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by AJ Gressette
Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:22 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Canon G10 vs. a $40,000 (H2 + P45) Hassy rig...
Replies: 26
Views: 6225

Re: Canon G10 vs. a $40,000 (H2 + P45) Hassy rig...

WOW Sonolta, I am certain of a serious misunderstanding about the cartoon with the “rolls eyes”! Out of simple amazement of Canons achievement, and Michael’s article, I posted the “roll eyes”. Please accept my sincere apologies for using the wrong cartoon. Should not have come across as a negative, ...
by AJ Gressette
Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:20 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Lens price
Replies: 15
Views: 5784

Re: Lens price

Call them Sony G or C Z, my main concern is that Sony puts adequate cattle in the market at similar prices that Nikon and Canon charge. They don't have to match them lens for lens and mm for mm, after all just look at how many Canon 70 - 200 are on offer. But to be taken seriously Sony does need to...
by AJ Gressette
Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:06 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Minolta 100mm f/2.0
Replies: 17
Views: 7282

Re: Minolta 100mm f/2.0

I have the 28 f/2 and the 100 f/2.8 soft focus, but I was extremely disappointed as I was with the 100 2. I never experienced this with film at ISO 50 or 25. At first I thought it was the focus setting in the A9 but no matter what I do it is just not as pleasing as the A7.
by AJ Gressette
Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:43 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Minolta 100mm f/2.0
Replies: 17
Views: 7282

Minolta 100mm f/2.0

What happen to the Legendary Minolta 100 f/2.0 on the Alpha 900? I am not as pleased with this lens as I was with the 700, etc.
by AJ Gressette
Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:54 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Best lens for sports photography
Replies: 10
Views: 3469

Re: Best lens for sports photography

I am not aware of Minolta, Konica or Sony making a 70-210 f/2.8 lens. :D
by AJ Gressette
Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:36 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: 300MM 2.8 HIGH SPEED
Replies: 5
Views: 2590

Re: 300MM 2.8 HIGH SPEED

Optically, all three of the Minolta 300 f/2.8 are supposed to be the same. I purchased the 3rd. Minolta version of this lens sometime in the late 90’s after the Minolta 9 and Minolta 9Ti came out. (Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM). It came in an aluminum case and a free of charge coupon or certific...
by AJ Gressette
Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:09 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Lens Help...
Replies: 5
Views: 2463

Re: Lens Help...

Welcome to the forum Physasst. I cannot comment on the lenses but can grant you a good advice: I know that when saying "Unfortunately, I am married..." is a joke, but I do know also it restricts you of expanding your system. So on whichever opportunity make a small present to your wife: A...
by AJ Gressette
Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:51 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: A900 vs... Hasselblad H3 and Mamyia AFDIII
Replies: 14
Views: 4111

Re: A900 vs... Hasselblad H3 and Mamyia AFDIII

Any thoughts on the Leica D Lux 4?
by AJ Gressette
Wed Oct 29, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: Film SLR systems
Topic: Minolta Dynax 60, any good?
Replies: 8
Views: 10881

Re: Minolta Dynax 60, any good?

Yea its a good camera. Here is a pretty good review done the first part of this month Dynax 60 aka Maxxum 70

http://www.alphamountworld.com/reviews/ ... -maxxum-70
by AJ Gressette
Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:27 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: A900 vs... Hasselblad H3 and Mamyia AFDIII
Replies: 14
Views: 4111

Re: Or maybe try this...

Looks like a G10 is as up there as an A900 http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/kidding.shtml I picked up a G10 about 10 days ago and it does really well for a point and shoot at ISO 80. ISO 200 and above it looks like a photo copied from a 1970 color Television Set. Noise is bad. No, it is wo...
by AJ Gressette
Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:00 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: A900 vs... Hasselblad H3 and Mamyia AFDIII
Replies: 14
Views: 4111

Re: A900 vs... Hasselblad H3 and Mamyia AFDIII

Only if it were true. :(
by AJ Gressette
Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:38 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: USA Users DO NOT USE SONY eSupport!
Replies: 17
Views: 3626

Re: USA Users DO NOT USE SONY eSupport!

I had to send an a700 to Precision because of serious back focus issues and I include 7 detailed photographs with back focus issues. Twice they sent it back to me with a letter stating they had cleaned the sensor including a letter on how to take photos to control blur. HUH? My 700 had become a manu...
by AJ Gressette
Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:50 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: a900, display very bright an crisp, pics underexposed
Replies: 4
Views: 2570

Re: a900, display very bright an crisp, pics underexposed

I think the a900 reminds me of working with transparencies like Velvia 50 shot at ISO 40 and the Kodacrome films using only the jpeg image that comes out of the camera. Post processed from Raw, I think you get better images. Mine tends to underexpose about 1/3 of a stop to protect the highlights. Th...
by AJ Gressette
Sat Oct 25, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: MS Pro slot nonsense
Replies: 68
Views: 22823

Re: MS Pro slot nonsense

So how do we get it universal? LOL