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Disney Vacation Video, Nex-6 and GoPro HD Hero Cameras
Posted May 22, 2013 by Jay
I took several video clips using the my Sony Nex-6 and my GoPro Hero2 that I’ve had for some time now. The Nex-6 did a great job with the video in my opinion and the GoPro Camera, which is similar to the Sony Action Cam, offered a new perspective on the pool and more. I [...]
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Recommended Camera Bags for Travel and More..
Posted May 20, 2013 by Jay
I have gotten a lot of questions lately on recommendations for lenses, camera bags, and other gear for travel purposes, so I figured it was time to write an article on the matter. I had to do some re-search as new bags and gear are constantly coming out or are being updated, so prepare yourself [...]
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Samsung NX Camera System, Worth Considering??
Posted May 20, 2013 by Jay
The recently announced Samsung NX300, I just read up on, got me seriously looking into the Samsung NX Camera System as a whole. Very impressive first impression I must say. Huge APS-C sized sensors, just like the Sony Nex camera system, Hybrid AF, and several quality lenses available. Samsung is on the move just like [...]
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Disney Vacation, Nex-6, 55-210mm lens – The Animal Kingdom
Posted May 17, 2013 by Jay
For this series of Photos from out Disney Family Vacation, I used my Nex-6 and the 55-210mm E-Mount Lens. The extra focal length of the SEL55210 was definitely needed for the Animal Kingdom as most animals were pretty far away, and the 18-55mm standard kit lens is not enough zoom. I really wanted to get [...]
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Disney World Family Vacation and the Sony Nex-6 Continued… – Epcot
Posted May 16, 2013 by Jay
As I said in the previous post on my Disney World Family Vacation – Magic Kingdom, I’m using my Sony Nex-6, the 18-55mm kit lens, and the 55-210mm telephoto zoom lens. The Sony Nex-6 did the job very well and the two lenses gave me the necessary range for the photos I wanted to capture [...]
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New Firmware Updates for Sony Alpha and Nex Cameras!!
Posted February 5, 2013 by Jay
Huge New Firmware Updates for Sony Alpha and Nex Cameras including the SLT-A77, SLT-A65, SLT- A57, SLT-A37, Nex-6, Nex-6, Nex-5r, Nex-5n, and Nex-f3!! In this article I’m going to give you all the direct links to the latest Sony Alpha and Nex camera firmware updates! In summary, the Full Frame SLT-A99 gets a major long [...]
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More Tips for Improving Your Landscape and Travel Photography
Posted February 4, 2013 by Monico
In my last article for Sony Alpha Lab I shared some of my thoughts on landscape photography and I also shared a Lightroom trick I use to make your skies look a deeper color of blue. In this article I’ll be sharing a few more tips to improve your landscape and travel photography. With my landscape [...]
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Sigma announces Three New Sony E-Mount Lenses!!
Posted January 29, 2013 by Jay
Sigma corporation with it’s new Global Vision announced Three New Sony E-Mount Lenses Today!! Sigma decided to update their existing 19mm and 30mm f/2.8 EX DN lenses with a newer, cleaner design, and come out with a all New 60mm f/2.8 E-Mount Lens!! The new and updated Sigma lenses for Sony include the 30mm F2.8 [...]
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Newborn Portraits – On Location Studio Photography Tutorial!!
Posted January 28, 2013 by Jay
I often get the question?? How do I take better Newborn Portraits On Location at the family’s house?? What is the best way to do it? Portable Studio Options?? In this article I will go over all of this, as Michele and I just did a newborn portrait session for our very good friends, and [...]
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New Sony Gear on the Way to Lab!! Nex-5r, E-mount 10-18mm (sel1018) and 35mm f/1.8 Lens (sel35f18)
Posted January 25, 2013 by Jay
New Sony gear is on the way to the lab now!! Courtesy of BHPhotoVideo.com, we have the Sony Nex-5r (Body Only), the 35mm f/1.8 OSS Lens (sel35f18), and ultra wide angle 10-18mm OSS lens (sel1018). The Nex-5r has a few advantages over the Nex-6 worth noting!! The touch screen is awesome for starters, and it [...]
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Sony News – Two New E-Mount Lenses, 20mm Pancake Lens and PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Power Zoom lens
Posted January 23, 2013 by Jay
Sony just announced two new E-Mount lenses for the Sony Nex Camera system!! A E-mount 20mm F2.8 ‘pancake’ wide angle lens and the E-mount PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Power Zoom lens!! The new wide angle 20mm f/2.8 lens (SEL20F28) is a true “Pancake” measuring a very slim ~20mm thickness!! That is about the same as the [...]
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Sony Nex-6 w/ Minolta MC 58mm f/1.4 Lens – Sample Photos, Website News
Posted January 20, 2013 by Jay
I recently purchased the Minolta MC 58mm f/1.4 Lens on Ebay, and in this article I’m going to show you some high res sample photos using the Sony Nex-6 and RainbowImaging lens Adapter!! I’m loving these old school lenses for there build quality, sharpness, and overall design, but most of all, Cost!! I got this [...]
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Insane Killer Deal!! Two for One Sigma Lenses – Sigma 19mm and 30mm f/2.8 Lens for $199
Posted January 17, 2013 by Jay
I just got an email about a Killer Sigma Lens Deal!! Two Sigma E-Mount Lenses for the Price of One – The Sigma E-Mount 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Len, and Sigma E-Mount 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Lens – So Both lenses for $199!! I told you it was a Killer Deal The lenses are being [...]
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Sony CES 2013 – Five New Cyber-shot Cameras, New Technologies, and More..
Posted January 17, 2013 by Jay
Sony made quite the impact at the 2013 CES extravaganza with the announcement of Five New Cyber-shot Cameras, New Technologies, and more!! The new Cyber-shot WX80 compact camera features a high-resolution 16.2 MP Exmor® R CMOS sensor, an 8x optical zoom lens with 16x Clear Image digital zoom and an enhanced Optical SteadyShot for sharper [...]
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Developing Nex-6 Raw Files with Aperture for Apple – Requested Tutorial!!
Posted January 11, 2013 by Jay
In this Aperture Tutorial for Apple I will go over How To Develop Sony Nex-6 Raw files using an assortment of adjustments and various techniques. Aperture is very powerful photography software that allows for editing and management of your photos. I am new to Aperture 3 and did the tutorial per a reader request. I [...]
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Sony DSC-RX1 Full Frame Cyber-shot User Report: Autofocus – Part 2
Posted January 9, 2013 by Sean Lancaster
I have been reviewing the Sony DSC-RX1 full frame camera and in this User Report I will be sharing my experiences using my Sony DSC-RX1 related to autofocus (AF). Bear in mind, there are multiple ways to focus the Sony RX1 from full AF to manual focus and even a special direct manual focus (DMF). [...]
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Minolta MD 50mm f/2 Lens Review Using the Sony Nex-6 and RainbowImaging Lens Adapter
Posted January 5, 2013 by Jay
In this relatively quick review of the Minolta MD 50mm f/2 lens, I use the Sony Nex-6 with a RaindbowImaging lens adapter, and put the lens through a serious real world photography workout!! The Minolta MD 50mm f/2 lens is an old School, high quality, and fully manual lens from back in early 80′s that [...]
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Improve Your Landscape and Travel Photography
Posted January 3, 2013 by Monico
Today I want to talk about landscape and travel photography and share some tips and tricks to help improve your landscape and travel photography. Even though I make my living as an assignment, event and a portrait photographer I love to photograph landscapes. For me shooting landscapes allows me to relax and just enjoy photography. There’s no deadlines [...]
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Sony Nex-6 and Flash Photography – On and Off Camera!!
Posted January 1, 2013 by Jay
In this article I’m going to go over Flash Photography with the Sony Nex-6! Both On Camera flash modes and Off Camera options  using the Multi-purpose Hot Shoe. I also have tons of sample photos demonstrating what each flash setting does and how the flash exposure compensation works!! The Sony Nex-6 comes equipped with a pretty [...]
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- "I'm also looking around for an 400 pound mirrorless (with a KIT). Between this and something like an used N..." - Eid
- "In my opinion if you want a backpack style might as well go with something for hiking like an osprey daypac..." - Mat
- "Thanks for the article. Another way for handling Camera gears is to have few tiny bags that get attached to..." - Karim
- ""Failed To Verify Referrer" is all I get from the poll, on voting and on verify results. ????? Doesn't work..." - Lou
- "Excellent review. But I had to chuckle when you put holding the camera still at extreme zoom as a con." - Cyber Dactyl
- "Jay, thank you very much for the info. It turned out to be a setting, namely "AEL with shutter". I turned i..." - Jonas
- "Thanks Peter! That bag does indeed look very nice and I added above :) Jay" - Jay
- "Excellent Christian and thanks for the info! I will add those bags you mentioned asap, but int he meantime..." - Jay
- "I've just purchased a Lowepro Classic 100 ILC shoulder bag - holds NEX-6 with kit lens or 35mm prime, 18-20..." - Peter Stowe
- "Thanks Jay, looking forward to seeing your results." - winsom
- "Think Tank also has some good shoulder bags that work well, one is the Sub Urban Disguise series, and also ..." - Christian Purcell
- "The image should be sharper using the 16mm f/2.8 prime lens in my opinion, but it depends at what aperture...." - Jay
- "HI Jay, Thanks for the great write up and I know much more about taking portraits. However, I noticed t..." - winsom
- "HI Jonas and thanks again for your reply. I have good news! I just it on my Nex-6 and the exposure does n..." - Jay
- "Jay, yes pressing and holding the focus button will lock the focus, but it also locks my exposure :-/ , Whi..." - Jonas
- "Hi Ray, f/1.4 would be nice I agree :) I have the fully manual Minolta MC 50mm Rokkor PG f/1.4 Lens and l..." - Jay
- "Hi Wisnom, and great question. Check out this article on lenses and portraits Photography, and I think yo..." - Jay
- "That is really interesting Jonas and I wonder if the Samsung NX300, or Fuji X-E1 do that?? I can't seem to ..." - Jay
- "Hello, and thanks for the comments/ questions. I would watch the sample video I provided and judge for your..." - Jay
- "Jerry, I just prefer the 50mm focal length with the crop factor camera, but also the optics wide open are ..." - Jay
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