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by hrstrat57-RI
Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:42 am
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: Cherry blossoms in D.C.
Replies: 7
Views: 8465

Re: Cherry blossoms in D.C.

Nice to see the W M finally with the baggies off!

Thanks for sharing those glorious pics.....love the Jeff M too, most excellent choices.
by hrstrat57-RI
Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:39 pm
Forum: Digital non-SLR
Topic: RX10 looks interesting
Replies: 51
Views: 30136

Re: RX10 looks interesting

RX10 is absolutely the bees knees, a killer piece of kit IMHO! I loved the test drive I took with it! Had it been just a smidge cheaper might have kept me away from my new NEX-6 EA2 combo. I was primarily seeking a camera that took good video but the high price and my addiction to changing lenses go...
by hrstrat57-RI
Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:30 am
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: Sony 55-210 - How good is it, really?
Replies: 29
Views: 12765

Re: Sony 55-210 - How good is it, really?

I've got recently this lens as Xmas present, so I had only few photos with it. My expectations were not high but it's a pleasent surprise. OK, it requires lots of light and the AF is not that fast but the picture quality is quite good: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7329/11669014476_06f439d41b_b.jpg...
by hrstrat57-RI
Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:30 am
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: Sony 55-210 - How good is it, really?
Replies: 29
Views: 12765

Re: Sony 55-210 - How good is it, really?

I've got recently this lens as Xmas present, so I had only few photos with it. My expectations were not high but it's a pleasent surprise. OK, it requires lots of light and the AF is not that fast but the picture quality is quite good: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7329/11669014476_06f439d41b_b.jpg...
by hrstrat57-RI
Thu Mar 06, 2014 2:07 am
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: That tricky 6 or 7 question
Replies: 34
Views: 17511

Re: That tricky 6 or 7 question

Someone on DPR claimed to get a Nex-6 from BBuy for $400?! Anyway, even at $600, it's a great deal. Let us know what you think of it. I feed mine fast memory cards, and I find it pretty responsive. Yesterday, I turned off the 2sec. auto-review and I'll see if that improves the perceived response ti...
by hrstrat57-RI
Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:34 am
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: That tricky 6 or 7 question
Replies: 34
Views: 17511

Re: That tricky 6 or 7 question

So things are hotting up. Looks like the NEX-6/7 replacement will be an upgrade to the NEX-6 with 24Mp sensor and faster AF. http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-new-a6000-has-fastest-af-of-all-e-mount-cameras/ Do not expect to purchase this particular camera as I don't need 24Mp and I find AF fast e...
by hrstrat57-RI
Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:47 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: SAR: A77 update coming, no A65 update
Replies: 93
Views: 48150

Re: SAR: A77 update coming, no A65 update

I certainly may have missed it but what is Sony's logic for changing the flash mount on their recent offerings? I have a Minolta 56 and a Sony 42 and find it quite troubling..... Does the A57 have the same mount as my flashguns? Considering an A65 or A77 but the flashgun issue is a real deal breake...
by hrstrat57-RI
Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:28 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: SAR: A77 update coming, no A65 update
Replies: 93
Views: 48150

Re: SAR: A77 update coming, no A65 update

I certainly may have missed it but what is Sony's logic for changing the flash mount on their recent offerings? I have a Minolta 56 and a Sony 42 and find it quite troubling..... Does the A57 have the same mount as my flashguns? Considering an A65 or A77 but the flashgun issue is a real deal breaker...
by hrstrat57-RI
Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:41 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: SLT A57 thoughts and ramblings...
Replies: 27
Views: 9468

Re: SLT A57 thoughts and ramblings...

Maybe someone could do an A700 v A57 high ISO raw shootout ;-) Would be interesting to see. The 12mp CMOS is still good I personally felt it was perfectly ok up to ISO 3200, but not really beyond that. The 16mp CMOS seems to be able to deliver (with careful exposure) a half decent ISO 6400. Above t...
by hrstrat57-RI
Sat Oct 08, 2011 3:03 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Alpha 100 versus Alpha 77
Replies: 44
Views: 18340

Re: Alpha 100 versus Alpha 77

I am most anxious to see A 77 results posted with vintage Maxxum glass in front of the camera.....I wish you still had your beercan. Dropped my A 700 and torn between buying another A700 from KEH, switching to EOS and 7D or holding out for the A77. The large collection of beloved Minolta Maxxum glas...
by hrstrat57-RI
Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:36 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Pop Photo really likes A77
Replies: 14
Views: 6840

Pop Photo really likes A77

http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2011/09/la ... ps-c-dslrs

I am still mulling over what to do about my busted A 700....switch systems, grab a used one from KEH or take a chance on the A 77.

This is an encouraging review.
by hrstrat57-RI
Fri Sep 16, 2011 2:24 am
Forum: Welcome and well met!
Topic: Hi from RI
Replies: 11
Views: 9023

Re: Hi from RI

Ouch :shock: - sorry to hear about the A700. At least Sony has some options for you to think about :D . Was seriously leaning towards jumping ship and selling off Minolta/maxxum/sony gear and moving to Canon 7D EOS / not impressed so far with what I read about the A 77/ A 65..... Now leaning toward...
by hrstrat57-RI
Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:04 pm
Forum: Welcome and well met!
Topic: Hi from RI
Replies: 11
Views: 9023

Re: Hi from RI

Hi there! How did you weather the storm? No power for about 5 days.....other than a mess in the yard to clean up no damage. My double covered Mustang GT convertible survived unscathed too, which was a pleasant surprise. I was pretty concerned a tree would drop on it. Unfortunately tho my A 700 is b...
by hrstrat57-RI
Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:29 am
Forum: Welcome and well met!
Topic: Hi from RI
Replies: 11
Views: 9023

Re: Hi from RI

Thanks for the welcome all!
by hrstrat57-RI
Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:25 am
Forum: Welcome and well met!
Topic: Hi from RI
Replies: 11
Views: 9023

Hi from RI

Hello from RI USA.....waiting out a hurricane and while the power is still on thought I would say hello