Hi everyone. NEX 3 user here, mind if I join this thread instead of NEX? Sony Alpha NEX ma, can join either right?

I'm the dude who bought cassplayer's SAL55200 on page 111 of Alpha Thread V49. Just thought I'd update you guys on it, without meaning any harm to cassplayer (buy 2nd hand sure have these little problems right?).

The lens' aperture was not stopping down. I sent the lens to Cheah Camera Repair shop and just got it back today. He said the aperture spring was rusty and broken. he also didn't know it could break Repair cost RM120 FYI. I suck at bargaining Thanks cassplayer for the RM50 refund, that was very nice of you

Here's a sample pic I took of my dog. NEX3 + SAL55200 + Fotodiox A-mount adapter. Quite noisy bcos ISO1600 and not very bright place, plus I suck at noise removal I'm liking the lens


Aevi by puppydogpoo, on Flickr

Also want to dispel some ideas that the 3rd party adapter can spoil the lens aperture. I don't think it will, but if it breaks again and it seems like the adapter's fault I'll update you guys again

Cheers

This post has been edited by puppydogpoo: Jan 28 2011, 02:55 AM

Dunno, I didn't ask to see the broken spring

@cassplayer: it's OK dude

Pentax uses in-body stabilisation too btw

Happy Chinese new year!

Are you sure the additional 30 seconds is not due to high ISO long exposure noise reduction? As per my understanding from my previous Canon 550D, if high ISO long exposure noise reduction is on, the camera will take 2 exposures of equal duration: one normal and one with the shutter closed. The 2nd exposure will be subtracted from the first to reduce black noise. Just tested with my NEX-3 and it is the same.


BTW does anyone know if NEX high ISO long exposure NR can be turned on/off at will? Or can it only be set by the camera depending on the shoot mode?

This post has been edited by puppydogpoo: Feb 7 2011, 09:07 PM

Strange... On my NEX3 with Firmware 3:

M and A mode: Long Exposure NR Off. Cannot change ("This function is currently disabled")
Night View Scene mode: Long Exposure NR On. Cannot change ("This function is currently disabled")

I didn't test iAuto bcos AFAIK it is supposed to detect the scene and apply suitable settings, so will probably get inconsistent results.

Image type was Fine JPEG and High ISO NR was Weak.

I checked the manual but it didn't say anything at all useful. Maybe the explanation is in another section. Will check later or online. Thanks!

Thanks for the info! Will try it out later tonight

I just tried going into Single Shot Advance and am able to change my NEX-3's Long Exposure NR in that drive mode. Thanks Newbieeeeee and IeR!

Is #3 OOF? Background looks much sharper than the people. Distracted me...

Or maybe my eyes need rest...

This post has been edited by puppydogpoo: Feb 10 2011, 01:50 AM

My NEX displays the same behaviour. I just assume the camera is like that

But your A55 is not mirrorless wor...

I thought Codyx was referring to Long Exposure NR instead of High ISO NR?

This post has been edited by puppydogpoo: Feb 13 2011, 08:40 PM

Your Alpha's Super Steady Shot reduces vibrations only in the captured image. Check the pictures you take in playback mode and see if they also have camera shake. If not then your hands are good enough lo But I agree, it can be difficult to compose the shot with all that shake... And I really wish Sony put SSS into the NEX cameras!

BTW your font and bad typing makes your posts very difficult to read...

That is an awesome looking crab! I like!

Thanks!

What? Got goodie bags? I should have registered for all 3 days then

Yalo~ language is specified on the website wat, next to the course topic.

Who ordered tambah manis?!?


Susu Ais by puppydogpoo, on Flickr

This post has been edited by puppydogpoo: Feb 16 2011, 11:36 PM

Odd One Out by puppydogpoo, on Flickr

Please see it on my photoblog