I would actually worry less about these minor issues and instead of shooting white wall and lens caps to prove the point, why not do real world shots and make it work for you instead of against you?
I agree, vignette is stg of a drawback, but it's not like it's unable to be removed in post process? Furthermore, nowadays, who still posts photos without any touch up? Don't say moms and dads la. but my point is, shoot more to gain more experience, rather than moaning over stg you have no control over (unless you're very rich, then buying another lens isn't an issue ie. 24f1.8Z)

When I said touch up, I'm just refering to curves and levels, satyration, slight cropping (actual crop is best done in camera), and if needed vignette correction. And oh, pimple removal from bride's face. No need to the extent of add a missing person to the pic for example. But u get my idea right? Think of it as garnishing on a plate. It complements the image rather than overpowering it. Presentation matters.

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Added on August 14, 2012, 12:26 pmOh btw rx782, film shooters edit too. There's burning and dodging in the darkroom. There are levels adjustments too, but a more labor intensive way with chemicals and stopwatch.

This post has been edited by lwliam: Aug 14 2012, 12:26 PM

Question: did you use flash on the bread pic?

No vignette without flash..

Come come everybody share more photos! ^^

Noobiba... Buy buy buy!!!

Question, for one who have both A mount system and E mount, would it better to get SEL24 or SAL24 + LA-EA2? The latter would cost much more right? N

Reason being I can use the 24ZA on my A77 and A850 as well.

Btw, which iPhone is that? 4 or 4s? Berapa?

La-ea2 expensive worrrrrr 😞

Rmb to bring more memory cards




18Jul2012_3108 by william leong, on Flickr


Camera Sony NEX-3
Exposure 1/2500 sec
Aperture f/3.2
Focal Length 16 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias +0.3 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire


This post has been edited by lwliam: Aug 15 2012, 12:03 AM

My lens collection is stated in my signature. Oh and by the way, my lens purchasing period is over d. Hahaha

No. Just using fisheye adapter.

28Jun2011_5995 by william leong, on Flickr

Camera Sony NEX-3 with A-mount adapter Minolta 100mm f/2.8 macro
Exposure 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 100 mm
ISO Speed 3200
Exposure Bias +0.7 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire

Camwhore pics are bein taken more than proper pics these days. It's a lucrative market. Youngsters have the money to spend, and buying power matters, that's why it's a smart move to tap into that market. Furthermore, like what mastering said, the F3 is indeed meant for camwhoring.

I think the tower is ok to be there. Gives a comparison of size of the tower with the buildings around it.

using aperture priority or shutter priority, you can only control one or the other following the name of the mode. the other value will be determined by the camera's metering for exposure. you can then adjust how 'bright' or how 'dark' the picture is by adjusting the exposure compensation; which is the << -[----0-|---]+ >> bar... negative for darker image, positive for brighter image.

if you're using manual mode, then you will need to know whether your priority is shutter speed or aperture. once you know for example, you want a shallow depth of field, you open up your aperture let's say, to f/3.5, then now, adjust your shutter speed to get the moving bar in << -[----0----]+ >> to zero. that's where the exposure is optimum as 'read' by the camera's metering. from here, adjust to taste. same goes if you want a specific shutter speed, then you adjust the aperture to taste (and probably ISO too if you're maxing out on the aperture)

hope this helps. else, read up on photography's exposure 101 (light trinity - aperture, shutter speed, ISO) on how they affect one another. that will make your photography journey more meaningful.

This post has been edited by lwliam: Aug 17 2012, 06:41 PM

Loon1983, not sure how serious you are about photography, but since you own a D700 and 2 other mentioned FF lenses, I believe you're not in this just for fun, so I'd recommend that you keep your D700 and get a backup from a NEX if you need one. Both are 2 different worlds apart. Even if you die die also want to change, get a NEX7. Tats your best bet. You can mount a proper flash at the very least.

At the end it's still up to you if you're to sell your entire system and jump mirrorless.

jimmyyap, dont think anyone uses a grip on their NEXes. well, at least i dont, never gave it a thought before as well

On the "NEX-6", do I see a double dial? One as a mode dial, the other larger ring as a normal thumb dial? Wonder how much tilt does the screen has.

WTS NEX 3... lololol...

I'm with you on this.. looks like a very tempting set up. I'll snap on a (rumored) iISO hot shoe adapter and mount my F20 on it as well...

Ah Hao, looks doesn't matter if it delivers..