they say its rare... if u cant find new ones, go or 2nd hand ones lor =)

stop production already...might need some luck to find one...but well..it would only from worse to worst..so if u wanna get it..better start finding it earlier..

First and foremost, do your research on prices. then, go to stores/SonyStyle/Sony Centre and test it out for yourself. how does it feel in your hand, how's the weight IN your hands, is it comfortable enough for you.

If it feels good for you, then do find a shop that can/willing to offer a good price for you. there's a current pricing for sony items on the 1st page. look it up. BUT, if the camera doesn't feel right for you, then find another model that suits your budget.

After purchase, best you read the manual on the various functions that are available in your camera. Trust me, You'll need the info. If there's things you don't know or understand, please don't hesitate to come here and ask. This Sony Alpha thread is the friendliest thread you can find. Anyone and Everyone in here will help you in any way possible.

So, Welcome to the Dslr world!

P/s: these are just my RM0.02...

even better, come for our TT in hartamas, bro albnok is attending.. he'll have some pointers =P

anytime is a good time as long as u hv da desire for photography

Also have to depend on stock availability... hehehe...

These macro and portrait shots are perfectly fine for me. Most people say its great for portrait too. What are the limitations of the SP90? From what i know its a fix lens @ 90mm so that would translate to ??mm on the A300? (roughtly equavalent to how many times zoom?....sorry for the noob question)

There is a version of SP90 for A300 right?

This post has been edited by lightning69: Sep 15 2009, 04:31 PM

should be 135mm on aps-c sensor.

focal length x 1.5 = 35mm equivalent focal.

err...i mean..with better skills..anyone can produce better stuff using SP90 than me...take alook at ryzan's macro..he is using sp90 too..
crop factor for a300(and any other sony apsc) is 1.5x...so 90mm would be 135mm(on fullframe)

and yes..there r sony mount for sp90 available...

I will try to go la. (: 30% going 70% not going though. (:

The SP90 is fix at 135mm...hmm..never use a fix lens before so not sure about the convenience. Use to have zoom where I can zoom in and out to frame my picture but this mean I have to move myself clsoer or further away from subject to compose?

Is the AF fast for the SP90 on the A300?

guys,

if using full frame right, what lens will u using for all purpose lens like cz1680 on crop body?

is it 2470cz? .. ..

fix length..u can always move ur legs =) from my understanding..there wasnt any zoom lens previously(during the film era)..so how did those photographers got their compositionz? =p out of my lens..only CZ2470 is a zoom lens..the rest r all fixed..and im kinda used to it..

AF speed..well..its slow compare to my other lenses...but well..99% im on MF with SP90..so the focusing speed isnt an issue for me...i guess for portrait its ok to AF..for macro..i stil prefer MF =D


anyway...this is probably my last selfportrait with my beloved a300... *sobs* trying some diff style of PP since im bored at home =) this probably wont be considered as a "photo" anymore..lol..but well..i don care..hehe




a300
iso200
50mm
exposure = manual
F2.5
shutter 1/60s

F58 attached with DIY Flash Ring @ 1/4 24mm

bokehs were shot seperately and merged(room too small T_T)

c&c r always welcomed as usual =)

This post has been edited by achew: Sep 15 2009, 06:21 PM

aik bro...sdh mau pg ff ka?

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Added on September 15, 2009, 5:38 pmthis is shoot with a350 plus sp90....

at 90mm....

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Added on September 15, 2009, 5:40 pmsp90 plus raynox 250




This post has been edited by ryzan76: Sep 15 2009, 05:40 PM

There is no doubt that the SP90 is fabulous for macro....any more portrait shots?

this is not sp90

This post has been edited by cjlai: Sep 15 2009, 05:44 PM

Just my noob shot. C&C appriciated. No PP done. Not good at PP.

sorry bro...not yet try on potrait.....
ask bro achew...he goods on potrait shoot with sp90

no la bro .. i asked does not mean I wanna change to FF .. suddenly, I just thinking about what lens ppl use if sony FF .. looks like cz135 is the most famous here but it is not all rounder lens .. ..

just my 2cents point of view..

there r too much "shadow" in this shot..too many trees makes me feel a lil bit distracted...and u might wan to straighten the horizon..



lol..i don shoot portrait with sp90 often too..unless u mean portrait of danbo?? =p
usually sp90 reveals too many flaw of our skin..so i normally use it on kids or danbo only =p

This post has been edited by achew: Sep 15 2009, 05:52 PM