Recent content by virtuaoski

My friend just bought from SLRR, $804 for NEX3 18-55mm kit lens. They also have NEX5 dual lens kit for $1156. (Standard free gifts: 8GB and case.)

This is a typical focus-lock situation. First, you have to check if the two subjects are in the same focal plane (distance from you). If not, adjust your aperture to higher f-stop (small aperture) so that there is greater DOF. Select "Spot AF" and the centre focusing point. Select AF-S or...

If you are only going to shoot Auto all the time, then I suggest Panasonic for the very fast and smart intelligent-Auto. The S95 has better size and cost, while the LX5 has better intelligent-Auto, and the lens is faster at the long end. I personally find the S95 better, but I the Auto is not...

The HD video is decent, but it has limitations. Besides the fact that optical focal length is fixed once recoding has started (i.e. only digital zoom is available), the focus is also fixed (i.e. the camera will not autofocus once recording has started). Someone asked about whether you can buy...

I just went to SLR Revolution. The S95 arrived today and was already selling like hot cakes. $589 (cash price, GST incl.), comes w/8GB and case.

Could be worth it if you get the GST Refund ($1499 / 11) and you don't need the 18-105mm VR kit lens. Plus you get to take some nice pics in Australia!

In Sep, I bought the Tamron 17-50mm lens with motor to use with my Nikon D40. I found an issue when the lens would occasionally fail to autofocus (i.e., the lens does not even try to focus; the focusing ring does not turn at all), resulting in out-of-focus pictures. Sometimes, the camera shows...