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Posted on November 21, 2018May 26, 2019

Sony a7III Astrophotography Review

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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Posted on 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 “How to Fix Sony Star Eater on the a7SII and a7RII (Continuous Shutter Mode Workaround)”
Posted on May 3, 2017December 10, 2018

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)”

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