lwliam: No, you really have to give more light to the sensor - by exposing 4x the shutter speed of the +2 shot.

zstan: No need dump lah. Work within the limitations, or fix the backfocus.

ieR: That is a good question too since the AF sensors are on top! That said, having 14x magnification while manual focusing will make life a lot easier.

clivengu: You can, to some extent, do manual exposure;

1) set to manual focus
2) set the aperture
3) set the EV (this will affect shutter speed)

On the contrary, it will be able to use 1/4000s if there is enough light at F1.4 ISO100.

Yes when AF is on, video will be at F3.5, not F1.4. It is a technical limitation because of the AF sensors.

mastering89: You sure or not you got focusing problem first?

yuhi: Sony is supposed to know how to do it. Though I sometimes sense that the senior Alpha technician there needs a good firing from his boss!

lwliam: No, you really have to give more light to the sensor - by exposing 4x the shutter speed of the +2 shot.

zstan: No need dump lah. Work within the limitations, or fix the backfocus.

ieR: That is a good question too since the AF sensors are on top! That said, having 14x magnification while manual focusing will make life a lot easier.

clivengu: You can, to some extent, do manual exposure;

1) set to manual focus
2) set the aperture
3) set the EV (this will affect shutter speed)

On the contrary, it will be able to use 1/4000s if there is enough light at F1.4 ISO100.

Yes when AF is on, video will be at F3.5, not F1.4. It is a technical limitation because of the AF sensors.

mastering89: You sure or not you got focusing problem first?

yuhi: Sony is supposed to know how to do it. Though I sometimes sense that the senior Alpha technician there needs a good firing from his boss!

Want to get some advice & input about A33 video recording.

I am still considering if i want to get A33 body as my backup body for my existing A700. One of the reason i think i like to try A33 is because:

1. Liveview- open up wider shooting possibility at difficult angle. I never have used one until today and will like to try. A700 is one hard camera for stranger to help me take group photo during a trip because they will ask the same question "where is the screen.... (liveview)"? then i have to ask them look into viewfinder to snap 

2. Video Recording- Exploring video recording. A whole new way of playing a camera.. I think more n more client will want video recording these days compare to still photos.

3. Backup body for my A700 & better high ISO handling. Was thinking the low weight A33 to be mount with 50mm prime (light fast lens) without flash, while A700 handle the general lens like 1750 or my UWA with Flash during event/wedding shooting.

Is the above reason good enough for me to get this camera? Or mayb i should invest on the 85mm F2.8 + 35mm F1.8? or A77?
I want to ask.. for Video recording .. i read a bit about its pro/cons of A33/55 video recording.. but correct me if im wrong?
- No manual control over video recording.. (all auto)
- Aperture Priority in video allow us to change aperture but there will be no AUTOFOCUS
- No Shutter Speed/ISO control during video recording... I heard the camera will automatically maintain at speed 1/60s by adjusting the ISO. So I cant do Slow down "matrix style" motion picture.. at 1/4000 second
- When shooting video at Auto.. Aperture open at F3.5? WHY??? or some I read is it will shoot at widest aperture F1.4???

Is there any other thing i need to take note? I was thinking maybe A77 will tackle all these restriction... they just reserve the full control over for a better advance model ... hai~~

Other disadvantage over A700 i realised is its fastest shutter speed is 1/4000. When using wireless flash shooting outdoor i can use up to 1/8000 with my A700 to darken the sky.. Is there any other restriction when using Flash on A55 that i might have missed out?

clivengu: You can, to some extent, do manual exposure;

1) set to manual focus
2) set the aperture
3) set the EV (this will affect shutter speed)

On the contrary, it will be able to use 1/4000s if there is enough light at F1.4 ISO100.

Yes when AF is on, video will be at F3.5, not F1.4. It is a technical limitation because of the AF sensors.

yuhi: Not quite the same:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat...93&changemode=1
http://photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00NY14

clivengu: The 18-250mm certainly won't be at F3.5.

SAM is not quiet, unfortunately, but it lets the NEX with LA-EA1 on firmware V.03 (only coming out in middle October 2010) to AF.

Also, SAM lenses are a bit 'grindy' so even in MF on the NEX bodies, the focusing ring can be heard (this according to bryanlyt.)

Therefore the best lenses for video are the SSM and ungeared, unclutched screw-drive lenses. (Clutch like the 16-80mm where the focus ring does not move when camera is auto-focusing.)

I see. so if im to get the A33...better just get the body only because its kit SAM lens also wont do any good for me...I thought it will works better for video... SSM lens.. i can only think of the 70300G~ & 24-70mm f/2.8 SSM

Im screaming out loud...  found another reason i should buy more expensive lens..........

Therefore the best lenses for video are the SSM and ungeared, unclutched screw-drive lenses. (Clutch like the 16-80mm where the focus ring does not move when camera is auto-focusing.)

Uncluttered screw drive lenses.. Is the TOkina 1116 F2.8 one of the example? the focus ring doesnt move when auto focusing..

Detailed review of the NEX-3/NEX-5 V.03 firmware!
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/...re_update.shtml

clivengu: The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM will make an excellent companion to the A33/A55, because it has OS, so you can turn off SteadyShot and shoot 29 minute videos.

However, it may need to be rechipped by Sigma - we have yet to see how it is.

You will not hear yourself manual focusing with the Sony 50mm F1.4. Dunno about the Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 though.

Also bear in mind that the longer the lens, the less practical it is for interviews - the person would be too far to hear in a crowd, unless he/she had a mike.

Does your Tokina make any sound when you manually focus it?

btw.. so the A55 SSS when on during video shooting will cause the camera to overheat and can last for few minutes only? 30 minutes is very long compare to 2-3 minutes most have claimed.

“I’m in Japan and use α55.
I hope how thing buy think camera must attention about information of how long time can take movie.
in Japan,when around 30degree,
only few min can take movie.
(use anti-shake)some one 2min someone 7min.but not over 10min may be.
this camera can take good movie but can’t use like movie camera.I hope every body not misunderstanding.”