In daylight the following has for pure JPEG Shooting proven (especially for landscape, architecture, etc.):
- Priority Auto (A)
- Shutter fixed at 5.6 (from more I would advise against, keyword diffraction blur)
With this panel you get a balanced focus on the whole picture, just at max. Wide
- Creative Mode Landscape (-1 contrast, sharpness +2)
(Because of the Bionz processor X heavily on contrast 'screwed' one should engage something here;)
- ISO limit to a maximum of 400
- Possibly sometimes use the flash to 'brighten';)
These settings let the 20 Megapixel also good use for cropping.
In low light you can work with a clear conscience with Aperture 1.8 (wide angle).
Up to ISO 1600, the images are definitely good (Pixelpeeper are of course some complain;).
With quiet hands to get thanks to the good image stabilizer but in most situations,
with ISO 400 from!
Basically, I would HDR and DRO to OFF because these settings for a can enhance the image noise
'move' as well as colors (of course depends on motive situation / light conditions).
RAW shooting I use now only for problem photos where I possibly 'save' lights / shade needs.
From my perspective, it is just difficult to achieve the 'image quality' of the JPEG's with Lightroom.
The detail contrast, is which govern the overall sharpness impression of the original JPEG's get mean
a significant effort in post processing. The Bionz processor X is already making a good job!
No 5 stars, there are 2 reasons:
- The foldable Monitor is installed too delicate and thus makes the long run no confidence-inspiring impression
- Camera is in my opinion too expensive (more realistic would be a price ranging from 500 euros)
