Yeah, I thought so too. And I had a few other misgivings: http://thesybersite.com/sony/a700-no/index.htm [It's not my intention to knock the nice A700 or its...
I have only had it for a few days but I must say I agree with your comments so far... My 7D so far has more accurate white balance auto and flash, and although...
Ray, I just read your "review" in the link you listed below. I'm just curious...you said: "LCD: This is another thing that's too big. I was unable to handle...
... minutes drooling, so I can't say much. However, it appeared to me that the LCD was the exact same size as the 5D (which I have) except, as you note, it's a...
... From: "John P" <sirben20002001@...> To: Minolta@yahoogroups.com I have only had it for a few days but I must say I agree with your comments so far......
I remember David Kirkpatrick saying Sigma do one that's actually sturdier than the Minolta one—one Minolta one has a tripod bush, one doesn't. (Forget the...
Has everyone who just got a deal at Best Buy upgraded the firmware to the 3rd version? It may help with some of the issues people are mentioning about the ...
I just purchased a 50 mm f/1.4 lens for my DSLR Sony A100. I will be using it in China this spring, low light, air particulates, mountain morning haze, some...
BINGO!!!!!!!! Thank you for this info! I have v.1 firmware for the 700 w/16-105 and trust me, it has been sitting due to my lack of enthusiasm, still have 2...
... Makes no detectable difference in the Minolta designs and Sony continuation of them. Possible very slight edge in AF at low light for the circular, but...
... Oh.. DO get a polarizer! Also, the linear polarizer is more durable because it doesn't need the extra quarter-wave layer which is kinda sensitive, etc. A ...
Anyone upgrading firmware in the A700 should be sure to have a full battery charge. Mine went very well, but a freind got a error message just before he...
That's a good observation. And yes, I upgraded mine to version 3 even before firing a shot. - RL ... It appears many/all the BB A700's were ver 1. Probably a...
... Here in the home town of Best Buy, they have had outstandingly poor merchandising for introduction of the Sony line or new models. Nikon and Canon get...
I just downloaded the Minolta 9000 manual -- I'd forgotten exactly how to open it. I remembered you pull on the wind-crank on the top, but I'd forgotten the...
... Flagship) before upgrade from your 5D... Uh-uh. If you look back through my posts, I have never said that. The flagship will be way beyond my means. My...
... From: "sybersitizen" <rlemieux@...> ... Best Buy made me do it. At the price, I had to give it a try... but I'm back now. - RL ... Excuse my poor...
I had updated the firmware when I first got the camera and did not see any differences in the issues I mentioned... ... From: Ken Wales <walesk@...> To:...
Well as I explained in the article on my website, I sold the A700 after conducting some experiments with it. It was my ... uhh ... duty to test it, though,...
now I understand Tony L Cooper message... Pako ... From: Minolta@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Minolta@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of sybersitizen Sent: Friday, May...
OK, I got the download (Sony's website is not exactly user-friendly -- unless you want to buy something) for the latest (last?) firmware update for my Best Buy...
OK, I took a break, reformated the flash card in the A700, copied the .app file onto it via computer and USB-flash card adapter, placed it in A700, turning on...
OK, I re-checked how to verify your current version (power on, then MENU & DISPLAY buttons simultaneously) -> Version 3. SAT! Now I can see what version I have...
... Yes, do get a polarizer! But do not leave it on the lens all the time; use it only when you actually need/want the polarizer's effect. And do not listen to...
I wondered about this concept when some were commenting that anyone getting the new flagship model would also need the best glass to resolve the higher...
Posted by: "Chuck Cole" ... Yes indeed, a very valuable filter. ... There is nothing more natural about the regular polarizer effect. It can at times shift...
I thought I posted this earlier, but it has not shown up yet... Thanks Eddy. I'm not sure this answers my core question however. Looking at the picture of the...
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