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Fred_Bear
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Post subject: Hello from Southend, UK  Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:23 pm |
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Joined: Tue Dec 14, 2010 6:17 pm
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Location: Southend, Essex
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Hi
Just a quick intro from Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
I have bought an A65 with Sony 16-105 and Tamron 70-300 lenses. Hopefully the body will be ok for me to grow with and I can upgrade the glass as finances allow. It was a bit heavier than I really wanted but if I only want light weight i might as well go for a bridge camera, the A65 (hopefully) is about quality.
I am in my mid 50's and take photos of a range of things from wildlife to buildings and holiday snaps. If there is anyone local to me drop me a line.
I must say that one reson for joining was i was fed up with the dpreview forum where it is either talking about the next A99 or points scoring off others views. Not my cup of tea!
Regards
Fred
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Dr. Harout
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Post subject: Re: Hello from Southend, UK Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:29 pm |
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Welcome aboard Fred.
I assure you, you'll be quite comfortable here. We are not a big community, but all the active ones here are superb people.
Glad you're with us.
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Birma
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Post subject: Re: Hello from Southend, UK Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:24 pm |
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Welcome from me as well Fred. I look forward to seeing some pictures from Southend  I don't think we've had many A65 contributions so it will be interesting to see the pictures and also to hear how you find the camera.
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mvanrheenen
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Post subject: Re: Hello from Southend, UK Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:59 am |
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Welcome to you Fred. You'll feel right at home here I'm sure. Your gear will last you a life time if you take care of them. The a65 is a good piece of equipment from what I,ve read, so is the 16-105. Don't know the Tamron, but you'll should be fine with it.
What are your shooting interests?
Mark
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bakubo
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Post subject: Re: Hello from Southend, UK Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:18 am |
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Welcome to the forum, Fred. Feel free to post photos. There are always a few photo threads going or you can create your own.
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Fred_Bear
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Post subject: Re: Hello from Southend, UK Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:59 pm |
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Birma wrote: Welcome from me as well Fred. I look forward to seeing some pictures from Southend I don't think we've had many A65 contributions so it will be interesting to see the pictures and also to hear how you find the camera. Hi Mark, I did consider going with the A35 rather than A65, but less weight was one of the few positives, everything else pointed to the 65, if i want just lower weight i might as well get a bridge camera instead. My photo interests cover everything from emergency vehicles to landscapes, portraits, etc. I tend to see something and think 'that would make a good photo', rather than look out for something in particular.
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Fred (S.E. Essex)
Sony A65, Sony 18-135mm, Tamron 70-300mm. RX100.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fred_bear/
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mvanrheenen
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Post subject: Re: Hello from Southend, UK Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:41 pm |
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Fred_Bear wrote: I tend to see something and think 'that would make a good photo', rather than look out for something in particular. As a true photographer would! Looking forward to see your images Fred. Mark
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Post subject: Re: Hello from Southend, UK Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:17 pm |
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A big welcome from me as well! Is this the "old" Tammy 70-300 you bought or the recent USD-version? BR, /Zeb!
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Fred_Bear
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Post subject: Re: Hello from Southend, UK Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:12 pm |
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[SiC] wrote: A big welcome from me as well! Is this the "old" Tammy 70-300 you bought or the recent USD-version? /Zeb! Hi It is the non usd version, it was just over £100 new so i thought it would be ok until I can afford a better lens. The 16-105 is on the camera normally and I am pleased with it.
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Fred (S.E. Essex)
Sony A65, Sony 18-135mm, Tamron 70-300mm. RX100.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fred_bear/
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