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With regards to your question in the title, "why are there so many entry level cameras?", I think its because Sony probably know most professionals won't drop their entire system (camera and all their lenses) to switch to Sony. Its not that the system is inferior but rather, the seller wil...

@Frank. Thanks man. Btw, since you are a current a900 user, why not wait for the next full frame? Since the A900 is already discontinued, I sense a successor is probably coming in the near future. If that happens, you'll probably get similar features on a Full Frame body. I doubt it will be 10 fps l...

Thanks for the comments! @Biggator What you need is a tripod and a fast camera like the Sony a55. You will need to make an estimation on how far your subject will land to get a good composition. Once you are ready, tell your subject to go and do a continuous burst at 10 fps as the subject leaves the...

Hi Kevin. A F1.8 lens is a lot more affordable so if you are on a really tight budget, thats the best way to go. The reason why I recommended a F1.4 is because you don't just sacrifice speed, you also limit yourself from being able to achieve a thin depth of field (DOF) from a distance. This effect ...

Having lenses with wide apertures are very useful for weddings. However, since you only have a budget of $1000, I suggest you get a prime lens (probably a 50 F1.4) and a Sony HVL-F58AM Flash. The Flash will come in useful for group shots with your kit lens while the prime lens will be great for cand...

Had a chance to test out the Sony Alpha 55. One of the cool things I like about it is the speed (10 fps) and that it does HD video recording. Here's a picture I took that utilizes the high speed. http://www.darren-francis.com/img/s6/v5/p80790216-3.jpg For more pictures taken with the Sony Alpha 55: ...