Photoclubalpha

Give it Your Best Shot
Show everyone the latest shots which make you feel dead chuffed with your camera choice

Imaging Helpline
Link to your work for constructive help, criticism or advice from the Photoclubalpha community

Aster's Photo Challenge
A photo challenge starting January 5th 2009. One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Aster has been appointed moderator of this forum in recognition of her commitment to making it great fun. This does not prevent others from setting challenges!
Moderator: aster

Gallery Reception
Do you have a pBase or Flickr gallery? Stage your show here with links.

Alpha A-mount System
Specifically for the discussion of the A-mount DSLR range

Lens Lore
Discussion of lenses, brand or independent, uses and merits

Alpha E-Mount system
For discussion of the E and FE mount mirrorless system

DSLRs pre-2006
Discussion of all digital SLR cameras under the Minolta and Konica Minolta brands

Digital non-SLR
For all talk about digital compacts or EVF-SLRs in the Minolta, Konica Minolta or relevant Sony ranges

Tripods, bags and accessories
All the funky stuff which turns your 550 gramme DSLR into a 5 kilo bag...

Film SLR systems
Devoted to film use, whether using the older manual Minolta system or AF/Dynax/Maxxum system from 1985 on

Film non-SLR
All the many film cameras made by Minolta, from the 6 x 9cm Auto Press to Disc, excluding the Vectis range

Vectis APS
For active users of the Advanced Photographic System, APS, which Minolta branded as Vectis, including the RD-3000 DSLR

Scanners
Minolta scanners, scanner support and replacement choices

Leica M compatible
Leitz/Minolta CL, Minolta CLE, Konica Hexar and M-mount compatible gear

Repairs & Servicing
Info, discussion, repair manuals, downloads, home fixes, horror stories!

Alpha Spotting
Alpha systems snapped in the wild - no captive photographs please, only genuine wild free roaming Alpha users!

Digital Workflow and PP
From RAW conversion to image editing and printing

Flash
Cabled, wireless, studio - anything do with using flash

Video and Audio

Hints, Tips & Tricks

Presentation and Projection
Computer, TV, digital projector connectivity and associated slideshow, framing, AV/DVD creation software

Sports and Action
When the going gets... going!

Colour Negative
Everything to do with colour negative shooting, developing and printing

Colour slide
Colour reversal technique and slide presentation

Black and White
From silver image fine art to digital conversions

Low Light
It matters to many but not to all

Photographing People
From portraiture to photojournalism, fashion, weddings and whatever

Effects and Art Techniques

Professional & Freelance

Off Topic
Anything else you want to get off your chest or any public chat you want to continue away from a main topic

Welcome and well met!
Introduce yourself and meet fellow Photoclubalpha members

Q & A
The Photoclubalpha team will provide answers but anyone who knows the gen can offer theirs too

Web Content Announcements
News about new material on photoclubalpha

Welcome to My World
Where you live and what you do there - your own space & time

Books, DVDs, training & exhibitions
Discuss photo books, videos, DVDs, training courses, exhibitions and events - anything which helps you learn and understand photography

Opinion Polls
Create polls and watch the responses

History of Minolta
Share what you know, show off your collection

Eye Spy
Tell everyone where you have seen old gear in stores, museums... or in use!

Dealer Alerts
Flag up special offers, lowest prices, rare stock in this forum - dealers may do so directly