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by rogprov
Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: Film SLR systems
Topic: Bought a Maxxum 7000
Replies: 4
Views: 7973

Bought a Maxxum 7000

This morning I bought a pristine camera shoulder bag containing a Maxxum 7000 and case with a f1.7 lens, filters, cable release, 2800 flash gun and case, one unopened roll of film, another film in the camera and various other small bits and pieces and instruction booklets. The whole lot is virtually...
by rogprov
Sat Jun 12, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: Nex Cameras as reviewed by DPReview
Replies: 223
Views: 63371

Re: Nex Cameras as reviewed by DPReview

Those of us who inhabit these forums and review sites can easily forget that the casual consumer who just wants a camera for general snaps is far more likely to read one of the many monthly mags. than scour the internet for reviews. I know from experience by the number folk who asked me what camera ...
by rogprov
Wed May 19, 2010 5:36 am
Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
Topic: NEX conference full transcription
Replies: 10
Views: 4524

Re: NEX conference full transcription

Thanks very much for that excellent piece of work David - I found it most interesting and your comments on the NEX enlightening.

Roger
by rogprov
Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Trees
Replies: 94
Views: 28386

Re: Trees

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by rogprov
Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: AF Micro Adjustment
Replies: 8
Views: 4345

Re: AF Micro Adjustment

My experience has been the same as David's - no adjustmet needed. The only Minolta lenses I have now are the 35-200mm xi and the Konica-Minolta 17-35mm D and they are both okay. My Sony lenses are fine also.
by rogprov
Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:50 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Sony 30mm f/2.8
Replies: 58
Views: 19008

Re: Sony 30mm f/2.8

I had a 70mm Sigma macro and whilst it was very good I honestly didn't think it was better than the Sony 100mm macro on my a900. The extra 30mm on the Sony is useful and not being a lover of Sigma's furry finish I sold the 70mm. The Sony 30mm would unfortunately not be too much use on FF so I've nev...
by rogprov
Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Flowers 2010
Replies: 938
Views: 201166

Re: Flowers 2010

[quote="aster"]Some more tulips ... and some magnolias from the garden... :)

I particularly like the tulips! Soon be the season for them in my garden - they're just starting to bud :)
by rogprov
Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Flowers 2010
Replies: 938
Views: 201166

Re: Flowers 2010

Thanks for all the kind comments - my wife grows them and I snap them :)

Roger
by rogprov
Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Flowers 2010
Replies: 938
Views: 201166

Re: Flowers 2010

Some stuff to brighten a dull day....

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by rogprov
Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
Topic: PMA rumours?
Replies: 101
Views: 34864

Re: PMA rumours?

.... I waited over 6 months after the KM 7D came out before I bought and over 6 months before buying the Sony A700. Naturally, I then discovered problems with both. :( To balance the scales - I've had 4 Sony dSLRs and none gave any problem at all. I currently have the a900 which has not faltered in...
by rogprov
Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Swan in flight
Replies: 12
Views: 5076

Re: Swan in flight

Well I don't think luck had so much to do with as skill ... beautiful shots! :)
by rogprov
Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Flowers 2010
Replies: 938
Views: 201166

Re: Flowers 2010

This flower was a little optimistic :)

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by rogprov
Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Getting Away From Sony Alphas Entirely
Replies: 32
Views: 10889

Re: Getting Away From Sony Alphas Entirely

I've had the a100, a350, a700 and now the a900 (for just over one year) - none have given any problem whatsoever. I guess I've been lucky. :)
by rogprov
Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
Topic: More from Gustav on Sony Alpha in 2010
Replies: 83
Views: 34547

Re: More from Gustav on Sony Alpha in 2010

I think Sony's "you cant put it on sale" doggie-doo hurts them. Everyone wants a bargain, and why waste ad space in your store flyer if you cannot say that the camera is 5% off or "Save $75"? .... Dusty True in your country but retail price maintenance is illegal throughout the ...
by rogprov
Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Kenko 2X Teleplus MC-7 DG
Replies: 4
Views: 2449

Re: Hi David...

I was just looking at the 1.4x, did a search here, and fortunately found this post. The 1.4x is currently much more expensive than the 1.5x, is there a corresponding difference in image quality? This is the 1.5 I am referring to: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/389040-REG/Kenko_K1_5AF_DGM_Tel...