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June 19, 2008
HVL-F58AM flash announced
The new "flagship" flash has been announced.
The new HVL-F58AM is bringing some new features while brings some old ones back (like controller, wireless ratio).
Sony HVL-F58AM press release
May 22, 2008
Film cameras transformed
Member Jed Smith writes that several Dyxumites collaborated worldwide in a scheme to convert their Dynax/Maxxum 9 film cameras to take the new CZ24-70 SSM lens. Read how it was done.
April 16, 2008
Micholand on B&W conversion
Dyxum member Micholand talks about Black and White conversion techniques in the latest of our “Case Studies”.
See.
April 9, 2008
Rule change for Critics Corner
The rules for Critics Corner posts have been relaxed in accordance with member's wishes.
See the new rules.
April 5, 2008
"Frankman on birding" -- new article
Dyxum member Frankman talks about BIF techniques in the first of our “Case Studies”.
See.
January 30, 2008
Sony a300 and a350 announced
Sony has announced two new DSLR cameras a300 and a350, both featuring requested live view option.
press release
January 7, 2008
Sony a200 announced
Sony has announced a new DSLR camera that many may see as a a100 replacement.
If you didn’t read the leaked press release so far you can read it on our site
December 31, 2007
Photo storage article
CezarL has written a major article on Keeping Your Photos Safe and Secure -- see.
December 21, 2007
Read "A Day With GIMP"
To view the latest “IMHO” column -- A Day With GIMP click here.
December 20, 2007
Sign up for January Madness (One Prime)
To check the rules and sign up for the next challenge, see January Madness -- click here.
December 20, 2007
a700 v3 firmware
Improvements and solved issues
Improvements over Firmware “Ver.1”:
* The picture sharpness is better under low contrast conditions.
* Noise is reduced when working at high sensitivity ISO setting.
* The flash control is better at close range with a non-ADI control lens.
Improvements over Firmware “Ver.2”:
* When pictures are taken rapidly, the access lamp may stay lit and the system may become inoperable.
* When turning off the camera when the "MR" mode is selected, some settings registered in the MR mode can be reflected in other shooting modes.
Sony Europe
December 11, 2007
Latest One Prime challenge
For a quick link to the current One Prime “Week 50” challenge threads click here.
December 9, 2007
Help needed with lens data
Hotwire is collecting information which will lead to better recognition of your lenses by various PP software and image display programs.
See the Knowledge Base thread.
Your input will be gratefully received.
November 3, 2007
DSLR interactive course starts
A new feature, “Basic DSLR techniques”, in the form of an interactive course for dSLR newbies has been started.
See the Knowledge Base thread.
October 30, 2007
a700 v2 firmware
Improvements and solved issues
The Firmware update improves the following issues:
* The picture sharpness is better under low contrast conditions.
* Noise is reduced when working at high sensitivity ISO setting.
* The flash control is better at close range with a non-ADI control lens.
Sony Europe
Sony Asia Pacific
October 30, 2007
Image Data Converter updated
DSLR-A700 application software update improves the following
Applicable to Image Data Converter SR Ver.2.0 and Image Data Lightbox SR Ver.1.0
1. Non-compressed RAW file may be indicated incorrectly as compressed in image properties. (for models launched in USA only)
Applicable to Image Data Converter SR Ver.2.0
1. Image distortion may occur when "Highlight Color Distortion Reduction" is set to "Advanced". (for models launched in USA only)
2. Color may be discrepant when the setting of Creative Style is other than default setting.
3. Mosaic image may be left partly after the image is developed.
4. Original image may not be displayed correctly in Double View mode.
Applicable Version
* Image Data Converter SR Ver. 2.0.00.xxxxx
* Image Data Lightbox SR Ver. 1.0.00.xxxxx
More info and download
October 27, 2007
a100 1.04 firmware
It is now official.
Current a100 firmware is 1.04
You can download it form official Sony websites
Sony Europe
Sony Asia Pacific
We suggest to all a100 owners to download and install the latest firmware since is most likely bringing improvements not mentioned in the readme file.
October 13, 2007
New "IMHO" column
The second “IMHO” column is by brettania and looks at reactions to the a700.
You can find it here, ”IMHO” #2: A fair deal for the a700 .
October 10, 2007
Dutch Dyxum Meeting 2: Meeting the A700
We are proud to announce second Dutch Dyxum Meeting which will serve as a great opportunity to use a700 and other photo equipment from Sony alpha line. If you are close enough, don't miss this meeting
September 29, 2007
Seeking your best a700 shots
A thread has been started in which the best of your a700 shots can be posted
PSee.
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