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March 30 2011

3/30/11

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 …

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March 25 2011

3/25/11

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 …

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March 23 2011

3/23/11

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 …

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March 21 2011

3/21/11

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.  …

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March 16 2011

3/16/11

Here is another example of some work I did some time ago with the outdated Sony A700 and inexpensive Sigma 10-20mm lens,(review).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 …

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