Tnx will give it a try..although long long time ago I did DL that software b4 just to watermarked my photos..Thereafter, lost interest and forgotten about it haha

can any1 recomend a good flash to go togather with NEX5N?

...btw, can a nex5n even hotshoed with an external flash?...paiseh

This post has been edited by valkjr: Feb 22 2012, 04:36 PM

any1 try the tamron 18-200 lens? it is lighter smaller and better ghosting n flare control compare to the sony nex say by the review..>.<

NEX-5N does not have a hotshoe, only the Smart Accessory Terminal so the HVL-F20S is the only option besides the bundled HVL-F7S. Hope this helps.

Anyone tried this external flash? is that worth to buy or what big differences in between the built in one ?

This post has been edited by serewen: Feb 23 2012, 09:12 AM

On the way buying & trying an ancient 70s' Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm F1.4 + NEX adaptor from on forumer here....Any comment on this bokeh lens b4 I commit.

why don't you request for try and buy?
so test it directly, if ok then only take and pay on the spot.
this will be better way.

Yeah going to do that but probably few comment and feedback from current & past users on this lens will helps..my current source is just reviews from internut haha...,,Worry bcos it's antique



This post has been edited by stimix: Feb 23 2012, 11:28 AM

Headsup...
Sigma 30mm f2.8 reviewed di.. though its the m43 mount.

http://www.superflexible.com/photography/sigma30mm.htm

Worrying thing is that there's corner softness on m43 could very well mean worse for larger e-mount

yea.. like u want the effect where persons face to be nicely exposed on the left, but shadow on the right side then the flash is placed at an angle on the left. On camera flash u would get both sides equally lit. Asking the person to stand next to a window is a workaround.

Placing the flash behind the person to get the golden glow around the Silhouette of the person. I guess for more creative photos, external flashes would be an advantage. I was interested with off camera flash, went hunting for YongNuo, but was put off by the lack of a hotshoe + preflash issue on NEX3,5.



On another note, I am not sure whether to be impressed or worried.

I callled Sony service today; instead of cleaning the sensor as i have instructed, they went to look for dust in my kitlens and now want to help me to clean the dust inside the lens!! This they said would require opening it up and dunno what la. Hopefully the don't forget to clean the APS-C sensor before returning it to me and may i get back a working lens. No charges for the lens and sensor cleaning as the NEX is still under warranty.

i love this lens .. bokeh is nice .. "minolta colors" .. acceptable sharp at wide open ...

bokeh test @ f2.8


DSC09012 by ShutterShuk, on Flickr

Why don't you clean it by yourself instead?There's a sensor cleaning mode for NEX cam, and we only need to use blower to blow the dust off?

Wait till u get particles that cannot be blown off the sensor.., then u'll know.

i will use cuttonbut .. but u need extra careful ..

i got 1 question. if i get the FDA-SV1 for 5N, is it the PQ tat come out is different + better?

Wah nice bokeh from minolta 50mm F1.4...manual pun bisa liao...Much better than the NEX pancake lens for sure haha..Now hv to master manual shooting..

hey guys quick question here to confirm something.

If i would like to shoot something (figurines) behind a glass cabinet a CPL filter would help me get a better shot right?

Going to Cybertroncon next month & im sure lots of pics to be taken behind glass cabinets & reflections bothers me .

The FDA-SV1 is a cold-shoe optical viewfinder, meant to be used with the SEL16F28. This means that it's FOV is only 16mm. It will not be accurate if used with the SEL1855 or any other lens. Also, because it is purely optical, you will not get Live View Exposure simulation, or Depth of Field. It is meant purely for framing purposes, or for use in broad daylight. What you see is not what you get. At it's price, it's a terrible buy. I don't recommend it.

No Viewfinder, optical or electronic, will improve your picture quality.

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Added on February 23, 2012, 4:22 pmYes, a CPL will help to reduce reflections somewhat.

This post has been edited by axii: Feb 23 2012, 04:22 PM

Thanks for the clarification. Any brand to recommend to use with nex C3?

Octopus is bad (>RM50), Hoya is decent(>RM100), Marumi and B+W is great (<RM100).