sevans0579

Hi all
I have just purchased the iMac 27inch 3,1 i5 and wanted to increase the ram myself because apple's fees are crazy. Therefore would I benefit a great deal more with 16gb or would 12gb be suffice for photo editing (Lightroom) and video editing (final cut pro) basically trying to way the costs against the benefits?
Also whilst on the subject of editing, does final cut pro recognise sony's AVCHD format?
Thanks for your time

I am currently using the standard 18-55mm lens and port for all close up work with a diopter for the Nauticam NEX but soon the new 30mm macro lens will be released, was wondering if anyone has had any experience with 30mm macro as i notice most folk use the 60mm or 105mm. Will the 30mm be a worthy player amongst macro shots underwater or do i basically have to get in the face of a subject to get a decent shot? Got very little experience with macro so any advice will help.

Many thanks

Hi

I have been using the Sony NEX 5 with the Nauticam housing for 18 months now and I have been very impressed with it so far. I shoot mainly in green murky UK water and i have been waiting for the Sony e mount macro lens which has yet to be released!  I purchased the diopter and it is working well for me.

This is where i am stuck!

I was contemplating either saving for a new strobe or getting a focus light to make that next step. I have been doing more video lately and the focus light will help for focusing on the smaller objects, that is why i thought a focus light would be the next step, you think this is the right move?

I have been browsing and i realise the light and motion models are great but beyond my price range. I did notice the fisheye FIX 500 DX Led, has anybody had any experience with this model? i also noticed a mini focus light which was significantly cheaper but i am guessing the more expensive would be more of a stepping stone for me?

Any advice would be much appreciated

Whilst i am talking about video, the NEX 5 shoots good video in my very amateur opinion but, when using a video light do you need filters? also i am guessing you leave the white balance on auto? i tend to set my camera up in 'manual' for taking pictures and just press record for video (with the settings already set) but is there a 'normal' setting most people use to start off with?

Thankyou for your time and help

Hi

Was wondering if anyone could help me out, basically I hear that Sony are going to introduce new lens's for the NEX soon. Basically I am after a macro lens for my current set up (Sony NEX 5)with the Nauticam housing.

I have the 18-55mm with the flat port but was wondering if anyone is using the Sony alpha lens (macro) with the adapter? and does it work ok and fit the port? or any other lens with there specific lens adapter?

As I can see the 18-55mm is a great lens but I think I am going to need a macro, also do i go for 60mm or 105mm, new to the macro world! Any advice would be greatly appreciated or any simple solutions?

Many thanks

Scott