Which would you guys recommend between Sigma 30 F1.4 and SAL 16105?

Both around RM 1500 (2nd hand). Currently i have a Sigma 24-70 F2.8.

Have to decide pretty soon.

Use shutter speed above 1/160. The sensor will not register the pop up flash.

very nice.. how long exposure?

why all the TTs are held in mid town kl de.. T.T

Organise one in subang or pj area la..

me from Shah alam lo. We do one TT at subang la. so all pj, shah alam, subang and klang ppl can attend.

was anyone at the anti ISA demonstration today? saw a couple postings in photomalaysia and am impressed by the number of people who turned out..

from the manual, i see that the a850 is using 35mm CMOS sensor.. A900 is using 35mm CCD sensor rite? Am i right that CMOS has better low light performance?

If yes, then i'm putting on hold my a700 purchase liao....

owh. haha. sorry mixed up.

Anyway... if they price it competitively, i'm sold.

hmm? h1n1 virus arr?

if you're having symptoms of flu, please do go get yourself checked up k. better safe than sorry.

how much is zaloon selling the a700 arr?

try visiting the sony center shop at one utama. was quoted RM 1700 for SAL 16105... That's the only sony center shop which gives discount..

I asked the sales girl, she says got discount for every alpha equipment. just gotto ask.

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Added on August 6, 2009, 12:09 pmbtw, it's new set with the seal still on. didn't get to try it though cos it's sealed up.

This post has been edited by raist86: Aug 6 2009, 12:09 PM

i've asked other sony center about their pricing before and so far non gave me any discount.

i wish i have another RM1k... sony center offered me a700 for 2900... body ..

i asked the one in pyramid..
then again, i kinda know the guy in charge there.. worked there for awhile and spent most of my free time testing lenses at the sony center. they even loaned me an a900 for a period for test shoot at my photo booth.

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Added on August 12, 2009, 9:37 pmlike this la, i help you guys buy, each one i earn 50..
help 200 ppl buy den i can get my a700 liao.. lol.

This post has been edited by raist86: Aug 12 2009, 09:37 PM

if possible, get the older a200 set. Ergonomics wise, the a200 is much better to hold and easier to use. You have dedicated buttons for certain functions and you can change the AF point easily on a200. Sometimes, shrinking stuff doesn't really work out, especially if you can't shrink your hands. If you can't use the camera comfortably, then there's no point at all as you'll tend not to use it after purchase.

A200 remaining stocks should be quite cheap now. Do hurry though as once they're out of stock, they are gone.

Oh yea, a200 uses cf card while a230 uses sd..
Somehow, i prefer a cf card to SD. Not so easy to get lost and feels more solid.

My pick would be the 1st one if you're doing for wedding or something emotional. The color feels more romantic as compared to the 2nd one which looks very sterile. A little too bluish i think.

dunno whether to wait fr a850 or get an a700 now...

do i need full frame... hmm.. @.@

lens wise, all my lens (2 actually) are full frame capable....

hmm....

since you have big hands, then i'd suggest go straight for a200 or a300.

If you have the extra cash, a300 is a better buy due to the live view and tiltable screen. Certainly makes a difference when you're trying to shoot at difficult angles.

If you have big hands, and would like a more solid feel camera, get a200.

The electronics are the same, just that a230 has been shrunk and several buttons have been removed. It's pretty much a cost reduction product, like the golf mk6 to the golf mk5.