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by motor
Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: 2 second timer on the A700
Replies: 7
Views: 2397

2 second timer on the A700

I have never used it till last night but I needed to do a long exposure and didn't want anything to move. I set the A700 to the 2 second timer on a tripod and when I push the shutter button it shoots instantly. I changed it to the 10 second timer and the 10 second when pressed turns clear and delays...
by motor
Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: The A450 is there ... :-)
Replies: 26
Views: 9728

Re: The A450 is there ... :-)

Now this might be a far fetch but what do you think of this reasoning. I could be off based but it may just make sense. If the 200, 300 and 400 series are all step up series and for beginners and new 400 series is the same as the 500 series now then the 500 series becomes the middle series with vide...
by motor
Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Which 50mm 2.8 macro?
Replies: 6
Views: 2494

Re: Which 50mm 2.8 macro?

Sorry I have been out of touch but I am back. I like the one comment about using the 50, extension tubes and 2x. and using extension tubes. I have limited knowledge on extension tubes. Here is a couple questions to throw out there. I think in most cases she will shoot flowers, leaves, and close-up i...
by motor
Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: A350 & 28 mm—Walker on the Sands (Khuri, Rajasthan, India)
Replies: 10
Views: 3644

Re: A350 & 28 mm—Walker on the Sands (Khuri, Rajasthan, India)

Photoshop is a great program I teach it but sometimes........... keep it simple. Use PP or ap2 with a plug filter called viveza by NIK Software. This took about 30 seconds to do using viveza and I could get rid of the redness in the face using photoshop if I wanted to spend another minute or 2. Vive...
by motor
Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Which 50mm 2.8 macro?
Replies: 6
Views: 2494

Which 50mm 2.8 macro?

My wife would like to dabble in some macro'n. I have the 50 1.4 prime and I was looking on e-bay and there are 3 different minolta 50mm 2.8 macro models that come up. What is the difference in them? They all basically look the same. I think they are labeled differently but in all the pictures they l...
by motor
Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:11 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: SIGMA 24-70MM HSM
Replies: 8
Views: 3300

Re: SIGMA 24-70MM HSM

The Sigma is definitely faster on focusing it has the HSM. It is almost as fast as my 70-200G which is super fast. Hands down it is faster than the KM, but I'm going to say it again that there is a haze/ softness over the entire picture @ 2.8. You get a faster focus but you really loose sharpness fa...
by motor
Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: SIGMA 24-70MM HSM
Replies: 8
Views: 3300

Re: SIGMA 24-70MM HSM

Vince look at my forum listing ( which 2.8 to get?) I have both the sigma 24-70 HSM and the KM 28-70. Read my response second to last about my findings comparing the two. I even have 2 pictures posted from the KM. You will be very interested in it. I agree with David, Go for the KM you will not be h...
by motor
Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:51 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Kenko 2X Teleplus MC-7 DG
Replies: 4
Views: 2453

Kenko 2X Teleplus MC-7 DG

Sorry to ask a dumb question but I just want to check before I make a purchase. Does a new Kenko 2X Teleplus MC-7 DG fit and work on both the 70-200G and 70-400G on the A700? I already have the sony 1.4 but it would be nice to use a 2x at times especially on the 400G. If this teleconverter does work...
by motor
Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: which 2.8 to get?
Replies: 12
Views: 6194

Re: which 2.8 to get?

I would like to thank everyone for your views on the 2.8? This post will have three major parts to it. The performance of the KM 28-75, Testing the KM vs New Sigma HSM 24-70 and another question? First of all I have never bought a used lens before. Thankyou Pako for the heads up with adorama. I have...
by motor
Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: which 2.8 to get?
Replies: 12
Views: 6194

Re: which 2.8 to get?

Thanks guys. I figured the KM would be a good solution. I checked and I can not get a new KM-D lens. The website says they have 2 but when I called the site is wrong. $392 would have been a good price to. I checked E-bay and none there. Any Idea where to look? I am still open to the CZ lens but no o...
by motor
Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: which 2.8 to get?
Replies: 12
Views: 6194

Re: which 2.8 to get?

My sigma 24-70 EX DG HSM is very soft @ 2.8 even outside compared to my 70-200 G. I am looking for a sharp 24-70...(sports lens) that is very sharp @ 2.8. I have tried both lenses sigma and G lens manual and auto on a tripod with 2 700's sitting side by side both @2.8-70mm. The sigma is very very so...
by motor
Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: which 2.8 to get?
Replies: 12
Views: 6194

which 2.8 to get?

I currently am shooting both the A300 and A700. I have the 70-200G 2.8 lens that I use all the time in the gyms. (great lens) The lighting is terrible as is in all high school gyms (green and dual). I need a good 2.8 lens that will go from 24-70 or so. I have found that the G is sometimes to big and...
by motor
Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: 24-105mm G lens?
Replies: 2
Views: 1609

24-105mm G lens?

I remember reading something in the past spring about a new G lens that was announced for 2009. It was the the 24-105mm G range F4. Did this happen or was that a hoax. I am looking at the 24-75 z lens and before purchasing anything may want to wait and see the G first. Does anyone know anything abou...
by motor
Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Live View?
Replies: 19
Views: 6833

Re: Live View?

I have both the 700 and the 300. I do not use LV all the often but when I use it is useful on the 300. Sometimes I will set up a deer stand and when a huge buck or elk is coming in you can't move or he is gone. Having LV with tilt on the 300 allows you to make little movement but capture the picture...
by motor
Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: Live View?
Replies: 19
Views: 6833

Live View?

I just tried a 900 and I must say it is very impressive! I also performed the big sin and tried the new 7D. The only thing I wish the 900 or even the 850, a bit slower for me, had was live view. What is your feeling of live view? Maybe if and when sony replaces the 700 with a newer model it will! Wh...