M Graff

Strange, I haven't experienced any of the issues on my several Android devices.

Sony (phone and tablet), Asus (tablet), Samsung (phone) and Nexus (tablet).

They use Kitkat and Lollipop.

There was an issue with the feedback sensors, but that was solved with one of the updates.

We use it at modular meets with many users, all with no big probs.

I only have 12 locos in it and only use 2 screens for switches though....

"Sepia summer"

50 x 60 cm, oil on canvas.

Work in progress.

Nice work in progress!

Just wanted to share my latest work:

I call it "Autumn line".

Some pics of finished builds for the layout:

Alamosa:

Drug store:

Boiler house

Hotel

People:

Some more pics:

Getting there slowly...

:-)

Thanks

So, you compare the results of no added light photo's taken without reflectors, with outside shots!?

Okay.... just to get a different opinion, as you seem to be very opinionated against anything that is outside the standard sphere, my friend who is a prize winning photographer saw my pics and said that:

1- the depth of field was very good, better than his SLR's ever could manage.

And 2- that the low light results were very much better than his digital Leica could manage.

So, show me your inside, no added light other than 2! 4 watt LEDs with better resolution or quality.

It is a similar sensor to the RX100 but apparently not the same. The QX100 lens unit is also a JPEG only device and is not capable of RAW exposures unlike the RX100 which limits its resolution and throws away many pixels when it saves its files. Reviews shows it can lock up when presented with a complex image such as tree branches with twigs at the edge of a frame. Most reviews rate it at 2.5 stars out of 5 stars.

And RAW? I can't edit RAW in my tablet anyway.

So that is also a non issue for me. It is rated 4 out of 5 by me, and that is what counts.

Besides, tbe ratings on newer reviews are in the 4 out of 5 range.

It is very suitable for the job I need it for.

Edit: the lag and lock up are almost all on iOs.

It's a brave choice for a novelty alternative to just using the mobile phone sensor on its own. The 1" sensor refers to a sensor the same size as used to be found in what used to be referred to as a 1" TV camera tube - still tiny and only about 13.2mm X 8.8mm I think. Reviews show its edge definition to be below photographic quality in terms of pixel density. At its normal selling price it would be hard to imagine any sales at all but I guess at £120 that compensates for its limitations. Were you to try one you would find a conventional micro 4/3 camera would easily outperform this Sony in terms of resolution, speed of use, and freedom from glitches like locking up on complex scenes.

I have used other cameras, and they are NOT better than this.

This gives the same quality pics as the (much more expensive) SONY RX100.

And the glitches?? Locking up?

My wife had some good luck as she found it on sale for £120 including the case.

In higher resolution:

I will try some outdoor pics when the weather gets better... :-)

HI again!

I took a couple of test shots today. I used no additional lights and in the photo size that is standard when transferred to the phone.

Feels like it's got potential.

Merry Christmas!

I got a new camera as a gift from my wife.

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I have used my old Sony DSC320 for several years, but it has starting to show its age...

The new one is a Sony DSC QX100:

It uses my smartphone as a display, and if I mount the lenz separately, I can be 30 feet away with the phone to control it. Very useful feature.

It is a very nice piece of hardware which will be very fun to use more.

Here is a test pic from this mornings "Julotta" (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julotta)

Anyone tried it for model photos?

It looks very nice! It'll be very fun to follow this build!

I am now building the benchwork for this bilevel HOn3 layout (with staging underneath).

It is 450x350 cm.

It is freelanced with a Colorado setting in the 30's.

Any input on improvements would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Hi and thanks again for your reply. I've been getting up to speed on these on their website. One thing though, my app (iPad) doesn't include these as an option in the occupancy detectors screen. I have the latest version so - a bit odd!

No, they are not included in the app, but I use the roco 10787 settings. It works perfectly.

These look good, and a great saving on cost. Do they work from reed switches?

The OPTO uses reeds.

I have another problem.

I bought a Digikeijs occupancy detector, as the latest appp update included the option for using them.

I installed it, and it (sort of) works....

When driving into the detected track, the icon lights up only to go out a few seconds later.

If I then press back to the app start screen and press the play icon, the icon is lit up (as it should be).

Strange....

I can very much recommend the Digikeijs detector!

http://www.digikeijs.com/dr4088rb-cs-16-channel-r-bus-feedback-module.html

At €60 it is a very cheap alternative to ROCO 787 plus reeds.

The Digikeijs detector handles 16 blocks where the Roco only handles 8 blocks at a cost of €92....

If you wonder what the icons for the functions really means, I now got a cheat-sheet from Roco:

:-)

I have another problem.

I bought a Digikeijs occupancy detector, as the latest appp update included the option for using them.

I installed it, and it (sort of) works....

When driving into the detected track, the icon lights up only to go out a few seconds later.

If I then press back to the app start screen and press the play icon, the icon is lit up (as it should be).

Strange....

Where do I get some of the green track power plugs?

I found some on ebay, but paying €18 shipping is way to steep for an item that can't weigh more than 2 grams.....