June 2008 - Photo Jottings

June 30 2008

6/30/08

Boy, ya know it’s hot and miserable out when you see dubious photographic news posted, such as this entry.  I was playing around inside my nice air-conditioned office/studio/spare bedroom/exercise room/lounge with my new product shot contraption I made and decided to throw a penny down and take a good macro.  Incidentally, I almost made the Lincoln penny my regular …

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June 19 2008

6/19/08

Sony introduces a new flash geared towards big flash users.  It’s called the HVL-58AM, and it pivots, swings and tilts providing what Sony calls the “quick shift bounce system.”  It claims a maximum guide number of 58 at 105mm at ISO 100, but this is using a non-conventional rating. I’m no flash expert, but I don’t think it will …

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June 18 2008

6/18/08

New for the Nav bar is the “Sony lens chart” page.  I’ve listed every Sony lens made, and the two tele-converters, complete with links to that review (if available) all to makes things more convenient for you.  This is a good place to visit if you want to check the specs for a lens, or to find …

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June 14 2008

6/14/08

I added more items to the lens price guide page.  This time accessories, including Minolta/Sony flash units, the ring light, and corded remotes, which are way over-priced by Sony.  Get ’em for a fraction of the retail price by buying online, used or after-market.  Sony sells the long corded remote for $69.99, but you can usually get used Minolta …

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June 11 2008

6/11/08

I whipped up a brief comparison page between the Sony Carl Zeiss 16-80mm F/3.5-4.5 and Sony 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 lenses.  If you read the 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 review, you probably don’t need to check it out, it’s mostly the same except I’ve added some different product shots and macro crops taken at the full 12.2mp and cropped, then cropped again for …

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June 7 2008

6/7/08

The newest addition to the site is the Sony/Minolta AF lens price guide.  This page has been in the works for quite some time, and it’s ready for immediate use.  Notice I’ve put a link on the Nav bar for handy one-click access.  You’ll be able to get an idea of about how much you’re going to need …

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June 3 2008

6/3/08

Up next for your consideration is the splendid Sony DT 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 telephoto lens.  I’ve tried to compare this lens with the Carl Zeiss 16-80mm F/3.5-4.5, and as usual, I got carried away. I’m going to do a new comparison review of the two on a separate page.  This review is complete though, you’ll be able to make …

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