hehe... is it the "trrrrrr" sound ? hehe

I had the same experience too, and was very afraid somethin is wrong with my A550
However, the guys here assured me that it is all right. Yes, it is the sensor cleaning mechanism. I have no problem till now also no problem using my alpha.

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: May 27 2010, 05:04 PM

I dont think it is the SteadyShot vibration... since bro soket's vibrate when turning ON and/or OFF. I believe it is the sensor anti-dust mechanism at work...
ie the trrrrrrrr sound.
I think it is the anti-dust mechanism la

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: May 27 2010, 05:22 PM

Mine is deleted too...
Somehow I get fedup with some people

Just arrived today...











notice how compact the size...

less than RM700 / -

To me, it is light (I dont know how to compare). From the specs, it is 1.44kg (not sure if that includes the weight of the ballhead or not).

Price wise... yeah, I believe I got a good price.

I just luv the compactness of the package (tripod, ballhead, carry bag)

Ini semua eiR's poison punya fault!!!

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: May 29 2010, 03:37 PM

congratulation on your new camera... & welcome veron
Dont forget to PM amadeo to include you in the A550 owner list.
A550 is a very good camera.
Nice pix

cjlai, sorry donno what ant that is.

pix spam...

Benro Travel Angel

you took your big boss to Zaloon to be poisoned ? manyak pandei la
hehe

Interesting opinion on A850 from a Canon EOS 5D mark II user

http://www.oter.net/oter/2010/05/hands-on-...-a850-dslr.html

there are some people who are out to belittle Sony Alpha system. So, just be aware...

ahpingko, easier to C&C if you number your photos...

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Added on May 30, 2010, 6:35 pmA700 + 1680Z = RM2999 ???
biar betul .. !!!

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: May 30 2010, 06:35 PM

me no sipu... but easier if you could attach photos.

It is difficult to shoot flower in windy situation... maybe can try shooting at different time... eg early in the morning or later in the afternoon where usually not too windy.

This is my noobie opinion, wait for sipu to advise.

However, I use (which may not be the correct approach):

1- built in white bounce card on cobra usually to get the catchlight. It is too small to illuminate the subject IMHO. To illuminate subject, maybe a whale-tail bounce card would perform better than the built in cobra bounce card

2- wide diffuser when shooting something close

3- stoffen diffuser when shooting direct flash (fill)

4- bounce towards ceiling

5- direct flash if no wall/ceiling to bounce

6- fill flash + low shutter == slow sync

correct me if Im wrong... thanks

ahpingko, I like #3
#2 blurry...

I find it histerical that there are people who are pretentious of helping the alpha community yet when find the opportunity try to belittle the system with various "facts" (so called) whilst at the same time claiming non brand biased

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: May 30 2010, 08:42 PM

is the D3 sensor sony designed and fab or nikon designed but fabricated by Sony ?

hysterical [hɪˈstɛrɪkəl], hysteric
adj
1. of or suggesting hysteria hysterical cries
2. (Psychiatry) suffering from hysteria
3. Informal wildly funny

Assuming you are using an APS-C camera (not FullFrame), have a look at dyxum.com for UWA (Ultra Wide Angle) lens (ie ~10mm to 17mm at closest focal length)

http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/results.asp?IDLensType=3

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: May 30 2010, 09:33 PM

MoO bro, you sold your UWA ? you had one before right? How was it?

interesting, bro albnok posted a thread regarding the new Sony Alpha Product manager interested to know how many are interested in buying the NEX-3 or NEX-5 ....

http://alphanatics.com/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=17046

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Added on May 30, 2010, 9:47 pm
The Tokina 11-16 F2.8 got a very high rating...

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: May 30 2010, 09:47 PM