Does anybody know if when used with a Sony Alpha DSLR A580, it would allow to see and check the scene to be photographed (and would it allow focusing) while taking a still photo or would it only allow to watch at the photos already taken after shooting...
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I don't have any knowledge of your model camera. However, I use the CLM-V55 monitor with my Sony Nex Vg10 camera. I use it for video and photos. Whichever mode I'm using, the monitor shows exactly what the eyepiece shows. It give me a clearer and larger view to focus my shot as well as playing my photos back after picture was taken.
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When I bought my camera, I checked for this function. It was not possible to take a still photo while also taking movies. I suppose it is possible (although probably not likely) that there has been a 'firmware' update, and now you can, but it could not be done when I bought mine.
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I have a Sony alpha so it wasn't automatic focus with my camera. Not sure if it will be with a nikon
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It should work on alpha mount and A58 is alpha mount. I mount it on A77 so I can use my Alpha mount lens onto my Nikon F mount.
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You need to check your Sony camera hot shoe. You an do this by searching for a picture of a Sony Alpha 35 and looking at your camera's hot shoe. Hope this helps!
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It should work on all Sony Alpha cameras. I use it on my Sony a100 and Sony a580. No problem with autofocus. -------- www.spataroarts.com
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I have an a33. It works very well, especially in low light settings. I think it should work with the alpha 330 but am not sure if auto focus will. Thanks!
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This lens fits a Sony A-mount camera. The A580 has an A-mount. One of the restriction is that the lens is not auto-focus, and requires one of the options to be set to accept non-sony lens. This must be described in the user manual. Not too difficult to set. Apart from that, it's a very nice one.
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With this Sony model you cannot take a still photo while shooting video. On some previous models you could. Sony took that feature away on this one - and I was unhappy to find that out (after I bought the camera)
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Does it still capture an image? even though it doesn't click? I usually toggle with the zoom or the iso. The AF may not be adjusting correctly as it does for the shutter to actually open. Is there a red display box(es) ? or the shooting mode may not be appropriate....
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If the AF during video recording is indeed a problem, I would think it would be a relatively easy fix by Nikon with a firmware update. Sounds like the camera IQ is a little sloppy when it comes to deciding when it needs to re-focus during video recording, with either Full AF on or off. I believe with Full AF turned on it is supposed to continuously re-focus and with it turned off it will only re-focus when you zoom in or out.
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As well as any other A-mount body. Bear in mind the new AF-D mode and built in focus-limiting features only work primarily with the newest supported sony lenses. I use the minolta 28-135, 70-210, and 50 on my A99 with no issues however. Strong motor with plenty of torque to make these old lenses focus quickly (albeit noisily).
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I just got an Alpha 58 and put my ancient 70-210 zoom on. Not only did it work, but when I turned it to full zoom (AKA "macro" position) and focused close, the screen lit up a green "MACRO" mode indication with the little flower. So it properly recognized a specific detailed function from a 25-year-old lens!
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This is the same for me. My old SONY DSC 100 was able to do this...It would say capture in the viewfinder when you pressed the shutterbutton. The DSC 400V I just bought does NOT do this. How can some above say it does??
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It's my understanding the Alpha lenses work on the A cameras... I have an a77.
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I have a Nikon D5300 with a AF-S 18-300 DX. Works great with moderate lighting and above. AF still works and is a great cost effective way to add extra reach. It softens the picture a little bit with large prints. So far it's been a great little gadget.
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hi there....I have this unit, absolutely love it for location shoots for my clients to view right on the spot..they are always impressed when they see it on an ipad....any DLSR that has a usb connection on the side of the camera should work...you just need to find out what kind of usb connection it is, whether it is a micro or something else..cords come with the camranger and the cords should have come with your camera too. If you have any questions on buying the unit, contact them directly they are great about answers. Also, if you buy it and shoot raw, it is extremely slow. I contacted them and they told me to put it in small jpeg and raw so the viewing would be faster for download. hope this helps hi there....I have this unit, absolutely love it for location shoots for my clients to view right on the spot..they are always impressed when they see it on an ipad....any DLSR that has a usb connection on the side of the camera should work...you just need to find out what kind of usb connection it is, whether it is a micro or something else..cords come with the camranger and the cords should have come with your camera too. If you have any questions on buying the unit, contact them directly they are great about answers. Also, if you buy it and shoot raw, it is extremely slow. I contacted... » Read More hi there....I have this unit, absolutely love it for location shoots for my clients to view right on the spot..they are always impressed when they see it on an ipad....any DLSR that has a usb connection on the side of the camera should work...you just need to find out what kind of usb connection it is, whether it is a micro or something else..cords come with the camranger and the cords should have come with your camera too. If you have any questions on buying the unit, contact them directly they are great about answers. Also, if you buy it and shoot raw, it is extremely slow. I contacted them and they told me to put it in small jpeg and raw so the viewing would be faster for download. hope this helps « Show Less