haha... people tend to become lazy as technology advance... alpha series is a little... big... lol
nice picture from you... the #10 pic is from where??

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didnt know using MF lens for event taking is such a nightmare :S do you guys normally tripod with MF lens? even though i using the peaking mode, the subject is not sharp when it is highlighted in red :S i have tried to stop down my aperture but still the same. any idea why?

try to use along with magnification for best results.

my hand shaking non-stop also cant see whether it is sharp or not :S

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

thanks for the advice time to start practising!

Just pickup my sel50f18. Lens collection complete for now. Black sel1855 and silver sel50f18.

Now the time to capture some photos lol. Too busy and no time to play yet

Stumbled upon this by luck really.
Is THIS dawn of a new era for NEX?

Doubt so but have a look guys... you might just be interested...

Where'd you get your SEL50F18?

That's just a cold shoe adapter. No electronics to and fro the camera. Cold shoe adapters have been around quite a bit.

Opps... just realize that is does not pass through any power... my bad...

Sony center in Singapore, sgd449

Wah not so cheap..BTW any drill p... opss haha

Received my Canon FD lens last Monday including a FOTGA FD-NEX adapter, built quality is as decent as the Konica-NEX one I bought last time

Still feel kinda awkward handling this type of lens with just a single barrel for zooming and focusing



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This post has been edited by Dreamworks: Mar 29 2012, 11:28 PM

Hmnn since Canon FD lens is an AF lens, how you control the aperture blades? If I'm not mistaken, there is no aperture ring?

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Added on March 30, 2012, 7:34 amOpsss.. after googling, FD = Manual soli haha

This post has been edited by stimix: Mar 30 2012, 07:34 AM

may i know can Nex 5n use nikon SLR lens?

SO long you have the Nikon to NEX adaptor for sure can but as far as I know must be the ancient manual focus lens...

Interestingly..I'm wondering any auto focus lens other than Sony able to be coupled wth NEX? and if yes, how to control the aperture haha

I think only Metabones EF to E mount adapter is the only adapter that can allow NEX to control the aperture. AF is lost tho.

Hehe, correct. FD is manual... I got mine for a good price actually, a few days ago the same lens ended @ USD75+, but mine was <USD20

Unless you already have a collection of Nikkors, I don't think an adapter of such cost is worth it Can already get an E-mount lens for that price.