When was the last time you washed it? Makes a difference!

I use the the eye-fi Mobile X2 with my A77. Shoot in Raw+JPEG.

The card moves my JPEGs to my iPad for immediate review.

I don't use the card to move Raw to my computer. Much to slow.

Please add me. A55 and A77

Please add me. A55 and A77

Sony used to have a 500mm f8 (fixed) mirror reflex lens. I have one and it is truly and amazing. This isn't my best moon shot. Can't find that one right now! Isn't it always so!

Moon f8 1/160 500mm ISO 100

Moon f8 1/160 500mm ISO 100

Thanks, I'll start with you suggestion and see how it goes!!

The cases are sealed by the coin rating association. Opening them would greatly decrease the value of the coin. Good idea, but not a option in this case.

I am about to embark on a long put off project of photographing a coin collection. The coins are all encased in sealed hard plastic cases about 2 X 3 inches in size.

I think the challenge will be avoiding reflections on both the plastic case and the coin itself.

Any technique suggestions would be most appreciated.

I'm guessing a light tent and a len with a polarizer would be a good place to start.

TIA for your advice.

Can't beat a Canon S95 Power Shot. Lot's of DSLR like features if you want to use them or just point and shoot.
built in image stabilization.

Sony A77

Sony A55

Canon Powershot S95

My Zeiss 2.8 / 24-70 seems to have a mind of its own when out in the cold. Cold being mid to low 30's. Auto focus is at best erratic. And even when manual focusing, it often will not take the picture.

Anyone else have this kind of experience?

Canon s95 is the best! Has almost all the features of an DSLR except, of course only one lens!

There is an iPhoto preference that can be un checked to prevent the auto load. It lets you pick which program opens when inserting a card.

iPhoto stores it's pictures in it's library. To see the actual Raw photos. Right or Control click in the iPhoto library. Select show package contents. This should open up the file structure. From there it is up to you to find folders with correct or similar dates. Your original Raw photos will be there.

I just found an old iPhoto Library. After the control click and show package contents I searched that folder for .ARW and found all my raw photos.


You might find a folder called originals of something like that. I now longer have iPhoto on my computer as I much prefer Aperture.

Create a folder on you desk top and navigate to it from Bridge.

Or as I do import them into Aperture

You should find the iPhoto library in the Pictures folder in your user account.

Best to you. Randy

I've asked this question before. Not here though and never gotten a straight answer. Maybe someone who know will respond.