It is a very big deal for ppl who work in certain environments.

but i doubt that they make a huge percentage of users..

and u wont go

"PFFTT.. that camera sucks coz its not weatherproof..."

Stop writing nonsense ya. No1 is saying it's a lousy camera. We're merely discussing it coz sum1 asked about it earlier on. Don't be childish n start ranting like a fanboy.

well, it IS a peace of mind knowing that your gears wont malfunction due to environmental causes. plus, as ianho said, and i do agree, that seeing the price of CZ is comparable in price with L lenses, but L lenses do come standard weather sealed, but none of the CZ is. they should improve on that.

i didnt even imply that anyone is saying that its a lousy camera. i didnt even made any reference to any camera as a matter of fact. im not even ranting. perhaps you misinterpreted the tone of my statement. im simply implying that the lack of weatherproof feature is not such a huge turn off.

mike, well, its a matter of choice and usage. those who use their cameras to put bread on their table certainly need weather proofing. its there that sony is losing out in the pro market. sports, wildlife and reportage all need weather proofed gears. so to them, it IS a turn off

Camera Sony DSLR-A700
Exposure 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture f/16.0
Focal Length 75 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire




Camera Sony DSLR-A700
Exposure 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture f/20.0
Focal Length 135 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias +0.3 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire

This post has been edited by lwliam: Jul 29 2010, 01:31 AM

Chun! What focal length did u shoot at?

uncle ian, its all stated there using my beercan

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Added on July 29, 2010, 2:08 amboth pics uncropped, unedited.

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Added on July 29, 2010, 2:12 am

stitched from 2 images, so happened 2 subsequent images from panning aligned perfectly with each other with little effort in post processing.

original size pic here http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/483769...9d9395a38_o.jpg

This post has been edited by lwliam: Jul 29 2010, 02:12 AM

Aiyooo I was looking at it oso didn't see focal length. Mabuk la.

guys, bout weather proof thingie. lets sum it up


It's Protected from Dust and Moisture. it Does Not Mean its Weather Proof. Period.

and YES, it will mean a lot to some people working in harsh environment.

i think Sony higher end lenses might not have all weather sealing, but i believe they are Built to Withstand a Certain Amount of Environment Condition. maybe its just people misunderstand when ianho keep mentioning its not weather proof, making people think its fully vulnerable to everything. somehow, it does has some sealing to protect place where it moves (buttons etc) although its not JIS certified, it doesnt mean the weather sealing has no weather proof capability. The Luminous Landscape seem to think its sealing is good. there is no proof or case study of how good the sealing of Alpha, nor there is any to proof of how bad it is

This post has been edited by ieR: Jul 29 2010, 03:45 AM

At International around RM 120-150, depends on severity + lens


Eh I need to borrow A550 or A700 la for my convo, anyone want to lend their camera ? Of course I will pay, let me know the price, cheap2 la maybe for 5-6 days, need to get used to it 1st

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Added on July 29, 2010, 7:10 am

superb panning, no editing summore

This post has been edited by gizmo_pony: Jul 29 2010, 07:10 AM

found this.....

Samyang 14mm: Nikon 14-24mm killer

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp...essage=35863870

damn nice le..how u take 1??....can teach some technique?.. ...what lens is that...so clear!

MF eh lwliam?
nice.. but i thought the car should @ right side towards the empty spaces..
now the car like want to go out of field only..

i never had a chance to get that kinda shot ler..

thinking of getting myself a nice present for convocation...any idea....budget about 700...my beloved baby sharing wif me..

very nice panning!

AF, but using MF is possible.

placing of the subject conveys different meanings. the 'right side' rule is only a guide, and it is not necessary to stick to it. when i put it like this, it conveys MORE speed, as though its so fast, it travels OUT of the frame trailing everything behind.

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Added on July 29, 2010, 9:34 ambeercan.. But look at the Exif, it can be done with any type of tele lens..

This post has been edited by lwliam: Jul 29 2010, 09:53 AM

will, where were u standing ah? From the short focal lengths, u must have been really close.

yea, pretty close. Had full access to all tracks. Was at turn 2 and at the turn right before entering the straight towards the hairpin.