Russel, that is really sweet!  Someday I want a nice camera like that.  It'=
s really nice though.

regards=20
Lindy

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From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of=
 RussellMc
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 6:50 PM
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: [TECH]:: New toy

I just acquired one of these

     http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonyslta77/

Sony A77 SLTa.

In many ways it matches or exceeds the capabilities of Olin's D3s.

    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3s/

12 frames per second, 24.4 megapixel, internal GPS, 1080p video, sweep 2D a=
nd 3D panorama, HDR by combining 3 images, low light low(er)noise by proces=
sing 6 imaages, Pelucid semitransparent fixed mirror allowing phase AF and =
continuous AF during videoing, Stunning 2.4 million pixel electronic EVF (e=
ye level viewfinder) so good that youbrain (mine anyway) refuses to remind =
you that this should be an optical and not electronic path.

But, in the way that counts most for me with cameras, Olin's D3s beats this=
 one to a pulp. High ISO performance is truly horrible compered to the D3s =
- but much better that what was available say a decade ago.
Being half frame (APSC) and 24 MP doesn't help.

But, should serve as a stopgap until the Nikon D800 comes and gets cheap en=
ough.



        Russell
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