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Re: A57 video mode change

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:11:50 GMT

only SLT-A99 currently offers option to change frame rate 50<->60

Re: NEX5 has completely frozen.

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:10:24 GMT

also remove lens and memory card. Take battery out and wait for about 2h and then put it back again.

Re: sony a450 constant blurry shots

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:25:38 GMT

could you post a sample image? Have you tried a different lens?

Does the camera give the "focus confirmation" beep (and green AF indicator lights up) after half pressing the shutter?

Michael

Re: HDR-AS15 Action Cam charge problem

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:51:46 GMT

the HDR-AS10/15 can be power supplied by an external source via USB (not charging but for actual using)

Re: my HDR-CX250 camcorder won't recognise my 750Gb toshiba external harddrive

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:58:36 GMT

For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/cac-cables---connectors/vmc-uam1

Re: Cx280, cx280e, cx280eb

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:46:18 GMT

they are the same.

E is for European models
B is the color: Black
- there are presumly other cameras are names
- ER = red
- ES = silver etc

Re: export to HDR-PJ760

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:35:37 GMT

you can only playback the movies that were shot with the camera. it is not possible to play back video files created by other applications e.g. with video editing.

Only the latest handycam lineup with build in projector also feature a HDMI INPUT to connect latop etc.

Re: Sony HDR Pj 780 VE

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:06:23 GMT

Du kannst problemlos mit dem mitgeliefertem Sony Play Memories Home Programm aus den 50p Aufnahmen (AVCHD 2.0 Standard) eine DVD erstellen. (Standardauflösung für herkömmliche DVD Abspielgeräte geeignet)

Re: Looking for software

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:15:06 GMT

you can download the latest version of the Image Data Converter here:

http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/idc/us.html

Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:54 GMT

yes thats true, according to the manual the SLT-A58 does not support the infrared remote control anymore.

Re: NEX5RKB.CE.A - Box contents (UK)???

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:19:12 GMT

A flash is included, it can be mounted on the camera (same as on previous Nex cameras). Of course a battery too and an USB cable. You can charge the battery inside the camera via USB.

Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:16:19 GMT

hello

in fact you have 4 options to remote control the SLT-A58

use the infrared remote RMT-DSLR1
use the infrared remote RMT-DSLR2 (same as 1 but supporting video recording start/stop)
use the new cable remote RM-VPR1
use the remote control software for computer

Kind Regards

Michael

Re: TTL cable for a77

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:25:26 GMT

Hi, good news at last:

This new and advanced radio controller will work, including TTL&HSS

http://www.phottix.com/en/studio-accessories/phottix-odin-ttl-flash-trigger-for-sony.html

some user discussion:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/sony_alpha/discuss/72157632252019068/

Best regards

Michael

Re: TTL cable for a77

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:20:22 GMT

Sony offers some extension cables for the flash cables but usually you only should combine a maximum of 4. This is

a.) too short
b.) getting expensive....

You will have to use 3rd party radio trigger like this one mentioned before. They say they are working on a compatibiltiy update to support SLT 77 and alike

Best Regards

Michael

Re: Nex 6 viewfinder issue

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:55:30 GMT

I would look for some (3rd party) LCD hood for the NEX-6. I do not know if someone already offers it but for other NEX cameras they are available at low cost (around 10 €).

The eyepiece hood for the EVF on the NEX-6 is not perfectly suitable for people wearing glasses and when using the EVF in bright light outdoors.

Re: Nex 6 viewfinder issue

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:26:48 GMT

the OLED can not reproduce the high contrast of a sunlight scene outdoors and therefore the impression will vary compared when looking through an OVF. I found however that the NEX-6 OVF is one of the best EVF currently on the market, so we have to wait for more improvements in regard to dynamic range in future EVF technology.

Make sure you are using the eyepiece cup to block straylight out of the viewfinder.

Best Regards

Michael

Re: Using the HVL-f36am to trigger the HVL-f60m wirelessly

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:36:01 GMT

You will have to use 3rd party solutions like this one but I can not guarantee if they are fully compatible.

Check with the manufacture.

Sample of a 3rd party trigger:

http://www.pixelhk.com/Proshow.aspx?id=64

Using this kind of trigger (+ adapter if required) would allow to use flash in greater distance compared to Sony´s wireless control system

Re: NEX 5N and infrared photography

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:44:28 GMT

I know this service option, which is located in Germany. They have specialized in modification of DSC cameras (removing IR/UV/LowPass filter).

http://translate.google.de/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.h-maccario.de%2Fwordpress%2F%3Fpage_id%3D921&act=url

Re: hdr-cx105e stream from pc

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:14:57 GMT

the HDR-CX105 does not support any kind of USB streaming.

If you want to use the camera like a PC cam you can use an analogue video grabber (e.g. a special video capture card or an external grabber, which is usually connected to the USB port) and connect the analogue audio/video output of the handycam to it.

See attached screenshot from the manual.

Re: CX 410 and cx 740

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:50:57 GMT

A quick comparison showing key differences (hopefully all correct)

HDR-CX740 benefit compared to CX410:

build in memory: 32GB
viewfinder
larger sensor: 1/2,9 inch compared to 1/3,91 inch
manual aperture and shutter speed setting
infrared (nightshot)
Peaking
Expanded Focus
zebra
high resolution LCD
build in flash

HDR-CX410 benefit compared to CX740:

30x zoom (compared to 10x)
smaller and lighter
price

from a video quality point of view the difference will not be that big but the CX740 clearly has the edge in terms of manual features. A viewfinder is also important when shooting a lot outddors in bright light and also the LCD has much higher resolution.

Both share the excellent and unique Balanced Optical Steady Shot which is undoubtly the best on the market but the CX410 has a longer zoom range which is the main benefit, besides the price.

Re: Wireless Adapter ADP-WL1M

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:53:20 GMT

Have you already taken a look at the detailed descriptions on how to use the WL adapter in the online guide: http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/4452090111/EN/contents/08/index.html

Re: convert a700 to black and white photography or infrared

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:25:13 GMT

if you want "true infrared" photography with the infrared protection filter removed from the sensor you can contact following speicalised service (it is based in Germany but English should not be a problem): http://www.h-maccario.de/wordpress/?page_id=37 Price will be > 300€

A77 and HVL-f60m

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:06:16 GMT

I think the foot of the HVL-F60M will not fit on some wireless flash trigger/recievers, You can however use a combination of the flash shoe adapters Minolta FS1200 and Sony ADP-AMA. Sony also "forgot" to build a PC sync port on the flagship flash, which is a pity...

Message was edited by: cmosse

Re: Switch NEX-6 to NTSC using the v1.1 update??

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:54:02 GMT

is is definetly not possible to cross update the NEX-6 formware to switch the available video format settings (PAL/NTSC)

Re: HX 20 Movie Mode

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:59:41 GMT

The "Pause" option is actaully more a feature of tape recorders. On digital camcorders or cybershot cameras like HX20 you can start/stop the movie recording with the one "REC"-button. If you want to pause the recording just press the REC button to stop and again to start and continue recording, the camera will begin to record with no or minimal delay.

What you will actually have is however that the recording will be split up in different files for each recording. It is however very easy to combine the single clips into a continuos movie file on the computer. Even the Picture Motion Browser and the PlayMemories Software feature a simple "merge videos" function to do this.

Re: DSC-HX9V Camera, Blank Screen

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:08:42 GMT

you will need to contact the Sony repair service.

Re: Sony Camera - HDR-TG3E - Problem with merging videos using cameras menu.

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:13:17 GMT

Have you tried out the "Repair image database file" option in the "Manage Media" menu?

PMH: date sorting of recording (Play Memories Home)

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:22:34 GMT

you can use the "Bulk Rename Utility" to batch change the date format of folders from DD.MM.YYYY to YYYY.MM.DD

All you have to do is to use the "Move/Copy" feature and run the utility two times:

1. move the last 5 digits to the first place

2. move the last 3 digits to the position 5

you can select all folders at once so the whole renaming process will be finished within seconds.

You can download the utility from here:

http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Main_Intro.php

Message was edited by: cmosse

Re: Using the HVL-f36am to trigger the HVL-f60m wirelessly

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:31:00 GMT

The HVL-F60M is capable of triggering the HVL-F36AM but not vice versa.

HSS is available in wireless flash mode.

Best Regards

Michael

Re: HDR AS15 Question

noreplyforum@eu.sony.com — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:51:47 GMT

When connecting the camera to a computer or USB device with the micro USB cable (supplied), the camera can be set so the connected device supplies power to it. Set USB Power to ON in the Setup menu. Power may not be supplied properly from a USB device with a power supply capacity of less than 1.5 A.