Posts for: cntry
Jun 1, 2015 22:21:00 #
Veevee wrote:
I'm looking to purchase Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DI-11 VC LD SP Lens (72mm). Any suggestions? I have been searching quiet a few sites. 42nd Street have the cheapest at the moment. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've never dealt with 42nd Street but I have that lens and it's a great lens! It's also the only new lens I've bought that's gone up in value! I paid $339 new in Feb. 2014, Sony version, from Amazon; Amazon currently has it new for $499.
Apr 16, 2015 21:23:51 #
marcomarks wrote:
I would go so far as to call them stinkers. They're average "kit lens" quality. Only uppity high end glass users call kit lenses stinkers. The rest of us use what we can afford and correct a little in post editing.
I didn't call these stinkers because they were kit lenses...I called them stinkers because I had them at one time and that is my opinion of them. There's a reason why these lenses go so cheap on eBay and why the earlier versions fetch a higher price.
With the exception of one G lens, bought used, my best glass is 20-25 years old...:roll:
Apr 13, 2015 21:32:55 #
CHOLLY wrote:
As stated above, these we're NOT the best examples... (show quote)
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Minolta made some really great lenses... and some stinkers - these fall into the last category :( Definitely not worth the price of the adapter required to use them.
Apr 3, 2015 22:21:36 #
Chaxl wrote:
Cropping a lot could ruin the pixels...make the photo fuzzy...or so I've heard. Lol. You must have a camera with a high number of pixels, I'm jealous!
Only 24.6mp...LOL! And I always shoot at full resolution, gives me plenty of room to play (and crop); lens choice plays a large part as well.
Apr 3, 2015 01:21:57 #
Chaxl wrote:
Then I am sorry that I got the term wrong. What am I then? I do very little editing, only brighten and sharpen my photos. I occasionally crop them but if only they need it, as cropping can ruin the pixels. So what should my exertise interests be called? Just a basic photographer?
There's nothing wrong with the way you phrased it, you were trying to convey a point and you did. You do very little post processing. I'm the same way (except I crop... a lot, LOL!), but unfortunately most on this board are heavy into post processing and are as dogmatic about it as they are their camera brand.
If you are happy with your pictures and are happy with how they are selling - then don't fix it if it isn't broken, stick with what works for you.
I can see both the pros and cons of PP and I have nothing against it if that's what someone wants to do, but I have limited free time and that's not how I chose to spend it.
Mar 31, 2015 00:21:54 #
Mar 31, 2015 00:20:20 #
They may have a bad reputation in the wild, but this guy at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo took the food the zookeeper offered by hand very carefully and seemed to enjoy the attention, he reminded me of a very large puppy :-D
Mar 26, 2015 16:47:52 #
martinfisherphoto wrote:
I still spend all of my time in the field learning... (show quote)
If you are getting those shots shooting jpeg - to quote an old adage "If it isn't broke, don't fix it"... they absolutely great pictures!
I'm with you...for now I shoot jpeg but I understand the benefits of shooting RAW (and freely admit there have been shots I wish I had both the RAW file and knowledge to use it). For me, it's not only a learning process but also time - I work full time with lots of overtime and have limited "fun" time, I would rather spend that time shooting than in front of the computer. I plan on retiring in a few years, I will probably look into RAW and PP more closely then.
Mar 22, 2015 01:33:00 #
Original post is dated May 2012...
I'm sure the list is a lot longer now ;-)
Sony HX300
Sony a77ii
I'm sure the list is a lot longer now ;-)
Sony HX300
Sony a77ii
Mar 11, 2015 14:00:27 #
johnrufuserickson wrote:
I am getting reading to purchase another digital camera and lenses for wildlife photography and portraits. I am very familiar with the choices associated with crop sensors vs. full frame. I realize also the budget is always a factor so lets just say that I am not interested in an entry level camera but would not be interested in the top of the line either. I was wondering what the recommendations would be from this group and why?
I would recommend you take a serious look at Sony, especially the a77ii. With 12fps, fast AF, expanded lock AF and a host of other features that make it superb wildlife camera. Sony also has some great lenses and the a77ii will also accept ALL the older great Minolta A-mount lenses.
Mar 10, 2015 21:32:39 #
Sony's pro long zooms are also white (so were some of Minolta's)
http://store.sony.com/300mm-f2.8-g-ssm-ii-super-telephoto-zoom-lens-zid27-SAL300F28G2/cat-27-catid-All-Full-Frame-A-Mount-Lenses
http://store.sony.com/500mm-f4-g-ssm-super-telephoto-prime-lens-zid27-SAL500F40G/cat-27-catid-All-Full-Frame-A-Mount-Lenses?_t=pfm%3Dcategory
http://store.sony.com/300mm-f2.8-g-ssm-ii-super-telephoto-zoom-lens-zid27-SAL300F28G2/cat-27-catid-All-Full-Frame-A-Mount-Lenses
http://store.sony.com/500mm-f4-g-ssm-super-telephoto-prime-lens-zid27-SAL500F40G/cat-27-catid-All-Full-Frame-A-Mount-Lenses?_t=pfm%3Dcategory
Mar 9, 2015 21:48:06 #
bgl wrote:
why not each time after downloading?
Why each time? I do it when I think of it...works out about every 4th or 5th time.
Mar 8, 2015 22:48:47 #
bgl wrote:
Did I mention that PNY has a sale running on these cards with prices lower than any I've found elsewhere? I format a new card in camera before first use. Anyone follow a different scheme?
I don't need cards, but will check out the sale anyway :wink:
I always format before first use and then again every 4th or 5th time I download the photos...
Mar 8, 2015 22:09:01 #
CHOLLY wrote:
So far so good. And yeah; burst mode with the PNY Elite Performance is just as good as the Sandisk in terms of clearing the buffer... and it was literally 1/3 the price!!!
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Mar 8, 2015 00:11:49 #
CHOLLY wrote:
^^^Yep!
BTW, MY copy is slightly different than my buddy's copy. The texture is different. And the color is a little more grey.
Also, I can't seem to get the diopter on the EVF adjusted perfectly to my eyesight; not a problem with his A77II.
Hope I don't have a lemon... :(
BTW, MY copy is slightly different than my buddy's copy. The texture is different. And the color is a little more grey.
Also, I can't seem to get the diopter on the EVF adjusted perfectly to my eyesight; not a problem with his A77II.
Hope I don't have a lemon... :(
It could just be an "improved" version...hope so! The diopter took a little bit of adjusting for me too.