Photography The Sony Alpha Thread V55!, The Orange Legion
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 Nov 5 2011, 01:59 AM
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just got back from sony centre in Queensbay Mall, penang... saw a77 n a65... but no 16-50mm kit lens .... last body for both model.. tested A77 using cz 85 f1.4 ............. WOWWW............
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Nov 10 2011, 02:31 AM
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hi all sifus......
i just bought my 1st speedlite ( f58am)today and want to check something with u guys here. is it normal if you ON the switch it will produced some noise?.. and i felt a bit shaky when attached to a580. i read somewhere that it could break the hot shoe on the camera due to the weight. thanks and a77 + 16-50mm = RM5600. ok ker ? |
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 Nov 10 2011, 03:10 AM
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QUOTE(chiahau @ Nov 10 2011, 02:35 AM) Yes, its normal bro.. got it from lam loong.. but only left few stock. wanna grab it last night but already "sedut" rm3000 from my atm. bought the flash rm 1050.00+ 8AA 2000 analop + 2 hr charger+ cheap kenko nd4 = rm1250. today going out station ..hopefully can grab this set on monday.Slightly shaky? Not for me, at least.... A77 + 1650 at 5600 is a bargain bro.. Where did you get such offer?   |
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Nov 10 2011, 10:29 AM
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QUOTE(ieR @ Nov 10 2011, 09:32 AM) the sound is normal, because the flash head has zoom mechanism inside (the sound from it) 'nggeeeekkkk' like sound, u press the 'zoom' button, u get similar sound. thank you boss... yup the "nggeeeekk2 sound"... thought something "sangkut" like my wira door lock..the design and people may skeptic with it, but for almost 4 years using my flash for over 30 wedding(running up and down) and countless event, the flash and camera body still holding, so, no, it wont break that easily. when you read somewhere, make sure its a "claim by over 50 people", else, that fellow just unlucky to break his hotshoe. A77 is very cheap for that pricing. just remember.. the hot shoe issue was bring up somewhere in DP Review when f43am were announce... i did check around..a77+kit is quite cheap..check at ebay..hong kong seller sell kit lens only around 2.5k. HOPE NO BODY GO N GAGAU ALL THE STOCK AT LAM LOONG... few times shop at lam loong ... 1 thing i notice.. you can get good price for body but not the lens... if lens better order at elite pro.. This post has been edited by alphazal: Nov 10 2011, 10:32 AM |
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Nov 10 2011, 10:48 AM
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QUOTE(shootkk @ Nov 10 2011, 10:34 AM) alphazal : If you feel that the flash seem a little loose when mounted on the hotshoe, that is normal. Most would find that the flash has a little free play when mounted. This is opposed to other brands where the flash is mounted by screwing it onto the hotshoe. With Alphas you get a quick release latch system that enables you to quickly take your flash off. shootkk :thanks, that exactly what i mean... it did move "a bit".. now i'm still got to learn a lot about this cobra... Even on my A850 you can feel the flash move a little bit when you push it from side to side but it's ok. As long as your contact points are clean, the flash will fire. adding this cobra to my a580+24-105+grip feel much steady when taking shot...  |
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Nov 13 2011, 03:09 AM
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QUOTE(8tvt @ Nov 13 2011, 01:39 AM)  |
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Nov 13 2011, 04:08 AM
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Need opinion... this is my 1st time using speedlite ( using f58).
i don't know if this is over expose or not. bounce it to ceiling. exif: iso-800 70mm f5.6 1/160 1- what is the combination when shooting indoor or out door? 2- why the shutter can go 1/160? manual mode..?using a580 thank you  testing sony speedlite by alphazal, on Flickr This post has been edited by alphazal: Nov 13 2011, 04:09 AM |
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Nov 13 2011, 04:19 AM
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i c.................
 Added on November 13, 2011, 4:22 am QUOTE(lwliam @ Nov 13 2011, 04:11 AM) Not over exposed... that mean when using high shutter speed we can't bounce right?If you're new to using flash, set it to pre-TTL or ADI and you're pretty much good to go. 1/160s is the camera's default flash sync speed. You can change the shutter speed value when you use shutter-priority or full manual. Any shutter speed higher than that will only be able to be synced via HSS on the flash - activated only when the flash head is pointed forwards. This post has been edited by alphazal: Nov 13 2011, 04:22 AM |
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Nov 13 2011, 09:58 AM
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QUOTE(Newbieeeeee @ Nov 13 2011, 07:50 AM) Added on November 13, 2011, 7:52 am Ya bro. Only if its direct. Added on November 13, 2011, 10:03 am QUOTE(shootkk @ Nov 13 2011, 08:35 AM) Want a cost effective, sharp and compact little 85m prime? Look no further than the 85mm f2.8 SAM!! Great performance for its price point!! And it's a FF lens!!! i always wondering, what editing software u all use to get this image. is there any preset used? i'm only using lightroom and all the preset that i found on the net( free) does not really satisfy me. any suggestion guys?A few shots with the 85mm:    Below RM 1k. You can't beat the value of this lens!! This post has been edited by alphazal: Nov 13 2011, 10:03 AM |
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Nov 14 2011, 04:39 PM
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GUYS... HELP ME TO CHOOSE!!! to be "married" with a77 and a580
TAMRON 70-200MM F2.8 , SIGMA 70-200MM F2.8 AND [B]SONY 70-300MM G?[/B] mostly will be used in wedding and day outing/even. at this moment i'm seriously looking at sony 70-300mm G due to the IQ, sharpness and AF Speed. will seldom use in low light. ( 16-50mm n 50mm 1.8 ) should be enough for low light situation + just got my f58). Hopefully i can get as much info as i can ( pro/cons) about this 3 lenses before this 17-11-2011 ( D DAY ) Thank you  This post has been edited by alphazal: Nov 14 2011, 04:45 PM |
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Nov 14 2011, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(chiahau @ Nov 14 2011, 04:44 PM) Sell off the 580, go 77 and get a Sony 70-200G.. Sell off a580?... then i will always " gaduh2" with my wife la... i'm buying a 77 because she always "kacau2"... if i'm shooting she also want to shoot.......... Settled. If got more budget, get a decent prime then....  no point for best AF i can't focus my mind  This post has been edited by alphazal: Nov 14 2011, 05:00 PM |
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Nov 14 2011, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(chiahau @ Nov 14 2011, 06:00 PM) Get her a Nex enough la -,- Nex - she don't like Your own grave you are digging, kenot stop you lol. Have fun, good luck. Err, Problem is, comparing 3 lens at 2 diff range, one has longer reach and another not constant aperture.... For me, Sony 70-200G's the way to go, since I owned one briefly and tested it.. Rather than Tamron/Sigma due to the fact that someday you will indeed go up to the 70-200G lol~" And the 70-300G is a good tele lens, sadly, it does not have constant aperture, if not, would've grabbed it too sony 70-200G's is way out of my budget |
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Nov 14 2011, 11:04 PM
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QUOTE(NutZ748 @ Nov 14 2011, 07:09 PM) according to my knowledge: first of all she like to shoot for long distance subject. hate the short 18-55mm fl Tammy Pros: cheap, sharp, constant aperature Cons: big, tamron build quality, ugly  note: screw drive in A77/A65 is relatively fast and silent! so don't mind about focusing Sigma Pros: silent AF, constant aperature, (smaller than tamron) Cons: Sigma build quality, unreliable sigma AF (everyone knows), CF i recommend the non-hsm version since A77's screw drive really quite fast! Sony 70-300 G Pros: longer reach, SSM, Sharp, smallest among the 3, cheapest among 3!, Looks damn nice! Cons: smaller and not constant aperature( but you've got F58), quite slow focus in longer focal length yup agreed with u NutZ748. i found 2 popular problem with this tammy/sigma. 1- sigma - GOOD AF But IQ lost to tammy and " hansem Lens". 2- Tammy GOOD IQ but slow AF and yup not so "hansem' and also heavy - is not that i can't go with cheaper option like tammy/sony 70/75-300mm but i don't want to end up buying another telephoto lens. for me the most important thing is IQ.. AND sony 70-300g seem to have better control on color fringing which is i'm very2 particular about this part. really hate to see the purple/blue color. not so worry about f2.8 ( blur n speed). |
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Nov 14 2011, 11:11 PM
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QUOTE(chiahau @ Nov 14 2011, 10:57 PM) Then my advice, is either you save up or get whatever that attracts your eyes bro thanks chiahau, 70200G is also in my wish list.  I am a strong supporter of the 70200G and I don't think i'll get anything other than the 70200G itself haha  Added on November 14, 2011, 11:13 pm QUOTE(kysham @ Nov 14 2011, 11:10 PM) I used to have the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 HSM II. But I sold it off after a while because I was never satisfied with the IQ 100%. I knew eventually it would be the Sony 70-200G.... but I just had to keep on saving & saving until I bought it recently. There is nothing wrong with the Sigma. It is great. Just that, the Sony is even better.  A recent photo from the Sony Alpha Wildlife Challenge. Shot using the SAL70200G SSM, at wide open F2.8 & ISO1600 using the A850! Noise? What noise?  Pony by Sham Kien Yee, on Flickr This post has been edited by alphazal: Nov 14 2011, 11:13 PM |
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Nov 14 2011, 11:37 PM
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QUOTE(NutZ748 @ Nov 14 2011, 11:23 PM) but if your purpose is wedding or events...2.8 is alot more useful... Tamron 70-300 f4-5.6 USD http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1339 will test it. lot of good reviews. thanks NutZ748 just that it costs you alot if you like 70-300G then go get it! or take note what they just mentioned...Tamron 70-300 f4-5.6 USD...seems quite similiar to what you wanted refer to lelong price rm1550?..can't test any 70300G in penang.. all need to order |
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Nov 15 2011, 12:06 AM
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QUOTE(chiahau @ Nov 14 2011, 11:48 PM) There's a newer one with the better motor, should be around 1k++ ya lohh.. kl got many. so susah to get sony lenses in penang.. all have to order..shops with ready stock sell at high price.. always follow sony catalog..trying to sell at RRP....... even sony center also no stock.. saw 70200G.. but not dare to test.. " TAKUT KENE SUMPAH..TIDO TAK BLEH LENA" KL got plenty of 70-300G, matters not haha  hahaha |
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Nov 20 2011, 09:43 AM
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Sepam sekali... C&C are most welcome........
 Camera Sony DSLR-A580 Exposure 0.017 sec (1/60) Aperture f/3.5 Focal Length 24 mm ISO Speed 800 Exposure Bias 0 EV Flash On, Fired - F58 / TTL Lens , SAL24105 |
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Nov 20 2011, 09:56 AM
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QUOTE(-Abtic- @ Nov 20 2011, 01:50 AM) i realized anyone who gets A580 are very happy. you got that right.... i'm one of the proud a580 owner.. and A580 is very huge in demand. no one wants to sell theirs. Since it's discontinued from market. the price went up. but the price between A580 and A66 is very close. which one u guys would choose? let's leave the SLT and SLR comparison.   Added on November 20, 2011, 10:05 am QUOTE(mastering89 @ Nov 19 2011, 11:11 PM) Holy sheettttttttt yups.. i always kene.. when u asked about macro closed up/filter, they will start promoting this thing.."they said..wa this can go UWA you know..can safe money..". not worth it... if you really want to buy..go ebay.. so cheap compared to our price... here they will "katok" u kaw... Worth is not the word... they robbing u blind... firstly the adapter decreases image quality, without adapter a normal close up is better, but a true macro lens is the best & sharpest. a Ultra wide angle is about less than rm2k , a macro lens about less than rm1.5k (depends on focal)... but if u still wanna buy a macro adapter, try look for Raynox 250..  Nepmatic gurney plaza last week try to cheat me.. they open the price at RM899.00 ( keep on saying made in japan) after i want to walk away they suddently reduce the price for RM599.00......... Gila... HOW TO BUSINESS.. if you can simply drop the price? so there must something going on...  so i just walk away...This post has been edited by alphazal: Nov 20 2011, 10:07 AM |
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Nov 21 2011, 05:55 AM
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sepam 1 more from Hard rock hotel penang
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Nov 22 2011, 01:55 AM
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QUOTE(albnok @ Nov 22 2011, 01:08 AM) lwliam: Nice! Love the gray tone. i did try few shot but using 24-105 is a bit tight. if i take the shot from the left side the background would be so messy..( cars,people walking+plants..) and can't take shot from the right side of the beca because of heavy rain.. will come back again next time and try my new SAL5014.thanks bro [b]alphazal: Why not a shot from the guitar side?[/B] ahpingko: Congratulations! Heptagon you mean - it's got 7 sides. zstan: Congratulations! Eh what flash were you using before this? You need to call Sony and email them your receipt. one more shot...still learning about compo.. some tim  |
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