"... produce images that are expressive and subjective, rather than objective and representational. ... " - Digital Photography Masterclass (Tom Ang)

Im still in the beginner's level. Im still trying to learn how to use my A550. Im still trying to get use of essential functions and more.
My photos are still ... as they say it... P&S style / level. Hope to learn from you guys and others.

I thought in Sony Alpha, the fastest flash sync is 1/500 ???

congrats

Pix spam...
"Through the clouds and into the horizon"

C&C pls


This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Feb 18 2010, 04:47 PM

there were 2 brand new A700s in Digital Mall, PJ last week if Im not mistaken.

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Feb 18 2010, 07:02 PM

sorry to break your heart kev...
1 sony A700
2 sony A700s ...

Just like 1 car, 2 cars...

the lighting too harsh... or were you using the camera body flash ?

the more the better

Ive been using the 1680z... I really love it but at time wished for more reach (ie can zoom more than the 80mm) for example when shooting pigeons (birds) and wildlife animals. Even snapping butterflies (in Butterfly Garden, KL), I wished I could zoom in closer for butterflies at high above leaves/trees.

But for a walkabout lens, I love it. Not heavy. The 16mm is wide enough for me.

The F3.5-4.5 is ok (although a F2.8 would be heaven ). But with A550's clean high ISO jpgs, I find myself not hesistant to up my ISO to 800 and 1600.

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Added on February 20, 2010, 10:35 pm
Sorry, noobie qn,
what do you mean "pull the shadows"? and how to do it?

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Added on February 20, 2010, 10:37 pm
Nice. You have a steady hand shooting at slow shutter speed
Do you have to get down on the cement to snap that photo?

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Feb 20 2010, 10:37 PM

still mau C&C ... haha
actually I like that the drinking cup is facing the camera

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Feb 20 2010, 11:14 PM

thanks for the explaination

since your camera is the same as mine (ie A550), I'd would try the DRO +3 or more... but Im not sure if this will work or if that is the proper way to go
maybe some more experienced guys/gals can comment... ?

for me (not speaking for others ) personally the fixed/non tilting LCD is a deal breaker for me. I guess I soo used to using the tilting LCD on A550

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Feb 22 2010, 02:22 PM

moo bro, how much did you buy your tripod velbon ? and where?
Im thinking of getting a tripod la...

Google's your friend ... Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens
ie mirror-less, finder-less camera

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/01/fiv...itch-your-dslr/

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Feb 22 2010, 05:25 PM

I like #2.
The fingers show the scale of the subject (ie I can estimate the size of the baby bird by judging from the size of the fingers).

Flower spam...
Title: I stand out ... (ie stand out from the rest)
Location: Infront of SOGO shopping complex, KL.

I was looking for something that stand out and these flowers caught my attention (hence the theme: I stand out.

C&C appreciated.


This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Feb 23 2010, 02:04 AM

Beautiful la hkhk...
there's the feeling of rustic surrounding yet the main subject (model) look beautiful

Thanks for the comments. Will try to shoot more natures photos to improve

F58 can tilt to left and right (not just up and down).
F58 can produce more powerful lighting illumination.
F58 more bulky and heavy... but cool

wireless commander meaning the F58 can be used to trigger other flash guns wirelessly on A700, A850, A900. On A550 and lower models, to trigger other flash wirelessly is by using the camera built in flash or using a dedicated commander.