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Hi all, I have a problem that I feel kind of silly asking about but I thought that you guys might have an Idea that can help me. I was taking some pictures of...
kate9966
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Dec 5, 2006
8:46 am
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See if you can shoot a dress rehearsal. There might be more light and/or they may allow you to use a flash for fill-in. Offer to allow them to use the pictures...
Karl Snyder
oldmanphoto
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Dec 5, 2006
1:55 pm
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Thanks Karl, That's a good idea. It would take more time, but it's way cheaper than getting a faster lens. Mike...
kate9966
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Dec 6, 2006
7:25 am
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Depending on why you're taking the pictures (news story, wanting to see your kid act, etc.) maybe in the future you could simply ask if you could attend their ...
Rebecca H
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Dec 6, 2006
7:26 am
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A faster lens can't hurt. One thing you need to try is to use a spot meter, fix it on a brightly lit person and go from there. Use a monopod. Also, instead...
Jack Casner
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Dec 6, 2006
7:43 am
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When I set the focussing option on spot focus, my camera seems to have problems focussing (hunting of the lens, if this is the english term for it) This mainly...
Pieter
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Dec 15, 2006
7:13 pm
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I bought the Sony a100 to also use old lenses from my Minolta 7xi. They all work just fine except one which is not a Minolta lens. Its a Sigma 1:1 macro 90mm...
onelistdrs
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Dec 20, 2006
7:27 am
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... I have experienced this problem myself, as you said mainly during low- light conditions and when using spot focusing, I find that I have to use Manual...
flickhutch
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Dec 20, 2006
7:28 am
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This is typical for almost any autofocus system....dark is harder to find contrast and spot makes it even harder. Did you try to activate the flash with the...
onelistdrs
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Dec 20, 2006
7:31 am
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when you look at the back of the a100 body, above and to left of "+/-" button near "AEL" button..... What does the white lettered "AV" stand for or mean? and...
onelistdrs
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Dec 20, 2006
7:34 am
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When I switch my flash on (a shoe mounted flash), it works a lot better. It uses the IR light on my flash. I don't understand why Sony/KM didn't mount a...
Pieter Batenburg
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Dec 21, 2006
8:35 am
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RE your Sigma: send it to Sigma and they should rechip it for your present lens at no charge. Jack C. ... From: onelistdrs To: SonyAlpha@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Jack Casner
jackinkc
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Dec 21, 2006
8:37 am
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Got the answer from other Yahoo group.... both work OK and link to Sony site lists compatibility....yyyaaaa Doug.S ... is ... Anyone...
onelistdrs
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Dec 21, 2006
8:38 am
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... This is the Exposure Compensation button. When pressed the wheel control moves the pointer in the +/- grid (both on LCD monitor and in the viewfinder)...
Roger Provins
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Dec 21, 2006
9:30 am
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Thanks....but I knew what the +/- exposure adjustment/compensation does (and the blue "o-" zoom out magnify alternate function) for the +/- button, ....my...
onelistdrs
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Dec 22, 2006
9:10 am
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Thanks, I just sent Sigma an email to start the process. Doug.S ... present lens at no charge....
onelistdrs
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Dec 22, 2006
9:12 am
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Ah, I see. Well it always used to mean Aperture Value. Roger onelistdrs wrote: Thanks....but I knew what the +/- exposure adjustment/compensation does (and the...
Roger Provins
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Dec 22, 2006
1:16 pm
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... Still does. When you are in manual mode, the front wheel changes the shutter speed, except when you press this button - it then changes the aperture...
David Kilpatrick
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Dec 22, 2006
5:43 pm
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Thanks That makes sense Doug.S ... the ... the...
onelistdrs
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Dec 30, 2006
7:37 am
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No can do, Sigma replied lens is too old and they have no parts to make it compatible with a100. Doug.S ... your...
onelistdrs
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Dec 30, 2006
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I was using a Nikon D70. I got tired of having to fix the exposure on most shots in post processing. I also look at this as an upgrade. I got the kit with the...
Ted
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Jan 3, 2007
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You're gonna like it. Jack C. ... From: Ted To: SonyAlpha@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 9:07 PM Subject: [SonyAlpha] Got mine today. I was...
Jack Casner
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Jan 3, 2007
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It's an excellent camera and I am sure you will find it a joy to use. Flick ... on ... much...
flickhutch
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Jan 7, 2007
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What do I need to be able to take a photo remotely? I mean standing next to the camera instead of looking thru the viewfinder? Jodi...
shastatoys2
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Jan 10, 2007
7:15 am
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a remote shutter release Sony sells short and long wired...just plugs in the camera body back. Check for a100 accessories. I'm using my old one from my Minolta...
onelistdrs
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Jan 10, 2007
4:52 pm
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I seem to recall someone posting either in this group or another one about the diopter correction in their camera not being adequate. I am having the same...
midnight_flogger
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Jan 12, 2007
2:37 pm
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I'm an amateur at this, so take my info with a grain of salt and check more on web/Google or contact Sony..... The optics in the viewfinder has a set-point...
onelistdrs
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Jan 13, 2007
6:36 pm
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I am currently using my old Minolta's flash... Quantaray QTB 7500A. Works fine... just wondering if someone can compare. What is your flash and how do you...
shastatoys2
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Jan 15, 2007
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I'm using my old Minolta 3500xi which works OK except for high output closeup and no wireless functionality with a100. The really good part is it zooms with...
onelistdrs
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Jan 16, 2007
9:40 am
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... If anyone has any of these flashguns without the neat bounce flash adaptation, I have some original new, boxed, Minolta bounce reflector III/IV kits for...
David Kilpatrick
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Jan 17, 2007
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