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    Cheap close-up / macro setup

    Thanks for the responses. I don't really need 1:1 macro and I'd really like to be able to get away without focus stacking. I could do that with the A7iii + 90mm macro, but perhaps I'm asking too much for the budget vs that (clearly not expecting equivalent image quality!). If I need to focus...
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    Cheap close-up / macro setup

    Photos look nice & sharp. How do the extension tubes affect depth of field? Ideally I want to be able to take a single photo at a high aperture and capture a decent depth of field.
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    Cheap close-up / macro setup

    Hi All, looking for some advice please. I sold all my camera equipment recently and use my iPhone for everything now. There’s plenty of compromise to do this, but I’m happy making them for the ease of use. One area of photography I can’t do well with an iPhone is close-up / macro. I paint...
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    The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

    Well I have worked it out, turns out I've always had silent shooting turned on, which doesn't count towards shutter count. The silent shooting must have been over-ridden with certain shots, hence it has increased over time. So I guess that means I can sell the camera with only a 100 shots on...
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    The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

    Same issue here too, not sure what is going on! The file numbering system seems accurate at 1976, so I'll use that.
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    The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

    Yes it was straight off the sd card. I tried multiple shots from the same day and they all showed the same shutter count. It’s likely to be only 1-2 k shots, maximum, but I’d like to know.
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    The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

    Hi, I'm trying to find the shutter count for my A7iii in order to sell it, but I can't seem to get a sensible number out of the EXIF data. I tried some software called PIE and an online tool, they both say my latest photo has a shutter count of 88, which is not correct. Any ideas why that data...
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    The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

    2 votes for the Sony remote. I forgot the app had changed to the imaging edge one, so I’ve got that working ok. Is there a way to focus and not take a shot?
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    The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

    I’ve looked into it, but the I can’t get the app to work. Is there a guide you can recommend? Good to know that works with the a7; is it IR or Bluetooth? I don’t mind wired to be honest as I’m not going to be far from the camera
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    The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

    Hi, I'm looking for a remote control for a A7iii; any recommendations? Mainly to remote trigger for macro / astro / landscape stuff.
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    Kingfisher

    Ha, if these are your crap pictures then I think you're doing pretty well! You've got a nice set, capturing some character too - I'd be happy with these.
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    Harris croft.....

    Possibly; but the building is too squat I think. Maybe, beyond my knowledge. Two things may work, stretch is back up a bit (may be pushing it a bit and look unnatural?) or maybe just straighten it up a little bit but not as much.
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    Parton beach this week

    nice shots; 2 + 4 for me. Something I have tried to do a while ago but failed miserably. Is this using ND filters?
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    Harris croft.....

    I prefer the colours on the first then the 4th. I kinda prefer the composition of the original though, I think the straightening has made the building appear squished and compared to the original almost too perfectly straight for that building! And maybe a bit too much sky? It looks almost...
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    Silver filters

    Hadn't thought of that, good point. Yes, I meant to practice on the cheapo before getting a decent one. But I think I'd rather just find somewhere to buy them. I'll contact a few places and see what comes up.
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