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- Thu May 07, 2009 4:57 pm
- Forum: Opinion Polls
- Topic: APS-C Primes
- Replies: 62
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Re: APS-C Primes
I would have loved the A300 to come with a prime when I bought it but 99% of entry level DSLR buyers would prefer the zoom. You can't take away something they had on their P&Ss.
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:39 am
- Forum: Alpha A-mount System
- Topic: A200- AF accuracy.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2918
Re: A200- AF accuracy.
Oh well, we got there in the end!
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:07 pm
- Forum: Alpha A-mount System
- Topic: A200- AF accuracy.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2918
Re: A200- AF accuracy.
My A300 lights up the correct AF light when focusing in the wide mode. I thoguth the A200 and A300 were basically the same bar Live View?
- Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:47 pm
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Focus problems with SAL 50mm f1.4 (on A350)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6811
Re: Focus problems with SAL 50mm f1.4 (on A350)
Hi Chris, I've found that 1/30th is just about the worst shutter speed there is for mirror vibration effects. Sony's IS doesn't help in this situation either sadly
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:48 pm
- Forum: Opinion Polls
- Topic: APS-C Primes
- Replies: 62
- Views: 34121
Re: APS-C Primes
I've already got one. If I made a move to a 36 x 24mm sensor camera then I'd consider that a format change and would factor that into the decision. Both my zooms would be useless as well so I'd probably just start again. If you bought only 'full frame' lenses for your current APS-C bodies then you a...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:35 pm
- Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
- Topic: Aperture of focus sensor
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6497
Re: Aperture of focus sensor
Interesting read. Would it make sense that my slow (f/3.5 I think), cheapie Tamron 55-200 seems to require a larger 'item' to focus on (using the centre focus point) than my faster (f/1.4)Sigma? The Sigma seems to be able to focus on very small items in the centre of the frame but the Tamron will qu...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:08 am
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Sigma 28mm F1.8 or 30mm F1.4?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7411
Re: Sigma 28mm F1.8 or 30mm F1.4?
Glad you like it Tom. I agree with your conclusions in that the vignetting is a non-issue in real world use. It is a shame that it doesn't sharpen up more in the corners but by the time you get to F/8 I've found the kit lens to be sharp enough most of the time. For its intended use I think the 30mm ...
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:29 pm
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Focus problems with SAL 50mm f1.4 (on A350)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6811
Re: Focus problems with SAL 50mm f1.4 (on A350)
David I'm not sure what you are saying with regard to the 3 screws. I'm concerned I may have adjusted my A300 incorrectly. I had a back focus issue but the problem was constant across the sensor plane. I adjusted all 3 allen bolts the same amount. Was this the correct thing to do or should I have on...
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:50 am
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Sigma 28mm F1.8 or 30mm F1.4?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7411
Re: Sigma 28mm F1.8 or 30mm F1.4?
Hope you enjoy using it as much as I do Tom. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it.
I'll try to post some shots from mine soon.
I'll try to post some shots from mine soon.
- Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:19 pm
- Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
- Topic: olympus DSLR gear
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4546
Re: olympus DSLR gear
I had an E-300 from launch. It was lovely to use and I have to say that Olympus's anti-dust system is incredible. No dust in 2 years whereas my A300 had dust on the sensor within weeks. The build quality of the E-300 surpassed everything else in the price range too. I abandoned the system because Ol...
- Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:05 am
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Sigma 28mm F1.8 or 30mm F1.4?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7411
Re: Sigma 28mm F1.8 or 30mm F1.4?
Yes, I'd certainly like it to focus closer than it does. I didn't even consider the 28mm when I was buying but I can't remember why! The lens is certainly very expensive now (I got mine before the huge price rises).
- Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:12 am
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Sigma 28mm F1.8 or 30mm F1.4?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7411
Re: Sigma 28mm F1.8 or 30mm F1.4?
Really? I'll try that although I don't see that being a problem in real world situations. If I'm focused on infinity then I'm probably going for a landscape type shot and would stop the lens down. I think the number of times you'd find yourself in a situation where you're focused on infinity with it...
- Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:35 am
- Forum: Alpha A-mount System
- Topic: Bother with back focussing
- Replies: 52
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Re: Bother with back focussing
Hi strobeweaver,
My A300 back focused with all 3 of my lenses as soon as I got it but I fixed it myself and you can too if you're feeling a little brave.
It's a fair bit to type up but if you want to give it a go let me know and I'll post how to do it.
Brad
My A300 back focused with all 3 of my lenses as soon as I got it but I fixed it myself and you can too if you're feeling a little brave.
It's a fair bit to type up but if you want to give it a go let me know and I'll post how to do it.
Brad
- Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:11 am
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Sigma 28mm F1.8 or 30mm F1.4?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7411
Re: Sigma 28mm F1.8 or 30mm F1.4?
The 30mm f1.4 has very strong vignetting at full aperture and did not focus well on any body I tried when it was first launched. The 28mm will give you much better corner to corner sharpness and geometry. David I'd have to disagree. This is the 30mm wide open (f/1.4) uncropped and untinkered with: ...
- Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:42 am
- Forum: Welcome and well met!
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2977
Hello
Hi everyone,
Seems nice here.
Recently bought an Alpha 300. Long time Canon film user. Not regretting the switch so far!
Brad
Seems nice here.
Recently bought an Alpha 300. Long time Canon film user. Not regretting the switch so far!
Brad