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weixuan	Jan 22 2010, 03:49 PM Return to original view \| Post #1
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(lwliam @ Jan 22 2010, 02:45 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « we've got 4 at the mean time.. anyone can set a date and location? out of selangor? i wanna join too! but CNY week i'll be in Ipoh...
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weixuan	Jan 26 2010, 12:38 AM Return to original view \| Post #2
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	1750 is about 1 stop faster than 1680. so it all depends if you want the reach or the extra stop anyway, 1680 spam below #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
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weixuan	Jan 26 2010, 12:55 AM Return to original view \| Post #3
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Banzai_san @ Jan 26 2010, 12:41 AM) 1680 CZ is one heck of a lens... lovely colors... thanks! the colors only pop out after adjusting the level since it was actually quite a dull & cloudy day QUOTE(braindead_fr3ak @ Jan 26 2010, 12:44 AM) bro..thats a maple leaf.....definitely not in malaysia i presume? yup... this set is shot in Taiwan in December. Taroko Nation Park to be exact QUOTE(lwliam @ Jan 26 2010, 12:45 AM) awesome collection you got there... the colors just pops out at you! especially love the branches with the cool background thanks I still need practice with manual focusing. only able to get this after 10+ shots @ minimum focusing distance. others all OOF QUOTE(neo_lam @ Jan 26 2010, 12:46 AM) spam one of my old pic being reedited....shot with 1680 nice shot! i like how the boy shirt color stood out from the sea of blue
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weixuan	Jan 26 2010, 01:39 AM Return to original view \| Post #4
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(finejava @ Jan 26 2010, 01:23 AM) braindead_fr3ak: i'm using the 24-70 on my a700...it's just nice...for a walkabout lens...better than having 16-35 my 2 cents i would prefer having 16-35 as walkabout on an aps-c camera. perhaps because i prefer wider shots.
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weixuan	Jan 26 2010, 09:47 AM Return to original view \| Post #5
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(finejava @ Jan 26 2010, 01:46 AM) braindead_fr3ak: this sharp... lwliam, weixuan: i'm planning to upgrade to FF once the replacement for A900 comes out...so...just need to tahan till i get my FF... 24mm on FF should be comfortable enough...compare to aps-c lwliam: previously i had my sigma 10-20, 16-80 and 18-250...base exif...all my shots are usually taken avgly at 30-60mm...so...24-70 will fit my style just fine... QUOTE(lwliam @ Jan 26 2010, 01:52 AM) i know what u mean when u say distorted, but sometimes in tight conditions it really saves the day (and even with pronounced distortion) it gives more kick than just any regular joe's photos. but it of coz boils down to preference. out of my 5 lenses, 4 of them are FFs too... i can still wait... all moving towards FF but for myself, I will probably move towards m4/3 or APS-C EVIL camera (if sony makes one) when they mature. i prefer smaller camera Added on January 26, 2010, 9:55 am QUOTE(shootkk @ Jan 26 2010, 09:41 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I see that you have the A100. If you can live with that then any of the newer Alpha bodies will be great boost in performance for you. What is the reason for jumping ship? Is there anything in the alpha mount that you want but cannot be provided for by Sony? If not then there's really no reason to jump. Why I stuck to Sony: 1. I am not a high ISO pixel peeper thus all the Sony has poor high ISO performance crap does not affect me. With the A550, that argument is getting real old, real fast anyway. 2. The F58 flash - it is cheaper than the canikon's counterpart. It is more versatile and real fast in usage. Turning from landscape to portrait orientation is a SNAP, literally!!! I challenge any 580EXII and SB-900 users to beat the F58's speed in turning from landscape to portrait orientation without the use of any brackets. Problem is you will only miss it when it's not there. 3. Steady Shot Inside - all mountable lens (except for unchipped, manual focus lenses) stabilized! 'Nuff said. braindead_fr3ak For APS-C bodies you will need 16mm for a proper wide angle. 18mm is like 28mm on a FF - acceptable but some of you would wish it was wider at times. 24mm on APS-C is cramped! 28mm? DO NOT even go there! The 24mm and 28mm are for FF. I like 24mm better than 28mm - that's why the new 28-75mm F2.8 lens holds no interest for me. I would rather they have a 24-70mm F4 or even a 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 for a budget alternative to the 24-70mm f2.8 Zeiss. my sentiments exactly! Have been using A100 for 2 years now and still loving it! 1. although i would prefer it to have better high ISO, but i wouldn't trade it for the ISO 80 that is just so useful 2. ditto on the F58. i haven't use any other flash so it's not fair for me to compare. but F58 is just a breeze to use 3. i once tried using my friend's camera with a 50mm mounted and wondered why my photo are still soft when i used 1/30s. too pampered by steady shot This post has been edited by weixuan: Jan 26 2010, 09:55 AM
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weixuan	Jan 28 2010, 06:43 PM Return to original view \| Post #6
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Kul \| Mo0 @ Jan 28 2010, 05:12 PM) Date: 20th Feb 2010 outing Location: meet up in the morning in PJ/KL for breakfast, then shoot off to where ever is chosen. Need volunteer drivers if more than 4 person (petrol and toll will be divided equally as usual) Include your suggested place next to your name if you have any. 1. William (Broga - but will need to gather super early) 2. finejava 3. Mo0 i'm interested to join... but cannot confirm I'll be in KL that time or still at hometown
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weixuan	Feb 1 2010, 10:26 PM Return to original view \| Post #7
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	guys, QUOTE Tokina has launched its first lens in Sony's Alpha mount. The AT-X 116 Pro DX 11-16 mm f/2.8 lens will be available in Japan from from February 24th, 2010 at an approximate retail price of ¥94,500 (~US $1046). This announcement means Tokina becomes the last of the big three third-party lens makers to support the Sony format. http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10020103...1116mmalpha.asp
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weixuan	Feb 2 2010, 12:00 AM Return to original view \| Post #8
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(albnok @ Feb 1 2010, 11:54 PM) SHOfrE3zE: Ah see. See you then! Kul \| Mo0: I am thinking of going to Steve McCurry's Photography Exhibition at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia before that, maybe 3pm or so from Kuala Lumpur KTM. It's walking distance from Pasar Seni or Kuala Lumpur KTM station (kinda, but the walk there is very photogenic.) http://maps.google.com/maps?q=islamic+arts...d=0CCIQpQY&sa=X lugiamcg: The A450 won't be brought in Malaysia officially. However you can still ask at a Sony Style or a dealer (they can only bring it in, in bulk, like the A380/A500). weixuan: Sweet! Though, the range is too darn short, ending at 16mm on APS-C. Also, not sure if it supports manual focus override though it has the old clunky AF/MF clutch. Personally I would rather the 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 fisheye zoom for APS-C; now that's interesting! yeah, the range is kinda short, even shorter than sony 11-18. i'm interested in their 12-24 f4 though, but not sure when would it be available in a-mount...
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weixuan	Feb 2 2010, 09:47 PM Return to original view \| Post #9
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(kevinwcw @ Feb 2 2010, 09:36 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « C&C issit better to put the signature like tis? i like this photo. great composition! on the side note... continue with the poison of UWA http://www.photoclubalpha.com/2010/02/02/t...-f2-8-sd-if-dx/ This post has been edited by weixuan: Feb 2 2010, 09:47 PM
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weixuan	Feb 3 2010, 11:58 AM Return to original view \| Post #10
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(noprob @ Feb 3 2010, 10:30 AM) Pic spam » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Fr 70300G nice! love the color of the dawn/dusk (?) QUOTE(MechaHerc @ Feb 3 2010, 10:59 AM) long time not put wedding pic here.. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « somehow this photo doesn't do much for me... perhaps the distracting tree trunk? or the fact that the bride is hidden away... but great details!
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weixuan	Feb 3 2010, 07:57 PM Return to original view \| Post #11
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(albnok @ Feb 3 2010, 06:29 PM) Guys there is the Sony World Photography Awards (WPA) in Galeri Petronas. http://www.alphanatics.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=14649 What: Sony World Photography Awards (SWPA) launch Where: Galeri Petronas, KLCC When: Thursday 4th February 2010 (5pm launch, maybe 7pm can TT) How Much: Free! Who: 1. albnok 2. lauyamonk 3. lwliam (bringing 28mm F2.8) 4. Silencers (bringing 30mm F1.4) 5. Zicron 6. yuslers? 7. Kul \| Mo0? 8. e-jump? (bring the Sigma 28mm F1.8!) 9. 10. There will be a TT after that. We will compare 3 affordable 'normal' primes for APS-C. Also looking for somebody to bring the Sony 30mm F2.8 DT Macro SAM and Sony/Minolta 35mm F1.4G if possible. I will be there early because I took leave. I'll be coming from Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia for Steve McCurry's Exhibition. Will be there at 3pm. MechaHerc: I'm confused now - don't you have an A700 userbar? where would the TT be? i wanna join... but don't think i can leave office anytime before 7pm
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weixuan	Feb 9 2010, 11:43 AM Return to original view \| Post #12
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(cjlai @ Feb 9 2010, 09:30 AM) Explore Architecture,Discover Heritage thru Photography 21.2.10 Great for beginners and starters in photography. Going serious? Let Sony give you a hand! Introduction to Street & Travel Photography 28.2.10 Great for beginners! Starting out in your photography? Let Sony give you a hand Thinking out of Box - Extraodinary Photography 20.3.10 Want to be different and creative - attend this! Automative Photography 14.3.10 OR 28.3.10 want to learn about photographing cars? start here,, go reg now http://corp.sony.com.my/workshop/main.asp edit: another one here Photo Scrapbook Made Easy- 9-13 yr old - 6.3.10 Very interesting and easy to this very popular pastime. interesting talks! registered for the first 3
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weixuan	Feb 9 2010, 12:12 PM Return to original view \| Post #13
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(lwliam @ Feb 9 2010, 01:52 AM) BUMP! Date: 20th Feb 2010 outing Location: meet up in the morning in PJ/KL for breakfast, then shoot off to where ever is chosen. Need volunteer drivers if more than 4 person (petrol and toll will be divided equally as usual) Include your suggested place next to your name if you have any. 1. William 2. finejava 3. Mo0 4. weixuan so for those who can't confirm yet, hope can do so before CNY ya, want arrange transport. location suggestion guys? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « guys, that doesnt sound too bad... location map if you guys think it wont take too long there, MAYBE, just maybe, can go pulau ketam after that or simply just go klang for their famous 'dish' for those with GPS, this is the coordinates (long: 4.109495, lat: 109.101269) I can confirm that i'm joining anyway, Broga for sunrise? or can go thean hou Temple also... thean hou temple
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weixuan	Feb 9 2010, 06:21 PM Return to original view \| Post #14
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(lwliam @ Feb 9 2010, 05:57 PM) BUMP again. So far, this is the plan. finejava suggested we meet near a hospital in Klang then go breakfast (java: post location please, exact place to meet up), i suggest, meet at 9.30am on 20th Feb at the said location. MoO, where u want me to pick u up from? weixuan, where will u be going from? if nearby moo and i, then can carpool? Date: 20th Feb 2010 outing Location: meet up in the morning in PJ/KL for breakfast, then shoot off to where ever is chosen. Need volunteer drivers if more than 4 person (petrol and toll will be divided equally as usual) Include your suggested place next to your name if you have any. 1. William 2. finejava 3. Mo0 4. weixuan so for those who can't confirm yet, hope can do so before CNY ya, want arrange transport. location suggestion guys? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « guys, that doesnt sound too bad... location map if you guys think it wont take too long there, MAYBE, just maybe, can go pulau ketam after that or simply just go klang for their famous 'dish' for those with GPS, this is the coordinates (long: 4.109495, lat: 109.101269) i stay at taman desa, old klang road. if it's not on the way, i can go to lrt stations or somewhere(which i can drive there and park my car) so confirm going dong chan tze? BKT for breakfast!
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weixuan	Feb 9 2010, 08:57 PM Return to original view \| Post #15
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(lwliam @ Feb 9 2010, 07:10 PM) java, in front of petronas got petronas? wahhhh, super specific man! hahahhahaha... give us jalan name or anything la bro... MoO, i fetch u from uptown HSBC or the famous nasi lemak place la.. weixuan, can meet at kelana jaya LRT station? william's contact: 012 661 7928 sms me your number and name guys! Added on February 9, 2010, 7:13 pmand if whole group non muslim, then can go BKT la, if got, then mamak. klang got plenty nice mamak places as well ok, let me know the time. 8:30?9?
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weixuan	Feb 10 2010, 12:14 PM Return to original view \| Post #16
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(lwliam @ Feb 10 2010, 11:35 AM) noob question: with my lineup now, is it a waste of money/smart to get an 1870 kit lens with UV and CPL for rm200? better go take the 16-80 CZ
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weixuan	Feb 11 2010, 11:41 AM Return to original view \| Post #17
On my way Senior Member 584 posts Joined: Jan 2003	i'm so noob After using my dSLR for more than 2 years, i just realised yesterday that when i do manual focus, i can use the "round dot" in the bottom of my viewfinder for focus confirmation. no wonder i suck at manual focus
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