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  1. NorthernHarrier

    Sony RX10 1V the new boy.

    I've only begun to use this camera, but I have found that flexible spot AF with focus lock works well (in most cases) to isolate and focus on a small bird with foliage or branches around it, as others have suggested here. I have programmed my camera to use this for perched birds, and the focus...
  2. NorthernHarrier

    Sony RX10 1V the new boy.

    I have Steve’s book. It’s helpful for those of us who focus on animal and nature photography - especially birds. However, for the general camera user and those completely unfamiliar with the camera, it isn’t as comprehensive as Alexander’s book. And as helpful as Steve’s book is for bird...
  3. NorthernHarrier

    Sony RX10 1V the new boy.

    OK, I returned the first RX10 M4 due to the speck of dust on the sensor showing up on images. I ordered a second camera, but didn't even get to unboxing it - had to refuse the shipment, as the shipping company pummeled the outer and inner boxes to the extent that I felt I had to refuse the...
  4. NorthernHarrier

    Sony RX10 1V the new boy.

    Nice dowitcher pics, mshorten!
  5. NorthernHarrier

    Sony RX10 1V the new boy.

    Oh, that's a shame. I'm sorry to hear that you, too, were a victim of poor quality control. This worries me about getting a replacement, but I will probably do that, as no other camera can do what this one can do - when it works as it should.
  6. NorthernHarrier

    Sony RX10 1V the new boy.

    Thanks, Malcolm. I think your suggestion of returning the camera to the retailer is the right way to go. The repairs would actually be done by a shop in Connecticut. The return is easier, except that I’ll then have to put a screen protector on the replacement and re-program it. I hope you’re...
  7. NorthernHarrier

    Sony RX10 1V the new boy.

    What should I do? On my third outing trying out my new RX10 IV, I took some photos of an osprey that included large patches of sky - and found to my disappointment that there is dust or dirt on the sensor that is showing up on the photos. I called Sony, and they agree with my assessment. They...
  8. NorthernHarrier

    Sony RX10 1V the new boy.

    I finally received my RX10 IV, and took it out for a trial run on Sunday. I am very impressed. It is already obvious to me, after just a few hours of use, that this camera will allow me to get shots I could never get with the old technology I was using before. I think it paid off to study...
  9. NorthernHarrier

    Sony RX10 1V the new boy.

    Photo Editing Option: In anticipation of buying a RX10 iv, (after slogging along with my old Canon SX10 for 15 years), I just discovered the wonderful free photo processing program called GIMP. It only took me about an hour to learn all I need to know about using it to do sharpening, size...
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