “NXCAM” line will be available in the middle of 2011. Editor’s Note: Super-35mm is not full frame 35mm. . . . → Read More: Sony to develop Super-35mm pro camcorder Share this: Comments are closed HD Video, NEX System Alpha, camcorder, E-mount, NEX, Sony, Super-35mm, system, video I’ve finally got round to trying a ‘proper’ videocast – perhaps the first of regular short demonstrations – with the Alpha 55 offering me HD filming while demonstrating the NEX-5. And I can use the NEX-5 to film stuff about the Alpha 55. A Canon 60D helped, though its inability to refocus during filming (which . . . → Read More: HD videocast – NEX adaptors and odd lenses Share this: 11 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount, Lenses - SR/MC/MD, NEX System adaptors, Alpha, lens, NEX, Sony, video Many Sony Alpha products are included in the Sony UK VAT-back scheme which will operate until December 24th. Items purchased from authorised retailers from October 28th onwards may be eligible for a claim, and Sony will return the equivalent of the 17.5% VAT paid to the customer directly. This is not actually VAT back, as . . . → Read More: Sony VAT-back offer – UK only Share this: Comments are closed Cameras (DSLR), Lenses - Alpha Mount, News, NEX System Alpha, discount, NEX, refund, Sony, UK, VAT |
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