Any Sony alpha 200 user ??

[kennmail]

hi Alpha bros... this thread is nt the right place to post this but hope u guys forgive since I am a newbie(to DSLR). Just wondering if any Alpha bros(esp A200 ones :angel like meet up tom morn till afternoon for a walkaround casual shoot. No place or theme decided but I wan get the better hang of my cam and practise more. If keen, sms or call me direct ....
Thanks


Kenneth(91167196),
Regards ;p

 

[Galdor]

hi Alpha bros... this thread is nt the right place to post this but hope u guys forgive since I am a newbie(to DSLR). Just wondering if any Alpha bros(esp A200 ones :angel like meet up tom morn till afternoon for a walkaround casual shoot. No place or theme decided but I wan get the better hang of my cam and practise more. If keen, sms or call me direct ....
Thanks


Kenneth(91167196),
Regards ;p

Just for A200 users? The Alpha bros had an enjoyable outing this morning. Do check out our dedicated forum for more info and future outings.

 

[navlem]

Just for A200 users? The Alpha bros had an enjoyable outing this morning. Do check out our dedicated forum for more info and future outings.

Actually frankly speaking, Ive been looking for alpha outings but couldn't find any. Those stickied thread in this forum created by sulhan are not even active. If possible could you guide me to the proper place for alpha outing?

 

[kennmail]

Just for A200 users? The Alpha bros had an enjoyable outing this morning. Do check out our dedicated forum for more info and future outings.

darn...i missed it. Not reali just for A200 users la but I do think most A200 users are newbies to DSLRs so easier to learn from one another

 

[kelvint81]

darn...i missed it. Not reali just for A200 users la but I do think most A200 users are newbies to DSLRs so easier to learn from one another

me A200 user here.
i thk no need to be really sony user
my 1st outing was a mix
canon,nikon,sony
does not matter.
Most impt is enjoy the outing and have fun.

 

[Galdor]

me A200 user here.
i thk no need to be really sony user
my 1st outing was a mix
canon,nikon,sony
does not matter.
Most impt is enjoy the outing and have fun.

You should have joined us today bro. Ziyi had enjoyed the outing today.

 

[kelvint81]

You should have joined us today bro. Ziyi had enjoyed the outing today.

haha no choice.
meet friend to eat bak kut teh
where you guys go shoot?

 

[Galdor]

haha no choice.
meet friend to eat bak kut teh
where you guys go shoot?

Around town area in City Hall, Boat Quay.

 

[kennmail]

can I ask any alpha users who gt the 18-70 kit lens... does ur lens come with a hood? I was reading the review of this lens, den seem to recall mine doesnt hav a hood included. :dunno:

 

[kelvint81]

can I ask any alpha users who gt the 18-70 kit lens... does ur lens come with a hood? I was reading the review of this lens, den seem to recall mine doesnt hav a hood included. :dunno:

mine have the hood.
check your lens
it might be attached the reverse way.

 

[kennmail]

mine have the hood.
check your lens
it might be attached the reverse way.

ya, u r right. It was attached reverse, sorry... blur me! :faint:

 

[kelvint81]

ya, u r right. It was attached reverse, sorry... blur me! :faint:

hahah its ok
when i 1st got my cam i did not even know there's a hood on it.

 

[kennmail]

Erm bros, while I was putting on and tightening UV filter on my 18-70mm kit lens..think I over-tightened and it gt stuck..meaning I cant remove it. Doesnt matter right... does it? :embrass: Also, it took me awhile to realise the focusing ring only goes loose when I switch cam to manual focusing otherwise its tight in auto focusing mode. I kind of turn it a few times while cam is in auto fousing mode. Will damage the focusing ring? :cry:

 

[Galdor]

Better not to tighten the filter so much. As time goes by it will be stuck and you may have difficulty removing it.

Try not to turn the lens focusing ring when the cam is on AF mode next time.

 

[kennmail]

Better not to tighten the filter so much. As time goes by it will be stuck and you may have difficulty removing it.

Try not to turn the lens focusing ring when the cam is on AF mode next time.

of coz...wont turn the focusing ring again unless in manual focusing mode. The filter is alrd stuck. I thinking should I attempt to remove it or leave it as it is :sweat:

 

[erictotti]

Hi bro & sis,
Im a newbie.Would like to ask the following hope u guys can shed some light:

1) when do we off the "SSS" or we should always keep it on?

2) I find that the AEL function is ineffective.Try sm indoor shots but find that the results are the same compare to the pics i took with flash.AEL function is only for outdoor use?

3) How do we make the background de-focus ,with the sony 18-70mm lens is it
possible?

Thanks in advance

 

[doomslayerz]

Hi bro & sis,
Im a newbie.Would like to ask the following hope u guys can shed some light:

1) when do we off the "SSS" or we should always keep it on?

2) I find that the AEL function is ineffective.Try sm indoor shots but find that the results are the same compare to the pics i took with flash.AEL function is only for outdoor use?

3) How do we make the background de-focus ,with the sony 18-70mm lens is it
possible?

Thanks in advance

1) when using long exposures on a tripod.
2) try switching to spot metering and use the AEL.
3) easiest is to set the cam to A and use the lowest f-stop u can. the futher away the background is from the subject the better the out of focus should be, with the kit lens.
:thumbsup:

 

[erictotti]

Thanks for your valuable advice doomslayer.Can you please tell me when to use the AEL function and how it works?Paiseh my first time using DSLR.Thanks in advance.

 

[Galdor]

of coz...wont turn the focusing ring again unless in manual focusing mode. The filter is alrd stuck. I thinking should I attempt to remove it or leave it as it is :sweat:

I feel that you should try to loosen it before it gets too tight.

Thanks for your valuable advice doomslayer.Can you please tell me when to use the AEL function and how it works?Paiseh my first time using DSLR.Thanks in advance.

You can check this: http://www.flickr.com/groups/sony_alpha/discuss/72157615878335549/ and this: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1024&message=11842916

 

[kennmail]

I feel that you should try to loosen it before it gets too tight.



You can check this: http://www.flickr.com/groups/sony_alpha/discuss/72157615878335549/ and this: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1024&message=11842916

thanks, i gt it removed. Now wont screw it tight anymore ;p