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Sep 3, 2012 09:51:58   #
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Problem with Sony DSC RX-100 Camera RAW
Yes I did, but it did not work, I hope the attached is visible.


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Brucej67 wrote:
I am just getting used to the camera. It has almost all the features of my Alpha cameras except for interchangeable lens. The Zeiss Icon lens is fabulous and the image quality seems great. The menu options are similar to the Alpha cameras and the button controls are easy to work with. Some complaints have been that the movie record button is too close to the thumb grip but I haven’t had a problem accidently hitting the movie record while taking stills.
To answer one person’s comment, this camera does not come with software you need to go to the Sony site to download their converter software (can't attach an ARW file) and ARW files are not directly convertible to DNG or TIFF without the converter.


not sure why, but when I lost a wholedrive of photos, I used recovery software and they showed up as tis rather than ARW files
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Sep 2, 2012 10:13:15   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Problem with Sony DSC RX-100 Camera RAW
I am just getting used to the camera. It has almost all the features of my Alpha cameras except for interchangeable lens. The Zeiss Icon lens is fabulous and the image quality seems great. The menu options are similar to the Alpha cameras and the button controls are easy to work with. Some complaints have been that the movie record button is too close to the thumb grip but I haven’t had a problem accidently hitting the movie record while taking stills.
To answer one person’s comment, this camera does not come with software you need to go to the Sony site to download their converter software (can't attach an ARW file) and ARW files are not directly convertible to DNG or TIFF without the converter.


deepdiverv wrote:
I have been planning on getting this camera for a pocket camera. Other than the software issue what is your take on the image quality <
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Sep 1, 2012 09:55:25   #
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Problem with Sony DSC RX-100 Camera RAW
I purchased the new Sony DSC RX-100 which has the options for shooting in RAW. I shot a series of family pictures in RAW and tried to bring it into Photoshop CS6 with the latest version of Camera RAW (7.1.0.356) but the pictures would not load. I then went to the Adobe site for Camera RAW and found that this camera is not yet supported in Camera RAW. Sony does have a converter that you can download which will change the RAW (ARW) files to TIFF which CS6 will accept.

I post this as a warning to anyone who might purchase this camera. Otherwise this is a fantastic camera and I am pleased with it.
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Aug 27, 2012 09:01:51   #
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Nikon DX Lens on Full Frame Body
Format size 24X16 or 23.4X15.6 but loaded NEAF image to computer is 15MP.

mborn wrote:
Brucej67 wrote:
D800 in DX mode 15MP.

mborn wrote:
I believe you get 24 MP with a dx crop in the D800. The D7000 is 16 MP


size in DX 24x16 mp
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Aug 27, 2012 08:29:56   #
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Nikon DX Lens on Full Frame Body
D800 in DX mode 15MP.

mborn wrote:
I believe you get 24 MP with a dx crop in the D800. The D7000 is 16 MP
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Aug 27, 2012 07:02:58   #
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Nikon DX Lens on Full Frame Body
Because I have some left over from the lawnmower in the garage. :lol:

OnDSnap wrote:
Why would you put regular gas in a Lamborghini?
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Aug 25, 2012 08:58:11   #
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Update on my Sony situation
Agreed, and this makes me feel a lot better about my Sony equipment. I am expecting a FedEx shipment on Monday for a Sony RX-100 P&S camera. I wanted a P&S camera for everyday carrying around when I am not luging my DSLR's around (so that I am never without a camera), but I wanted a P&S that was almost up to par with a DSLR and everything I read and saw on u-tube qualifies the Sony RX-100 as such a camera.

Peekayoh wrote:
Brucej67 wrote:
Thanks for your help; I have been looking for this for a long time. I read the manual that came with each camera, I even have David Busch's book on the A850 and the A77 and I couldn't find this information (maybe I am dense), where did you find the information (book or manual and page)?
Glad to help.

I wish I could tell you but I'm not sure it's even in the A77 manual, I just know from many years of using Minolta then Sony cameras.

I do think Sony missed a trick with the implementation on the A77. Pressing the multi function selector initiates focus but only on the centre focus point, why they didn't default to the AF point in use (as in "local focus" mode), I fail to understand. I get over this by choosing Manual Focus and initiating AF using the AF/MF button (As you probably know the AF/MF button temporarily switches to AF when you're in MF mode or to MF when you're in AF mode). Anyway, I find this pretty useful as, with "focus peaking" enabled, when you release the button you see which areas are in good focus.

In addition, I have assigned DMF to the AF-A position on the "focus mode dial" (Shooting Menu Item P3). As soon as the focus locks the camera switches to DMF (direct manual focus) and again "peaking" picks out the areas in focus and you can manually tweak it if desired.

Even if it's far from perfect, this is a brilliant piece of kit. I can't wait to see what they've done with the A99.
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Aug 25, 2012 06:48:53   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Update on my Sony situation
Thanks for your help; I have been looking for this for a long time. I read the manual that came with each camera, I even have David Busch's book on the A850 and the A77 and I couldn't find this information (maybe I am dense), where did you find the information (book or manual and page)?

Peekayoh wrote:
Brucej67 wrote:
I just tried it on all 4 cameras, this is what I got:

A77 - Tracking Focus
A700 - Appears to work on multi selector button
A850 - Appears to work on multi selector button
A900 - Appears to work on multi selector button

So it appears to work on 3 of them the A77 is diffrent.
You need to turn object tracking off or you could assign it to a different button.
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Aug 24, 2012 18:15:00   #
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Update on my Sony situation
I just tried it on all 4 cameras, this is what I got:

A77 - Tracking Focus
A700 - Appears to work on multi selector button
A850 - Appears to work on multi selector button
A900 - Appears to work on multi selector button

So it appears to work on 3 of them the A77 is diffrent.

Peekayoh wrote:
Brucej67 wrote:
I love my Sony Alpha cameras, however the one function I wish Sony would adopt that the other camera manufacturers adopted is being able to assign the focus to another button like the AE-L and free up the shutter release button. I can't tell you the number of times I go to focus on a subject and press to hard and take a picture I don't want. I own Nikon cameras as well as 4 Sony cameras and Nikon allows the focus to be assigned to another button.
I don't know which Alpha you have but on all the ones I've owned you can initiate AF by pressing the 'multi selector' button.
AF with shutter can be disabled in the camera setup menu.
The AF/MF button temporarily swiches the camera to MF (if you're in AF mode) or AF (if you're in manual mode).
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Aug 24, 2012 17:43:37   #
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Update on my Sony situation
I own the A77, A700, A850 and A900. I will check out what you said, I couldn't find it in any of the manuals that came with the cameras. Thank you.

Peekayoh wrote:
Brucej67 wrote:
I love my Sony Alpha cameras, however the one function I wish Sony would adopt that the other camera manufacturers adopted is being able to assign the focus to another button like the AE-L and free up the shutter release button. I can't tell you the number of times I go to focus on a subject and press to hard and take a picture I don't want. I own Nikon cameras as well as 4 Sony cameras and Nikon allows the focus to be assigned to another button.
I don't know which Alpha you have but on all the ones I've owned you can initiate AF by pressing the 'multi selector' button.
AF with shutter can be disabled in the camera setup menu.
The AF/MF button temporarily swiches the camera to MF (if you're in AF mode) or AF (if you're in manual mode).
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Aug 24, 2012 15:56:33   #
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Update on my Sony situation
Not arguing with you, but the A55 is not weather-proof like the A77. The A77 if you can aford it is a better camera. I had a friend (who makes his living as a newspaper photographer) get caught in the rain with the A55 and fried the electronics.

Nevada Chuck wrote:
As the owner of an a77 and an a700, and having previously owned an a350, I can tell you that there is no reason to not step up to the a55. There is no area of performance that the pelicle mirror cameras don't out perform a standard reflex mirrored camera.
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Aug 24, 2012 15:51:01   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Update on my Sony situation
I love my Sony Alpha cameras, however the one function I wish Sony would adopt that the other camera manufacturers adopted is being able to assign the focus to another button like the AE-L and free up the shutter release button. I can't tell you the number of times I go to focus on a subject and press to hard and take a picture I don't want. I own Nikon cameras as well as 4 Sony cameras and Nikon allows the focus to be assigned to another button.
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Aug 19, 2012 12:48:19   #
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Astro photography
Weights on the mount are used to counter balance the telescope and whatever load you are putting on it. This is effective to the given weight that the mount can handle and in astrophotography it is recomended only to go up to 3/4 of the maximum weight the mount can handle. Investigate on-line these manufacturers and you will see the layout of the mounts: Mead, Celestron and Orion telescopes.

PhotoNoob wrote:
jkaye65 wrote:
PhotoNoob wrote:
jkaye65 wrote:
I do not believe you'd be happy with the results of any nighttime images you try to capture with this "spotting" scope. It may work for daytime shots, but astro photography is another monster. Maybe save up the $$ for a better refractor telescope ($400ish or more). Even better would be one with the capability to use a 2" eyepiece instead of the standard 1.25".

Then all you'd need is an eyepiece adapter with Canon mount, a very steady tripod (that can take the weight of camera and scope), a remote shutter release and lots of practice.
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Would this be better, i'm a total noob here, plz bare with me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-80mm-Computerized-Telescope-w-Digital-Camera-New-/200807597209?pt=US_Telescopes&hash=item2ec110c499#ht_3722wt_959
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The actual scope is a step or two better than the spotting scope you previously looked at. The big issue here with this setup is the mount (the part between the tripod and scope). You need to be able to counter balance the weight of the camera or the tracking motors will fail.

I'd post a few images of what I use but I'm on my iPhone and away from home. I have some earlier posts of the solar eclipse that kind of show my equipment. Maybe you can navigate to those posts.
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How is counter balancing achieved on a telescope, i'm assuming it's not by attaching sand bags to the front of the telescope ???
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Aug 19, 2012 08:52:39   #
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Astro photography
I had problems with my iOptron and eventually sold it (plastic gears stripped). I have a Mead LX75 and an 80mm Celestron scope that can handle the weight. I also have a 127mm scope that weighs in at 19lb and the mount is rated for 30lb.

PhotoNoob wrote:
jkaye65 wrote:
I do not believe you'd be happy with the results of any nighttime images you try to capture with this "spotting" scope. It may work for daytime shots, but astro photography is another monster. Maybe save up the $$ for a better refractor telescope ($400ish or more). Even better would be one with the capability to use a 2" eyepiece instead of the standard 1.25".

Then all you'd need is an eyepiece adapter with Canon mount, a very steady tripod (that can take the weight of camera and scope), a remote shutter release and lots of practice.
I do not believe you'd be happy with the results o... (show quote)


Would this be better, i'm a total noob here, plz bare with me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-80mm-Computerized-Telescope-w-Digital-Camera-New-/200807597209?pt=US_Telescopes&hash=item2ec110c499#ht_3722wt_959
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Aug 19, 2012 07:37:16   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Astro photography
Astrophotography is more difficult than it looks:
1. You need a good tripod mount automated to counteract the Earth's rotation. Astrophotography on planets usually means keeping the camera on bulb and the lens open for 2 to 7 seconds and on deep sky objects perhaps up to an hour or more.
2. You need a T-Mount and adapter for your camera to a telescope or if you are shooting with a 500mm or greater lens you will need an adapter to your mount.
3. A cable release or wireless cable release for the shutter.
4. Lots of patience and remember they don't call it space for no reason, so you will need to know where your objects are.
5. Here are a few tips. http://www.astro.shoregalaxy.com/dslr_astro.htm
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