FTS - What the A33/A55 firmware updates should fix
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Well, the idea behind this thread "FTS = Feedback to Sony" is just that !
...to let Sony know what we end users would like to see in the firmware updates, if everybody keeps quiet, then there would not be any issue for Sony to work on to improve these SLTs cameras, would there ?
...at the same time, Sony would also weed out the impossible or petty demands as they see fit. (in fact, they could also choose to totally ignore the list) ...but at least, we've done our part as end users, that is, given our feedback.
...to let Sony know what we end users would like to see in the firmware updates, if everybody keeps quiet, then there would not be any issue for Sony to work on to improve these SLTs cameras, would there ?
...at the same time, Sony would also weed out the impossible or petty demands as they see fit. (in fact, they could also choose to totally ignore the list) ...but at least, we've done our part as end users, that is, given our feedback.
Wish list of features to be addressed by new A33/A55 firmware
1) Ability to take a picture while in movie recording mode. - This is really quite glaring when you do a side by side comparision.
2) Users adjustable EVF brightness - In a really dark place, the eyes can have a hard time looking at a bright EVF and then having to adjust back to the darkness.
3) Improvement over the hi-speed mode of shooting - current mode is abit difficult to track fast moving subject as you only see a kinda gif animation while shooting 7/10fps.
4) Enable the viewing of photos and videos all in the same review mode, rather than having to toggle between stills and movies....
5) I wish the af assist is not the trash can button, very awkward to go that low. Prefer the magnify button to do the job.
6) I hope a) its possible to do iso setting at 1/3 or 1/2 stops b) fn button to include change of image quality. this will allow us to change the settings from raw+jpeg to jpeg only.
then can use the Auto HDR and multishot NR function quickly.
7) The firmware should also add in new features like customise settings like profile 1, 2 ,3.
Each profile would have customizable WB, creative style (different contrast, sharpness and saturation as well) etc.
8) I hope the firmware update will introduce the function to increase ISO more finely instead of the current 1/2 stop. It is good as it offers us much more control over noise when we increase our ISO.
9) I hope Sony will provide firmware.
10) Ability to use "Slow Sync" Flash with the AEL button rather than going into the menus.
11)
Please feel free to cut, paste and add !
1) Ability to take a picture while in movie recording mode. - This is really quite glaring when you do a side by side comparision.
2) Users adjustable EVF brightness - In a really dark place, the eyes can have a hard time looking at a bright EVF and then having to adjust back to the darkness.
3) Improvement over the hi-speed mode of shooting - current mode is abit difficult to track fast moving subject as you only see a kinda gif animation while shooting 7/10fps.
4) Enable the viewing of photos and videos all in the same review mode, rather than having to toggle between stills and movies....
5) I wish the af assist is not the trash can button, very awkward to go that low. Prefer the magnify button to do the job.
6) I hope a) its possible to do iso setting at 1/3 or 1/2 stops b) fn button to include change of image quality. this will allow us to change the settings from raw+jpeg to jpeg only.
then can use the Auto HDR and multishot NR function quickly.
7) The firmware should also add in new features like customise settings like profile 1, 2 ,3.
Each profile would have customizable WB, creative style (different contrast, sharpness and saturation as well) etc.
8) I hope the firmware update will introduce the function to increase ISO more finely instead of the current 1/2 stop. It is good as it offers us much more control over noise when we increase our ISO.
9) I hope Sony will provide firmware.
10) Ability to use "Slow Sync" Flash with the AEL button rather than going into the menus.
11)
Please feel free to cut, paste and add !
Wish list of features to be addressed by new A33/A55 firmware
1) Ability to take a picture while in movie recording mode. - This is really quite glaring when you do a side by side comparision.
2) Users adjustable EVF brightness - In a really dark place, the eyes can have a hard time looking at a bright EVF and then having to adjust back to the darkness.
3) Improvement over the hi-speed mode of shooting - current mode is abit difficult to track fast moving subject as you only see a kinda gif animation while shooting 7/10fps.
4) Enable the viewing of photos and videos all in the same review mode, rather than having to toggle between stills and movies....
5) I wish the af assist is not the trash can button, very awkward to go that low. Prefer the magnify button to do the job.
6) I hope a) its possible to do iso setting at 1/3 or 1/2 stops b) fn button to include change of image quality. this will allow us to change the settings from raw+jpeg to jpeg only.
then can use the Auto HDR and multishot NR function quickly.
7) The firmware should also add in new features like customise settings like profile 1, 2 ,3.
Each profile would have customizable WB, creative style (different contrast, sharpness and saturation as well) etc.
8) I hope the firmware update will introduce the function to increase ISO more finely instead of the current 1/2 stop. It is good as it offers us much more control over noise when we increase our ISO.
9) I hope Sony will provide firmware.
10) Ability to use "Slow Sync" Flash with the AEL button rather than going into the menus.
11) Ability to use Dynamic Manual Focus (DMF), who is the wise guy that removed it anyway?
12) Ability to use "Auto HDR" even when Raw is chosen (Ya, i know its going to be Jpg, but the camera should just allow us to go ahead and take the pic even in Raw mode)
13) Ability to choose to start from left or right in "Panorama Mode".
Please feel free to cut, paste and add !
1) Ability to take a picture while in movie recording mode. - This is really quite glaring when you do a side by side comparision.
2) Users adjustable EVF brightness - In a really dark place, the eyes can have a hard time looking at a bright EVF and then having to adjust back to the darkness.
3) Improvement over the hi-speed mode of shooting - current mode is abit difficult to track fast moving subject as you only see a kinda gif animation while shooting 7/10fps.
4) Enable the viewing of photos and videos all in the same review mode, rather than having to toggle between stills and movies....
5) I wish the af assist is not the trash can button, very awkward to go that low. Prefer the magnify button to do the job.
6) I hope a) its possible to do iso setting at 1/3 or 1/2 stops b) fn button to include change of image quality. this will allow us to change the settings from raw+jpeg to jpeg only.
then can use the Auto HDR and multishot NR function quickly.
7) The firmware should also add in new features like customise settings like profile 1, 2 ,3.
Each profile would have customizable WB, creative style (different contrast, sharpness and saturation as well) etc.
8) I hope the firmware update will introduce the function to increase ISO more finely instead of the current 1/2 stop. It is good as it offers us much more control over noise when we increase our ISO.
9) I hope Sony will provide firmware.
10) Ability to use "Slow Sync" Flash with the AEL button rather than going into the menus.
11) Ability to use Dynamic Manual Focus (DMF), who is the wise guy that removed it anyway?
12) Ability to use "Auto HDR" even when Raw is chosen (Ya, i know its going to be Jpg, but the camera should just allow us to go ahead and take the pic even in Raw mode)
13) Ability to choose to start from left or right in "Panorama Mode".
Please feel free to cut, paste and add !
->11
You mean like the Minolta xi series ? ...it's a good feature but you'll need lense which supports this.
->13
Bro, this feature already got wat ? ...turn your selection dial to pana mode, press menu and look for "Pana direction" ...can choose left to right, right to left, up to down and down to up !!! :bsmilie: (scratch #13)
Yup, some of the SAM lenses might be damaged by DMF if the user forgets to switch to MF. But perhaps they could disable DMF just for SAM lenses.
Oh, ya my bad, did not realize the pana mode can be chosen.
Wish list of features to be addressed by new A33/A55 firmware
1) Ability to take a picture while in movie recording mode. - This is really quite glaring when you do a side by side comparision.
2) Users adjustable EVF brightness - In a really dark place, the eyes can have a hard time looking at a bright EVF and then having to adjust back to the darkness.
3) Improvement over the hi-speed mode of shooting - current mode is abit difficult to track fast moving subject as you only see a kinda gif animation while shooting 7/10fps.
4) Enable the viewing of photos and videos all in the same review mode, rather than having to toggle between stills and movies....
5) I wish the af assist is not the trash can button, very awkward to go that low. Prefer the magnify button to do the job.
6) I hope a) its possible to do iso setting at 1/3 or 1/2 stops b) fn button to include change of image quality. this will allow us to change the settings from raw+jpeg to jpeg only.
then can use the Auto HDR and multishot NR function quickly.
7) The firmware should also add in new features like customise settings like profile 1, 2 ,3.
Each profile would have customizable WB, creative style (different contrast, sharpness and saturation as well) etc.
8) I hope the firmware update will introduce the function to increase ISO more finely instead of the current 1/2 stop. It is good as it offers us much more control over noise when we increase our ISO.
9) I hope Sony will provide firmware.
10) Ability to use "Slow Sync" Flash with the AEL button rather than going into the menus.
11) Ability to use Dynamic Manual Focus (DMF), who is the wise guy that removed it anyway?
12) Ability to use "Auto HDR" even when Raw is chosen (Ya, i know its going to be Jpg, but the camera should just allow us to go ahead and take the pic even in Raw mode)
13)
i would like to enhance on point no.7.
Each profile should have its own AF settings, metering settings as well for fast shoots.
e.g transition time from AF-S to AF-C or vice versa (pls dun tell me to use AF-A (bang wall)) and the metering method use or even the AF area.
Each profile should have its own AF settings, metering settings as well for fast shoots.
e.g transition time from AF-S to AF-C or vice versa (pls dun tell me to use AF-A (bang wall)) and the metering method use or even the AF area.
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i think point 7 would appear only in the 7 series model like A77. Just like it did in A700 series and above.
After all, camera manufacturers has to differentiate the beginner and amateur series to justify the pricing.
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