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post Jul 22 2009, 02:31 PM

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QUOTE(Hawarizmi @ Jul 21 2009, 08:37 PM)
Greeting!

so fast la this thread. I'm no worry as newb so many alpha user here, can help me alot.

btw, just do some reading on photography mag; then pass by word; 'high-pass photography technique'.. can somebody expert brief on this ? is this photoshop 'photo-editting' technique or pure-photographer technique? kindly explain.
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High pass? Or was it High Key?

Anyway, for high pass this link may help you much.. it is more towards image manipulating.. http://abduzeedo.com/photoshop-quick-tips-...igh-pass-filter
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post Jul 22 2009, 03:37 PM

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QUOTE(wei_joice @ Jul 22 2009, 03:21 PM)
Is time to buy A700 ???  since the price is so reasonable....

while some rumours spread tat the A850 and A550/A500 are coming soon

Better to grab A700 or wait for the new models release ?

Need advice....
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if you really need a700 now, you can always buy now.. but i would guess that the newer ones should be superior than a700 itself.. if not, sure they won't keluar lah.. rclxms.gif

disclaimer: solely my guess without any facts to lean on to. cool2.gif
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post Jul 22 2009, 06:52 PM

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QUOTE(kopitiam @ Jul 22 2009, 04:59 PM)
whats so nice about 55200? hmm.gif sal75300 got longer reach whistling.gif
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I like the lightness, sharpness and MFD!~ rclxms.gif
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post Jul 23 2009, 01:53 PM

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@ryzan76 : Nice pic!~ rclxms.gif
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post Jul 23 2009, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(kopitiam @ Jul 23 2009, 02:50 PM)
but that 1 the flash is static.... what i meant can the flash trigger while on the air? blush.gif
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interesting question.. later tonight i test lah!~ biggrin.gif I bet should be no problem triggering while on air.. the light travel very fast, human eye couldn't even catch em.. cool2.gif
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post Jul 23 2009, 04:39 PM

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QUOTE(Braynumb @ Jul 23 2009, 04:34 PM)
tried it already wo... when I was using my ex-430EX... tongue.gif some people in other forum said can... but I tried, kenot wo... how?
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different technology nih.. will try out alpha first.. even Nokin CLS is also hard to trigger (statically of course) compared to Sony WL tongue.gif inikan pula in motion.. well, dunno yet!~ blush.gif
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post Jul 24 2009, 11:31 AM

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QUOTE(marauderz @ Jul 24 2009, 10:28 AM)
Here's one I took yesterday after getting my Flash, it's not any better or worse than any other Flash indoors. But it's bouncable and easy to carry around.

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You should probably only get it if you want the portability and you don't need the range, power or flexibility of a cobra.
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congrats on your buy.. yupp, if using F42 pun, most likely use 1/16 or at most 1/8 je.. icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Jul 24 2009, 11:52 AM

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QUOTE(Kul | Mo0 @ Jul 24 2009, 11:34 AM)
For night shooting with 2 F58 right. How to i create a picture like only a "circle" of light is created ar? 45degree at both sides?
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that, i bet require you to snoot~ brows.gif
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post Jul 24 2009, 04:03 PM

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QUOTE(kopitiam @ Jul 24 2009, 03:09 PM)
ouch my eyes!! never open your eyes when u want to test full power ph34r.gif
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though i knew you would be like rclxub.gif after the flash flashes - like what shootkk have mentioned, i like to play 1/1 with my friends (well sometimes my wife)..

me: "ok, close your eyes"

them: slowly close their eyes "why?"

me: press the test button

them: "ouch! panas muka!"

me: "hahahaha"

not only bright light (at least they closed their eyes) but can also feel the heat whistling.gif

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post Jul 24 2009, 04:43 PM

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Happy bday din.. a year older a year wiser~ flex.gif
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post Jul 27 2009, 11:56 AM

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QUOTE(tanjq87 @ Jul 27 2009, 11:44 AM)
kit lens replacement =.=
i'm also having hard time to choose btw
tamron 1750
cz1680
sal 16105
sigma 1770
sigma 2470
how to choose? rclxub.gif
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i would pull out sigma 2470 for sure - as it gears tends to stripped - and some more, a700 have faster focusing power!~ ermm, if i'm not mistaken, albert's 1770 got its gear stripped before.. hmm.gif that left Sonys and Tamrons.. nod.gif
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post Jul 27 2009, 12:00 PM

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QUOTE(Sp00kY @ Jul 27 2009, 11:57 AM)
i am using my olympus cable to transfer smile.gif ..i tried using some cheapo cable without the booster (the round thing i supposed) and its DARN slow...
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The round thing is a booster ker? I thought it is only a magnet (dunno what the magnet is for - if it is really a magnet).. tongue.gif

EDIT:

Ok, got it.. it is a magnet to prevent static electricity.. biggrin.gif

Refer >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299642

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post Jul 27 2009, 12:04 PM

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QUOTE(achew @ Jul 27 2009, 12:02 PM)
so where can i find one with booster???could i get it from those online shops?
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I think it's the wire itself.. maybe the older wire do not support USB 2.0? shakehead.gif The one supplied with the camera is good enough flex.gif
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post Jul 27 2009, 01:36 PM

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blush.gif tan & albert: yeah, now i can register that.. it is 1735, not 1770.. icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Jul 27 2009, 02:34 PM

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QUOTE(tanjq87 @ Jul 27 2009, 02:26 PM)
If let say gear stripped, send for warranty, would it be still prone to gear stripping?

but HSM version is double the price cry.gif
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go for HSM - leaves you worry free of gear stripping.. icon_rolleyes.gif

QUOTE(kennethwongpk @ Jul 27 2009, 02:27 PM)
am confused on tamron 1750 made in japan and china. how to identify it?

albnok, what will be the major advantage of tamron 1750 compared to kit lens 1870? thank you. smile.gif
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me not albert, but tamron 1750 is a fix aperture of 2.8.. and it is said sharp wide open thumbup.gif
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post Jul 27 2009, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(tanjq87 @ Jul 27 2009, 02:34 PM)
Flare wise,
1750 has a proper hood to reduce flare but 1870 hood is a joke.
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1870 hood is mainly serve the purpose to protect the lens surface (at least the hood knocks first if it fell off to the gravel) tongue.gif
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post Jul 27 2009, 02:49 PM

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QUOTE(tanjq87 @ Jul 27 2009, 02:44 PM)
but i always reversed it cos it always blocked a300 flash. sad.gif
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I think it only blocks at 18mm or near that.. ermm, i can't remember when was the last time i used up the popup flash (except for WL) blush.gif

hrmm.. if that so, i would suggest to rethink about 24-70 as it is not wide enough for your style~ go for 16mm~ cool2.gif
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QUOTE(tanjq87 @ Jul 27 2009, 02:51 PM)
but i got a cheap offer for that lens! 2 more years warranty somemore
can get uwa in future right? maybe should call kysham tonight. hmm.gif
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yupp, check with kysham.. UWA is great, and not easy to master.. nod.gif and gives you a whole new style of pictures.. try walking around and stick your lens to 24mm, think of would you live with that or not.. group shots will take you at least 3-4 steps behind.. honestly, i somehow dont mind (as i like it at 35mm - coz i like to shot my wife's head shot [and i like tight crop]) but a wide (18) is more important at times compared to tele (>100) whistling.gif

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QUOTE(Sp00kY @ Jul 27 2009, 03:43 PM)
Sigma 1770 does have the switch or AF/MF on the lens. smile.gif
and 1680,16105 and sigma 1770 doesnt have FTM(full-time-manul). I believe only sony with SSM has that feature, correct me if i`m wrong
after warranty doesnt mean wont strip right? smile.gif
the HSM has very very good review and many said that it is better than the canon L and sony Zeiss.
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HSM better than Zeiss? Wah.. first time heard this.. ohmy.gif
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QUOTE(suchap69 @ Jul 27 2009, 03:54 PM)
guys, wanna ask something....

regarding the vertical grip vg-b30am, is it sold with the battery or do i need to buy another additional one? what's the street price btw
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Sorry suchap69 that you'll have to buy another battery to make it 2.. the 3rd party ones got package with the other non ori batt..

QUOTE(jonjwlee @ Jul 27 2009, 03:56 PM)
Don't be surprised - Tamron and Sigma have improved pretty significantly. They specialise in lenses, after all.
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Yes it might be true, but still this is the first time heard sigma wins over zeiss.. cool.gif

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