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The Sony NEX-7 with Zeiss ZM Leica Mount Lenses by Dirk De Paepe
USER REPORT: The Sony Nex-7 with Zeiss ZM lenses.
By Dirk De Paepe
Hello Steve,
First of all, I'm not a photographer. I'm a publisher (living in Belgium, so pardon my English language mistakes) of a trade magazine for the music business (that's really a niche market). Besides that, I'm a photography enthusiast for more than 50 years, since my late father (who was nothing more than an enthusiast himself) learned me how to shoot with a Zeiss Ikon. Beside that, I never had any photography education what so ever. My education was music, and maybe (I hope) I got a sense of aesthetics from there.
Because I wrote some comments to some articles on your website before, maybe you know that I love your site very much, because of your real life and "human" approach that really appeals to me.
The reason why I write you this time is double. First of all, I use the Sony Nex-7 (one of the most anticipated camera's of the last year) now for quite some time, since December 30 to be precise. And I think that I'm probably (one of) the prototype(s) of the Nex-7 user: a real enthusiast who wants to enjoy shooting pictures as much as possible.
Second reason is that I'm also a huge Carl Zeiss fan. And with the Novoflex adaptor, I can use my ZM lenses on the NEX-7 body. I use three lenses: the Biogon 2,8/28 ZM, the Planar 2/50 ZM and the Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM. When I bought my previous camera, a NEX-5, it came with the Sony E 3.5-6.3/18-200 OSS. I'm keeping this lens, because of its 200mm capability, but I have to say that up till now, I never felt the need to use it, because I find shooting with the Zeiss glass to be so much more fun!
Why am I not a Leica fan? Well, in fact I am, but more in the sence that the Leica M9-P is my dream camera. But it's simply to expensive for my kind of use. It's simply not justifiable. So I guess it will remain a dream. But hey, isn't it nice to have a dream?!!
In my opinion a photography enthusiast is somebody who's not taking pictures as a profession (although in my job I regularly use my own pictures), as such he doesn't take as many pictures as a pro, but he nevertheless tries to use his equipment to the fullest and is always looking for the best possible shot. So he's definitely not a point and shoot photographer. We both now that many of your site visitors are enthusiasts, so what I write about my NEX-7/Zeiss ZM experience is probably very relevant to many of them. When I look at the "Daily Inspiration" publications on your site, sometimes I see pictures that really "Waw!" me. They are shot by great pro photographers, who can do things with their camera that I simply can't. Maybe they shoot in better light circumstances, most likely they know better how to process the image afterwords and surely they use different material (the Leica M9 sensor for instance is clearly superior to the NEX's). Not to forget that they developed "a better eye" than most enthusiast ever will. So many of your site visitors will, like me, never be able to reach that level. The more relevant I guess it is, to see what an average, but nevertheless serious enthusiast can realize with this material.
I know you did some testing of the NEX-7 with Leica glass, but honestly, I don't think that this combination is really relevant for enthusiasts. When I'd want to spend that kind of money for my lenses, I wouldn't doubt for a second to by an M9. But I simply can't justify to spend Leica kind of money for my "on the road" camera. Nevertheless the idea is good: the NEX body can easily work with M-mount lenses. To me it's almost as if the NEX-7 was conceived to be used with M-mount glass. And luckily there are other brands then Leica that make this glass for a considerably lower cost. Amongst them, Zeiss has always been my favorite, being of the same brand as that fabulous first camera of mine, a Zeis Ikon Ikonta C, that shot so unbelievably sharp on 90x60mm film, although it had no light meter, and no focus system what so ever. But it learned you right away what the technique of photographing was really all about… :-)
From a budget point of view the combination of NEX-7 with Zeiss ZM lenses is about the best one can get. And I know that in some circumstances there is a magenta color shift on the NEX-7 with M-mount glass. But really, when I consider that I just took shots as always, I must say that as far as now, it has never bothered me. And I even shot the Biogon wide open sometimes. But, probably like many enthusiasts, I don't ALWAYS shote wide open. I recently visited the NAMM show, a big music trade show in Anaheim, CA, for my job and took quite some pictures there for our publication and just for fun. (Unfortunately the skies were grey during our visit.) When I shoot the exposition booth of our clients, it's important that one can see as much as possible, so the DOF must be as large as possible. Also when I want to give a general impression of the fair, I think one must see as much as possible. In those pictures, my goal is probably different of yours. When I want to paint the atmosphere – I don't want to focus on only one particular detail, but I need to show everything that's going on there. This is important for our readers and our clients as well. Coming from that background, I always have been oriented towards an as large as possible DOF, with as much as possible detail. And that's where the Zeiss lenses (in my opinion) outshine.
It's only since buying the NEX-7 and finding the SteveHuffPhoto website, that I also targeted towards shallow DOF and that I tried to achieve this very beautiful 3D effect, just for fun. How come? Well it's undoubtedly thanks to the NEX-7/Zeiss combination. To me the camera size and weight is perfect. I can have it around my neck permanently, without being bothered by it in the slightest way. Yet it's just a little bit bigger than the NEX-5, that a found just too small to be practical. And of course the wonderful view finder (I NEVER AGAIN want to shoot with a camera without view finder!) and the extra control knobs make it such a tremendous joy to work with. I have never shot that much pictures just for fun! I can do everything manually again, but now in a very easy and smooth way. And this brings me the real joy of photographing.
You know, I'm an enthusiast. My goal is not to shoot "The Picture of The Year". My goal is to enjoy shooting pictures, and at the same time trying to take nice pictures and to continue improving. The NEX-7 gave me already so much more inspiration and ideas to improve my photographic skills, mainly about where to look at while focussing, and how to do this fast. I believe that if one is really trained in manual focussing, he will focus almost as fast as an automatic focussing system, surely when using the ingenious focus peaking, and a good lens like the Zeiss ZM. The focus peaking allows you to immediately and purposefully focus on any point in the view finder. In my opinion (correct me if I'm wrong) this beats any automatic focussing system – surely in joy of use (and remember, that's my #1 motivation!). To me this opened a new world. Where I used to really take time for every shot, thinking about DOF, pointing, focussing, holding the release knob half ways and reframing, I now enjoy instant shooting, but still framing and focussing in the best possible way. Only now I can do this instantly. What a joy! Many of you will think that it's pretty remarkable that I only begin to shoot in this way in my late fifties, but hey, I'm just an enthusiast! Of course, shallow depth of field is something I've known for whole my life. But I never achieved it in my pictures so much until recently. Nevertheless, I don't get why anyone would ALWAYS want to achieve THE MOST shallow DOF possible. Sometimes, like in my waitress picture, I want it to be 3D with a shallow background, but I believe it's better for the atmosphere of the picture to still have some notice of the surroundings, instead off just having some light stains "to make a nice bouquet".
Do I have other remarks on the NEX-7? Yes. Well, everybody must communicate to Sony that in a future software update, they must provide that the camera can stay in standby while hanging around your neck. "Waking it up" by touching the release knob seems a good idea to me. When I'm out to take fast shots, I'd want it in the on-position all the time. Now this drains the battery in a few hours time. (I measured around 3.5 hours, but maybe that depends on the light circumstances.) Luckily, the battery is small and I have three of them, thanks to my NEX-5. So it's not a big deal to me. But still…
And yes, I sometimes accidentally start filming. So I delete those. That's about it guys, and it really doesn't spoil my joy of using this camera. For the rest, the balance and the feel of the camera is superb. And with the ZM lenses on it, my hand just doesn't get tired. Ever!
Do I have other remarks on the Zeiss ZM lenses? No. I'm utterly pleased by them. They are sharp, nice bouquet, great 3D, fairly lightweight (without feeling cheap), so easy to use, beautiful and offer the best quality for the money, by far. I told you, I'm a fifty year Zeiss fan. I'm probably not the most objective person, when it comes to Zeiss (after a love of 50 years, who can blame me), but you know, I'm no photography reporter, nor a professional photographer, so I think I can permit me more… :-)
Do I have special comments on the NEX-7/Zeiss ZM combination? Yes. To work with, it's just a perfect combination. The joy of use is tremendous. Never experienced that in my 50 years of shooting! (I owned more than 10 different camera's.) Also, the price is right. Lenses and body "play in the same league". They seem to be meant for one another.
And then there is the magenta color shift. I can't deny that it's there. It is. Sometimes. Very rarely in my use. And only with the Biogon. With large aperture. But even then not always, or not noticeable. And when it appears, sometimes it's only very slightly. Which doesn't bother me. You know I don't shoot wide open all the time. From the about 1000 pictures I took up till now, the magenta really bothered me only a very few times – two or maybe three, I already forgot it… Would I want to get rid of it? Sure! Will I buy another camera for it? No way!! Maybe Sony can fix it in a later software update, although I doubt it and I don't hope for it. But if they do, I surely want the update. If the don't I stay happy as it is.
My only real comment and regret on the NEX-7 is it not having a full frame sensor. I really would like to get rid of the cropping factor! So maybe the last camera I'll ever buy will be a full frame NEX-10?? ;-)
I hope you still can enjoy the pictures of a non-pro, who, I'm sure, sometimes will do things that "are not done" in a professionals opinion. If you can give critic of any kind, that can improve my shooting, you are so very welcome! Besides that, I guess the pictures can be very relevant for all those enthusiasts, who want to see what quality they can expect from this NEX-7/Zeiss ZM combination for themselves. Me being one of them!
The pictures shown here are all taken out of hand, without flash, as jpg's and often slightly processed with Photoshop Elements. I find the Shadows/Highlights function to be very effective, I sometimes somewhat skew and of course sometimes crop a little. Also I sometimes use a very small amount of Unsharp Mask. Oh yeah, also the Adjust Color for Skin Tone sometimes works very effectively. Those functions make it possible to work very fast, being designed to process photo's and some of them are not available in the regular Photoshop. That's why I prefer Photoshop Elements for my "normal" pictures, and Photoshop CS Extended for pictures that need to be printed in the magazine.
Have fun shooting!
50 Responses to "The Sony NEX-7 with Zeiss ZM Leica Mount Lenses by Dirk De Paepe"
Its 2013 now. This article first solidified my commitment to keep my Contax Zeiss lenses for digital use. But now with the development of the Metabones speed adapter, the crop factor has been eliminated and the lenses(18f4,25f2.8,50f1.4,85f1.4 and 135f2.8) with the adapter permanently on my Nex 6, are sharper and faster than I recall on my Contax ST.
Hello James,
Thanks for your comment. I read it only now, sorry for that. I believe it was very smart to keep your Xontax Zeiss lenses. I have been thinking myself of buying a Metabones adapter (for my old Canon FD lenses) but with the full frame Sony A7(r) coming up, I think I finally have found my ultimate camera body. Since this article, I use a lot more lenses on the NEX-7: Zeiss ZM (4 now), Voigtländer Classic, Canon FDs, Jupiter. I expect them all to work in full frame format on the A7r, which I expect to arrive in one week. Exciting times!
Thanks very much for your help. More questions will be coming once I receive my camera and adaptor.
I have two Leica lenses, a 35 mm and a 90 mm, and three Nikon lenses, a 24, 50, 105. What's your advice about which are better lenses for all-around shooting? Also, do you manually focus these lenses on the NEX-7? How do you know when the lens is focused on the chosen subject? Does it snap into focus on the screen?
Hello Paul,
Concerning choice of lenses, I guess that's a personal matter and depends on what your looking for. I'm using my 28mm a lot for all-around shooting, because with the crop factor it's equivalent to 42mm, somewhere between the "classic" 35 and 50mm. But you have no problem there. You can buy two adapters and use all you lenses. Just try them out and (like I do), go for the lens that "feels right" that day…
Next. Yes I always focus manually. With the NEX-7, this is best done with the focus peaking feature. Objects that are in focus will get a fine line appearing at their edges. You can choose between three colors and three sensitivities for those markings. It works fast and (big advantage) in all places of the viewfinder and LED display on the camera's back. So you never need to reframe! With some practice, this works really fast. So it doesn't snap, but it's a clear visual indication that immediately tells you when you're in focus. Focus peaking is a great joy to use. Personally I've decided never to buy a camera again, that doesn't offer this feature.
One thing I need to tell you. Your Leica 35mm will show chromatic aberration at wide open aperture. With you Nikon (I guess F-mount), there's no problem. Now I have found a way around this CA-problem with Leica and other M-mount wide angles and I'm preparing an article about it. Of course I don't know yet it Steve will find it interesting enough to publish, but it shows how I work around it. I had the same problem with my Biogon and IMO I'am able now to emiminate it competely.
I was reading your experience report with the NEX 7 in February with interest. Got my NEX 7 a week ago and fitted my old manual Nikor lenses to it. Set up is all in manual focus mode. I do not use the focus peaking, but the magnification. Works really well and gives me the good, old manual focus feeling that I loves with my Nikon FM. I am considering buying a Zeiss ZM lens, either 35/2 or 50/2 Planar. You have both. IS there any soft corner or purple fringe issue with the Planar as well?
Thanks – Wolfgang
Hello Wolfgang,
With the Planar, there is no purple fringe at all. This is a wonderfull lens: razorsharp, very light and handy and very compact with an excellent feel. (It's the one in the picture.) I'd go for the Planar and use Nikors as wide angles.
BTW you absolutely need to try out the focus peaking. It's much faster than the magnification and with some practice you can use it very well. Of course, when you have time enough for your shot, you can absolutely stick to magnification. I would too, because one can judge even preciser with magnification – but it doesn't work for fast focussing. And like I said, with enough practice, it's quite possible to focus spot on with focus peaking too.
Hello Dirk,
many thanks for the answer, which was the one I was praying for. The planar for highest optical performance and the Nikor wideangles, if needed.
Happy shooting
Hello Dirk, in 1954 my father bought me a Rolleicord which I will never part off. That was in Leuven! That is when I started taking photography seriously. I have been surfing the web in connection with the Nex 7 and the new Zeiss 24 mm f 1.8 which I obtained today. And this is how I found you. I am still charging the battery. I have several Leica cameras (M and R) and several lenses. I traded, in dollar for dollar, a Summicron 35 mm f2 apsherical. The last time I used that lens I found it to be a disappointment as compared to the previous non aspherical versionI when it came to slides. I have more then enough photographic stuff to trade in and can afford an M9. I am totally convinced that my photos will not have anything to be envious of what the M9 can produce. I am of the opinion that images produced with Leica have a particular look but the Zeiss lenses have that also. This, I first verified when taking pictures with a Zeiss Planar 50 mm F1.7 mounted on Contax. Mounted on the Sony Alpha 77 ,the Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 16 -80mm mm produces the best images I have seen taken digitally. And maybe, as others, my dream would be to have an M9 and parade with it on Avenue Louise in Brussels. Of course, driving a Bentley would be nice also. I have met Leicaphiles at a recent meeting in Chicago ( I live nearby) and frankly, all they were doing was playing with the menus. They all appeared disoriented, as if they had been the victims of a stroke. Of course, they were not so young . Many regretted trading in their film cameras and lenses and did not seem to get any enjoyment, that is looking at their pictures. Should I waste my time playing with M lenses with adapter on the Hex7? Guy Joassin.
Sorry for my late reply, Guy.
I don't think it's a waste of time at all! But with large angle glass (lower than 35mm), when used at large apertures, there will be a magenta color shift in the corners. I use my Biogon 28mm quite a lot, but most of the time not wide open (need larger DOF) and when I do, it often doesn't bother me, since it can be compared with some slight vignetting, which I sometimes even really like. So I really can live with it.
Nevertheless, when it could be corrected, I'd welcome it. So I advice you to do some test shots first, to see if it works for you too. For the rest the NEX-7 is to me the most handy camera ever. It's simply perfect in size, weight, handling, etc. Never loved shooting pictures that much befor than with the NEX/Zeiss combination.
Something I maybe need to add, Guy, is, that I have set up my NEX-7 to be used like an "old style" manual camera. That's how I want it, that's what gives me the feeling of being in total control, that's how I have the most fun. So the few times I need to look something up in the menu's, I hate it. :-) That's why I avoid those situations more and more.
Another thing I want to emphasize: the focus peaking is really wonderfull and to me it's the nicest new feature since many years and a must when focussing manually. I simply don't wanna work without it anymore. If you're not yet familliar with it, you absolutely need to try it out before ever deciding to buy a new camera. It'll give you so much joy!
Hello, thanks for your reply. I finally received the Nex7 on March 31st with the 18-55 lens. I will put the Zeiss 24 mm 1.8 (E mount) on the camera when I become more familiar with it. It appears people recommend putting non Sony manual lenses on the Nex5n which is not programmed to take in account what lens is in use. My friendly photo supplies vendor has loaned me a Metabones adapter for Leica M lenses. I will try that first and then 35mm Zeiss lenses. And now I read that there are problems with focusing at infinity with some adapters including the Novoflex ones. I may forget it and possibly trade in my "Leica M stuff" for "Sony stuff" with Zeiss lenses. GJ.
All I can say is that the Novoflex works perfectly for me, without any focussing problem what so ever. Novoflex should make the best adaptors available. Still I believe that not all brands care so much about precision, when manufactering adapters. And I wouldn't be surprised if some guys lump all adaptors together, and blame Novoflex for all the defaults of other brands. Who knows. Anyway, I don"t doubt for a second to use Novoflex.
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Dear Dirk, Thank you for your post, very interesting. I'm a bit in the same position as you, Leica M9 is my dream device, but I just can't afford it. That's why I'm very interested by the Sony NEX-7. Have you purchased your unit in Belgium? I want to buy one, but it seems to be out of stock everywhere :/
Yes I bought it in Belgium. I placed an early pre-order and probably got one of the very first in Belgium. It deserves to become a very popular camera, so it doesn't surprise me that it's out of stock… :-(
My dealer in Aachen (Germany) had 7's sitting in his window just today.
Dirk, I picked up a 35mm summi I ordered some time ago after good experiences with a nex-5 and CV lenses.
Results on the nex-7 so far : %#@&\!! ( that's Belgian for not so good ;-) )
Dirk De Paepe
May I ask about the camera never sleeps when on neck, does it happen when you hold it?
I very worried about the EVF lag. that is when i raise the camera there is blackness then the screen comes on…. To me that is a problem. cheers
The photographs are so sharp!!
good to know the camera shows the uniqueness of the lenses
Hello Ben,
When being around your neck, the proximity of your body triggers the viewfinder. I'd prefer, when being in standby mode, that the first touch of the release knob would wake it up and that one also could manually put it in standby.
It's so difficult to judge some features, when one is not really using the camera. And some (professional) reviewers really tell you every single remark there is to make, even if it's a futility like the EVF lag. I know it's their job, but sometimes this gets things out of perspective in that way. Now we must ask ourselves: what do we want? Manual switching between viewfinder and display? Now thàt would be slowly. Or do we want them both to be on all the time? No way, it would be terribly annoying when using the EVF. So we want a detection system. But can we expect a detection system with no delay at all? I guess not. So the questions is: how fast is it? Well, I measured the delay to be 0.2 to 0.3 seconds. Pretty fast to me! It's that fast that I have never given it a thought in the about 1000 shots I took (only a few looking at the LCD). Almost always the EVF is faster than me pointing my eye through the viewfinder. Maybe my glasses make me a fraction slower than you. But Steve doesn't wear glasses, and he didn't complain. I think, with the exceprion of the standby mode, Sony did the best possible job with this EVF, with excellent detail and with a very short delay. To me the rest is hairsplitting.
Thanks Dirk,
I guess the only way is for me to test one out. It will be officially available in Singapore tomorrow.
My concern is that I am so use to working with a film Rangefinder and that kind of immediacy in seeing that this camera might not provide.
Then again it isnt the same kind of camera so i just need to work with what it is than what i want it to be. cheers!
It's great to see another musician who has been taken with the photography bug. Thank you for sharing! :D
I'd hire that waitress! She looks like she cares about people and her job. Nice shots, good article.
Hello Stanis,
This is a bit surprising to me. I just doublechecked with one of my older camera's, that I've never sold, a Canon A1. Removing the lens revealed the mirror, and I guess nobody wants the mirror to get stained by dust or snowflakes or whatever. So I have always changed lenses with the gratest care – also to protect the lens itself. And even with a protected sensor, I wouldn't want dirt to get in the camera, so I think the utmost care is approprate anyway. Maybe I'm missing something here, you know that I'm no pro. But we both know that there are camera's for tougher circumstances. You can even find some to shoot under water. So are those the "least sissy" camera's then?
I tried NEX-7 and Zeiss M mount lenses thinking this would be a perfect setup for me. Bit I got really poor photos. Sharp in the centre, but poor sharpness, poor contrast in corners. Also weird color shifts behaviour in the whole frame, weird artifacts. Tried 3 adapters, different models. Also focus peaking is very slow if you want accuracy. Lots of troubles, lots of glitches.
And I was thinking, why the hell did I even considered this ? We have amazing systems now, especially designed for digital. That includes Leica, because their camera is the only one designed to take analog lenses to digital world. For the rest of system, use modern lenses designed for digital, that's the best advice I can give.
When I read your comment, I must be very lucky that this combination works for me. :-)
By the way, I don't get what you mean by "an analog or digital lens". I thought that the image is only digitallized at the point where what used to be film is replaced by a sensor.
What I wanted to say with my article is, that to me there is much more joy working in the traditional manual way. Of course, to get good pictures, you need to think differently than with a highly digitally controlled camera. But I love that creative process so much more. And with this camera/lens combination, this process goes mutch smoother then ever before. That's exactly what thrilles me.
Nevermind Dirk, I am missing several important information (type of adapters he was using, type of Zeiss lens he was using, is he used to manual focusing?) in the comment of D3xmeister. Seems like a Point-and-Shoot-Enthusiast is not used or even frustrated about the manual work style.
Well to make it simle for you to understand, shooting with lenses designed for this digital system, I consider the results faster to get, smoother experience and better IQ from any point of judging IQ. It also allowed me to think more about the photos I am taking rather than baby sitting the gear, just like Steve felt about the Nikon 1
Dirk. You forgot to mention one "remark", I would call it an issue, a problem to fix. Like most of the mirrorless cameras NEX-7 leaves the sensor exposed to elements when the lens is removed. I still cannot understand, why Sony so stubbornly refuses to address the problem. Almost nowbody seems to bother, which may indicate, that they don`t use mirrorless in tough condition, thus indicating that these are kind of "sissy" cams. I haven`s used NEX-7 (hasn`t arrived to Danmark), but I cannot immagine lens changing in a blizzard (snowflakes), wind and dusty dessert (dust) or windy drizzle (droplets) without getting sensor marred. It stays uncapped in on and off position. The cam has mechanical shutter (like most of mirrorless), and few lines in software would fix the problem. The moment lens is removed the shutter covers the sensor. What do you think. Does it bother you.
p.s. The only mirrorless that takes care of aforementioned (in my eyes, serious ommitance) is Ricohs GXR m-module. You have still to power the camera off to cover the sensor. If only Ricoh improved GXR with tiltable LCD, Sonys EVF and weatherproof body it would be a perfect adventure mirrorless. Just immagine, being able to change lens units in monsoon rain!
i can't find much photos taken by this camera that inspire me either its a sensor or software problem , its photo having some crappy weird artifacts , look at the photo of the restaurant girl for example she has a glowing line around her face and her shoulders , i think sensor manufacturer going too fast to increase megapixel regardless of the image quality .
I was sitting in my sofa, when I read your comment, opposite to a window with "the Belgian winter light" coming in. I raised my arm into the light and you know what I saw? A fine glowing line at the edge of my sleeve! It's strange how one can't discuss colors and tastes. Personally I simply love how the NEX-7 captured the glowing line, caused by the backlight from the California light in the waitress picture. :-)
Hi Dirk, tks for taking time to share your experience. Your article is nicely written, gives a balanced perspective and shows your passion. I also like your acceptance of the foibles of your equpiment but despite this you put a postive spin on it.
Hallo Dirk.
I can find my selves completely in your story. I got my Nex 7 (in Holland) just before the Christmas days and use it with Leica, Zeiss Contax G glass and the new Zeiss 1.8-24mm Sonnar. I now have used it long enough to say, this is a great camera which give me very high quality images. The Contax G adapter works Ok, but not always smooth, however the Biogon 28mm, Planar 45mm and Sonnar 90mm are superb lenses and the peaking let me focus easy and quick. I also use the Zeiss Distagon 4.0-18mm. It gives a very little magenta color, mainly in the left low corner. No problem, I made a profile with "Cornerfix" and that works fine. This camera is a keeper! Thanks for sharing and good luck!
Hello Jan,
Cornerfix seems to be a very interesting program. I dowloaded it as soon as I read your comment. But I'm looking for a user's manual now to know how to apply it to files shot by a NEX. So if you can help, don't hesitate! ;-)
By the way, are you Dutch?
Hallo Dirk.
Ja, ik kom uit Holland.
Het belangrijkste is dat je RAW bestanden moet omzetten naar DNG. Ik fotografeer altijd in RAW formaat. Normaal gebruik ik Aperture maar helaas heeft die nog geen update voor de Nex7 RAW bestanden. Adobe Lightroom kan de RAW bestanden van de Nex7 wel verwerken. Dus zet ik de RAW bestanden via Lightroom om naar DNG. Zie onderstaande link voor een goede uitleg/tutorial van Cornerfix. Voor ieder lens die last heeft van de magenta kleur zou je een apart profiel moeten maken. Ik heb het enkel voor mijn Zeiss Distagon ZM 4.0-18mm nodig. Succes.
Met vriendelijke groet Jan.
Ciao Dirk and thanks for your report, I enjoyed it and it is the best entusiastic report I read about nex 7. I cannot wait to have mine nex7, so far have fun. Cheers
Hi Dirk,
nice post… appreciated; I am having NEX 7 + Zeiss Planar T* 50/2 M (on adapter) and enjoy it. Now I am planning to expand my CZ/M mount collection but am in doubts regarding the choice in far ends – i.e. wide angle & telephoto. Thus would appreciate your extended comments regarding especially the Tele-Tessar 85/4 which U report to be using. I am hesitating here between Zeiss and Voigtlander 75/1.8 Heliar whereas of course the F number rules, but at the same time the Zeiss reputation also has its vote… any idea?
rgds, tom
Hello Tom,
I love the Tessar so much! As it happened, out of the pictures that I send, Steve chose three that I shot with it: the two in the airport and the waitress picture, which wer taken at reduced light conditions. To me the telefactor and sensor crop are perfect to make those "intimate" pictures. (This means I must buy something like a 135, should I ever buy a full frame body…). I also love the 3D of it. And I was also very pleased by the colors of the waitress picture, expecially the tones in her face, which are even so much nicer at 100%. But sure, with a 1.8 you'd get a more shallow DOF.
Thanks for sharing, unfortunately or fortunately in the US the NEX-7's availability has been limited, which meant I was forced to wait. Now with the Olympus E-M5 announcement I'm tempted to go in that direction because I already have a collection micro four thirds lenses and M4/3 adaptors for my Leica and Nikon lenses.
What is the shutter noise like on the NEX-7? The big reason why I love the Oly is because it's whisper quiet, perfect for shooting in sound sensitive locations. I would be tempted to pick up the NEX-7 if it was just as quiet.
I didn't try the E-M5. But I took quite some shots at the airport, without disturbing anybody, I guess thanks to the very compact size of NEX and Zeiss and the shutter not being too loud. Nevertheless I guess it would be a good idea if Sony would provide different shutter volumes.
Hey, go for WATE that works with no magenta issues. It is only very few wide angle lenses that do. Look at LL website for examples in their rolling NEX 7 review.
Can you explain a bit more about WATE and what's the exact url of the LL website?
Hey Dirk,
WATE bedoelt "Wide Angle Tri Elmar", éen objectief van Leica (16-18-21 mm).
LL bedoelt "Luminous Landscape", éen referentie voor fotografie (www.luminous-landscape.com)
Hi Dirk, thank you very much for this article. It was interesting to read, as I am waiting for my NEX 7 and a Novoflex Adapter NEX-LEM. My Zeiss Biogon ZM 35 2.0 is waiting too and with your article I am even more "enthusiastic" to get my NEX.
Thanks for sharing… Still using my Nex5 with my Biogon 21 and cron 35. Great combo. I cancelled thé NEX7 because thé 21 would be a no go. Zeiss Contax G2 lenses work and look great also but thé adaptor has a nob in thé way.
Leuke foto's van Zaventem!
Hey Ernesto,
Dit was wel San Diego Airport! :-)
Maar alle luchthavens lijken wel wat op mekaar, he…
Nice review. Nice photos too. I own a Leica M9 and recently bought a Zeiss 28mm because I could not find a Leica lens to buy and because I got it used on ebay for 1/3 the price of the Leica. I like the Zeiss lens but in my hands the colors render a bit on the cool side. I can correct in Photoshop, but it is weird. Have you seen this on the NEX?
Hello Greg,
I never owned a Leica, so I can't really compare. Looking at pictures taken with an M9, I often admire the rich colors. But then I don't know how much those images were processed, and in what light circumstances they were taken. Concerning my shooting with the M7, I achieve very nice colors to my taste with very limited processing. Although I have seen nicer colors, but then again, I don't know the circumstances of those pictures. I never increase the saturation. I do most of my processing, working on the shadows and highlights and increasing the midtone contrast a bit. I find this to be very effective. I like what I get from the NEX-7 very much. But I know that there is better IQ. But you know, to me the most important thing of the picture is the subject, the focussing, the timing and the framing, more than the technical IQ. You know I prefer listening to beautiful music on a lesser HiFi than bad music on the best HiFi you can get…
That is: "my shooting with the NEX-7", not the M7, of course… :-)
These novoflex adapters are just like lottery. I had 2 of them. My super elmar 18 passes infinity with first and it was too tight so it was hard to mount a lens. With the second the infinity was almost precise , only a little pass, but it was misaligned and caused color shift at the bottom. Used them with NEX-5N. So I decided to buy M10 if it will have EVF (I hope it will).


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Catnip Dynamite
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Overall quality: Even when overdubbed, Manning's voice is a little too thin, and that's the only thing wrong with this stunning synthesis of everyone from T. Rex, Sweet, and 10cc to Queen, ELO, and Def Leppard (and that's not counting the live Thomas Dolby and Elton John covers).
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Worldview: "I want to feel good. / I want to feel right. / I want to feel the sun. / [. . .] God is love and appreciation. / Don't miss the mark" ("God Is Love").
Overall quality: Mandell's songs unfold as slowly and as unpredictably as a reverie; essentially a miniaturist (kissing is central role in five songs), she also writes about the macrocosm ("God Is Love," "I Love Planet Earth") with no hint of sentimentality or agitprop.
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Worldview: "If all our heartaches were in a stack, they'd go all the way up to heaven and back. / We don't know all the trouble we're in. [. . .] Jesus, save us from our sin" ("Chalk").
Overall quality: Backwoods country blues (Buddy) and late-night heartbreak (Julie) battered by bare-knuckled grace (Buddy with Julie); the difference this time: the cameos (Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Regina McCrary, Patty Griffin).
Style: The commercial face of concept rock, circa 1978, now padded with seven demos, instrumental versions, and alternate mixes.
Worldview: "I've consulted all the sages I could find in Yellow Pages, but there aren't many of them. / And the Mayan panoramas on my pyramid pajamas haven't helped my little problem" ("Pyramania").
Overall quality: In retrospect, hardly the gateway to the occult some anti-rock evangelists feared; rather, a prime example of the Project's early formula: a sci-fi/fantasy theme broken down and reconstructed for maximum fun and profit.
During its 11-year run, the Alan Parsons Project-an ever-shifting collective of musicians and singers organized to flesh out the "symphonic progressive rock" of Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson-was the soundtrack of choice among listeners who preferred science fiction and fantasy to love or other perennial pop-song subjects. Beginning with the Poe-inspired Tales of Mystery and Imagination (1976), Parsons and Woolfson oversaw a series of concept albums that critics derided as pretentious but that yielded eight top-40 hits nevertheless.
Only the diehard need inspect all six of the Project's albums (Pyramid through Gaudi) that Arista/Legacy has just reissued in re-mastered editions. The line between virtuosity and slickness begins to blur after awhile, and the bonus tracks, which consist mainly of demos, feel pointlessly skeletal. Taken one at a time, however, their big-budget settings of high-brow themes to mass-appeal sounds can (still) constitute a unique, and surprisingly fun, change of pace for anyone stuck in a listening rut.


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Chris Martin Kicked Out Of ColdPlay?
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posted Apr 30 2014 12:34AM
99Rock Music News: Chris Martin Reveals He Was Briefly Kicked Out of Coldplay
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By Jay Tilles
The first of a four-part interview with Chris Martin was released Monday (Apr 28) and it could be Martin's most revealing interview to date. The Coldplay frontman sat in a Santa Monica, CA recording studio opposite BBC Radio 1′s Zane Lowe and offered a series of candid responses.
Speaking about the band's chemistry and how he hopes it will ultimately lead to their longevity, Martin explained "We're very, very tight at the moment. I know that I'm the one that is the frontman and the one that's on the magazines and stuff but with everything we've been blessed with, what we constantly come back to is is this relationship. Because none of us are prodigies or virtuosos, we've seen bands come and go in the time that we've been around and we've seen the ones that have lost it and we've worked really hard to communicate with each other in a way that brings the best out of everybody."
Martin revealed the band's relationship became a real focus when they worked with Brian Eno who said, "You really have to respect the chemistry between you." The frontman confessed he'd actually been booted from the band for a time. "He kicked me out of the band for a few weeks to get everybody's confidence up because at that time I could be quite strong-minded in terms of it has to sound like this."
To hit home how valuable each member's part is, Martin went so far as to outline how the song-writing credit is distributed, with 40% going to Martin and the remaining 60% split equally among Berryman, Buckland and Champion. "Everything else is 25/25/25/25," explained Martin.
Set for a May 19 release, Martin says Ghost Stories, is a bit more "personal and smaller" than previous albums.
"The idea of Ghost Stories for me was how do you let the thinks that happened to you in the past, your ghosts, how do you let them affect your present and your future? Because there was a time when I felt like they were going to drag me down, kind of ruin my life and the lives of those around me."
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Kasabian Announces New Album
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posted Apr 29 2014 12:29AM
99Rock Music News: Kasabian Announces New Album & Stream The First Single 'eez-eh' Here
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By Nadia Noir
British psych-rockers, Kasabian, are electrifying their tripped-out sound with their new single, "Eez-eh." A classic mix of trip-hop, Brit pop, and funky late '60s-style vibes, Kasabian's newest song is a slight departure from Velociraptor!
The track is from the band's upcoming fifth full-length studio album entitled 48:13, which is the run time of the 13-track dis supposedly out in early June in the United Kingdom. According to Antiquiet, Kasabian's songwriting/lead guitarist Sergio Pizzorno is quoted as saying that this new album will be "more direct" and "more honest."
"I started to strip away layers rather than to just keep adding," explained Pizzorno.
Listen to the new track below. And remember to heed this little lyrical nugget from the song: Google iswatching us all.
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New Grouplove - 'Let Me In'
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posted Apr 28 2014 12:40AM
99Rock Music News: Listen to Grouplove's 'Let Me In' from 'The Fault in Our Stars'
Photo of: Grouplove live at the Red Bull Sound Space at KROQ (Alex Rauch)
By Scott T. Sterling
Alt-rock act Grouplove has released the audio ofnew song, "Let Me In", which is taken from the soundtrack of upcoming feature film, The Fault in our Stars.
The movie is based on the bestselling 2012 novel of the same name, written by author John Greene. Like the book, the movie focuses on Hazel and Gus, described as "two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them — and us – on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group," according to a press release . Shailene Woodley (The Descendants) and Ansel Elgort (Divergent) portray the couple.
"Let Me In" features the standard trading-off of lead vocals between Hannah Hooper and Christian Zucconi. A mid-tempo rocker, the song includes plenty of soft-then-loud, loud-then-soft moments, complemented by formidable guitars and the occasional whirring synth.
"Let Me In" is the first new song from Grouplove since the release of the band's second album,Spreading Rumours, which features the hit single "Ways to Go".
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Coldplay - Lyrics Scavenger Hunt
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posted Apr 27 2014 12:41AM
99Rock Music News: Coldplay Announces Lyrics Scavenger Hunt in Libraries Worldwide
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By Kevin Rutherford
The good news? Coldplay fans can read the lyrics to the band's new album before it hits stores. The bad news? They'll have to find them, first.
The band announced they will hide handwritten lyric sheets of Ghost Stories from frontman Chris Martin in nine libraries across the world, creating a scavenger hunt for fans to discover.
Clues to each sheet's location will be dispensed onColdplay's Twitter account. Once a page is found, a photo of it will be uploaded for others to see.
Additionally, one of the envelopes containing the lyrics also includes a ticket for a free trip to London to see the band's July 1 performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
One lyric sheet has already been found in Mexico City, containing the lyrics to lead single "Magic".
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Kings of Leon "Wait For Me" #1 This Week!
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posted Apr 25 2014 7:20AM
99Rock Music News: Kings of Leon "Wait For Me" now top of the 99Rock Most Wanted.
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The guys are back on Tour this Summer with the
! This week they spike to #1 on our 99Rock Most Wanted! Congratulations to all of our "Win Em' Before You Can Buy Em'" Tickets winners this week on 99Rock!
This summer the guys will be on tour with Young The Giant and the Kongos! See them at the
NH Bank Of Pavilion at Meadowbrook
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'Lazaretto,' New Jack White, Now On 99Rock
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posted Apr 24 2014 11:08AM
99Rock Music News: 'Lazaretto,' Newest From Jack White, Now On The 99Rock Playlist
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Like at lot of fans, we first fell in love with Jack Whitewhen we heard "Fell in Love With A Girl," back when he was still one half of The White Stripes. And while The White Stripes officially broke up in 2011, Jack White has continued to recorded music as The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, and as a solo artist. "Lazaretto" is title track and lead single from Jack White's new album due out June 10.
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Today is Denim Day 2014!!!
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posted Apr 23 2014 1:00AM
99Rock News: #DenimDay2014
Today is the day, April 23rd to make a social statement with your fashion statement! Wear Jeans with a purpose!
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Happy Earth Day from 99Rock!!!
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posted Apr 22 2014 1:17AM
99Rock Celebrates Earth Day 2014!!!
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Fake Daft Punk at Coachella
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posted Apr 21 2014 11:20AM
99Rock Music News: Fake Daft Punk Perform With Arcade Fire At Coachella
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Anyone who thought they saw Daft Punk during Arcade Fire's set at Coachella last night (April 20), we're sorry to tell you, you were punk'd.
During the band's closing set, frontman Win Butler announced that Daft Punk was there to perform their hit "Get Lucky," which Arcade Fire started playing. But, what Butler really said according to those in attendance was "Paft Dunk."
Those two people in Daft Punk-like robot suits who walked out, well, they weren't really Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. They were just some guys in robot jumpsuits, which, when you think about it, probably isn't that weird to see at Coachella. The band's little prank though led to
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Young The Giant On Tour!!!
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posted Apr 20 2014 11:25AM
99Rock Music News: Young The Giant joins Kings Of Leon and KONGOS on Tour
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#Mechanical Bull Tour returns for 2014 and Young the Giant team up with the Kings Of Leon and the KONGOS with dates that include a stop in NH at the
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Aloe Blacc Covers Coldplay's "Magic"
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posted Apr 12 2014 2:48AM
99Rock Music News: Aloe Blacc Covers Coldplay's "Magic"
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Orange County native Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III, better known as Aloe Blacc, is new to the scene compared to rock veteran Chris Martin.
However, he's seen a ton of success this year, most recently with his second single, "The Man," from his album Lift Your Spirit.
Aloe just took a trip across the pond and paid a visit to the BBC Radio 1 studios, where he covered Coldplay's "Magic."
Listen to the musical magic above.
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The New Song from Antemasque
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posted Apr 11 2014 1:52AM
99Rock Music News: Listen to New Song from Antemasque, Featuring Flea, Former Mars Volta Members
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By Jay Tilles
Former Mars Volta and At the Drive-In members Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, plus drummer Dave Elitch, have teamed with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea to form a new band: Antemasque.
The group released a trailer and rehearsal video yesterday (April 9) via X-Games and Southern California clothing retailer Tilly's YouTube channel's channels, oddly filed under "Comedy." Today, the band made their their first single, titled "4AM" (above), available on iTunes.
Guitarist Rodriguez-Lopez and vocalist Bixler-Zavala have had an on-again, off-again relationship since forming At the Drive-In 1993. After briefly reuniting as the band at Coachella and Lollapalooza in 2012, little was known about the duo's future together.
According to a tweet from Flea this morning, he recorded several tracks with the group. It's not the first time he's had some sort of connection with Rodriguez-Lopez and Bixler-Zavala; he played bass on the Mars Volta's 2003 debut De-Loused in the Comatorium and contributed trumpet to that album's followup, Frances the Mute.
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Gerard Way Records New Song!
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posted Apr 10 2014 2:42AM
99Rock Music News: Gerard Way Records New Song for Kevin Smith Horror Film 'Tusk'
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By Jay Tilles
Former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way took to Twitter Tuesday (April 8) to announce he'd returned to "the grid" to record a song fordirector Kevin Smith's latest horror film, Tusk. Set to hit theaters this fall, the film stars include Michael Parks, Justin Long, Haley Joel Osment and Ralph Garman, not only an actor, but one of our own DJs.
Tusk is based on an online ad Smith found for a retired Canadian man seeking a roommate. Although the man offers up the room for free, there is a string attached: the new roommate must wear a lifelike walrus costume and act the part. When the homeowner's obsession takes over, the new roommate finds he's been surgically transformed into a human walrus.
"It's an old English folk song written in the 1600s entitled 'Oh, Waly, Waly' and sometimes called 'TheWater is Wide,'" Kevin Smith told Radio.com. "At one point in Tusk, the Michael Parks character sings a few verses, so I thought it might be nice to end the film with the song itself. Gerard turned the piece into this achingly beautiful, haunting declaration of undying, hopeless love."
He added, "If you've ever been in that kind of love, this song will crush you. It's such a heartbreaker, you can't help but well up with tears. You could play this track at a wedding or at a funeral and it would be equally appropriate in both places. I love it."
Related: Listen to My Chemical Romance's Last Song Ever 'Fake Your Death'
According to Smith, the song "starts over the end of the film and takes us into the credits. The song's so beautiful that, even if you're hated the whole movie, you'll sit through the credits to hear the rest of the song."
Choosing the My Chem frontman was a no brainer for Smith. "I've always been in love with Welcome to the Black Parade and my daughter is a massive My Chem fan who learned to play the bass guitar because she wanted to be Mikey Way," he said.
Just over a year ago Smith invited Gerard and Mikey to be guests on 2 episodes of his weekly SModcast, "My Chemical Bromance" and "2 Way Street."
"After the shows the we kept in touch by email ," explained Smith. "But because I hadn't made a movie since Red State, there was really no reason to ask him to record a song for me without sounding like Kathy Bates in Misery. And then, out of nowhere, I made this weird movie Tusk," he explained. "So I reached out to Gerard and asked if he wanted to do the closing track. The man came over, watched the flick, and went to work. He's such a tremendous guy with talent to burn. Plus? He's from New Jersey. Naturally, that's always a plus in my book."
Smith tweeted today, "Holy s***! The cherry on top of the TUSK sundae? @GerardWay just recorded the most achingly beautiful closing song for the flick! #WalrusYes."
Way followed suit with a celebratory tweet of his own.
Except for an occasional mention of My Chemical Romance's greatest hits album which was released last month, Way has kept mentions of his former band to a minimum.
In a series of tweets he announced he'd no longer be addressing fan correspondence aimed at My Chemical Romance.
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The Neighbourhood Release "Honest"
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posted Apr 9 2014 1:23AM
99Rock Music News: The Neighbourhood Release "Honest" From 'Amazing Spider-Man II' Soundtrack
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The Neighbourhood's epically cinematic new song "Honest" is taken from the soundtrack for The Amazing Spider-Man II out on April 22, 2014.
The minimalist monochromatic uses The Neighbourhood's black-and-white aesthetic combined with a simple font and television static.
Emotionally, the song is a painful testament to betrayal, lack of personal honesty, and the hope that whomever the song is about can find a way to "be themselves someday/in weakness and in strength."
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The Offspring: Smash 20th Anniversary
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posted Apr 8 2014 11:27AM
99Rock Music News: The Offspring Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Smash'
The Offspring Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Smash'April 8, 2014 11:15 AM
By Nadia Noir
It's the 20th anniversary of The Offspring's album, Smash. The album from the Southern California-based punk band came out in 1994 and "was, at the time, the best-selling album ever released on an independent label." When The Offspring first broke, they had been playing around for ten years and weren't allowed to do the Roxy or The Whisky said Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman in an interview.
"Come Out And Play" was the first smash-hit single from Smash. "Right away we started playing it, and that sort of sparked everything. I think it was Jed the Fish playing us as his "Catch of the Day." And then the song made it onto the Furious 5 at 9. It was in heavy rotation, for sure," said Nick.
"It got a really good response from listeners. I know I was calling every time I heard it!"
The Orange County-based band who won the Impact Award from the OC Music Awards in 2014are planning on perpetuating that impact with a 20th anniversary CD and Vinyl edition of Smash; one option with a collector's box full of goodies like patches, pins, a replica of the Smash tour all-access pass, and more. There will also be anniversary merch like t-shirts and The Offspring will beperforming the entire Smash album live at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa on July 11th. For more information, go to offspring.com.
For now, kick back and re-listen to snippets of Smash. After all, music soothes even the savage beast.
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The Black Keys New Album!
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posted Apr 7 2014 1:21AM
99Rock Music News: The Black Keys' New Album Features Sampling, Band's Longest Song
"Turn Blue" is out May 13 on Nonesuch
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By Kevin Rutherford
Are you a Black Keys fan that wishes the Akron rock duo would experiment a bit more with their upcoming releases? How does a little sampling here and there sound?
In an interview with NME, the band confirmed that one of their new songs on forthcoming LP Turn Blue actually includes an entire sample as part of its makeup, something they've never done before.
According to drummer Patrick Carney, the song "Year in Review" includes a sample of Nico Fidenco, an Italian singer and movie soundtrack composer best known for his work on spaghetti westerns.
Related: Listen to the Black Keys' New Song 'Fever'
Singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach added that Turn Blue includes the band's longest song to date. "Weight of Love," which opens the record, clocks in at nearly seven minutes. The band previously hit nearly six minutes on "Goodbye Babylon" from 2006′s Magic Potion, plus six minutes, 45 seconds on 2006 cover album Chulahoma: The Songs of Junior Kimbroughwith "My Mind is Ramblin.'"
In addition, Auerbach mentioned that he's "never done a guitar solo like that" on "Weight of Love," which could get the band's fans hoping for a head-banging good time after first single "Fever"'s relative tameness chomping at the bit.
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Memphis May Fire Cover STP!
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posted Apr 4 2014 1:12AM
99Rock Music News: Memphis May Fire Cover Stone Temple Pilots' "Interstate Love Song" For 'Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2′
"We're happy to cover songs for fun, but we don't ever want to use that as a way to gain fans. Originals are definitely what this band was cut out for."
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This past Tuesday (April 2) Fearless Records released Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2, the latest (and 15th) release in their Punk Goes series. The compilation features covers of KROQ bands like Lit, Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters, Bush, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, and several more. One song in particular that we enjoyed was Memphis May Fire's cover of Stone Temple Pilots' "Interstate Love Song."
We sat down with Memphis May Fire's frontman Matty Mullins before their sold out show at House Of Blues Sunset March 25th to discuss the new Punk Goes 90s compilation, what it's like being a part of the Punk Goes legacy, and the band's new album Unconditional.
"Kellen McGregor, our guitarist, does all of the writing for the instrument portions of our music. He grew up on Stone Temple Pilots, just a huge fan of the band. They definitely influenced the way that he writes, structurally, sonically…so about a year and a half ago, he sat down in his bedroom and just recorded an instrumental cover of 'Interstate Love Song,' made it heavy, and turned it into a Memphis May Fire track," says Mullins. "We never had time to finish it until Fearless approached us."
When the topic turned to STP frontman Scott Weiland, Mullins says that he was "sheltered musically" growing up and wasn't introduced to them until later on. "I can't claim to be influenced by Scott, but a ton of respect… nothing but respect for what he did with music."
The Punk Goes series came to life back in 2000 with the inaugural record, Punk Goes Metal, and have since put out 14 more albums. Memphis May Fire made their Punk Goes debut in 2012 with a cover of Bruno Mars' "Grenade" for Punk Goes Pop 5.
"When they [Fearless Records] approached us for the first one, for the Bruno Mars cover (Punk Goes Pop 5), we were ecstatic. We just went into it thinking 'let's have fun with this,' then they ended up picking that as the #1 single for the record and they put it as track 1 on the album. It was such a huge blessing and we were stoked on it," says Mullins.
"We loved how the song came out, and I think that song we were able to represent the way the band sounds a little bit more than we were with the STP song, but it's still so cool to be able to do a STP song."
"We're happy to cover songs for fun, but we don't ever want to use that as a way to gain fans. Originals are definitely what this band was cut out for."
Track List for Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2:
1. Get Scared "My Own Worst Enemy" (originally performed by Lit)
2. Memphis May Fire "Interstate Love Song" (originally performed by Stone Temple Pilots)
3. Asking Alexandria "Closer" (originally performed by Nine Inch Nails)
4. The Color Morale "Everlong" (originally performed by Foo Fighters)
5. Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! "All Star" (originally performed by Smash Mouth)
6. Mayday Parade "Comedown" (originally performed by Bush)
7. Motionless in White "Du hast" (originally performed by Rammstein)
8. Yellowcard "Today" (originally performed by Smashing Pumpkins)
9. Hands Like Houses "Torn" (originally performed by Natalie Imbruglia)
10. The Ghost Inside "Southtown" (originally performed by P.O.D)
11. Falling In Reverse "Gangsta's Paradise" (originally performed by Coolio)
12. Ice Nine Kills "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" (originally performed by Green Day)
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99Rock Music News: New Politics & Fat Joe Perform "Lean Back" On The MLB Fan Cave
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By Nadia Noir
The combination of rap and rock fusing together into either a winning musical home run or a total musical strike is nothing new, but the combo of Big Apple rapper Fat Joe with international threesome New Politics was never something we saw getting to third base.
But the two musical entities came together on the MTV's segment Off The Bat from The MLB Fan Cave and got the audience into a frenzy.
Fat Joe got to strut around the stage being badass and bald and New Politics showed off their quintessential dance moves.
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99Rock Music News: Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea to Pen Memoir
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Red Hot Chili Peppers' always animated bassist Flea has been keeping busy in recent years; outside of the Chili Peppers, he has also collaborated with Radiohead's Thom Yorke in Atoms for Peace, Blur's Damon Albarn in Rocket Juice & The Moon. But he's also been spending some time writing: he's currently working on his memoirs.
According to Grand Central Publishing, who acquired the rights to Flea's story, the self-written memoir will detail the bassist's move from a "normal" upbringing in the suburbs of New York to Los Angeles, where he lived a bohemian life with his jazz musician stepfather.
In the book, Flea will also detail his "sometimes complex friendship" and collaboration with RHCP frontman Anthony Kiedis, his drug use and give a closer look at the over 30 year career of RHCP.
"Grand Central is thrilled to publish Flea's memoir," said Ben Greenberg, the company's Executive Editor. "Besides being a voracious reader, he is an utterly unique musician, thinker, and creative force—whether with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Atoms for Peace, or his Silverlake Conservatory which fosters music education in Los Angeles. His story is epic."
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A video purportedly showing sons of two prominent state BJP leaders enjoying a day out at a Border Security Force firing camp in Barmer, trying their hand at shooting with BSF ammunition, sparked a furore on Wednesday, prompting the paramilitary force to institute an inquiry into the incident.
It also issued a showcause notice to a deputy commandant, who features in the video helping the civilians shoot at the Jalipa firing range.
In the video, which started circulating Tuesday evening with at least one local television channel airing it, senior state BJP leader Jograj Singhs son Gourav Singh is allegedly seen firing at least seven rounds. His friend Shiv Pratap Singh, son of former sarpanch Roop Singh, is seen firing while lying prone on the ground and later standing behind Gourav. The 69-second video is said to have been shot by Shivs brother Ajit Singh.
Sources said the youths, whose fathers are prominent Rajput leaders in the area, used their influence to approach the BSF officials, seeking access to the firing range and ammunition. While Jograj Singh has contested parliamentary elections from Barmer twice on a BJP ticket, Roop Singh is a prominent local BJP leader and has formerly served as sarpanch of Chohtan several times.
Roop Singh said he was not aware of the incident and maintained that the BSF should not have granted permission. This is a restricted zone. The BSF should have been cautious. How could they allow such a thing?
Gourav, a lawyer who recently stepped into politics, initially told The Indian Express over the phone that he is an eminent shooter and has been with the NCC and held lessons at the National Defence Academy. However, in a subsequent conversation, he maintained that he did not feature in the video. The person in the video is not me. I am being targeted by a local mediaperson out of personal vendetta. I have never been to the Jalipa firing range.
Sources said that the incident took place about a week ago at its Jalipa base, near Barmer town, during the annual range classification firing exercise, which is held to test firing skills of the personnel.
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Commerce Department's acquisition workforce plan lacking, finds IG
A 5-year plan to bolster the Commerce Department's acquisition workforce, which was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in March 2010, is short on specifics due to missing and inconsistent data, according to the department's office of inspector general in an audit report published Dec. 21.
In a memo on the report, Ann Eilers, principal assistant inspector general for audit and evaluation, writes that DoC's Acquisition Human Capital Plan has unreconciled baseline counts for acquisition personnel, incomplete workforce requirement forecasts and is missing time frames and milestones for its 10 program goals.
The vague baselines and goals resulted in poor coordination with budget requests, writes Eilers. The report notes that the AHCP's request for additional full-time equivalent staff identified in the plan didn't align with the individual bureaus' fiscal 2012 budget requests for additional acquisition staff.
The report recommends Director of Acquisition Management Barry Berkowitz address the problems that led to the poorly-formulated AHCP.
OIG says he should establish protocols determining baseline staffing levels and prescribe minimum documentation standards for bureau-level procurement offices and the office of acquisition management for determining the figures included in the AHCP. Auditors recommend Berkowitz help bureaus establish acquisition staffing goals and measure progress, and work with DoC's budget office to access departmental acquisition workforce budget data during the budget formulation process.
Although the shortfalls and recommendations appear fairly straightforward, OAM issued a four-page response finding fault with each of the audit's recommendations. OAM staff wrote that baseline staffing figures were in fact accurate, even though OIG had found AHCP numbers did not match the sum of bureau figures. Berkowitz's staff wrote that all staffing data came from the department's Office of Human Resource Management personnel records, the department's annual warrant report, and the department's Acquisition Workforce Certification database, "all of which are reliable and verifiable sources."
The response also argues that workforce requirement forecasts are not "insufficient" as the auditors claim. Rather, the department chose not to be overly prescriptive. DoC recognizes its acquisition portfolio consists of diverse requirements and "mandating a single method for projecting an optimal workforce to apply across the entire Department will more likely result in inadequate target levels," say OAM staff.
The response report also found fault with auditors' claim that milestones and timelines were missing from the ACHP.
"OAM considered the use of milestones, however, it posed great challenges, given that the action strategies are ongoing activities and many of the strategies were contingent upon additional funding," explains OAM staff.
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Under what title is Wilbert Maez, the list is extensive.
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The Gilford High School field hockey team improves to 4-0-1 on the young season.
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1932 Chevy Coupe Email Roddin' AroundWritten on June 23, 2007 Yesterday's Young Guns
Don Getz from New Albany, Indiana, sent us an e-mail with this old photo of his '32 Chevy coupe. "It started at my father's steel fabrication shop in 1952, upon my graduation from Salem High School in northeast Ohio. Dad was responsible for creating and installing the convex steel top, which he handformed from flat stock." Don chopped the top 4 inches, sectioned the frame, and dropped the front beam axle 2 1/2 inches. The cycle fenders were created from flat sheet stock under his dad's "ever-cautious eye." The exhaust header was built from a '36 Ford torque tube. "The only other Ford part was the '32 radiator shell, as I was-and still am-a Chevy guy." The drivetrain was a 302 "Jimmy" mill connected to a '39 Chevy box, "which never could handle all that torque at the Akron Dragstrip," according to Don.
"Dad also shot the purple paint, a custom mix by our local Dietzler store. I finished the rod in May of 1954 and traded it, even up, that summer for a restored '41 Lincoln Continental coupe, which I drove to Ohio State University that fall. I've always wondered whatever happened with the '32; I never saw it after the trade, although I heard the new owner dropped a full-race Flattie in the car. Now that's unusual-a Chevy with Ford power!"
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Automatic Transition-B&M Buys HurstIn 1953, Bob Spar and Mort Schuman started B&M Automotive Products in Van Nuys, California. Within a few years, they were modifying GM Hydra-Matic transmissions for the new sport of drag racing. In Warminster, Pennsylvania, George Hurst teamed up with Bill Campbell in 1958 to make high-performance shifters. By the 1960s, B&M Hydro Stick transmissions and Hurst shifters had both become iconic performance products and an essential requirement for any self-respecting enthusiast of speed. So it seemed somehow inevitable that these two companies would someday merge, which they did earlier this year, when B&M acquired the Hurst Shifter Division from Mr. Gasket.
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Perhaps you've heard of that guy in tights from Krypton named Superman. But were you aware of the 1960s Broadway musical based on the Man of Steel? The much loved show is being produced by Encores at the New York City Center and some of us from Geeks OUT and Gay Geeks of NY are trying to put together a group to see it. A group of 10 or more people receives a 15% discount off of Encores' already low ticket prices, so we hope we can make this work!
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Engine: aluminum, 141-hp, 2.0-liter DOHC Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder; 129 lb.-ft-torque
Electric motor-generator: 118-hp permanent magnet AC synchronous; 177 lb.-ft. torque
Battery: 7.6 kWh lithium-ion
Charge time: 2.5 hours (240-volt), 7 hours (120-volt)
Total system power: 188-hp
Transmission: CVT
Top speed: 105 mph; 82 mph in EV mode
Fuel economy: 44/41/43 mpg city/hwy/combined.; 87 octane
Fuel tank: 14 gal.
Cargo space: 19.2 to 24.5 cu. ft.
Front head/leg/shoulder room: 41/43.1/54.3 in.
Rear head/leg/shoulder room: 39.4/36.5/55.9 in.
Length/wheelbase:173.6/104.3 in.
Curb weight: 3,899 lbs.
Standard equipment includes: keyless locking and push-button ignition, MyFordTouch, regenerative braking, smart gauge with eco guide, ambient lighting, leather-trimmed upholstery, 10-way power adjusted driver's seat, power (heated) outside mirrors with approaching lights and turn signals, Homelink garage-gate opener, blind-spot mirrors, fog lights, 17-inch alloy wheels
Safety features include: 7 air bags, stability and traction control, roll-stability control; power-assisted four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with regenerative braking system (11.8-inch front vented discs, 11-inch solid rear)
Base price: $33,745, including $795 freight charge; price as tested $36,635 (including $585 package discounts)
Options on test vehicle: Premium audio and navigation pack, $3,080, includes hands-free technology package, power liftgate, rearview camera, keyless entry and push-button start, automated parking package; Ruby Red metallic paint $395
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In political news, Republican Senator from Maine, Olympia Snowe, has publicly decided to sign the Senate Finance Committee's health care bill, controversially depriving the United States of its poor health care. While others praised Snowe for her vision and bravery to cross political lines, Republicans were outraged at Snowe's decision to help millions of uninsured Americans, calling her act "the highest form of progressive and logical treason America has ever seen."
"Her decision to help people is an abomination," said former vice-president Dick Cheney. "Doesn't she realize that the $900 billion the country will now be spending on health care will virtually ruin any chance of bombing completely innocent countries, building churches on every street corner, and funding the snacks for our weekly Bridge night? If Michael Steele doesn't get his Oreo cookies, he's an emotional mess. But she doesn't want nor have to deal with that [... and woman aren't even invited to our Bridge night]."
"I can't believe that bitch betrayed my trust," said Utah Senator Orrin Hatch. "All ten of us Republicans on the committee took a blood oath, promising that no matter how much health care this bill supplied struggling American citizens, that we wouldn't let it get in the way of our agenda - whatever that agenda may be. But she went against her word, and crossed over. Snowe is dead to me, dead."
Despite Snowe's decision, there are still many obstacles in the way before the bill can be passed. Some of these obstacles involve the inclusion of hundreds of proposed amendments, the idea of the "the public option," and lastly, convincing Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, that Snowe's vote still counts even though she is a woman.
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Mostly found dwelling in social establishments, surrounding military bases, and well known as easy sources of sexual intercourse...for seven months at a time.
hey, you remember that marine wife I was fuckin? yeah well her seven months ran out so now i gotta find me a new main squeeze.
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Master's degree
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A master's degree is the certificate that a person gets after he completes his bachelor's degree and continues to study in a university in some specific field. In other words, a person must first get his bachelor's degree before he can get a master's degree. These people are considered to possess more advanced knowledge of the field that they had studied, as compared to those who only get a bachelor's degree. There has recently been an increase in programs leading to these degrees in the United States. More than twice as many such degrees are now awarded, as compared to the 1970s. In Europe, most countries offer master's degrees in all fields.


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