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We asked camera companies why their RAW formats are all different and confusing

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361 points Tomte | 3 comments | 04 Apr 25 11:41 UTC | HN request time: 0.633s | source
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kookamamie ◴[07 Apr 25 08:06 UTC] No.43609045[source]▶
DSLRs have just dropped off the wagon a long time ago, when it comes to software and especially meaningful UX innovation.

As an anecdote, I have a Sony a7r and operating it via its mobile app is one of the worst user experiences I have had in a while.

Same goes to the surrounding ecosystem of software. E.g. Adobe's Lightroom is full of obsolete paradigms and weird usability choises.

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1. Mashimo ◴[07 Apr 25 08:16 UTC] No.43609098[source]▶
Yes, same for my Sony A6000 and A6400. I just wanted to take some selfies and it's exhausting to use the remote app.
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2. kookamamie ◴[07 Apr 25 10:13 UTC] No.43609678[source]▶
Yes, it's mind-bogglingly difficult and complicated.
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3. to11mtm ◴[07 Apr 25 16:59 UTC] No.43613540[source]▶
At the time of release of the A6000, having a mobile app to take a picture (and not having to buy an adapter like some other brands) was cool enough that you could deal with the (at the time, relatively minor) jank.

Biggest thing is they never really improved the mobile apps... and in some cases IMO they got worse.