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Dec 17, 2012
Triggertrap Mobile App is Now Free for iOS and Android
Triggertrap Mobile App is Now Free for iOS and Android:
The Triggertrap app that turns your iPhone, iPad or Android device into a remote trigger for your camera is now free. Previously, it was $4.99; however, it will be free at least through the holiday season. (Note that there is a limited-feature “free version” available, but this is the premium version that has now been made free.)
You need a $25 cable to make it work with your DSLR, but it does a whole lot more than a standard cable release remote for that price. I’ve used it with my Canon 5D Mark II and it works very well. Additionally, if you don’t get the dongle, some of the modes (like timelapse) will work with the iPhone’s built-in camera. So, it’s worth having for free anyway.
The Triggertrap apps is available for iOS on the iTunes App Store, and available for Android on the Google Play Store.
Below are some of the triggering methods you can use with Triggertrap.
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The Triggertrap app that turns your iPhone, iPad or Android device into a remote trigger for your camera is now free. Previously, it was $4.99; however, it will be free at least through the holiday season. (Note that there is a limited-feature “free version” available, but this is the premium version that has now been made free.)
You need a $25 cable to make it work with your DSLR, but it does a whole lot more than a standard cable release remote for that price. I’ve used it with my Canon 5D Mark II and it works very well. Additionally, if you don’t get the dongle, some of the modes (like timelapse) will work with the iPhone’s built-in camera. So, it’s worth having for free anyway.
The Triggertrap apps is available for iOS on the iTunes App Store, and available for Android on the Google Play Store.
Below are some of the triggering methods you can use with Triggertrap.
- Multiple Timelapse functions: Use Triggertrap as a basic intervalometer for timelapse capture, or get extra creative: Bulb Ramping Timelapse enables seamless sunrise/sunset timelapses, HDR timelapse lets you combine the power of HDR and timelapses, and finally, TimeWarp, a feature unique to Triggertrap, uses algorithms developed for animation to create more dynamic and natural-looking timelapses.
- Sensor Controls: Leverages the smart device’s on-board sensors to release the shutter; Sound Sensor Mode uses the microphone to trigger at a set audio level, Seismic Mode fires based on vibrations, bumps or knocks, and Metal & Magnetism Sensor Mode can be used to fire the shutter in their presence
- Facial recognition: Takes a photo once Triggertrap detects the programmed number of faces in the frame
- Multiple HDR Capture Modes: Provides expanded control over bracketed exposures for Long Exposure HDR, or automates Long Exposure HDR Timelapse capture
- DistanceLapse: Unique to Triggertrap, this mode relies on the smart device’s on-board GPS chip to fire the shutter over pre-determined distances
- Motion detection mode: Triggers camera whenever motion is detected in the frame
- Star trail mode: Allows external cameras to automatically take a series of long exposures in sequence to reduce noise
- Wireless mode: Unique to Triggertrap, this new Wi-Fi triggering technology enables photographers to leverage the range and speed of a Wi-fi network to control the dynamic features of the Triggertrap Mobile app wirelessly
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Dec 14, 2012
Sony RX1 review: first impressions
Sony RX1 review: first impressions:
I have to admit, I am not a big fan of Sony cameras. I understand that the NEX-7 and RX100 are top performers in their categories, but for some reason they never "clicked" for me. My mirrorless/compact solution of choice for the past two years has been from Fuji (X100 first, then X-Pro1). I also rarely see a new camera that impresses me right from the announcement, since most of the companies recently just copy what the competition is doing (I guess Fuji and Leica are exceptions here). Since Sony is the new kid on the block, they have to play aggressive and they have delivered several innovations in the past few years, but they still had to convince me that they have something for me. I have been lusting for a compact full frame camera for a while - maybe since Leica released the M9 over three years ago. When the first RX1 rumors started floating around, I was immediately intrigued. Few days ago I received my RX1 and here are my first impressions and few sample images. Since there is still no RAW support for the RX1 (with the exception of the RAW converter provided by Sony, which I have not tried yet), all images in this post are taken directly from the camera (standard JPG mode; no post-processing; NR, lens distortion, shading and chromatic aberration all set to ON/AUTO. I will have a follow-up post with more details on the Zeiss Sonnar 2/35 lens and some ISO performance tests. Update: today Adobe released Lightroom 4.3 with RX1 support. Download links: Win | Mac.
Click on images for larger view, or just check the full resolution JPG files on flickr.
f/2, ISO 100:
f:/4, ISO 100:
f/5.6, ISO 100:
Since this is only a first impressions post, here they are:
Macros:
High ISO samples (first at ISO 6400, second at ISO 3200):
The RX1 is expensive - at $2,798 you can definitely get a cheaper mirrorless camera, few lenses and have some money left for a weekend getaway. But don't you sometimes wish you don't have to make the choice on which lens to take, what bag to bring that will fit all of your gear? If you prefer simplicity, the RX1 is a pretty good choice - one camera, one focal length, full frame sensor and you just need a pocket to carry it.
I personally find the price of the RX1 accessories way worse than the price of the camera itself. The RX1 doesn't have an EVF or OVF - it's all sold separately at premium/insane prices - the EVF costs $450, the optical $600... even the lens hood is sold separately for $180! I personally would like to get the thumb grip, but for that price ($250), I will probably wait for third party solutions. After you add those few extras, the Rx1 will be more expensive than a Nikon D600 ($2000) and Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm F/2.0 ZF.2 lens ($1,117) combo that comes with a viewfinder, lens hood and LCD cover (ok, you will lose the AF).
With the Leica M9/M, the RX1 remains the only full frame digital compact camera available today. The RX1 is basically a very serious (or the best) point and shoot camera money can buy. The main advantages of the RX1 are the camera and sensor size ratio, with the Zeiss lens as an added bonus. The reason you may consider spending $2,798 on the RX1 is this: the camera will deliver the best image quality per ounce for a long time.
FYI: the Sony RX1 was in stock at B&H earlier today, which means there is currently no waiting list.
Few more Sony RX1 JPG sample images:
Full resolution versions of all images available on flickr:
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I have to admit, I am not a big fan of Sony cameras. I understand that the NEX-7 and RX100 are top performers in their categories, but for some reason they never "clicked" for me. My mirrorless/compact solution of choice for the past two years has been from Fuji (X100 first, then X-Pro1). I also rarely see a new camera that impresses me right from the announcement, since most of the companies recently just copy what the competition is doing (I guess Fuji and Leica are exceptions here). Since Sony is the new kid on the block, they have to play aggressive and they have delivered several innovations in the past few years, but they still had to convince me that they have something for me. I have been lusting for a compact full frame camera for a while - maybe since Leica released the M9 over three years ago. When the first RX1 rumors started floating around, I was immediately intrigued. Few days ago I received my RX1 and here are my first impressions and few sample images. Since there is still no RAW support for the RX1 (with the exception of the RAW converter provided by Sony, which I have not tried yet), all images in this post are taken directly from the camera (standard JPG mode; no post-processing; NR, lens distortion, shading and chromatic aberration all set to ON/AUTO. I will have a follow-up post with more details on the Zeiss Sonnar 2/35 lens and some ISO performance tests. Update: today Adobe released Lightroom 4.3 with RX1 support. Download links: Win | Mac.
Click on images for larger view, or just check the full resolution JPG files on flickr.
f/2, ISO 100:
f:/4, ISO 100:
f/5.6, ISO 100:
Since this is only a first impressions post, here they are:
- The Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f/2 lens is superb and sharp even wide open at f/2.
- High ISO performance of the RX1 is excellent. The ISO performance of Sony cameras is usually a stop worse then similar models from Nikon and Canon. This time, I think the low light performance of the RX1 is on par with the D600 (I will try to post some comparisons later).
- Very hard on-off switch, probably the hardest camera switch I've seen to date. I like it - it is impossible to turn the camera by mistake.
- There is no dedicated battery charger, you must charge the battery with an USB cable inside the camera.
- The menu is clean, navigation is easy, the LCD screen is bright and shows sufficient details (1,229k dots)
- Something I did not expect - focus peaking works only with MF magnification, you cannot get focus peaking on a regular view. Maybe I did not set it correctly. BTW, the manual is useless.
- Since this is a very small and compact camera, you don't have direct access to most of the settings, but Sony has provided a quick access menu that I find very useful.
- Battery life is not so great - I was able to get around 250 shots with my first charge.
- The biggest bummer: slow AF in low light. I am pretty sure Sony will fix this with a firmware update, but why did they release the camera like that on the first place? They should know how to do this right by now.
- Let me write a sentence about the lens cap: it's solid, heavy, looks like it's made out of metal - again, never seen something like that before.
Macros:
High ISO samples (first at ISO 6400, second at ISO 3200):
The RX1 is expensive - at $2,798 you can definitely get a cheaper mirrorless camera, few lenses and have some money left for a weekend getaway. But don't you sometimes wish you don't have to make the choice on which lens to take, what bag to bring that will fit all of your gear? If you prefer simplicity, the RX1 is a pretty good choice - one camera, one focal length, full frame sensor and you just need a pocket to carry it.
I personally find the price of the RX1 accessories way worse than the price of the camera itself. The RX1 doesn't have an EVF or OVF - it's all sold separately at premium/insane prices - the EVF costs $450, the optical $600... even the lens hood is sold separately for $180! I personally would like to get the thumb grip, but for that price ($250), I will probably wait for third party solutions. After you add those few extras, the Rx1 will be more expensive than a Nikon D600 ($2000) and Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm F/2.0 ZF.2 lens ($1,117) combo that comes with a viewfinder, lens hood and LCD cover (ok, you will lose the AF).
With the Leica M9/M, the RX1 remains the only full frame digital compact camera available today. The RX1 is basically a very serious (or the best) point and shoot camera money can buy. The main advantages of the RX1 are the camera and sensor size ratio, with the Zeiss lens as an added bonus. The reason you may consider spending $2,798 on the RX1 is this: the camera will deliver the best image quality per ounce for a long time.
FYI: the Sony RX1 was in stock at B&H earlier today, which means there is currently no waiting list.
Few more Sony RX1 JPG sample images:
Full resolution versions of all images available on flickr:
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Dec 11, 2012
High ISO performance: NEX-5N vs E-M5 vs X-E1+ review
High ISO performance: NEX-5N vs E-M5 vs X-E1+ review:
How are the X-E1 High-ISO shots compared to those of the Sony NEX-5N and the E-M5? See the comparison pics at focus-numerique.com. (translated version). Remember, the E-M5 features a smaller m43 sensor.
And one more review:
grittymonkey (click here) tired the Sony NEX7, he tried the Olympus OMD E-M5 but he chose the “sexy-one“. First of all, because it looks great. “It smells like photography, It’s like it’s calling you to take it with you and go shoot something!” The dedicated dials, the ISO performance, the menu interface, the JPEG’s… but every camera has PROS and CONS. Fujirumors readers know: Adobe has no native X-Trans support, until now. The AF with the 35mm lens is not that fast. The EVF is great, but if the subject or you are moving fast, there is a little lag. But it’s still one of the best EVF’s. And the rear screen resolution could really be better.
His conclusions are: “If you are looking for a lightweight camera with outstanding image quality in all light conditions for still subjects, the Fuji X-E1 is exactly what you need.”
How are the X-E1 High-ISO shots compared to those of the Sony NEX-5N and the E-M5? See the comparison pics at focus-numerique.com. (translated version). Remember, the E-M5 features a smaller m43 sensor.
And one more review:
grittymonkey (click here) tired the Sony NEX7, he tried the Olympus OMD E-M5 but he chose the “sexy-one“. First of all, because it looks great. “It smells like photography, It’s like it’s calling you to take it with you and go shoot something!” The dedicated dials, the ISO performance, the menu interface, the JPEG’s… but every camera has PROS and CONS. Fujirumors readers know: Adobe has no native X-Trans support, until now. The AF with the 35mm lens is not that fast. The EVF is great, but if the subject or you are moving fast, there is a little lag. But it’s still one of the best EVF’s. And the rear screen resolution could really be better.
His conclusions are: “If you are looking for a lightweight camera with outstanding image quality in all light conditions for still subjects, the Fuji X-E1 is exactly what you need.”
Real life performance comparison: Fuji X-E1 vs Olympus OMD EM-5
Real life performance comparison: Fuji X-E1 vs Olympus OMD EM-5:
lindsaydobsonphotography.com (click here) compared the Fuji X-E1 and the Olympus OMD EM-5. It’s a well made, comprehensive, real life review, with a lot of images and also a list of PROS and CONS of these cameras.
At the end, which camera would she choose? “That’s quite a difficult question, both are capable of producing outstanding images… In the room with the snake the Fuji really struggled to lock focus at times and the slight lag of the EVF added to my frustrations. However the OMD nailed the shots easily (despite having a cheap and slow zoom on at the time). And of course the OMD is not only faster but is also weather proofed which is a great bonus for me, amongst its other performance attributes. So whilst I greatly admire the XE1 for its outstanding images, classic looks and wonderful build quality, it’s rather like a luxury saloon car – pleasurable to handle providing you’re not in too much of a hurry. The OMD on the other hand is a bit like a highly specc’d modern sports car – a little sharper around the edges but your journey will be fast and fun.”
Read much more in her post here. And here is the second part of her review.
PS.: There are some price drops at AmazonUS on the Olympus (body only and kit). You can save $99. Click here to see the deal (kit). Save $50 purchasing this camera also through Adomara (click here-body only) or at B&H (click here-body only).
At the end, which camera would she choose? “That’s quite a difficult question, both are capable of producing outstanding images… In the room with the snake the Fuji really struggled to lock focus at times and the slight lag of the EVF added to my frustrations. However the OMD nailed the shots easily (despite having a cheap and slow zoom on at the time). And of course the OMD is not only faster but is also weather proofed which is a great bonus for me, amongst its other performance attributes. So whilst I greatly admire the XE1 for its outstanding images, classic looks and wonderful build quality, it’s rather like a luxury saloon car – pleasurable to handle providing you’re not in too much of a hurry. The OMD on the other hand is a bit like a highly specc’d modern sports car – a little sharper around the edges but your journey will be fast and fun.”
Read much more in her post here. And here is the second part of her review.
PS.: There are some price drops at AmazonUS on the Olympus (body only and kit). You can save $99. Click here to see the deal (kit). Save $50 purchasing this camera also through Adomara (click here-body only) or at B&H (click here-body only).
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