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1077
thanks Karl, i needed this...now i can find out about my external flash...i dont have a A100 Sony Manual at all ... From: Karl Snyder <kws@...>...
trsigni62
melanietersigni
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Feb 4, 2009
12:52 am
1078
You can find Minolta Flash and Camera manuals at: http://www.vikenk.com/minolta_manual.htm Sony flashes are almost identical to Minolta. For Sony Flashes: ...
Karl Snyder
oldmanphoto
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Feb 4, 2009
4:32 am
1079
Just been emailed by Sigma to say that my Sigma 300mm 2.8 is too old to rechip. Means it can't be used on my Sony Alpha camera. Fails to focus properly and on...
the_2_nomads
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Feb 6, 2009
2:14 pm
1080
Take a look at this thread on Dyxum. http://www.dyxum.com/dforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36591 Cheers. Chris...
Chris
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Feb 6, 2009
6:44 pm
1081
Thanks Chris, up till now I have drawn a complete blank. Will report back if I can follow up ony our thread or get anymore useful info. Seems a shame to make...
the_2_nomads
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Feb 6, 2009
8:55 pm
1082
thanks kat..is the 3500xi compatible for this....how is things in alaska this week ... From: Kopy Kat <alaskapilgrim@...> Subject: Re: [SonyAlpha] Re:...
trsigni62
melanietersigni
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Feb 7, 2009
1:14 am
1083
Hmmmm, I don't know about the 3500xi - I have the HVL58AM flash and it works great.  Sorry I can't be any more help.  I'm just abeginner also. :)   It is...
Kopy Kat
alaskapilgrim
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Feb 7, 2009
1:23 am
1084
Update: hi kat, it works i am so happy...this just comes in time for my son's confirmation i hopefully can take some pix in church...thanks again i love how...
trsigni62
melanietersigni
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Feb 7, 2009
1:35 am
1085
me and you both are beginners..lol...email me anytime we can compare pix..my kids are my guinea pigs i mean test subjects..lol melanietersigni@...   ...
trsigni62
melanietersigni
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Feb 7, 2009
1:37 am
1086
Hi Melanie, There's some vague guidance on Sony US support portal at ...
Erkki Pöyhönen
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Feb 8, 2009
9:05 pm
1087
thanks Erkki....my 3500xi does work on my a100 ... From: Erkki Pöyhönen <eeaapee@...> Subject: Re: [SonyAlpha] Re: New to group To:...
trsigni62
melanietersigni
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Feb 8, 2009
10:07 pm
1088
Hi, is there a ring flash compatible with the A700? Cheers Al...
Southern Lights Photo...
southernligh...
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Feb 12, 2009
3:55 am
1089
Yes for the A700: Older version in Manual mode only with adapter (Minolta FS-1100) : Minolta Maxxum Macro Flash 1200 AF There are clones of the Minolta FS-1100...
Karl Snyder
oldmanphoto
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Feb 12, 2009
6:48 am
1090
Hi, all. Just wondering if anyone has a new Sony 70-400G yet. There is not much in the ways of reviews out there right now. Specifically, what I'm wondering,...
Bill
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Feb 14, 2009
4:50 pm
1091
... I shot some passers-by and a cyclist and a couple of gulls. The light was very poor, the lens worked well except when the cyclist passed right underneath...
David Kilpatrick
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Feb 14, 2009
5:25 pm
1092
... Thanks, David. Bill...
Bill
wwblues
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Feb 14, 2009
6:57 pm
1093
Thanks Karl Al...
Southern Lights Photo...
southernligh...
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Feb 17, 2009
10:41 pm
1094
http://www.orbisflash.com/wawcs0130750/the_orbis.html If you use a ring flash or are interested in one check this out. Anyone know anything about them? Al...
Southern Lights Photo...
southernligh...
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Feb 17, 2009
10:56 pm
1095
... I hate ring flash for photos of people, by far preferring more traditional flash techniques possible with flash diffusers - Fong, et al. I do like ring...
Jack L. Casner
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Feb 17, 2009
11:16 pm
1096
Hi Jack, I haven't used a ring flash for portrait stuff either, quite happy with my stroboframe bracket and my pocket bouncer. I've just started once again...
Southern Lights Photo...
southernligh...
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Feb 18, 2009
10:01 pm
1097
On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 4:01 PM, Southern Lights Photography < ... Hi, Al@ I've never used the Orbis, but I have used Phoenix and Vivitar ring flashes, to good...
Jack Casner
jackinkc
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Feb 18, 2009
10:39 pm
1098
Keep in mind that the Minolta Ring Flash is not truly a ring flash but 4 strobe light that can be turned on/off on the back of the unit. So you can have light...
Karl Snyder
oldmanphoto
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Feb 18, 2009
10:47 pm
1099
are these expensive, do you use it like a flash? ... From: Karl Snyder <kws@...> Subject: Re: [SonyAlpha] Re: ring flash To:...
trsigni62
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Feb 19, 2009
6:03 pm
1100
On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 12:03 PM, trsigni62 <melanietersigni@...> ... The Sony macro flash IS expensive and it is pretty much restricted to closeup...
Jack Casner
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Feb 19, 2009
9:45 pm
1101
wow thats expensive, i will stick to my flash..lol ... From: Jack Casner <jcasner3@...> Subject: Re: [SonyAlpha] Re: ring flash To:...
trsigni62
melanietersigni
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Feb 19, 2009
11:30 pm
1102
You can buy a decent ring flash for under $90: *http://tinyurl.com/c4f2sf*...
Jack Casner
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Feb 20, 2009
12:11 am
1103
Jack and others: Have you used the Phoenix macro ringlight flash that Jack referred to in link: "You can buy a decent ring flash for under $90:...
Paul Schlegelmann
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Feb 20, 2009
7:11 pm
1104
Paul, I have used the Phoenix (Vivitar) with good results. I cannot speak to the TTL issue because I always use a flash meter to calculate exposure and shoot...
Jack Casner
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Feb 20, 2009
7:46 pm
1105
It will only work properly with film Minolta cameras. On digital cameras it will just fire at full output. Roger...
Roger Provins
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Feb 20, 2009
8:08 pm
1106
Seems that the very old Sigmas with serial numbers beginning with 1 (ie 100xxx) are most likely unable to convert to digital. It's not so much that the work...
the_2_nomads
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Feb 22, 2009
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