star eater – Lonely Speck

November 21, 2018May 26, 2019

Sony a7III Astrophotography Review

Sony’s new a7III is arguably their most well-rounded camera so far. With a surprisingly high-end set of specifications for the price, it promises to be one of the best values in the full-frame mirrorless market. In this review, we test the a7III astrophotography performance at various dark sky locations around the world.

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January 10, 2018November 12, 2018

How to Fix Sony Star Eater on the a7SII and a7RII (Continuous Shutter Mode Workaround)

Alas, a partial fix to the dreaded “star eater” issue has been found for the a7SII and a7RII! The quick version: enable continuous shutter drive mode. Read more to learn about the “star eater” issue and the limitations of this partial fix. Continue reading

May 3, 2017October 7, 2020

Star Eater: Documentation of an Issue with the Sony Cameras for Astrophotography (and How to Fix It)

The Star Eater Issue: Sony Cameras for Astrophotography. An Open Letter to Sony

This article includes documentation of the so-called “Star Eater” issue with certain Sony cameras and long exposures of the night sky. Continue reading “Star Eater: Documentation of an Issue with the Sony Cameras for Astrophotography (and How to Fix It)”