Here’s another sample interior picture using the now defunct Sony A700, although this camera will take the same quality pictures if used properly. In this scene, (which is actually a dining room but the home owners were using it as a sitting area) I’m using two HVL-F56AM Sony flashes (now also defunct) with stands and umbrellas, the Sony A700 …
The inexpensive Vivitar 85mm F/1.4 turned in a darn good performance, making an medium telephoto 85mm F/1.4 accessible to cost-conscious Sony DSLR people, as this wonderful lens is priced $1000 less than the Sony CZ 85/1.4 planar! How does the Vivitar stand up to the CZ, or Sony 85mm F/2.8 SAM? Check out the full review of …
I thought I’d mention a few new items that Sony camera owners might be interested in. The Sony CLM-V55 ($399) is an add-on 5″ WVGA 800×480 screen using an HDMI port, and mounts to the camera hot-shoe, or if you are using a flash, you can mount the screen off camera, with an “L” bracket hot-shoe set up. It …
If you have a Sony camera and you’re in the market for a 70-200mm F/2.8 lens, check out this comp. Right now, I’m comparing the Sony and Tamron models, but plan to add the two Sigma’s (HSM and HSM OS) when I get them done, hopefully next month.
Optically, the results show a toss-up in my opinion. The …
Noticed; the 10mp Sony A230 with 18-55mm kit lens, $349.99 brand new! Or a used one for $269! This inexpensive DSLR would be a nice transition from a pocket camera, or cost effective backup for part time photographers. If you’re on a budget, (and who isn’t now days) don’t worry about getting the latest camera with all the tricks. …
Oops! I forgot something in the fisheye review, and have now added it towards the bottom.
The Vivitar 7mm F/3.5 fisheye lens covers a larger area than the full frame Sony 16mm F/2.8 fisheye, used on a full frame camera, in this case the A900. It’s noticeable right off if you have both lenses. The full image …
Full review of the Vivitar 7mm F/3.5 fisheye lens.
The Vivitar 7mm F/3.5 fisheye manually operated lens is fun to use, and easy to use. It has a good build quality, very good performance stopped down, and most importantly, it’s affordable! Just remember when shooting with this type of lens; good results are predicated on exploiting the fisheye …
Here is another example of some work I did some time ago with the outdated Sony A700 and inexpensive Sigma 10-20mm lens,(review). Any DSLR is plenty capable for this kind of work if you use it properly. The image below is from a real estate shoot showing the dining room of a little ground floor condo, it’s …