I just reached 1k on my a550 and I'm so glad I chose this camera as my first DSLR. From a point-and-shoot compact camera to a point-and-shoot DSLR. For me, nothing beats that!!! 

hi fellow alpharians. i have a sad news to tell here.

hi fellow alpharians. i have a sad news to tell here.
i finally quit sony alpha to join another camp.
the reason being that sony takes too long for an a700 replacement, there's no alpha with hd video recording capabilities & all my business partner is using the brand i've jumped to. other that that, there's no reason i guess to jump ship. yes, i'm venturing on videography too and it's essential to get a cam that is able to use lenses without any adapter.

but that doesn't mean that alpha is not a good cam. I thing they're one of the best and it's true that it should be ranked among the 3 major dslr brands of today. I would definitely recommend sony alpha to any of my friends who wish to join the photography world. I still thing that f58 is the best flash around and no other can beat its awesomeness.

anyways, i won't be leaving u guys as i think sony has the best community and every1 is there to support each other and i dare to say, better than any brands. i will join u guys for any activity but that if of course if u guys still want me.

and btw, i'm selling of this 2 item right now:

Sony 55-200mm f4-5.6 DT AF
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1310121&hl=

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC UWA lens
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1310116&hl=

it's sad to leave alpha and i wish goodluck to every alpharian in pursuing what you guys love best.
long live Alpha!

hope u enjoy ur stay bro =D
to be frank i like the way u process/compose ur shots..u have a very strong personal style which i think its important for a photographer..nomatter wad brand u choose..im sure u'll do well there...^^

do remember to tell us the real different(be it good or bad) after u get used to ur new toys....im sure u r one of those i can get some unbiased feedback =)
and feel free to come back often..i dont mind some poison from the other side to lure me over..LOL.. =p

if i wanna buy a550, what lens should I buy?

how much is 18-55mm? can I buy it separately since this is kitlen for some model?

wat is ur budget anyway?? coz if budget is not a problem i would recommend u go for cz1680 set...

limited budget :'( just want to start my 1st step to get into DSLR world

I plan to get the promotion set, come with 50mm f1.8, but I read alot ppl say, for newbie, take kitlen better

lowyat sony center 50mm f1.8 RM400... they say original and told me outside heard rumors got those non-ori in the market...

wat is ur budget anyway?? coz if budget is not a problem i would recommend u go for cz1680 set...

Are you sure you got the pricing right?

limited budget :'( just want to start my 1st step to get into DSLR world

I plan to get the promotion set, come with 50mm f1.8, but I read alot ppl say, for newbie, take kitlen better

lol...neolam always intro 1680z to ppl one...

kit lens is standard zoom while 50mm is a portrait prime...so a kit lens is a basic while 50mm is additional for beginner like u...
lol...i got ask him the budget 1st...not simply recommend CZ one...

i am thinking directly go to 1635z....lolz

i need to save money from now

should pair 1635 with FF....saving money for FF also....

feel cool tat use ultimate lens on apsc camera...xD

My UWA is leaving me tomorrow. ): / (: