It says class 4 on the cover but definitely way faster than that Was able to write at more than 10mb/s the last time I tried.

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Guys, need your opinion... For macro photography, will LED lighting (continuous) be suitable? Or am I better off with a flash?

Thinking of getting:
LED light (can also use as torchlight during power outage )
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/syd-0808-64-l...rder-4-aa-37409
Or maybe macro ring light...
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/yongnuo-wj-60...-3-x-aaa-109212

But definitely getting this IR remote because it's too darn cheap
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/infrared-ir-s...-x-cr2025-65182

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DX's prices are quite reasonable, my only concern is their terrible packaging. I once bought an item but it came full of sticky cellotape... Like in layers and layers and layers, dunno what the staff was thinking

Eeewww! What is that? Worm?!?

This post has been edited by Dreamworks: Feb 11 2012, 01:17 PM

Same here, nothing missing thus far. Shipping to Malaysia takes approximately 2 weeks, 3 at most. Wanna get a few cheap accesorries for my 5N like those I mentioned earlier Still hoping for a recommendation though... LED or flash?

Hmm... How much is NEX-5 worth in the market nowadays? Thinking of buying a brand new NEX-5H package for RM2800, but keep SEL18200 for myself, then sell off the fresh body + used SEL1855 from my 5N. Feasible? Maybe RM800 for the body and RM500 for the lens?
https://store.sony.com.my/ProductListing/In...pmodel=NEX-5H/B

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Well, it's rather cheap but hard to find reviews on... It's also known as the export version of Helios iianm. Can get for ~RM100 via eBay, 1 member from dpreview even managed to buy 1 for USD5 + USD5 shipping

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Added on February 12, 2012, 6:14 pmLeather? Definitely not my type because I sweat a lot Still prefer the good-old neck/shoulder strap.

This post has been edited by Dreamworks: Feb 12 2012, 06:15 PM

Aha, personal preference I guess. For me I rather have the cam around my neck and leave both hands free for something else. Btw, the grip looks good and price is reasonable. I usually don't have the patience to search for stuffs in Japan Them shops can be rather big and have so many many many things

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CPL filters can be tricky to use if you are trying to get rid of multiple reflections. Turn here reflections on side A gone, but side B appear. Turn there B gone A appear, or maybe I'm too noob And it's unsuitable for panoramic shots. When used indoors, might have to compensate by +1 to +2 EV.

Example of multiple reflective surfaces:


SEL18200 around RM2k to RM2.3k, Tamron extra RM200 to RM300 for now... Hopefully the price will drop and they come out with a fix for blurry pano shot issue.

If I recall correctly, there is only 1 native E-mount macro lens atm which stimix already mentioned. Or you can get a MD to NEX mount adapter for roughly RM50, plus a used Minolta lens for another RM450. However, have to MF lor if use cheap adapters, unless you wanna get LA-EA2 adapter and invest in A-mount lenses

You could be the first, be sure to post some shots! And be careful not to get any dust in the lens since its mounting side exposed to the outside world.

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Unfortunately I was unable to buy one. Those selling at RM150 ~ RM160 very fast kena sapu by forumers, and the rest RM200 firm You can check back V1/V2 NEX topic, got people managed to attach but it's a tight fit.

These pics are all very very nice indeed! How I wish I can snap something like this... Me still got lots to learn.

Hehe, can recommend 1 or 2 good Minolta lenses for macro? By the way, your copy is the older variant with 55mm thread or the newer batch?

Thanks for the recommendations, gonna check out reviews about these 2 lenses as well as some price scouting on eBay.

N8 can take brilliant outdoor pics, but is otherwise disastrous indoors

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Added on February 15, 2012, 8:36 pm5N is definitely not same level (Waja) as the older 5 lar since it houses the same sensor as 7, just less megapixels.

This post has been edited by Dreamworks: Feb 15 2012, 08:47 PM

Snapsort just dumps whatever specs the manufacturers list, useful for quick comparison but hardly a reliable method to judge IQ... dpreview better

Which also happens to be 4x more expensive than what he mentioned. Heck, even the design itself looks good

Raynox is only +8, of course cannot compare with your +14 Hmm, focusing seems to be somewhat off with those ants of yours though...

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Added on February 18, 2012, 11:50 pmIf by "blur" you mean bokeh then it's not just the camera, but also your lens (needs fast lens with small f number/large aperture), for portraits people usually recommend primes.

This post has been edited by Dreamworks: Feb 18 2012, 11:52 PM

stimix, congrats on your "new" Rokkor, pics looks fantastic

I on the other hand wasn't so lucky... evilBay has been cruel to me, bidded for a few lenses this whole week but didn't even manage to get one. Sigh, some sellers charge postage fees more than RM100, no advantage lor when compete with those local US bidders

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Added on February 25, 2012, 8:45 amCurious, just how close are you standing to the water? Not afraid cam kena splash?

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If serial no. starts with 22 or 28 do PM me, this is also one of the few lenses I was hunting for on evilBay

Oh, that was pretty fast For ~RM200, I think it's quite an affordable and value for money lens which has 1:2.2 macro ability. At the moment, I'm targeting Komine (said to be the best of all versions) or maybe a Kiron, but definitely not Cosina

Hehe, there are a lot of Series 1 out there (8 iianm). Kiron does 1:2.2 macro, Tokina 1:4, and Komine 1:2.5... Komine is said to be the sharpest of the bunch though, but then again some prefer the Tokina. Since you've you used the Tokina with NEX, mind sharing how's the overall feel (when you say bulky and heavy, I assume handling is bad?). Need tripod to get decent pics or will handheld be sufficient?

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Fuyoh, suddenly everybody so active... Was awfully quiet last weekend By the way, my IR remotes came in today. Anybody want one? I bought extras by accident (multi-tabbed browsing ), sell at cost of RM6. Discount RM1 if you work in Sony hehe... I can pass to you anytime in the office.

Most tele lens usually like that, big and long and maybe heavy especially old ones with metal-build, really need a tripod if zoomed out. I bidded (and still winning atm) for the 1st version by Kiron, gonna need to start exercising my hands and arms as it's the heaviest of all

NEX has a crop factor of 1.5x so a 50mm (FX/full-frame format) lens would equal to ~75mm on our cams, not sure whether the adapter will affect anything though. Can always try a extension tube if you want close-ups, cheap and can be used with majority of lenses unlike filters which are limited by its thread size, 49mm cannot install on 55mm and vice-versa unless add step-up/step-down ring.

Finally got fed-up of bidding for a Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f1.4, bought a Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f1.7 via "Buy It Now" instead, so much faster and easier and cheaper One of the legendary prime lenses which is supposedly better than Minolta's offering...
http://www.buhla.de/Foto/Konica/Objektive/e50_17.html
Total lens + adapter + hard screen protector (foc) + USPS Priority shipping = RM260

Oooi... Your pet ar the owl? Why always there for you to pics one? My place want to find satu bird also hard Would've have been nicer if it wasn't eating that whatever...

The left pic is actually quite interesting, nowadays cameraphones all got powa eg. Nokia N808...

Hah! Just realized you guys were also talking about the Konica Hexanon lens a few pages back, now I feel glad with my purchase. Sometimes worry make wrong decision coz not expert at all

Later become permanent model after feed with food But I find the owl looks cute from the side hehe...