i see i see, i thought of nex because its smaller and lighter.
im just afraid it'll eat up space... and also the hassle of bringing alot of gears.

thanks for the tip tho...

i see i see, i thought of nex because its smaller and lighter.
im just afraid it'll eat up space... and also the hassle of bringing alot of gears.

thanks for the tip tho...

Haha! Cheers!

I prefer alpha over > nex anytime. And on the plus side you don't have to buy a dry box in Aus since the humidity is already really low.

Enjoy your trip!

lol... nex also alpha right? 
haha... i wished it was a 'trip'.. but its not quite that.. haha...
my initial plan was - sell DSLR -> get nex -> study in australia -> graduate -> fund for a77.... 

ahpingko: Ah. You could process it but without making the birds greenish. Crop #20 to portrait orientation?

wingster: Eh I didn't see this!

fansoption: No problem.

Yes the non-moving mirror should make it harder (but not impossible) for dust to go in. So far I have not noticed any dust on mine.

Read the manual on blowing the A55 sensor. Interestingly, like the NEX series, the shutter is open when the camera is off.

I like the light in #2 and #3 - with #1 a bit more exposure helps.

croomaniac: Yes indeed though you'd have to get creative by pointing the flash at selected subjects.

ieR: Go get it. HSM in A-mount!

e-jump: Your 85mm is already telephoto on the A300.

destfull: Argh, why hasn't anybody shot a portrait using the 35mm F1.8 DT SAM? (Other than myself.) All I see are boring shots of toys, leaves and flowers. (Not saying yours ah ahpingko!)

zstan: The realism in your shot is a bit offputting.

trust me, it'll be much more fun than a 'trip'
in fact you'll enjoy it there so much n you might not wanna come back and choose to settle down there 

btw, u should try part-time as freelance photographer once u're in aussie, ask your friends be model, set up webpage with portfolio and promote!
the pay's not bad, people don't mind hiring young amateur freelancer who can provide them with good pictures

i have are friend who did that..from entry lvl upgrade till 5d mark II (not straight but progressively from entry->mid->high->FF) with the money he earned from photoshooting session
his website - http://www.kiumo.net/

Walao nice rain drop using what lens? So nice
Men my raindrop also kalah. My raindrop can del laio

Feels like 50mm F1.8 xD rite?

@ahpingko:Nice shot especially the lomo one !

@ahpingko : cool photos.. i like #3.. wallpaper standards.. heheh

destfull: Argh, why hasn't anybody shot a portrait using the 35mm F1.8 DT SAM? (Other than myself.) All I see are boring shots of toys, leaves and flowers. (Not saying yours ah ahpingko!)

trust me, it'll be much more fun than a 'trip'
in fact you'll enjoy it there so much n you might not wanna come back and choose to settle down there 

btw, u should try part-time as freelance photographer once u're in aussie, ask your friends be model, set up webpage with portfolio and promote!
the pay's not bad, people don't mind hiring young amateur freelancer who can provide them with good pictures

i have are friend who did that..from entry lvl upgrade till 5d mark II (not straight but progressively from entry->mid->high->FF) with the money he earned from photoshooting session
his website - http://www.kiumo.net/

haha actually i am considering migrating. but it really depends on alot of factors.
im from sarawak and i love it there, im not so fond of WM.

about the freelance thing, im not confident in my own photos, seriously...
and I dont really like taking photos of people - yes its weird, but i prefer scenery landscapes and architecture.

If you like landscapes and architecture, then you would love Australia! =)

Ooo! Sounds interesting! But I don't have the connections =( I have friends who normally go for photoshoots but I'm embarrassed to ask them to be my model since they are experienced and they might have high expectations from me and I'm afraid that I might let them down. I have a friend who is quite successful in part-time freelance photographer too! You can check out hiswebpage.

Ooo! Sounds interesting! But I don't have the connections =( I have friends who normally go for photoshoots but I'm embarrassed to ask them to be my model since they are experienced and they might have high expectations from me and I'm afraid that I might let them down. I have a friend who is quite successful in part-time freelance photographer too! You can check out hiswebpage.

@ evilhomura : I've seen his work before!!! Really nice!   Guess I could use my free time after the exam to take pics and build up my portfolio =)

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If you like landscapes and architecture, then you would love Australia! =)

hello.... anyone have experienced taking birthday party shots?

is 28-85 wide enuf?

hello.... anyone have experienced taking birthday party shots?

is 28-85 wide enuf?

hello.... anyone have experienced taking birthday party shots?

is 28-85 wide enuf?

haha yea... especially since im going to Tasmania - im hoping for some pretty nice english style pre-colonial buildings.

on APS-c? definitely no. 

lol.. u have 28mm still want to ask meh? 

It depends on what of party. I only did for below 2 years old kind of kids party. Mainly use only 50mm, without any aid of flash (although mount most of the time in case you need it). Of course, keep a wide lens for last few couple of group shots.

oh, alrite... thanks for the info
I already sold off my 28mm, lens reshuffling now...not yet update my geavity. my concern is group pic
well, that's wat concern me the most : Group Shots

In my collection of lens ,the widest starts from 28mm and I am on APS-C which is not so 'wide'