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It expires once a year on September 1st. If your RALPH'S receipt doesn't say "GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE" on the very bottom it needs to be renewed.
If you need help signing up just email or call us and we can walk you through it.
6th Annual Glendale K-9s in the Park!!!
German Shepherd Rescue will once again be participating in Gelndale's annual K-9s in the Park fundraiser to help benefit the Glendale K-9 Police Unit and raise awareness for local area shelter dogs. It's free and open to the public. It will be a fun-filled day for families, kids, and of course, dogs! There will be a pet adoption fair where you can meet some of our dogs who are available for adoption, doggie costume contests, a rock climbing wall, food and beverages, pet vendors, low-cost vaccines and microchipping, and the main event will be a K-9 demonstration by the Glendale Police and other local departments as well. Come see what German Shepherds can do when they're not crawling into your lap for some affection!
Glendale K-9s in the Park
Verdugo Park, 1621 Canada Blvd, Glendale
Sat. October 11, 2014 – 11am to 4pm
We would like to dedicate the month of August in memory of a very special volunteer
Merci was adopted from German Shepherd Rescue by volunteers Troy and Debi Jo in 2003. Like many rescue pets her real birthday was unknown so they celebrated her unofficial birthday on August 1st. She volunteered at the Rescue her entire life by walking with and helping to socialize the dogs. In her time as a dog walker she took over 3000 walks with more than a thousand different dogs! Merci did official therapy work at hospitals, children's homes, senior homes, and colleges, and lots of unofficial therapy in everyday encounters. She was also quite the traveler. In addition to going everywhere locally with Troy and Debi Jo, she has traveled over 30,000 miles and visited 27 states including D.C. and British Columbia. After years of service and love, Merci passed away recently. She worked at her job up until the end. If an adopter asked us if a particular dog was dog-friendly we would just look at our chart to see if they'd walked with Merci, and we would say they were "Merci-Approved". She will be sorely missed now that she's gone, but I'm sure we'll still say our dog-friendly pups are "Merci-Approved".
Welcome to the German Shepherd Rescue website.
We are located 417 North Moss st. Burbank CA. 91502
Our hours are Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please be aware that we only answer phone calls during this time.
Our available dogs are always changing, so please return to our website often.
Special Need: We are extremely low on wet canned food. If you are interested in helping out the dogs perhaps the next time you are at Costco or Trader Joe's grab a few cans or a case of wet food for the dogs in Burbank. They are used to eating Pedigree or Trader Joe's canned food that we mix with dry. The dogs will appreciate it. Thanks. Woof woof!
Wish List Request: We're making a special donation request for Kuranda Beds for some of our dogs. They are a comfortable, chew-proof, easy to clean dog bed that lifts the dog off the cold hard concrete and provides firm orthopedic support for older dogs or dogs with joint discomfort. All of our dogs love to lay on them and we even had one dog named Lady Blue who would pick up her bowl and place it on the Kuranda Bed so she could eat while lounging. It would be a valuable donation that would last for years to come and benefit many dogs while they wait for their forever homes (and beds). The Large or X-Large sizes would be ideal for German Shepherds. You can click on the picture below to go directly to their website.
Are you looking for the perfect keepsake to remember your beloved pet, or perhaps your organization needs a custom award for an honored member?
These fine craftsmen have adopted several dogs from us and have been long time supporters. They can create custom crystal figurines from a photograph or drawing, and will turn your furry friend into a custom work of art. Please check out their website to see all of the incredible things they can create out of glass and crystal. They are gracious enough to show their continued support by donating all proceeds to GSRescue Burbank!
Igloos in Southern California!!!
Special Need: All of our dogs have their very own igloo to curl up inside of when they want to relax. They create that calm and secure den-like experience that dogs love to seek out. The design and construction keeps the pups cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Many of our igloos have become pretty chewed up over the years or have just fallen into general disrepair, and so we're putting out a special request for some PetMate Igloo (extra large) donations. As always, every little bit helps as we try to make their stay with us a little more comfortable. Thank you!!!
Special Need: We are currently running low on chain slip/control collars for our dogs. Our volunteers and trainers use them while walking the dogs to give corrections, and we usually like to send you home with one as part of your new dog adoption kit to start your training off on the right paw. If you have a spare or old one that you could donate, or if you're in the pet store and wouldn't mind picking one up for our pups, we would greatly appreciate it. 18″-24″ are usually a good fit for German Shepherds. Thanks!!!
Check out this story by the L.A. Times about a senior dog we rescued who found his forever home.
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All of Game of Thrones Recreated in Minecraft
Winter is coming. Well, it's kinda already here. But yeah, uh. That was lame. Anyway, a couple of Game of Thrones fans have set out to recreate the series' fantasy world in Minecraft.
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Britney Spears Tweets at Mars Rover, Curiosity Prefers Anthrax
A couple of days ago, Britney Spears tweeted at Curiosity — NASA's radioisotope-powered Martian space rover — "So @MarsCuriosity… does Mars look the same as it did in 2000?" She then linked to her video for "Oops!… I Did It Again," which takes place on, of course, Mars. The $2.5 billion piece of electronics was actually kind enough to reply, "Hey Brit Brit. Mars is still looking good. Maybe someday an astronaut will bring me a gift, too. Drill bits crossed ;)." Adorable! But the rover might not be as keen on "Brit Brit" as it lets on.
As revealed in an AMA session with the "engineers and scientists on the Mars Curiosity Rover Mission" here (via Business Insider), the rover listens to a variety of classic rock and metal (even Anthrax), but no Britney Spears. Apparently, the scientists operating the rover like to send it themed wake-up songs, which have ranged from the Beatles to showtunes to Wagner. Check out the full Martian soundtrack below.
Sol 2: The Beatles, "Good Morning Good Morning"
Sol 3: Singin' in the Rain, "Good Morning"
Sol 5: Richard Wagner, "The Ride of the Valkyries," and the R10 [software upgrade] victory song: Theme From "Mission: Impossible"
Sol 6: Anthrax's "Got the Time" and 30 Seconds to Mars' "Echelon"
Sol 7: The Doors, "Break on Through", and George Harrison's "Got My Mind Set on You"
Sol 8: John Williams, Star Wars Theme
Sol 9: Simon and Garfunkel, "Wake Up Little Susie"
Sol 10: Frank Sinatra, "Come Fly With Me"
On August 5, NASA's Mars Curiosity rover will touch down on the surface of the Red Planet. Or that's what we all hope, because it will be the craziest landing in the history of space exploration.


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Distribution of baseline-to-12-month change in FEV
in participants in the placebo group (A), and relation between VEGF-D response and baseline-to-12-month change in FEV
in the sirolimus group (B)
Data are shown for all patients who had both VEGF-D concentrations and FEV
data at the 12 month study visit (one patient in the placebo group did not have a FEV
measurement at 12 months). Participants in the sirolimus group were stratified on the basis of VEGF-D response, which was defined as a decrease of greater than 42% in VEGF-D concentrations from baseline to 12 months—ie, the maximum change noted in the placebo group. FEV
=forced expiratory volume in 1 s. *Denotes a participant who did not have a change in FEV
at 12 months. † Denotes a VEGF-D nonresponder whose FEV
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Rescue leader Tim Jones honoured
One of the best memories Tim Jones's son had of his father, the tireless leader of the volunteer-run North Shore Search and Rescue who died last weekend, was of a Father's Day they spent rescuing an injured climber together two years ago.
Sitting in the comfort of his dad's house, Curtis Jones recalls the pair getting a distress call and within hours were airlifting a man screaming from pain and wracked with hypothermia off a steep North Shore mountain slope with a 600-foot drop below.
Hundreds gathered to attend the memorial of the man who had served with North Shore Rescue for 25 years and thousands lined the streets Saturday to watch a funeral procession led by an ambulance that bore the 57-year-old's ashes.
Police, first responders and search and rescue members from around B.C. were present throughout the procession and ceremony that paid respect to the man who also worked full-time as an advanced-life-support paramedic.
North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto was on hand to tell tales of his encounters with Jones.
"'You've only got 500 feet to fall and if you miss — it's no time for Kumbaya, so don't screw up,'" Mussatto said as audience members laughed, recalling Jones' advice when the two went on a challenging hiking trip with a sharp drop-off.
Jones' family and friends vowed to continue the work that he dedicated his life to.
"Dad, when the pager goes, we'll be there," Curtis said.
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John Clayton is reporting that the Denver Broncos are making a serious run at free agent defensive tackle Brandon MeBane.
Mebane is a 26-year old who was drafted in 2007 by the Seattle Seahawks. He has 112 tackles and 10 sacks in 53 career games started. He has also been ranked by several national media members as one of the top DT free agents available this offseason. He would be a huge signing for Denver and would continue their massive upgrade on the defensive side of the ball.
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Over the past decade, independent testing of Chemtrails around the country has shown a dangerous, extremely poisonous brew that includes: barium, nano aluminum-coated fiberglass [known as CHAFF], radioactive thorium, cadmium, chromium, nickel, desiccated blood, mold spores, yellow fungal mycotoxins, ethylene dibromide, and polymer fibers. Barium can be compared to the toxicity of arsenic. Barium is known to adversely affect the heart. Aluminum has a history of damaging brain function. Independent researchers and labs continue to show off-the-scale levels of these poisons. A few "anonymous" officials have acknowledged this on-going aerosol spraying.
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UH-OH. Justin Bieber is now a certified "bad boy", and not the good kind at that.
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Singer Bruno Mars is on top of the world these days with his songs all over the airwaves and 7 nominations for next months Grammy's. To stay on top of the world he has agreed to cut a deal with Las Vegas prosecutors that will keep him out of jail.
Under terms of the deal Mars, real name Peter Hernandez, will appear in court on Feb. 4 and plead guilty, at which point he'll pay a fine of $2,000, serve one year probation and agree to 200 hours of community service, along with drug counseling.
After completing all record court mandated requirements Mars will have his record wiped clean.
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DJ AM was brought to his final resting place yesterday at the Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary at 3 PM. There will be a service held for him tonight at the Hollywood Palladium.
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Kelly Osbourne is launching a new book titled "Fierce," on September 25. In it, she reveals that she was once addicted to Vicodine. Kelly says she wrote the book because she wants "to help other people make the right decisions with the difficult choices we all face when growing up. So I've gone out and got the best advice I can find from people I love, respect and always listen to.â€


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A mobile phone app is offering free pollution forecasts.
Islington Council helped to develop the airTEXT software for smartphones to give two-day forecasts for UV index, pollen, temperature and air quality.
There is also a new Twitter account for each of the 33 London boroughs as well as an improved website.
The airTEXT consortium is led by Islington Council and includes all London boroughs, Slough Borough Council, the Greater London Authority, the Environment Agency and Health Protection Agency.
Cllr Paul Smith, Islington Council's executive member for environment, said: "We want to help residents lead healthy and active lives.
"The new airTEXT app, Twitter alerts and website will make it easier for people to find out about pollution forecasts in Islington and across London."
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The College of Idaho's Student Philanthropy Council recently awarded its 2012 grants to three organizations in the local community. This year's grant recipients were the Mentoring Network, Caldwell Senior Citizens, Inc., and the Canyon County Organization on Aging. SPC President Michelle Wooten said the council chose organizations that benefited some of Caldwell's most vulnerable populations.
The College of Idaho encourages its students to climb higher and do more. This spring, alumnus Samuel Elias (Class of 2004) is climbing to extreme heights as part of a National Geographic expedition that will reach the summit of Mount Everest this week, likely Thursday.
Elias is a professional climber who has scaled some of the world's most daunting and exhilarating peaks. As a student at The College of Idaho, Elias studied art and biology while pursuing his passion for the mountains as a member of the Coyote ski and snowboard team. Elias is a native of Detroit, Mich.
College of Idaho student David Seppi will spend the bulk of his summer break performing a service project for needy families in Costa Rica. Seppi, a junior from Twin Falls, will live abroad from June 3 to Aug. 15, renovating and building child-care facilities in conjunction with the International Volunteer HQ program, an independent volunteer organization based in New Zealand that sends thousands of individuals to service areas around the world.
Immigration is the focus of the latest edition of College of Idaho Insights, with three professors discussing their recent research and classes dealing with a variety of issues connected to migration.
The College of Idaho will welcome football back to its campus, a move that also establishes the only small college football program in the state of Idaho.
College of Idaho juniors Kendra Knighten and Ryan Gibson hope one day to help ease poverty through careers in international development. This summer, the students will get a first-hand look at the challenges and rewards associated with such a career as interns for Partners in Sustainable Development International in the South Asia nation of Bangladesh.
Three professors discuss their summer reading picks in the latest edition of College of Idaho Insights.
History professor Steve Maughan and political economy professors Kerry Hunter and Jasper LiCalzi comment on a variety of books they plan to read this summer including Robert Caro's "The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson," Alasdair MacIntyre's "After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory," Hilary Mantel's historical fiction novel "Bring Up the Bodies" and C of I alumnus Christopher Farnsworth's latest vampire novel "Red, White, and Blood."
College of Idaho alumna Pamela Cathey '04 has dedicated her life and career to preventing violence. As the founder and CEO of A Frog in the Pot at C of I as well as the Institute for the Prevention of Relationship Violence at Buena Vista University in Iowa, Cathey works hard to create awareness of an issue that is prevalent in society, yet often goes overlooked or undetected.
Bitner Vineyards in Caldwell is set to host the inaugural "Bud to Blossom" event, a celebration aimed at raising funds for The College of Idaho's Taste of the Harvest Scholarship. "Bud to Blossom" will be held from noon to 5 p.m. May 5 at Bitner Vineyards, located at 16645 Plum Road in Caldwell. Adult tickets may be purchased for $20 in advance at http://growlocalusa.com or for $25 at the door.
Idaho will experience a partial eclipse on May 20. Thanks to The College of Idaho's Whittenberger Planetarium, Idahoans will have an opportunity to learn about the eclipse in advance when the planetarium hosts a public show at 7 p.m. May 9 inside Boone Science Hall on the C of I campus in Caldwell.
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Sony Alpha A7R £1500
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Superb image quality from this revolutionary CSC
Sony is well known for innovating in the camera sphere, basically because it can. Not content to launch the world's first compact system camera to feature a full-frame sensor, the company has launched two versions of the A7.
The A7R features a whopping 36.4 million-pixel full-frame sensor, but it has had the anti-aliasing filter removed. The R in the A7R's name stands for resolution, so the emphasis here is on getting the highest possible picture quality. Removing the AA filter can lead to an increase in moire patterning, but it also means that the highest amount of detail possible is resolved.
Alongside the sensor, Sony has introduced a new processing engine. The Bionz X processor promises speeds that are up to three times faster than its predecessor, and facilitates a host of features including full HD video recording and a quick autofocus algorithm.
Aside from the sensor resolution, one of the other key differences between the A7 and the A7R is its focusing type. The A7R uses a contrast detection system, compared with the hybrid phase and contrast detection autofocusing system in the A7. It's worth noting that on both cameras, autofocus sensitivity is only available down to 0EV, which doesn't compare particularly favourably to the likes of the Nikon D610 (-1EV), or the Canon EOS 6D (-3EV). This could make the camera potentially harder to use in darker conditions.
On the back of the camera is a three-inch tilting screen which is joined by a half-inch size EVF. The camera is also equipped with Wi-Fi and NFC for instant social media sharing and remote controlling the camera from a smartphone or tablet.
Even though the A7R uses the E-mount as found on NEX cameras, current lenses aren't designed for full-frame cameras and as such if you use them, images can be cropped to APS-C size automatically (or will feature vignetting if you switch the auto cropping off). Sony has announced five new full-frame lenses to go alongside the A7 and the A7R, but only two are available from launch (the 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 and 35mm f/1.8 lens).
Unlike the standard A7, the R variant will not be available with the 28-70mm kit lens. As we've discovered in our A7 review, this lens isn't the best performer, so it's not recommended as the ideal partner for a camera with such a high resolution. Although five new lenses have been announced, there is only one proprietary lens that you can buy with our recommendation – a 35mm f/2.8 Zeiss optic. This is, of course, a classic focal length (there's no crop conversion since it's a full frame camera). But some photographers might find it a little limiting.
Luckily, though, the company says that it is working on more lenses, with around 15 expected (in total) by the end of 2015. You've also got the opportunity to use any existing Sony A-mount lenses with an official Sony adapter. Most intriguingly, if you've got any Canon or Nikon optics you might want to use, third-party manufacturers such as Metabones also make converters with full AF that you can use – tempting if you're thinking of jumping ship but don't want the hassle of replacing a complete system.
The A7R has a higher retail price than the standard A7 and there will be some debate as to whether you need the extra resolution. But if your primary concern is detail (i.e. you're a landscape photographer), you're likely to be tempted by this version. Like the A7, the R variant is also dust and moisture resistant.
It's difficult to find a camera which directly competes against either the A7 or the A7R as there's currently nothing quite like it on the market. However, in terms of other full-frame interchangeable lens cameras, the Nikon D610 and the Canon EOS 6D are reasonably closely matched in price.
Build quality and handling
In terms of the build quality and design the A7R is pretty much identical to the standard A7, with the only difference being the R engraved onto the camera itself.
It features a reasonably chunky grip, while the overall small size of the camera is particularly impressive when considering the size of the sensor inside, especially when compared with other full-frame cameras on the market such as the Nikon D600 and Canon EOS 6D.
Enthusiast photographers should appreciate the high number of dials and buttons on the camera which gives direct access to many of the key features. On top of the camera is a mode dial for switching between the various exposure modes the camera has to offer, including aperture priority. There's also an exposure compensation dial, which is placed within natural reach of where your thumb might sit on the back of the camera.
As with other Sony cameras, several of the buttons on the body are customisable, including three which are labelled with a "C". This makes it especially convenient for those who want to work in specific ways, or who shoot specific types of scene quite often, such as low light.
Two scrolling dials can be found in front of and to the rear of the thumb grip, which are used for altering aperture or shutter speed, depending on which mode you're shooting in. If shooting in fully manual mode, you'll use the front dial for aperture and the rear one for shutter speed, which seems like a very natural way to work.
On the back of the camera is a scrolling dial, which doubles up as a four-way navigational pad. Each of these options controls something by default, such as white balance, but you can customise each of these options as you see fit.
Another handy feature is the quick menu, accessed by tapping the function button. This brings up all of the most commonly used features, and again, this menu is fully customisable. So, if you decide that you'll never use Flash Mode (as there is no inbuilt flash), you could replace it with something you will use instead.
Although the A7R's screen only tilts, rather than fully articulates, it's still handy for shooting from awkward angles. Sadly there's no touchscreen, which would have made changing things such as the autofocus point much easier.
If you want to change the autofocus point, you can do so by pressing the C1 button on the top plate of the camera. It's a little fiddly to use, but at least the option is available – it can be even more convoluted on other Sony cameras (such as the RX10).
For the first time on a Sony system camera, the company has introduced the ability to change the size of the AF point, between small, medium and large. The small option is particularly useful if you're trying to focus on something of fine detail.
The electronic viewfinder on the A7R is one of the better ones currently available on the market, with its 2.4 million dot resolution providing a very clear and bright view. In practice, it's very easy to forget that you're even using an electronic device, and there are some merits to using it over a traditional optical version – not least the live preview displayed in the window. It will probably be tricky for Sony to convince the traditional full-frame audience of the merits of using an electronic viewfinder, though, but any doubters should definitely try it before making a judgement.
Thankfully the menu system on both the A7 and A7R is not a traditional NEX affair, which could be difficult and confusing to navigate. Instead, it's a reasonably sensible arrangement, with options arranged under six different tabs. It takes a little bit of time to familiarise yourself with it, but the layout makes sense.
Featuring one of the most exciting innovations in camera technology, it's no surprise that expectations for the A7R were very high. We've been extremely impressed with Sony's output of late, and saw no reason why the A7R would fail to deliver on all that it promised. Happily, we have not been disappointed.
Colours are vibrant and punchy, without showing too much saturation. If you wish to alter contrast and saturation, you can do so in camera using Creative Styles, giving lots of scope for those who want to do something a little bit more creative with their shots.
In terms of colour, metering and white balance, the A7R puts in a very similar performance to the standard A7. The all-purpose metering system generally does a good job of producing accurate exposures, although I found that dialling in some exposure compensation is necessary in areas of high contrast. Automatic white balance similarly does a good job, erring towards warmer tones when faced with artificial lighting – something which can be resolved by switching to a more appropriate white balance setting.
As we might expect, detail is very finely resolved, more so than the standard A7, making it ideal for those that are concerned with detail, such as landscape photographers. Removing the AA filter increases the likelihood of moire patterning appearing on images, but during testing I've yet to come across any such evidence of this happening in stills.
Although you can use the 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens with this camera, it's not recommended if you want to get the most of it. It's not available to buy as a kit, and it's probably worth waiting for the 24-70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss version, which should be available on sale next year – although of course the price is likely to be high.
Instead, the perfect "kit" lens for this camera is the 35mm f/2.8 optic. This produces beautifully sharp images, while giving you enough scope for shallow depth of field effects to be produced. It's not ideal as a portrait lens, but you can use it, and it copes well with environmental shots. I've also been able to use the 55mm f/1.8 lens, which should be available to buy in the early part of next year. It's a great lens for portraits and its extremely wide aperture allows for some really beautiful effects.
Fall off in focus is very nice, with out-of-focus areas rendered beautifully, with some lovely round bokeh from both the 35mm and the 55mm lenses.
As prime lenses such as the 35mm and 55mm have wide apertures, you may find you don't need to use high sensitivities all that often. But the good news is that when you do, the A7R copes very well. Image smoothing and loss of detail is present, but it only starts to become problematic at ISO 3200, and then only if you really pixel peep at 100%. We'd be happy to use this camera up to ISO 6400 and have useable shots afterwards, especially if printing and sharing at normal sizes (A4 and below).
The A7R only uses contrast detect autofocusing, as opposed to the hybrid contrast and phase detection system of the A7. This makes it a little slower to use in practice than the A7, but it's not hugely noticeable. Both the cameras suffer when shooting in lower light, sometimes finding it difficult to lock onto focus, and on occasion, throwing up a false positive. When the light is good however, focusing is generally quick and accurate in the majority of scenarios.
Sony offers a lot to the creative photographer in terms of digital filters, with a decent range available. Although you can retain full control over parameters such as aperture and shutter speed, these aren't available when shooting in raw format, which is a bit of a shame.
Sweep Panorama is also available, something that Sony pioneered a few years ago. This allows you to create an ultra wide shot by sweeping the camera across a scene while it fires off exposures. These are then combined automatically in camera. The results are pretty impressive, not displaying too much evidence of image smoothing or repeated patterns – you might come across a couple if you examine images closely at 100%, but generally the overall effect is good.
Unfortunately, the biggest problem with the A7R, like the A7, is battery life. It's pretty much a given that you will need to purchase at least one additional battery if you intend to use the camera for any length of time. Although we can appreciate that the power consumption for this camera is high, it would be nice if Sony would include two batteries in the box as standard.
Image quality and resolution
Full ISO 100 image, see the cropped (100%) versions below.
ISO 100, score: 36 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 200, score: 36 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 400, score: 34 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 800, score: 34 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 1600, score: 32 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 3200, score: 32 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 6400, score: 32 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 12800, score: 32 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 25600, score: 28 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 100, score: 32 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 200, score: 32 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 400, score: 30 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 800, score: 30 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 1600, score: 30 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 3200, score: 28 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 6400, score: 28 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 12800, score: 26 (Click here to view the full resolution)
ISO 25600, score: 22 (Click here to view the full resolution)
Noise and dynamic range
We shoot a specially designed chart in carefully controlled conditions and the resulting images are analysed using DXO Analyzer software to generate the data to produce the graphs below.
Our normal procedure when testing new cameras is to process the raw files using the supplied software and convert them into TIFFs before analysing them using DXO's Analytics software. All dynamic range optimisation and noise reduction systems are set to their minimum values.
A high signal to noise ratio (SNR) indicates a cleaner and better quality image.
For more more details on how to interpret our test data, check out our full explanation of our noise and dynamic range tests.
JPEG signal to noise ratio
With a pixel count this high, it's not too much of a surprise to see the camera put in what appears to be a "poor" signal to noise ratio performance. It seems that the Nikon D800E, which also features a high resolution and no anti-aliasing filter puts in a more balanced performance when it comes to JPEG files, with the 7R perhaps doing a better job of maintaining detail at higher sensitivities, even if it means increasing noise levels.
Raw signal to noise ratio
This graph shows a better performance for the raw files (after conversion to TIFF), which is indicative of the greater level of data in these files and the higher level of control over them. Here we can see it compares pretty closely with the Nikon Df, while the D800 again puts in a better overall performance. It is the Canon 5D Mark III which is the best performer here though.
JPEG dynamic range
For dynamic range, the Sony puts in a very good performance at the lower end of the sensitivity scale, beating both the Canon 5D Mark III and the Nikon Df. The Nikon D800 beats it all sensitivities. When the range hits the higher end, ISO 1600 and above, the 7R suffers a significant drop off when compared to the other cameras on test.
Raw dynamic range
With raw format files (after conversion to TIFF), the A7R puts in a more consistent performance, beating the other cameras significantly at the lowest end of the sensitivity scale (50-400). From ISO 800 and on, it puts in a very close performance with both the Canon 5D Mark III and the Nikon D800E, and outperforms the Nikon Df.
Sample images
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The "standard" lens to use with the A7R is a 35mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss lens. While it isn't cheap, it produces some wonderfully sharp images, while the out of focus areas are rendered beautifully. The black and white has been created in camera here.
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The A7R's large sensor is capable of capturing stunning detail.
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As of now, there is only one proprietary lens recommended for use with the A7R, but more are on the way. I got the chance to use a production sample 55mm f/1.8 Zeiss lens that should be available to buy in the new year. Check out the beautiful bokeh in the background of the shot.
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Shooting at high sensitivities, such as ISO 3200, reveals some image smoothing and loss of detail, but overall it's a very impressive performer.
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The 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens isn't available as part of the kit for the 7R, but you can use the lens as a carry around lens to get you started.
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The large sensor on the A7R makes shallow depth of field effects easy to achieve. This was shot with a 55mm f/1.8 lens, which is not available to buy just yet.
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The A7R, and the A7, is a good camera for street photography work.
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You can adjust colours in camera, but still retain a "clean" version of the image for use later. This the monochrome setting.
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Use the DRO Optimiser to produce more balanced exposures in areas of high contrast.
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Colours are represented well by the A7R.
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Generally, the metering system on the A7R does a good job to produce balanced exposures.
Sensitivity and noise images
Full ISO 100 image. See the cropped (100%) images below.
ISO 100 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 200 (Click here to view the full resolution image)
ISO 400 (Click here to view full resolution image)
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ISO 1600 (Click here to view the full resolution image)
ISO 3200 (Click here to view the full resolution image)
ISO 6400 (Click here to view the full resolution image)
ISO 12800 (Click here to view the full resolution image)
ISO 25600 (Click here to view the full resolution image)
ISO 100 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 200 (Click here to view full resolution image)
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ISO 800 (Click here to view the full resolution image)
ISO 1600 (Click here to view the full resolution image)
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ISO 12800 (Click here to view the full resolution image)
ISO 25600 (Click here to view the full resolution image)
Sony is keen to portray itself as a genuine contender in the imaging market. Currently, it is doing this through innovation and experimentation, of which the A7R is a prime example.
What we have here is the world's smallest and lightest full-frame interchangeable lens camera - an extremely exciting development, especially for the compact system camera market. It's fair to say that traditional DSLR manufacturers may be starting to get worried, especially given the price points at which the A7 and A7R are available.
Image quality is top class, especially in terms of detail. Colours are beautifully vibrant, while the scope to customise colour output in camera is very much appreciated.
It's clear that Sony has thought about how enthusiast and professional photographers like to work and the amount of button customisation available is wonderful. It's great being able to make the camera work exactly as you want to, or the way you think is most sensible.
While the camera is small, it's still chunky enough to sit nicely in your hand, with a grip on the side making it comfortable to hold for long periods of time – always a bonus.
It's great to have a tilting screen too, something which currently only Sony offers for full-frame cameras. It helps when shooting at awkward angles, or if there's a lot of glare. The EVF is also excellent. Although it can't compete particularly well with an optical finder in some dark or high contrast situations, the rest of the time it's better in many ways – being able to quickly assess whether you've nailed a shot is particularly useful.
That's not to say that this camera isn't without its flaws. The battery life is poor, and if you're looking to spend a day with this camera, it simply won't last that long. I'd recommend investing in two additional batteries if you want to use it all day – thankfully the batteries are small and pocketable.
It also remains baffling that Sony doesn't include a touchscreen on a camera like this. While the enthusiast/pro photographer might not be bothered by such technology, the fact that Sony has access to this in spades makes it more of a glaring omission, especially when you consider how fiddly it is to change the autofocus point.
We liked
Image quality from the A7R is, quite simply, superb. That's by far and away the best thing about this camera, and we're excited to see how the system develops from here on. With the addition of more lenses and more accessories, it should become an attractive system to get on board with.
We disliked
It has to be the battery power - you will be forced to buy another battery. It would be nice if Sony could include a spare in the box, especially as you're already shelling out a significant chunk of change for a camera like this.
Final Verdict
Both the Sony A7 and the A7R are fantastic innovations. But for now, the system isn't quite complete enough. Although image quality is fantastic, it feels as if there are a few kinks that need to be ironed out, most importantly improved battery life, and hopefully the introduction of a touchscreen for the next iteration of the camera. With only one proprietary lens available for the R model at the moment, it's a little limiting. But compatibility with other lenses via optional mounts makes it extremely intriguing for users considering moving to Sony from other brands.


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We're going through a couple of rough patches with both kids. They're both having a tough time adjusting to their new grade levels. Our daughter's behavioral outbursts are escalating. She's spent a lot of time with substitutes and we just learned that today her teacher will be switched due to another teacher's very untimely transfer to a different school. Autism, ADD and constant change is now equaling nervous moms every morning when we wave to her on the bus.
Our son is experiencing more anxiety than I'm comfortable with about school, and it's not about his ability to learn. He's an award-winning rule follower (when not at home). He's a dynamite kid but the pressure he puts on himself to have flawless behavior in school is intense.
Put these two together and this means more phone calls from the school than I ever wanted in their entire elementary education, a care conference promotion to an early PPT and more bedtime pep-talks than I know how to manage creatively.


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Today is a hard day for Zynga and an emotional one for every employee of our company. We are saying painful goodbyes to about 18% of our Zynga brothers and sisters. The impact of these layoffs will be felt across every group in the company.A press release from Zynga said the layoffs will be "substantially complete" by August this year.
|Ramin Shokrizade
I predicted this in a paper ("Zynga Analysis") that I published almost two years ago. I think this is part of the social network contraction I discussed there, though "midcore" companies will be be less effected, at least initially.
|Katy Smith
Aw :( I wish a speedy recovery to everyone who was laid off today.
|Tyler Shogren
Another brilliant contribution to humanity from corporate governance. I don't understand how their market data and A/B testing could have failed to prevent this!
|Caleb Garner
it's easier to hire / fire than to grow responsibly. Especially in this industry.
|Ramin Shokrizade
You guys almost sound compassionate. Given the company involved, and the type of people that company attracts, I figured you guys would be more amused than upset.
|Nate Anonymous
And so ends the idea that Facebook would be the next great gaming platform.
Sometimes it's an innovation; sometimes it's a fad.
|Michael Joseph
Fad products from fad companies marketed to fad players leads to fad growth and fad revenues.
It's telling when the overwhelming majority of game developers who do play games, do not play zynga type games.
And the sense I'm getting is non indie game developers outside of the social networking space are too increasingly finding themselves making games that they don't want to play themselves. And there's nothing more liberal than making inferior products intended for a lower class of people.
It's like the actors who star in your favorite tv show who don't watch tv themselves because they've got better things to do with their time than watch what they view as mindless drivel, advertising, propaganda and political theater.
|Maurício Gomes
Heh, when social games exploded, I avoided working with them like the plague, and remained making PC, Mobile and even a arcade (yes, with cabinet, those made of wood and lots of wires!) games.
I firmly believed that they would be just a fad. And I guess I was right.
Using the social game companies jargon, they have a too high "churn rate" and I don't think anything with that high "churn rate" can remain stable for long.
|john talbot
this story is far from over:
|nick ATpainttehDOTcom
What? No manager to take responsibility and leave?
Oh wait...I see now: management was doubled the salary two months ago!
Now it make sense.
|Mark Morrison
I'm really saddened to see so many people lose their jobs, and it sounds like Zynga is doing what most companies don't do: taking good care of their own. As for the voices here trying to validate themselves as being fortune tellers or the one loud voice who has lessons for us to "apparently" learn in all of this, I simply ask, did you lose your job today?
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|Jorge Ramos
Bye bye cow clickers :)
|Mark Morrison
Hi Ramin, no one is hinting that you'll lose your job over this. Why would you think that? I would hate for that to happen just for sharing your opinion. And, my sentiment here is to encourage us to think of our fellow developers and peers who are affected rather than some big monster somewhere taking out our industry. We should also try focus on some sort of good out of bad, if possible.
The technology world has changed in every way in the last 20 years. Im lucky to be in this business IMO. I treat it like a privilege. We've ALL had crap jobs and been out of work, and this is what helps build our resilience and characters IMO. You're not unique in being unemployed my friend, but you and all of us here can help create employment and bolster our industry by propping up standards, attitudes, and being the best we can. Having a good moral compass also goes a long way in my network.
My dream here is that rather than sit back and write "we told you so", why dont we offer some actual help or pro-active support for some great talent available today-August at Zynga? Why not contact their HR dept. next week when the dust settles and try to provide job descriptions you will be hiring for soon or get an email thread or location to solicit available devs?
I will gladly extend Unity Pro trials as well as advise on resumes and in many cases try to help people find jobs in specific cases. You have an open invitation when and if this happens to you again. I hope others would offer that to me in this case. I learned during my unemployment a few years back that not many of us will help each other when were out of work. The phone rings all day for favors when I have a job. Why dont people answer it on the other end when I need that favor returned?
We should always try to help those of us who are professional and helping to further our industry. That's what I call a genuine self-sustaining environment ;)
|Mark Morrison
I like your direction here Ramin and think that many out of work devs spend a lot of time on Gamasutra so sharing as much of the below is great!
You wrote: "So my best advice to anyone newly unemployed would be to make sure your passport is current and be willing to work *anywhere*. If you can work from home, start selling yourself that way. Employers like remote workers because they are cheap, especially on very short projects."
Why is the above relevant and can you elaborate on how people can help themselves from home? Can you elaborate on any great tactics? Any non-US regions growing in this space especially? What types of skill sets can be leveraged from a (currently marginalized) casual space to mid or hard core jobs? We do have consoles changing soon so maybe the pendulum swings again (as it always does).
It's true that the industry isn't what it used to be. I for one see vastly deep blue when education meets digital entertainment over the next ten years. I also believe the non-gaming game sectors aka Serious side has a lot to offer. Working for EA is pretty sexy, but I bet the United Health Care/Baylor employees using game development software like their job security and day-to-day.
Zynga overhired (yes, it's true) because they were completely inefficient and had next to zero process for getting content out massive amounts of content with quick turnaround. Their whole thing was to throw as many bodies at an issue as possible, then coat it at all with booze and food to make the workers happy. They practiced "defensive hiring" and acquired smaller companies as a way to keep those workers (developers, really) off the job market and out of reach of Zynga's competition. Z also wasted tremendous amount of money, talent, time, you name it, not looking far enough into the future or trying enough games that were out of their usual 'Ville template. In fact, it's probably only a matter of time before some beans get spilled and people get a glimpse as to just how much money and man hours were spent on crap that should have never cost that much to begin with.
It was a good couple of years of opulence but all good times come to end. These layoffs were long, long overdue. My sympathies go out to all those affected. I'm hoping those that remain are able to get to work in a more comfortable environment, have more balanced lives and maybe Z can get a more clear and consistent vision as to just what kind of company they're trying to be. Not gonna hold my breath, though!
|Jed Hubic
Good luck to all on the job rebound, hope everyone lands on their feet!
It seems easy for people to be the ones on the sidelines bragging about how right they were and rip on the decisions other have made, without actually doing/contributing anything substantial themselves. Haters gonna hate. Hopefully everyone gets back in the ring quickly.
|Yuval Bayrav
I just logged in to say that this thread is very interesting, and to thank Ramin for sharing his very thought-provoking insights and analysis. I have a vested interest in both the social and mobile game spaces as well as a special interest in virtual economies, and I find that Ramin's writing always makes me think.
|Jason French
Kudos to Ramin for voicing an opinion that clearly matters to him, yet makes him an easy target for Internet ridicule, but keeping his cool (while others get emotional & start mobbin'), and continually citing evidence and research. Despite those angry that such a conversation took place on Gamasutra, this was the first time in a while that I took a break from coding, and really got engaged in a "real" conversation here on Gamasutra. Reading this thread almost felt like being a dark tavern where I got to witness a heated discussion from Game developing Philosophes! Okay, well maybe that's a bit much, but perhaps you get the point.
Apparently, whatever is being discussed, has touched a nerve, and matters to a lot of people. We need places where we can safely discuss these things and not be ridiculed. That's not to say that if someone comes in just throwing hateful crap that isn't constructive at all that Gamasutra should welcome them with open arms, but in cases like this, agree with Ramin's opinion or not he's provided the most sound, thought-provoking, and well-researched comments which has at least for myself been of value in reading it. Again, it's not about who's "right" or "wrong" it's about the conversation ( and being upset because you were exposed to a viewpoint you didn't agree to ....all I can say is life will be a very scary place if you have to hide from those which think differently than you...)
|Mark Morrison
Wow, what a disconnected thread as is evidenced by the first post, Kris Graft's post, and then the Zynga bashing train that follows. Has Gamasutra just become a haven for individuals to advertise and promote their own beliefs? That's why I stopped voicing my input a few years back. This thread has encouraged me to go back to that practice unfortunately. Carry on....
|Rodolfo Camarena
They also closed the Austin office too. A former fellow co-worker at Zynga filled me in about it today.
|Marc Schaerer
This is sad news.
While I expected it to happen (basing on my assumptions from the first layoffs from Zynga, its still another ~700 to be layed off), I truely hoped that the shakeups after the first big blow at Zynga would wake Zynga and the teams enough to resolve the situation.
Naturally without knowing the reason for the shutdowns (were they losing money or just not making the piles of money Zynga made during their initial years with FarmVille, which will never ever happen again), its hard to know if they ever had a chance to overcome it.
I wish all those who lost their jobs a lot of luck and success in the future and hope that many of you reenter the industry, using your knowledge and gained experience to create better experiences in the future without the pressure to create bad experiences flooded with lame psychological 'trick into buying' mechanics and forced spam walls.
|Babak Kaveh
First off let me say that I have seen a number of layoffs in companies I have been working with, and though I was lucky enough to never have been laid off myself, it is always an extremely sad moment. People who make games, share a lot of pressures and passions, and you will lose a lot of friends if you or they are laid off, simply because of the international mobility that most developers are forced into these days.
On the other hand, I can understand what Ramin is saying and I dont get why hes receiving so much flak for it. It is one thing to have schadenfreude for a personal misery (which Ramin is not claiming), and another to be happy and hopeful that an institution that is harmful to society is crumbling. I share that happiness, and I wont be politically correct and delay this discussion.
Zynga has done a lot of harm, in setting precedents for methods of marketing, game design, and in siphoning a lot of investment that would have been much more beneficial if it had been done anywhere else. They have soured the market for any future major investments from outsiders, and they have created acceptance (in some management circles) for horrible business practices. And now that they are contracting their game presence, they are ramping up in the gambling sector a sector that leeches off the worst in human behavior and encourages the destruction of human lives. Yes, gamblers are to blame too, but so is any company making money off societys ills.
I think all the people who were laid off need to have a hard look at their tenure at Zynga, and see if they have truly been doing their duty to society and global culture. As developers in a new medium, we have a social debt to pay we have to stand for our ideals, and we have to make the world we live in a better place through the conscientious use of our medium. This is not some fancy notion it is our duty.
Many generations before us have given their all and lost a lot for us to have the freedoms we have and the well-being we enjoy. The way is paved with sacrifices. Now here is my question: Are we doing the same for our children? Or are we hiding behind the excuse that we just want a job to make ends meet, when we join companies such as Zynga. If you dove into the quagmire that Zynga is with the ideal of reforming it, then kudos to you - if you just went in for a job, you are part of the problem. There is no absolution from your duties because you are not a decision maker in a company. There are no excuses.
In the past I have quit two jobs because I saw the wrong direction that greedy managers were pulling companies towards, and I would do it again if I noticed that the social burden I was creating was larger than the benefits that I could create for the societies I lived in. No one should be a drag on their friends, family, society and humanity if they have a choice. It is the scientist who researches weapons of mass destruction who is responsible for the death of thousands. It is the worker who works in the gun factory who shares the responsibility when an innocent child is killed. It is the soldier who takes orders without thinking about consequences who commits the atrocities of wars . In the same way, but on a much smaller scale, it is the designer who designs for maximum exploitation of addictive human behavior or meaningless context-free violence who should feel responsible for a lot of social ills.
The way to our current state is paved with the pains, sacrifices and blood of many many good humans can we just lean back, play our games, work a job, pay the rent and shrug off the responsibility we have towards our children?
|Josh Ostrander
It's a sad and regrettable thing when bad events come to pass. I feel for so many people now out of work. I find it unfortunate that some take pleasure in a failure that has cost so many people their jobs, but I suppose with the antipathy Zynga has earned one cannot be separated from the other. I am genuinely surprised that anyone would be shocked that this is occurring or (more applicably) feel satisfaction for predicting the outcome as if it were not obvious.
Zynga has followed the same formula that many start-ups-turned-titans have; first-to-market, expansion of product portfolio based on formula, massive growth, acquisitions to increase value, IPO, executive exodus, and then slow decline. Did anyone really think the insane growth, platform-dependence, and reliance on competitor's ideas would lead to a strong position for them? The market shifted (as it always does), and their methodology is not mapping in a new space where they lack network, originality, and the no-cost acquistion based on virality that got them to the top of FB in the first place.
In my view, the only thing we can do as block-and-tackle employees in this industry is to take seriously the sort of buzz words that (at least in my experience) have often been meaningless talking points; vision, mission, values, and strategy. The less interested you are in researching these aspects of a company when considering job opportunities, the more likely you are to be "surprised" by the outcomes of a given company's behavior.


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