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Super B&W shot. like the sky

We knew that the A77 was great while we were testing it, but we didn’t realize just how well it would rank until we finished filling out its scoresheet. It blows away all of the other mid-level DSLRs that we’ve tested, and holds its own against the pro-level Canon 5D Mk. III.

Wow! that's some conclusion of the A77. Good stuff!

Great Video. Too good. The person has edited it like a pro.

there is also mention of 5 other improvements of the list provided nor sure what these are yet,

Sony Middle east is improving its support service now. I got an email from them. They are sending emails out to all registered alpha and NEX buyers on software and FW updates.

Rick i asked them about the '5 other improvements'. They responded that they are the improvements which were included on the first a77/A65 FW 1.04 update.

Stunning shots Stef. both of them. I visited miami last in year 2000 during my US holiday. Very friendly city with lots of sunshine and beaches.

Is it worth spending on LR4? PSP Pro X4 is only $50 till today midnight.

Option is EITHER get LR4 that stands in between PSP and Silkypix Pro in terms of price OR use Silkypix (bundled by Fuji with the X-S1 - for RAF to Tiff conversion) and PP in PSP Pro X4 meanwhile ask Corel to update the support for X-S1 (would they do it?).

Besides price you have to know what exactly you’re looking to gain from  a PP software. My understanding is that LR is specifically only for photographers whereas the PS Pro X4 is more a graphics software used by both photographers and graphic designers. PS X4 can be compared to Elements. If you plan the PS X4 route then i suggest you look at  Photoshop Elements 10 which retails at around $80. Photoshop Elements is considered to be very good too.
I have discovered LR just 2 years ago and cannot turn back. IMO it’s the best RAW editing software for both enthusiasts and pros especially if you’re working on huge file size and numbers and want a quick result. I am very bad at PP graphics software’s  and don’t have a clue about brushes and layers LR is simple yet powerful  and works best for me. 
Just for your info the LR4 price tag of $150 is a reduced price by adobe a month ago. If you ask regular LR users they will tell you that the software used to cost over USD$250 in the past. So this price reduction is a big bonus. Just go the LR route you won’t regret it.

Very nice shot. Lovely colours.

Second one for me Dave but in both, my eye follows the bottom blossom going out of frame.  Cloning out the disappearing petals would improve both in my view....john

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