I'm using the LA-EA2 and a Sony mount SP90, so yes, there is AF of course.

Like others have said, when you get down to Macro level stick with MF. You'll want full control over your DoF.

Thought I sent you a message regarding the Raynox? Had a buyer reserve it. Sold already.

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Added on March 7, 2012, 2:17 pmI'd rather not have the degradation that comes with stacking so much glass on the lens. It's minor, but it's there, and on macro level, minor is a lot. Pixel peeping fever I suppose?

This post has been edited by axii: Mar 7 2012, 02:18 PM

The kind of bullshit people will pull to get some sales :|

The message is just a reminder that you cannot put the video directly onto a DVD. It has nothing to do with your SD card.

Local 5N records videos at 50p/i and 25p/i. You won't notice the difference.

NEX-5N does not have such video effects. In fact, I'm not aware of any mirrorless that has such effects in 1080p. Nikon 1 series does it, but only for 2.5 second clips (Motion Snapshot).

What they actually do is shoot at 50p/60p and then encode the video to 24/25, hence the slow motion effect.

Go for the 58mm. The slightly longer reach translates to 87mm equivalent focal length, much more pleasing for portraits and such.

1.4 would very useful for low light shots as well.

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Added on March 13, 2012, 11:06 amSo fast can use new knowledge already

This post has been edited by axii: Mar 13 2012, 11:06 AM

Check out the forumer cjlai, he has quite a few adapters up for sale. Which Maxxum lens are you referring to?

Opened my door and almost squished this guy. Took a shot instead. A little soft though; wouldn't stay still long enough, and there was no light. 5n + Tamron SP90.

Is it this one? http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=17

If yes, then it's an A-mount, and you will need an MA adapter instead. You will only get AF if using the Sony LA-EA2 adapter. 3rd party adapters do not have electronic chips in them.

Albnok was just giving an example of the Live View not showing real-time DoF compensation. Notice with E-Mount lenses, when you stop down the aperture, DoF on the LCD/EVF increases. However, with the LA-EA2 attached, and while using A-mount lenses, this does not happen.

So in other words, you will need some grasp on how stopping down Aperture affects the DoF, because you will not see it in real-time. What you see on the LCD is always the widest aperture.

This post has been edited by axii: Mar 15 2012, 05:04 PM

Quick plug to my Garage Sales post.

Selling off my NEX-5N with SEL16F28 + VCL-ECF1 + VCL-ECU1... super wide angle combo And also the LA-EA2.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2274470

If I had the 24CZ I wouldn't be selling it already! Haha. So, before I get poisoned too much, best get rid of it, and move on with my initial plan!

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Added on March 22, 2012, 4:55 pmThat's right, the 5N has the tendency to under-expose, exactly as you describe it, to save highlights.



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This post has been edited by axii: Mar 22 2012, 04:59 PM

TechGarage brought in some copies, if I remember. You can go and test test.

http://www.google.com.my/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=...qGB8Mid7FtrJ2Xg

This post has been edited by axii: Mar 22 2012, 11:06 PM

Wahlao... you want to compare Cheapo Hong Kong SLR Magic lens with a RM40,000 lens... slow clap for you bro, comment of the day!

I've seen the Steve Huff review before. I'm sure all of us NEX poisoned people regularly visit his site, or used to.

"Will have a few test units once they're ready to sell to let you try out the differences Let us know if you're keen yea!" From TG's FB page. It was when they posted Steve's comparison review (the one you just linked), made a few comments.

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Added on March 22, 2012, 11:25 pmThat's what I mean... I was comparing the price relatively. The Noktor is only 10% of the Noctilux... which, relatively, is cheap. But still doesn't change the fact that the Noktor is just a redesigned CCTV lens...

This post has been edited by axii: Mar 22 2012, 11:25 PM

If you have a Noctilux, you would say it is 9000% better than any other lens

About RM2150, RM2200

Wrong.

All E-mount lenses use 49mm except for the SEL18200, which is at 67mm. 49mm lens caps (rear/front) are hard to come around here. I suggest you try eBay. Or Studio Zaloon; would be a good shot.

This post has been edited by axii: Mar 26 2012, 09:41 PM

Look back a few posts and you'll see someone purchased 5NK for RM2199 at Harvey Norman. Most shops in KL area also selling it at that price. 5ND though still runs about RM2500~RM2600.

You need to improve on your technique then. Handheld shots with MF lenses require a bit of discipline. Read up on ways to steady yourselves (grip, straps, breathing techniques). The breathing technique is a staple for shots; goes somewhat like, inhale, half shutter focus, exhale halfway, shoot.

Also remember to take into consideration the focal length / shutter speed adjustments (known as the Reciprocal rule). Your shutter speed should not be slower than your focal length. So for the NEX, it would be Shutter Speed = 1/Focal length*1.5. If you were shooting with a 50mm, that would be 1/75. 75 because focal length multiplied by 1.5 (crop factor of NEX sensor, and most APS-C sensors).

Of course, sometimes you are not allowed the luxury of shooting at faster shutter speeds. This is where the other techniques come in. I've shot with 90mms at 1/30 speed, sharp. Look for hard, steady surfaces to rest yourself on. Have a proper foot stance to ensure you have maximum stability. Keep your elbows as close as possible to your chest. A lot more.

A quick google search: http://blog.muddyboots.org/2009/04/avoidin...mera-shake.html

This post has been edited by axii: Mar 29 2012, 01:11 AM