playing with wide aperture, local AF is the best bet you can go to avoid OOF
but if you have stepped down to F5 n lower, you can get away with center AF, as is is known that the center crossed AF is most sensitive spot esp lowlight

How i wish a850 diamond shaped af-spots is more widespread

Oh yaa. Those higher ends one use local AF.. Mine cheap one ma.. Have to go to Fn > AF poinnts > Press v 2 times > Select AF point > Press shutter. By that time subject also gone already.

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Added on December 26, 2010, 12:14 pmOh ya.. Izzit worth it to get a wireless flash trigger or just use the pop up flash trigger?

This post has been edited by Newbieeeeee: Dec 26 2010, 12:14 PM

Hahaha recomposing also takes time LAH!
If u can train ur hand/eye for re-composing than setting the AF point won't be much of a problem!

Use Local AF lah ALL THE TIME
Just by pressing the center button than it's the center AF! KAN?

Train ur right thumb to stick to the AF dial..

Omai.. I didn't know pressing the AF button changes the focus point back to the mid.. So which local AF to use? Right side? Or ...? Brb re-reading the manual

my A300 is more cheaper than yours la...and why do you need a wireless trigger when our pop up can just trigger the flash?

freddie also cannot tahan d...


ALWAYS use the bottom point....


RTFM over and over and over again until you understand...

http://www.mhohner.de/recompose.php

This post has been edited by hazril: Dec 26 2010, 01:17 PM

Hahaha not mad lah..just stating a point there..
U womt kmow, until u try!

okok understood... Sorry.


Anyways, can i change the local AF point by not looking at the lcd screen? Meaning looking into the viewfinder and change af point like changing iso and stuff like that... Other than center point..?

^yes u can change it.just push the dial button and focus (S1) before u shoot (S2)
The focus point will be red flashing, it locks at the focus point if u push the right dial arrow
That's why I say u must practice..

Sorry.. I dont get this bro.. now mine is set to local AF (right point) what do i do next? I can change it to centre by pressing the center button.. What if i want to change the point to left side?my focus point is not flashing.. It just comes on when i focus.

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Added on December 26, 2010, 2:09 pmThe A200's separate Drive Mode, ISO and Display buttons are gone, and these functions are now mapped unto the four-way controller. That alone would not be objectionable at all - we have seen similar solutions that worked quite well - but unfortunately Sony's implementation has caused the four-way pad to cease functioning as a quick AF point selector. Now you need to enter the Function menu via the Fn button, navigate to 'AF area', enter, select 'Local', then repeatedly press the left or right arrow button until the desired AF point is highlighted, and finally exit the Function menu. That's about half a dozen button presses (sometimes more) required for something as simple as changing the active AF point!

This effectively means that most people will only use the central AF sensor for focusing, and recompose if needed.

Read this online.. Damm.. Means I have to use back center AF point..

This post has been edited by Newbieeeeee: Dec 26 2010, 02:10 PM

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I'm doing oke je dgn my a350..
Setkan Local AF..
Look in the viewfinder..
Now its the right side AF-point..
Just push the shutter S1 (half press) and then after that tekan kiri 2x to set to the left AF-point..sometimes push 3-4x just to make sure..
Half-press (S1) again and when the focus point locked baru la tekan habis (S2)..

spin spin spin~~~~~~

Nice 1 boss

Thanks everyone for the hint, i guess need to get comfy with local af, i used to do recomposiion until i notice some of my pics either distortion or slightly off focus, zzz later go practice to use local af more, anyone getting a580 from uncle chin can get for me a f58 pwp i pay u rm1k for it hahaha

hi guys. I'm thinking of buying an A290. Is it worth it? My budget is kinda tight, rm1.4-rm1.5k at most. I can't find good review for A290. Please any alpha members poison me

maybe u can try buying 2nd camera?

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shot taken with just crappy camera with kit lens.. today..

This post has been edited by 8tvt: Dec 26 2010, 07:02 PM

try asking yourself, how serious u gonna get in photography.

lately theres a trend where ppl thinks using dslr can produce better pictures, and so the bandwagon of gettin dslr has broaden.
dslr gives you the opportunity of interchangeable lens where you can nit pic what lens suites your preference, and of course better sensors.
with latest techs, high end pnS are as good as well as they offers full manual control and stay compact.

the choice is yours, venture into world of full manual and customization, or be compact

getting back to you question, how about getting a midrange used unit? the a5xx series has better ergonomics n performs better.
i dont fancy the new a2xx/3xx series as they taken out few stuff from the 1st gen a300/350 and too small. Then again, please test at shop and checkout if you like em in your hands

@8tvt,
which camera would you suggest?

@e-jump,
i've used d90 and 450d before, borrowed from my faculty for couple of times. and using it in manual mode

I think i'm quite serious about getting into photography. Been stalking and reading around since 2008/2009 but too bad doesnt have the budget. what model would you suggest me?

i really not sure how to suggest.. because with ur bugdet maybe 2/3 series are the best bet..
for ur info <2 series no live view.. if ur new with dlsr.. maybe live view will help u later for certain angle of view..

actually shots above taken by using the live view..
i saw in garage sales.. new A390 can get around rm1.5k..

try also looking for 2nd hand camera.. and see whether the model below suit ur need..

A300/A350
A330/A380/A390

yeah.. figured that too. i don't mind the live view not a major thing for me.

found a used unit of a550 for 1.5-1.7k. a5xx series is considered as an intermediate model?