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post Feb 5 2012, 05:57 PM

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QUOTE(stimix @ Feb 5 2012, 05:26 PM)
Hmmm Tnx. probably will try shooting wth & without that UV coated filter for comparison haha  rclxms.gif  On the Raynox 250, I googled and found out abit bulky.. They actually offered me another wide-macro filter Y'day and I dun really like it bcos no-name & heavy. So Today I asked them about any thinner macro filter and they recommend this Hoya- close-up +4.. well, I like it bcos much portable compare wth the thick bulky & heavy wide-macro filter..

I will try out the macro after I finished charging my battery...darn so fast finished ...not even 460 shot..less than 30 nia!! probably almsot 1 hr failed macro shooting this morning haha..  blush.gif ..Oh need to chk. When I fully charged Y'day for ~ 2-3hrs, the battery level only ~ 48% is this normal??
Ah, personal preference I guess. The Raynox has a spring-loaded adapter so it's much more easy to mount/remove, I don't like to screw/unscrew because most of the time I will drop something in the process laugh.gif And yea, avoid non-branded filters altogether. Even if they are branded, also check reviews online to compare pic quality and price.

Battery life hard to judge lor. My case I find panaroma mode consumes more power, and since I have the LCD brightness set to Auto, under sunny day the battery will drain faster.
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Spam a few more pics tongue.gif All taken with standard kit lens, did not use the pancake as much as I thought.

Takeshita Street. The very definition of "people mountain people sea" (人山人海 tongue.gif )
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Went there with high hopes of seeing cosplays, but all I found after squeezing through the crowd is this sleep.gif
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post Feb 5 2012, 06:20 PM

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Check out this DigitalRev video about using UV filter or not: http://youtu.be/-e9TUIC-Dtk

Looks like UV filter only functions as lens protection in a DIGITAL camera.

So I think no need for expensive multi coat or super coat, as long as it is good branded and will not make your picture quality much worst will do, right?

Hoya filter for only RM70, real or fake? Does it lower your image quality much? http://shashinki.com/shop/hoya-digital-mul...9mm-p-8984.html

Added on February 5, 2012, 6:27 pm
QUOTE(ChinWY @ Feb 5 2012, 09:31 AM)
No problems with customs. It is a hit and miss most of the time.  I know they will normally ship it out at their cost price for customs and insurance purpose.  Got it via ebay - supplier from HK.  Cant remember exactly how much now.  ~US$350/- . I try not to remember as I'll get heartache if I see it selling cheaper one day!  doh.gif  Right now I can see one going for US$530/- .
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post Feb 5 2012, 06:29 PM

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For Hoya, I think most will recommend at least the PRO1 Digital series... Normal range not so good. Can consider Kenko as well since Hoya is supposedly re-badged as Kenko for sale in Japan.
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post Feb 5 2012, 06:33 PM

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Walao eh so cheap? 1/2 of what I got!!..haha tnx for the youtube link..funny guy indeed lol.. dunno how much he spent smashing up lenses & cameras
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post Feb 5 2012, 06:43 PM

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Yours is the exact same thing? I thought you bought the PRO1 for that price, and even then shashinki isn't exactly the cheapest around doh.gif
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post Feb 5 2012, 07:01 PM

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so any idea where to get cheap UV filter? hardly find 49mm branded filter sad.gif
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post Feb 5 2012, 08:49 PM

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Yeahlor..mine not pro but HMC multicoated UV..darm kena con liao... I thought Hoya very expensive but only RM70?? Likedat my Hoya Macro filter probably also ~ RM100 only Adoooiiiii

Furthermore, tested the macro on 18-55mm lens..- No good..can't get even get closer than 10cm..better than without but not till 1cm!! darm conned again cry.gif My current IXUS 300HS macro at F2.0 much better doh.gif ( Edit- I found out the answer liao why wth macro filter also kenot get so close haha..all from the other alpha thread... really noob since coming from digicam camp blush.gif )
QUOTE(Dreamworks @ Feb 5 2012, 06:43 PM)
Yours is the exact same thing? I thought you bought the PRO1 for that price, and even then shashinki isn't exactly the cheapest around doh.gif
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Pro1 is actually one step below Super HMC
anyway Hoya filters got so many variations that is too confusing. i rather buy B+W
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post Feb 5 2012, 11:00 PM

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Haha..Still new to mastering this mirrorless cam wth DSLR sized sensor haha..so many things to learn...Now only O know that macro filter does works wth telephoto lens only that needs to zoom further and kenot goes so close to object like those F1.8-F2.0 digicams haha
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QUOTE(idoblu @ Feb 5 2012, 10:56 PM)
Pro1 is actually one step below Super HMC
anyway Hoya filters got so many variations that is too confusing. i rather buy B+W
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The Hoya filter in the shashinki link above is an ordinary one but yea I agree B+W is better, and also more costly tongue.gif

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QUOTE(stimix @ Feb 5 2012, 08:49 PM)
Yeahlor..mine not pro but HMC multicoated UV..darm kena con liao... I thought Hoya very expensive but only RM70?? Likedat my Hoya Macro filter probably also ~ RM100 only Adoooiiiii

Furthermore, tested the macro on 18-55mm lens..- No good..can't get even get closer than 10cm..better than without but not till 1cm!! darm conned again  cry.gif My current IXUS 300HS macro at F2.0 much better  doh.gif ( Edit- I found out the answer liao why wth macro filter also kenot get so close haha..all from the other alpha thread... really noob since coming from digicam camp  blush.gif  )
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Actually, you might have issues with lighting if you are too close to a subject, for example shadow being cast by your camera/lens/lens-hood or something like that. So no need close till 1cm gua =)

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OK still mastering this macro techinque on zoom lens...Just taken moment ago haha.. Kenot too close hv to zoom..still on AF mode wth F4. 1/60sec & ISO3200..pretty dark room wth my desktop monitor lighthing blush.gif

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haha... my nex5N kitlens just using cheap green.L filter to protect the lens only...
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post Feb 6 2012, 12:29 AM

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Stimix... Usually most compact cameras can focus very very close one.. Not Only f1.8-2 compacts... My tx10 also can with f3.5 smile.gif
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http://alphanatics.com/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=25821

So, any of you picked up a NEX-7 from Studio Zaloon yet?
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http://alphanatics.com/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=25821

So, any of you picked up a NEX-7 from Studio Zaloon yet?
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post Feb 6 2012, 03:13 PM

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Sienz... Have been asking around for the EVF but price is freaking expensive at RM1k+, total up the cost with 5N kit can almost get A77 body (RM34xx) liao shakehead.gif Order from eBay also roughly same price, warranty problem pulak.
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Anyone has an idea when Nex 7 + kit lens will be available in M'sia and pricing as well?
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QUOTE(NekoRacing @ Feb 6 2012, 04:37 PM)
Anyone has an idea when Nex 7 + kit lens will be available in M'sia and pricing as well?
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