Everyone here has an external flash unit for their SONY ALpha series? Is is necessary?

Alamak...poison...Flash or Tamron 17-50 f/2.8? But I already have 50mm f/1.8.

This post has been edited by alucard_my: Jun 24 2010, 03:57 PM

Lagi teruk..hahahaha.super poison.

Then hor..anyone wanna take my 50mm? Then I source for funds to get Tamron 1750.

Hmm..I got a very nice offer from a guy wanting to sell off his F42. Tonight meeting him up..

Cybertik ok ka?

Agreed. I bought my F42 second hand at RM550. Then invested in eneloop batteries which recycles the flash almost instantaneously. Previously my f/1.8 lens would be stuck at my camera most of the time, now, thanks to the flash I have changed to my under-utilized 18250. It really opened up a new chapter in photographing. A flash unit is a must.

The other day I went to a camera shop to buy the 'eneloop' and looked around. I noticed that they don't sell Sony DSLR. So I asked the sales gurl. She said, SONY DSLR take pictures not clear. I was like huh????? Then I told her. Not in my case. I have a SONY entry DSLR and can take better pics than high end NIKON or CANON DSLR owners. She kept quiet. I wonder how can SONY improve their name in this area so that they will sell more and thus in the end, can have more competitive prices for lens and accessories.

I don't deny that Nikon or Canon could be better. I have friends using Nikon and even my best friend is using Nikon D5000. I actually enjoy exchanging cameras to shoot shoot. Why must we be fanboy to enjoy photo shooting? I still have my trustworthy semi-auto point and shoot Kodak Easy Share 7630 (or 7360). This was their flagship model with many modes including apperture, shutter and even manual priorities. I still am using it though..hahaha..but it looked 'old fashion'..

But I still bought the eneloop la..hahaha...Can't blame her, maybe she's just a sales gurl? Nothing more than that?

The eneloop I got was 2000MaH. At first wanted to go for Recyko, but tarak charger, so went for this one. Dunno how it fare against others, but way better than alkaline la...(I was using carefour and IKEA alkaline before this )

Agreed agreed...I forgot about her liao (you know what I meant)..hahahaha

I bought SONY because everything I have is SONY...heh heh...I bought A200 coz it was the cheapest and most affordable DSLR out there with super steady shot built into the body.

I think A550 is a good camera.

A pop up flash diffuser might help to soften the direct pop up flash. It really helps.

Crumpler strap is a good investment (RM55). Can be bought in KLCC next to SONY Center. It is comfortable enough.

With the battery grip (extra 1 batt), flash and even 18250, I'm like carrying a block. My wife doesn't want to hold it as it is too heavy..haha

Can't really remember though. Mine is black.

mastering89: That's why I got an external flash.. F42..

Alamak...this is bad..what are the differences that will make F42 users change to F58?