freaky_deity: u sure uve cleaned it properly? try on with other lens? coz i usually use a swab to clean my sensor.. tho obviously its not recommended.

lwliam: haha... really get annoyed with people who park like that man...

fansoption: nice set, could have been nicer tho. Like maybe for #5 get the whole "Ferrari" in focus. i like #7

The Sony a950 (tentative)

From: http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/

due announcement in 12-16 months.

Time Square i think.. cant remember... but you can send to Futuromics at Kota Damansara (Sunway Giza area) and get them to send to their HQ.

Beercan...

Rare item bro... hahahhaha.... but really... Minolta lenses are VERY durable... most of them are built like a tank.
So you really dont have to worry... but of course u have to take note of the previous owner.

as long as ur shutter speed can compensate for the shake. like at 200mm use 1/200s... i think ive read it somewhere cant remember.....its more or less like a guide... but if got shake just up the ISO and up the shutter speed....

newbieeee: yes, beercan is THAT good... but the only flaw is the bad handling of CA.

newbieeee: CA is chromatic aberration (also known as purple fringing). more info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromatic_aberration

go get a time machine bro... i think you shouldnt be overly obsessed with getting something new... coz new things can also get spoiled (save for the fact that it comes with a warranty)...

ALL my gears are second hand - yes, i cannot afford new stuff... sadly...

and none have died on me yet, *cross fingers*.

i guess... haha.... i know its nice to get something brand new. but for tech stuff i gave up already, mostly coz of the depreciating value.