Would like to know what kind of software that you guys are using to edit AVCHD file format?

I use iMovie, but only record using 25p format. iMovie can't handle 50p or 60p AVCHD.

I might be getting one CPL -polarizing filter too.. Good for those wanna get better blue sky from a dull, white greyish sky view or to reduce glare & reflection on sunny sun.. Good for those like taking sunny outdoor pictures

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Added on February 13, 2012, 12:32 pmAlso might be getting a ND filter too which is good for those taking waterfall wth superb slow white running water..

I think IeR posted a thread here soley on filter.. Very good write up

This post has been edited by stimix: Feb 13 2012, 12:32 PM

how much SEL18200? & Tamron 18200 how much?

Just get my NEX5N with 18-55m, wish to try out some macro picture...

Any recommend on the lens? should i get the lens or adaptor on my 18-55m?

The NEX 50mm /F3.5 macro lens..I was offered ~ RM900+ at one of the camera shop in Digital mall Sec 14, PJ
Ended up getting the macro +10 filter from another stall..for RM150..That also not cheap as I can get cheaper octopus macro filter for RM50 nearby haha

BTW, another of my macro-ing during weekend..dunno why I just like macro-ing flowers ..This wth +4 hoya filter kua bcos abit far away


This post has been edited by stimix: Feb 13 2012, 04:25 PM

The software bundled with your camera. It should be able to do simple editing.

Otherwise, Sony Vegas for Windows or Final Cut Pro for Mac. iMovie and Final Cut Express are able to edit them but you need to transcode them to intermediate formats before the program recognize them for editing.

Hmm.. practically I use it for Sea/Lake/water/window/glass aka REFLECTIVE surface pictures. Example, if you are take a picture of a car windscreen in daylight you will get like a film of white covering the windscreen, obscuring the view of the interior . But with the CPL, the windscreen magically becomes clear again and will able to now see the dashboard and interior. Water.. instead of the silvery reflective, shimmering color, you will get to see through the water or see the real blue/green color of the sea. ... unfortunately it doesn't allow you to see through fabric.

CPL also can act as a mild ND filter and increase contrast of the skies when used properly...

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Just tested the Nokton f1.1 on NEX 7. dayummmmmmmmmmmmmmm the lens is solid!!!

I am sorry, i new for photography....

May I know where do you get cheaper octopus macro filter for RM50? It's just a lens filter which can convert 1:10 for macro +10 Filter?

anyone try reverse ring for macro? just bought one from ebay, hope will reach by this month

This post has been edited by Ah hao: Feb 13 2012, 08:45 PM

Hehe..me too onthis filter thingies..That's why I so called kena slaughtered earlier on buying the macro & even UV filters. You can google those cheap macro lens in Garage sales under photography accessories sub-forum..I can't advertise specific sellers...but as lotsa sifus here recommend go for good one & not el-cheapo..image quality between good filter and cheapo wan totally diff

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.

This post has been edited by Dreamworks: Feb 13 2012, 10:21 PM

Test shot.

I dont mind to MF for macro lens as i believe MF can perform better for Macro , just need to study bit before invest into it

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Added on February 13, 2012, 10:59 pmAny user can share their macro lens'photo?Wish to view on those lens or filter, so can understand more before i study on it

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Added on February 13, 2012, 11:42 pmAnyone know when Sony launch E-mount 30mm macro lens (“E 30mm F3.5 Macro”)? as per this link?

http://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2011/06/s...ns-e-mount.html

This post has been edited by jimmyyap03: Feb 13 2012, 11:42 PM

jimmyyap03: It has been out for a while already - go see Sony Style KLCC!

Just got the octopus close-up filters... its doin great for now... hmmm... then CPL i should have buy... wanna ask... what is HDR arrr...? what it does...?

If I would only like to buy the body with single lens, what lens would be recommended? Something wide angle and suitable for travel or just some normal photo shooting. I'm a newbie as I'm using PnS camera all these while. I'm afraid if I buy twin lens, one of it will only sit in the box collecting dust.

Sigma also has a 30mm f2.8 e mount macro lens.... But I don't think it has started shipping yet..

hi guys. does the carl zeiss 24mm worth it? it cost an actual bomb for a fixed lens