jmac2358 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 custom aspect ratios...would be an amazing thing. Every job is different and every layout is different... seems that with an electronic viewfinder we should be able to have this... lets start the conversation... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oronet commander Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Even if no custom ratios are allowed, more options should be available. 3:2 and 16:9 in my A7RII are a joke. I also want 4:3, 5:4, 7:6 and 1:1 at least Danny Burk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jaf-Photo Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I would prefer an overlay mask on screen with different aspects. The overlay would let you compose for unusual formats but the raw file would be full 3:2. Then you can crop in post. It's a bit like the old focusing plates with markings for different film formats. It's quite hard to compose by eye without format markings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveShots Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I would prefer an overlay mask on screen with different aspects. The overlay would let you compose for unusual formats but the raw file would be full 3:2. Then you can crop in post. It's a bit like the old focusing plates with markings for different film formats. It's quite hard to compose by eye without format markings. Agreed; Should be easy to do with a firmware update, it could work the same way as the 'rule of thirds' grid, just with different sizes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jaf-Photo Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Yeah, it would be so simple to do in firmware on a mirrorless camera. I did a fast google and found that movie cameras have overlay frame guides, both presets and custom. You can even set the transparency of the look-around area. Agreed; Should be easy to do with a firmware update, it could work the same way as the 'rule of thirds' grid, just with different sizes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Burk Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Agreed - when will Sony ever implement this feature? It would be simple - even their little RX100V has 3:4 and 1:1 in addition to 3:2 and 16:9. I was hoping that the A7RIII would include it, but no....I would have bought it if so, but I'm sticking to my A7RII for now. Fuji's GFX50S has the whole range of ratios, including panoramic. If Sony hasn't done something by then, the upcoming Fuji 100 MP model is sounding better all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 ` Apparently, via scammer marketing and weasel worded descriptions, I could sell a case of grease pencils, one at a time, and retire to Malibu. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackercruster Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Even if no custom ratios are allowed, more options should be available. 3:2 and 16:9 in my A7RII are a joke. I also want 4:3, 5:4, 7:6 and 1:1 at least Yes, I was shocked when I got mine. My ancient Fuji had tons of aspect ratios. Someone fudged up at Sony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackercruster Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I would prefer an overlay mask on screen with different aspects. The overlay would let you compose for unusual formats but the raw file would be full 3:2. Then you can crop in post. It's a bit like the old focusing plates with markings for different film formats. It's quite hard to compose by eye without format markings. I just would like a 1:1. I will use gaffers tape. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmalkovich Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Totally agree. I really do not understand why Sony doesn't get free aspect ratio choices into a software update. It seems they are creating more camera models than software updates at all. to choose common aspect ratios would be perfect to add some artistic freedom. I used to shoot film with a 6x6 film camera. As I thought Sony is the pioneer in digital photography and they are doing a great technical job I am very much disappointed that they struggle with some easy, but great artistic features. I would love to have more choises of aspect ratios. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Watkins Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Agree, this is a lo-cost (to Sony) feature - on a camera that is so customisable it's an obvious omission. I have colleagues on other camera systems who would look enviously towards the Sony if it offered 1:1 or other common formats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthomson Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 On 11/15/2017 at 9:16 AM, Guest Jaf-Photo said: I would prefer an overlay mask on screen with different aspects. The overlay would let you compose for unusual formats but the raw file would be full 3:2. Then you can crop in post. It's a bit like the old focusing plates with markings for different film formats. It's quite hard to compose by eye without format markings. The full raw file is available in Lightroom, just click on the crop tool. The jpeg is cropped as shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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