Posts: Louis in QC | Ugly Hedgehog

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Nov 29, 2020 07:42:55 #

Turkey Soup, Anyone?

Every year! Actually, turkey broth that I split in portions and store in the freezer for later use as the base for different soups... Instead of chicken cubes or bottled "concentrate" with the never ending list of ingredients. Why not use the real thing!

Nov 2, 2020 06:57:48 #

LrC latest update

The latest I have is Version 10.0. Some interesting new features but email does not work! They know about it...

Nov 1, 2020 06:34:17 #

Canisdirus wrote:

They will work ...but you won't get full capabilit... (show quote)

Thanks for your point of view Canisdirus, food for thought... Cheers, Louis

Nov 1, 2020 06:30:55 #

ORpilot wrote:

I use Arca-Swiss "L" bracket I got off of eBay for under $20. I then took my grinder and ground down less than 1/4 off the front base plate so that the LA-EA4 would no longer hit it. I wish Sony had the LA-EA5 out years ago to solve the problem. But for now, I'll just use my LA-EA4 with the ground down Arca-Swiss bracket.

Thanks ORpilot for this possible workaround... Cheers, Louis

Nov 1, 2020 06:23:10 #

Canisdirus wrote:

The model '4' has 15 built-in focus points. AF tracking is minimal.
The newer '5' gives access to everything your E-mount camera has to offer...the newer models anyway.

So fast action lenses get a major boost...and Sony gives you a built in motor again...so no Minolta lens is left behind in any way.

Thanks for the details Canisdirus

Oct 31, 2020 09:41:51 #

Canisdirus wrote:

Heh...put your glasses on.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1591320-REG/sony_la_ea5_a_mount_to_e_mount_lens.html

Edit: I need my glasses too evidently. Poster has a S 6000 ... so it won't gain all of his focus points. The S 6600 will.

This is the last and very best adapter Sony will make for A-Mount lenses. It's worth the upgrade.

Shoot...! Now my LA-EA4 just lost a lot of resale value

The LA-EA4 is still listed at 450$ CAD and the new and better LA-EA5 is 330$ CAD, go figure...

I make limited use of the LA-EA4, mostly with my Minolta 100mm Macro, so an appropriate 25$ L-Bracket would do the job and be an easy fix.

Still, good to know of all the options. Guess I will sleep over it

Thanks Canisdirus!

Oct 31, 2020 08:45:52 #

SteveG wrote:

Hmmmmmmmmmm..I looked briefly but I thought if they had those then they would have had the a6000. Did you look at SmallRig?

Thanks again SteveG, yes I looked at all the links you sent me. The cage is overkill and I should have mentionned in the original post "Arca-Swiss" L-bracket.
There are slim (without Arca-Swiss) L-brackets, but the Arca-Swiss L-Bracket I have extends too far up front to allow me to add the LA-EA4 adapter.

Oct 31, 2020 07:50:01 #

SteveG wrote:

Try
https://www.ulanzi.com/collections/Sony

Small Rig?

https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-cage-for-sony-a6500-and-a6300-1889.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrIzHxs3e7AIVE8DICh2nZQByEAAYASAAEgJt0fD_BwE

Thanks SteveG, I had a look at you links and they have L-brackets for a64000 and a6600, but no a6000...?

Oct 30, 2020 16:20:38 #

Hello fellow Hoggers,
Wondering if any of you know an L-bracket that will not get in the way of the LA-EA4 adapter?
Thanks!
Louis

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

May 30, 2020 07:45:29 #

Donating Plasma?

You can donate blood every 6 weeks... But, you can donate plasma every 6 days!