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Dear All, I recently bought the A200 (My first DSLR) and after reading a lot of online reviews took the Tamron 70-300 LD Di lens. I have 2 queries on my gear - 1) Camera Query: Are 10 hot pixels at 20 Seconds shutter OK for an entry level DSLR? 2) I tried using the Tamron 70-300. It...

http://www.adidap.com/2006/11/18/10-things-to-test-before-buying-a-used-dslr/ The above link tells us how to check the DSLR.

Dear All, I just bought a brand new (seal packed) A200. Quite happy with my pruchase. I used the Dead Pixel Analyzer and found that there are ~10 hot pixels at 1 sec shutter. The pixels increased as the shutter increased. Below 1 sec shutter the hot pixels decreased. Should I take the...

Yes these are manual lenses. Any idea where can I find Minolta AF lens. What could be teh expected price. Also the sony 600mm F8 mirror lens is quite expensive. On a different note, I understand that for AF to function, it should be below F5.6 otherwise the camera will not AF. How does...

Dear All, I was searching the net and found 2 cheap (Under US$200) 500 mm mirror lenses for Sony. 1) Bower 500mm F6.3 2) ProOptic 500mm F6.3 Does any one know where can I get them in Singapore and what would be the expected price. Thankd and Regards,

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Dear All, Hi. I am currently planning to buy an entry level DSLR (10-15 yrs back had used my dad's Canon Semi automatic SLR and hence I am enthusiastic to buy one for myself). My budget is roughly Rs. 40-45K (~US$ 800 - 900). I thought of buying a Canon (as I had used my dad's SLR...

Intova IC600 is ~$110 on B&H. Please se link

Dear All, I was looking to buy an underwater camera. Did a lot of net search and found out Intova cameras. They have a digital waterproof camera (which is ~5-10 m waterproof) and housing (which is ~45 m waterproof). Their 6mp model IC600 was interesting costing only US$ 100 for a 150 ft...

Thanks a ton guy. Looking at the price of A330 and wirghing the benefits, I think I would go for a A300 to be on a safer side.

Robinlink Which prime would you suggest in my budget?

Dear All, I was on the internet and found many posts stating that the Sigma 70-300 f4.5-5.6 APO version has a gear stripping problem. I understood that gear stripping means where the AF is damaged and the lens becomes manual. I was planning to buy a zoom lens and was on a tight budget...

I had actually read EAL in the link, could not find anything on the web. I think its AEL (Auto Exposure Lock). Is it generally useful in DSLRs?

Dear All, I was looking to buy a Sony A300 and then got to know that A330 will be released in a couple of weeks. Doing some research on the net I found out that A330 is not having the EAL functionality (See link) What is a EAL function. Where/How is it used? Info on this will be really...

Dear All, I understand that during the Singapore Shopping festival in June-July generally everything is on a sale. Are there any substantial discounts on Sony A300 and a Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MACRO lens. I am planning to buy them and was coming to Singapore in a couple of weeks so...