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And thank you for sharing your time and insights with me as well, @Mint Cage! I truly appreciate it! 🧡

Amazing shots, @pm-r! That 300 GM is my fave, it's a beast! 🧡

It looks like the a6700 may only have USB-C and no Micro USB, an adapter like this might work. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1653482-REG/pearstone_usb_type_c_male_to.html

iLCP is excited to collaborate with our friends at The Photo Society on a TPS Presents talk featuring iLCP Senior Fellow Jaime Rojo. Date: December 3, 2024 Time: 12:00PM ET. Register: This event is free and open to the public: tinyurl.com/tpsrojo Jaime Rojo is Spanish photographer with a background in conservation, focusing on environmental stories about wilderness and wildlife. His latest project, “Saving the Monarchs,” was featured as a cover story for National Geographic Magazine. Jaime works globally as a photographer, creative director, and communications advisor for environmental organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and companies. He is a National Geographic Explorer, iLCP Senior Fellow, member of The Photo Society, and trustee to The WILD Foundation. His work has been awarded in competitions such as World Press Photo, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and Pictures of the Year International. This talk will include a live Q&A session moderated by TPS Communications Director Alex Snyder, and TPS will give away a signed print from Jaime at the end of the event. If you haven't already, please register and share here: tinyurl.com/tpsrojo We hope to see you there!

Siena International Photo Awards competition is open until January 9, 2025. Enter here. 2025 World Press Photo Contest open until Friday, 10 January 2025, 13.00 CET. Enter here.

Tough backlighting on this one, but due to the number of safari vehicles jockeying for position of this leopard in Serengeti NP, not much we could do with the lighting.

Thank you so much, @alpha-jessica-a! I'm very excited for this opportunity. 🤩

With other camera, I know we get the live histogram displaying the exposure histogram based on corridors, some show 5, other show 9 etc... My alpha 1 does not display a detailed histogram showing 3-4-5-9 corridors. Can we change the histogram display details?

Got you with the clickbait title....Should include; for underwater photography. But for the moment something different than A71II reviews and Black Friday deals... "Plan your shoot, shoot your plan" — this rings especially true in underwater photography! Once you're submerged, changing lenses is not an option. Unless you're using a compact camera! Compact cameras like the Sony RX100IV and custom housings offer the unique advantage of being able to attach “wet lenses” while underwater. For example, I’ve photographed a 30-foot whale shark and a 2-inch seahorse on the same dive using a compact camera/housing with two wet lenses. Underwater photography can be complicated. You need a waterproof housing for your camera, to capture vibrant, colorful images, you'll need two strobes and/or video lights. Additionally, various accessories are required to connect everything together. It's common for the housing, lights, and accessories to cost twice as much than the camera itself. Costs of Underwater Photography Systems The price for a “semi-pro” underwater photography setup. Full Frame DSLR: $15,000 Micro Four Thirds (MFT) or Mirrorless: $9,000 Compact Camera: $5,500 Traveling with Underwater Photo Gear Underwater photography systems are bulky, and many airlines impose carry-on weight limits, often around 17 lbs. A DSLR system typically exceeds this limit. Here are the approximate travel weights for complete systems. DSLR System: 40 lbs MFT System: 25 lbs Compact System: 14 lbs Compact Camera Pros Versatility Shooting Wide & Macro While Underwater: There are three rules in underwater photography, get close, get closer and get even closer. Using wet lenses you have the ability to switch between wide-angle and macro underwater. This is crucial due to the limited time you have underwater, typically 1-1.5hrs, per dive. Affordability: Compact systems are typically 30%-60% less expensive than DSLR or mirrorless setups. If you flood your housing, rare occurrence, replacing your compact is a fraction of a high end DSLR and quality lens. In fact you can pack two compact cameras, just in case. Size & Portability: Compact cameras are lightweight and easy to handle both above and below the water. They're also easier to maneuver in surf zones and drag around airports. Image Quality: At 20MP the Sony RX100IV delivers excellent image quality for most underwater settings when supported by strobes and/or video lights. Reliability: Fewer buttons and controls mean less chance of malfunctions, especially once the camera is housed. One button not aligned properly in the housing can render the camera useless once you are submerged. Simplicity: Not having to worry about what lens to use on each dive makes things simple and dive guides happy. Every time you open the housing you are inviting problems. Ease of Travel: A compact camera system fits easily into overhead compartments and fit in most camera daypacks. Compact Camera Cons Image Quality: Anything good all-around is rarely “great” at any one thing. While compact cameras offer good quality images, they don’t match the performance of full-frame DSLRs parried with high end 90mm macro or 17mm wide angle lenses. However, Photoshop and good lighting can significantly close the gap. Macro: Some compacts have a Microscope mode for amazing macro, while others require wet diopters. But the working distance to capture images of live subjects can be very tight vs. a good 90mm macro lens. Autofocus: Compact cameras have slower and less accurate autofocus compared to DSLR systems. Flash Speed: The flash recycle time on compact cameras is slower than that of DSLRs electronic triggers, which is a limitation. The compact on-camera flash is what triggers your external strobes underwater. With a compact you can’t just “shoot away” you have to think about when you push the shutter. High ISO Performance: Obviously, compact cameras lag behind full-frame sensors in high ISO performance. When shooting natural light underwater noise can become noticeable. Conclusion After years of shooting with various DSLR and Micro Four Thirds systems, the Sony RX100 IV has become my go-to camera for underwater photography. Its image quality, durability, and flexibility make it an excellent choice for anyone who isn't shooting for National Geographic or have a very large budget. For most underwater photographers compacts offer the best balance of performance, portability, and value. The following were all taken with a Sony RX100 series camera, the majority with a wet lens put on while underwater. More images at: www.aquabluedreams.com

I would Love Sony to be first to implement this function. I am a dedicated user of Sony cameras and currently use the Sony A7R V. I have a suggestion for a new firmware feature that could significantly enhance creative flexibility for photographers. I propose a Shutter Speed Bracketing Mode that maintains consistent exposure across all frames while varying the shutter speed. This mode would enable photographers to capture a series of images with controlled amounts of motion blur, ideal for creative effects in dynamic scenes such as waterfalls, moving crowds, or light trails. Essentially, it would function as an ISO bracketing mode, dynamically adjusting ISO to maintain consistent exposure as the shutter speed changes. This feature could be especially valuable for professional and enthusiast photographers who need to experiment with motion effects quickly and efficiently. Thank you for considering this suggestion, and I look forward to seeing the continuous innovation Sony brings to its camera systems. Best regards, John Stuart

Nice! I'm waiting to see what I can get for my trade-ins! Cleaning up the gear I don't use much. I think the feature I'm looking forward to the most is the raw composite NR stacking!

I have a very simple solution that results in great audio. A Sony ECMLV1 lavaliere mic coupled and plugged into a Sony ICDPX370 voice recorder. Even though this recorder is mono, when using a stereo mic, the saved file is in stereo. What I do then is group the audio and video in post.

Congratulations @RidleyScottFan🙌

Hi, I would like to ask if you have an experience shopping SONY products in Canada from this site: thesonyshop.ca ? Thanks!

I used the a9 iii for some time, and it is the nature of this beast. Global shutter transistors operating at high bursts (compared to previous models) will drain the battery faster. Not to mention, if you frequently use pre-capture and save jpg images (this process must be done in camera and requires power compared to just saving raw data). I used to shoot a single game with a single batter, but with the a9 iii, I go through almost 2 batteries and keep a third in my pocket in case a game goes beyond the original time. And I agree with Trek. Bluetooth must be turned off directly as it's a drainer.

You can attach an external monitor (not a computer). If default settings were left as is, you should see everything on that monitor and be able to change your settings. Smartphones can be used if you have the right peripherals.

Hi everyone! I work for a program of Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute as and we are hiring a conservation storytelling intern! I would love to work with one of you! Learn more here: https://www.vaworkinglandscapes.org/jobs-internships/ If you have any questions please let me know! I'd be happy to talk about it more 🙂

A bit more of an edge of fall to winter type shoot, but I really liked these November sunset photos at our nearby marshy conservation area. I underexposed a bit, but I like the contrast and moodiness of the highlights. The last photo of the stream and trees felt intimate to me.

Great photos on your profile! @bgathany

These are regulatory warnings. They have to be there when using non-OEM electrical parts. Sony doesn't manage or regulate third-party designs and quality control, thus requiring extra precautions from the user in the form of this warning message. From my humble experience as a previous power plant engineer, third-party electrical parts are a risk that is never worth it for electronics. You might save $20-$40, but the damage can be in the thousands, and a lot more if a fire starts. With original batteries, you can hold the manufacturer liable for damages from defective equipment. You might remember the Galaxy Note 4 battery incidents (and the pain we go through at airports thanks to them).

I got one wish true from last year. Now, those two are what I want this year: - A1 ii - A9 iii

Here are two... Underwater Raja Ampat, Indonesia taken with Sony RX100 IV, Nauticam Housing, 2x Sea&Sea D1 Strobes. Mount Baker, WA State, Sony A7RIII, Tamron 28-200mm.

Weekly for creation of new content but editing daily.

I sent my 209-600 lens off for repair for different issue. When I got it back, the focus ring would not turn. Had to trust VERY hard to get it to turn. Now it turns but is way too tight to be effective when needed.

This image in particular captures the essence, the warm cold I feel every single time I go out in the winter, to the mountains, to do astrophotography. It's probably my favorite part of the day, sometimes I even day dream like I did thousand of times when I was a little boy that I'm about to escape earth on a space craft to space, just to enjoy a cup of coffee seeing the milky way like it's supposed to be seen... I love it man, I truly love this photo. It encapsulates so SO much of my life and my subconscious that... It makes me feel deezy.