Happy Chinese New Year. Planted some p-u-s-s-y willows, and they are blooming nicely.

5N + Tamron SP AF90/2.8 Macro.



/edit : p-u-s-s-y is actually censored? Unbelievable.

This post has been edited by axii: Jan 27 2012, 10:24 PM

Magnesium Body
EVF Compatibility
16.1MP (C3 is 16.2, but not tuned as well as the 5N)
Electronic First Curtain Shutter (Shorter, quicker shutter sound)
ISO100-25600 (Much better lowlight ability)
10fps
In-camera Distortion, CA and Vignetting correction for .JPG
Full manual 1080p 25p / 60p video

If budget is no issue, skip the C3 and get the 5N. You will regret saving that couple of hundred for the C3 instead of the 5N down the road.

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Added on January 30, 2012, 11:11 pmGrab a Sandisk Extreme HD. 8GB sells for RM99, and its plenty fast for video and playback. Don't bother with the UHS-1 cards; the 5N is not compatible.

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Added on January 30, 2012, 11:12 pmMy system is built around primes. Using the Sony DT35/1.8, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro, and SEL16F28. Some pics at >>> here

This post has been edited by axii: Jan 30 2012, 11:13 PM

Different color? Do you mean Black, or Silver? People were clamoring for the black kit. RM4109 converted sounds good... since list price here is RM4899 with kit.

You should create an "accident" where the camera disappears.

The SV1 is an overpriced, cold shoe fixed viewfinder at 16mm. You stand a better chance getting a cold shoe mount, and buying 3rd party viewfinders with adjustable focal ranges.

The cheaper ones might have infinity focus issues, normally focusing past infinity. Some of it can be modified by shaving down the mount, but it'll take a bit of work.

How much was it from HK? Customs?

That's the SEL18200 e-mount. There's also a SEL55210.

http://alphanatics.com/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=25821

So, any of you picked up a NEX-7 from Studio Zaloon yet?

That's bloody cheap, actually.

NEX-7 body goes for RM4499, while the SEL18200 normally retails from 2100 ~ 2300. In other words, the lens will cost only RM1400.

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Added on February 20, 2012, 12:23 pmMTF charts compared to their FF 50/2.8 EX is great on paper. Can't wait to see some actual shots with this lens. For it's price, it's a really sweet deal. Considering the 2.8 aperture, it's not really a huge issue when you factor in the price and size.

This post has been edited by axii: Feb 20 2012, 12:23 PM

Word is, both 30/2.8 and 19/2.8 were originally designed for their DP2 Merril P&S. We can expect good stuff to come from it. Do note that the final design for the DP2 merril has a different optical construction... 7 elements compared to 6.

In any case, more 3rd party NEX lenses the better.

Yes, MF lenses will open up a whole new category for NEX users. I've used quite a few myself before adopting the EA2 adapter and A-mounts. But do remember that Sony is targeting P&S upgraders with the NEX line; most of which are not likely to venture into legacy lenses. It's only us enthusiasts who go for these type of things

Of course, hopefully Sony will remember to cater to us enthusiasts and give us some constant aperture zooms or faster primes!

If you think it's just slightly cheaper, go for the 5N. It's a huge difference, actually. If you browsed the previous pages you would find a lot of posts from people here comparing the 5N and C3 differences. It's readily available; you just have to browse a little.

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

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

I used my 5N over the weekend with a LA-EA2. Filled up the 8GB SD with 430 shots on RAW, still had 20% power.

Normal +10 filter is single element. The Raynox is achromatic (2 groups of 3 elements), providing better image quality.

Brand new Raynox is between RM250 to RM280.

I have one for sale, used, for RM200 if you are interested.

It's a tight fit on the 49mm E-mount. Raynox specs the minimum mount size at 52mm. It'll be easier to attach with a 49-52 step-up.

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Added on March 6, 2012, 1:49 pmI've seldom used it since I bought a Tamron SP90/2.8 macro

This post has been edited by axii: Mar 6 2012, 01:49 PM

Tamron SP90 + +10 filter + Raynox = Fringing and CAs to the end of the world yo!

/fixed

But in all seriousness, the lens will probably touch the subject! Don't think my insects like being treated that way, not to mention the difficulties that come with lighting.

No, you got it wrong.

SP90 + Raynox = AWESOME
SP90 + Raynox + 10filter = Are you kidding me?