The A230/330 grip is not that great... Especially if you add in a heavier lens/flash. Don't just try with kitlens... you will upgrade later on

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA = RM50xx
vs
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA = RM48xx

Which of the above would be a better choice for portraits/wedding ?
If the above lens are used on APS-C, would I get focal length of 127.5mm (85x1.5) ?

Is there any KM lens within this range ?

This post has been edited by ronnie: Nov 23 2009, 11:30 AM

The 85mm F1.4 ZA (SAL-85F14CZ): Any reason this better option compared to the 135mm F1.8 ?

How much would this cost :
- Minolta 85mm F1.4G ?
- Minolta 135mm F2.8 ?

This post has been edited by ronnie: Nov 23 2009, 01:01 PM

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jcjk: SAM = Smooth Autofocus Motor

Bro, that's the best price.

It's official name is Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX
Product URL: http://www.memorystick.com/en/memorystick/.../pro_hg_hx.html

The LCS-MS10 bag comes in Grey or Brown only.... visit my thread for orders.

This post has been edited by ronnie: Nov 25 2009, 11:18 PM

The Flipside 400AW for <RM400.... impossible to get beercan for so low...

For portraits, we should focus on the EYE for sharp features of the face.
Using f2.2 may create a shallow Depth Of Field (DOF), maybe you can increase it to get body shot equally sharp.

This post has been edited by ronnie: Nov 26 2009, 11:42 PM

Either zoom out to cover the whole body (head to toe)... or walk back a few steps away from the subject (if using a fixed focal length lens), then focus on the eye.
You could lock the focus on the eye (half shutter press) and re-compose to include the whole body.

disclaimer: this is tips from newbie also

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This post has been edited by ronnie: Nov 30 2009, 12:08 AM

Have you try to read the CF via Card Reader on the PC ?

Energizer make very good alkaline batteries but poor rechargeable ones.
Suggest you go for eneloop / sony cycle energy / maha / imedion

Uzumaki NaruTo: That's from the info I gather around the forums.

Use the cable to transfer picture will use the batt of the Alpha camera. I don't recommend it

viruz019: Go get either the F42 or F58 (if you have the budget) first then a prime lens.

jimlim007 : F20 is suitable for A850/A900, which serves as it's pop-up flash replacement or wireless trigger.

Would having a CZ 85mm F1.4 or CZ 135mm F1.8 be an overkill on A200 body ?

Kul | Mo0: Congratulations on getting the LCS-MS10. Sorry could not get it for you. How much is it ?