Sony Alpha A850

Pixel Pawn Wireless Flash Trigger for Sony

2010-11-25T22:15:00.000+08:00

Pixel Pawn Wireless Flash Trigger - Just got it today from Studio Zaloon. Normally I will use Sony built in wireless system for the flash. Very useful and reliable especially indoor. But there are limitation like it require sight of line and for outdoor shooting under bright sun, sometimes it might confuse it. The functions of Pixel Pawn is as below: 1. Pawn TF-363 is a wireless Flashgun

Firmware Update for Sony Alpha A850 / A900 in March 2010

2010-03-03T21:30:00.002+08:00

According to sonyalpharumors, the firmware update for Sony Alpha A850 / A900 finally here. HIgh possibility (rated SR4) in March 2010. Lets wish it will come true. : ) Source: http://sonyalpharumors.com/sr4-finally-sony-a850-and-a900-firmware-coming/ Update 11th March 2010: - The firmware update have been postponed again. : ( Source: http://sonyalpharumors.com/sr4-a850-and-a900-

Unbox Phottix Battery Grip for Sony A850 / A900

2010-03-01T23:09:00.001+08:00

I just received the Phottix Battery Grip BP-A900 for Sony Alpha A850 / A900 today after waiting for a week. Below is the short video of it. Inside the box: 1. Battery Grip 2. Battery holder for 1 or 2 FM-500H battery 3. Manual in English and Chinese. Will post a review hopefully within this week. Stay tune.

DIY Snoot

2010-02-28T00:30:00.022+08:00

Just finished my DIY Snoot and do some testing. I used a table calendar (one side is white) for it. Basically, snoot is used to illuminate a specific area of a scene with little or no effect on the surrounding area. Example of the image below, I just want the light to hit on the car & Sony Alpha logo. Below is the photo of my DIY Snoot. If you with budget and want

Agorabasta Setting on High ISO

2010-02-27T00:00:00.003+08:00

Have you heard of Agorabasta guy which come out with some setting to tweak in his Sony Alpha A700 which produced good quality JPEG with high ISO. Below is extracted from one of his post. I have recently found that 'zone matching' setting affects high-ISO noise of in-camera JPEGs far more than it could be expected. Essentially, setting zone matching to a negative value moves the contrast 'center'

Sony Anytime-Anywhere Ads

2010-02-26T08:25:00.001+08:00

Sony PMA 2010 - Video Clip

2010-02-25T08:30:00.000+08:00

Another video clip on PMA 2010 about New Sony Alpha and Lenses.

Firmware Updates for A850 / A900

2010-02-24T09:32:00.011+08:00

There are rumor saying that there will be firmware updates for Sony Alpha A850 & A900 to reduce noise in Low and High ISO and expected to released in February 2010. As at today, February month going to come to end. Guess this is just rumor. This rumor is classified as SR3 by sonyalpharumors.com which means it could be real. Source: http://sonyalpharumors.com/sr3-new-sony-a850-and-a900-

Sony 2010 New Models

2010-02-23T00:08:00.000+08:00

Below are some of the model announced by Sony during PMA 2010. Ultra-compact new camera with interchangeable lenses, APS-size sensor and AVCHD; more additions to α DSLR line-up * Ultra-compact new α camera with interchangeable lenses in development for launch 2010 * Additions to mainstream α family and mid-range successor to α700 * New lenses in development including Distagon T*

PMA 2010 Updates for Sony

2010-02-22T21:11:00.000+08:00

Sony is back! Sony Press Conference Clip

Phottix Plato S6 - Hybrid (wired and wireless) Shutter Release for Sony

2010-02-22T00:16:00.001+08:00

Got this a couple of months back. Very useful and so far it never failed me. As you know, Sony remote commander is an optional accessory for A850. If you are getting A900, then it come with the standard accessory. I did compare in between Sony Remote Commander and Phottix Plato S6 and at the end I go for Phottix. : ) The price are almost the same and I choose Phottix Plato because it use radio

My Next Wishlist

2010-02-21T22:00:00.000+08:00

1. Sony Flash F58 aka Cobra Head 2. Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 lens

Sample Images of A850

2010-02-21T10:30:00.073+08:00

1. A850 + CZ2470 - 1/500 @ F2.8, ISO 100 at TTDI Park 2. A850 + CZ2470 - 1/125 @ F5.6, ISO 200 at Botanical Garden, Putrajaya 3. A850 + SAL75300 - 1/45 @ F8, ISO 200 at Bird Park, KL 4. A850 + SAL75300 - 1/200 @ F5.6, ISO 200 at Bird Park, KL 5. A850 + SAL50F14 - 1/45 @ F4, ISO 200 at somewhere near Templar Park 6. A850 + CZ2470 - 1/125 @ F8, ISO 400 at Urban Retreat, The Curve 7. A850 + CZ2470 -

Sony Alpha A850 Reviews

2010-02-20T22:35:00.001+08:00

Some of the reviews about Sony Alpha A850: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA850/AA850A.HTM http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/alpha-850.shtml http://www.alphamountworld.com/reviews/sony-alpha-dslr-a850-review http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/23206/sony-a850-review/ Bryan: I bought my A850 a week after it have been launched in Malaysia. At that point of time, I cannot find

Features of Sony Alpha A850

2010-02-20T22:10:00.003+08:00

My First DSLR A200

2010-02-18T21:35:00.000+08:00

Took this picture before I sold it to my friend. Still love my A200 even though I am using A850 now.

Phottix Battery Grip for A850 / A900

2010-02-18T21:08:00.002+08:00

Finally it is available for Sony FF users. : ) For those who want to have a battery grip but not much budget, then can consider this from Phottix. Shashinki is selling at RM 335 only compare to Sony Battery Grip which selling at about RM 950 street price. Of course in term of quality and functions, Sony Battery Grip is better but it come with a higher price tag. : ) The below image is link