Photo sharing: Sony Alpha

[havoc315]

sunset-5.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[HPS3]

Havoc, nice shots, especially the sunset!

Mike, I just came from Flickr and saw what you were talking about. Don't you just hate when they change stuff around.

 

[HPS3]

Cinderella Castle by Harry Shields, on Flickr

 

[HPS3]

Daydreaming by Harry Shields, on Flickr

 

[johamna]

Cinderella Castle by Harry Shields, on Flickr

Harry, this photo is an absolute dream. Great work!


Tag Up by Hamilton!, on Flickr

 

[HPS3]

Thanks Hamilton! That light bokeh is cool. How are you finding the weight and size now that you've had it for awhile?

 

[havoc315]

Speaking of good bokeh... Wondering if anyone here has experience with the Minolta Maxxum beercan, 70-210 f4 lens. Right now, I use a very old and low quality Maxxum zoom lens, 4.5-5.6. Wondering whether the beercan would be a nice and cheap step up, whether I should just stick where I am, or wait till I'm ready to spend more, and possibly get something like the Tamron 70-300/4.5-5.6 for a bit more money.

 

[Hockeyman]

Took this last night, my first time shooting Wishes and came out lucky with some great shots.

[/url] Wishes by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

[Hockeyman]

[/url] Harper's Mill by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

[HPS3]

Dang Mike! Those are great shots. I really like the Harper's Mill composition.

 

[Hockeyman]

Thanks Harry. I had about 4 hours last night to wander the Magic Kingdom and do nothing but snap pictures do I got a bunch of great shots : )

I did have to take this one shot about 4 times because every time a group would walk by the boardwalk would vibrate and blur the shot

 

[HPS3]

I did have to take this one shot about 4 times because every time a group would walk by the boardwalk would vibrate and blur the shot

I had the same problem when I shot the Liberty.

 

[Hockeyman]

Heres a shot similar to your shot Harry


Hyperspeed Dumbo by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

[HPS3]

Awesome Mike^^^^^^ I love the colors in yours You're making me jealous with these new shots.

 

[Hockeyman]

You will be here before you know it

 

[Hockeyman]

Tiki Gods by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

[BigGreen73]

I am leaning towards getting Lightroom 4 for processing. My 1st one that I will be buying. I have read a couple of comments that Sony's raw format (ARW) doesn't work with Lightroom 4. As a few other on hear, I am currently using A55 and am looking to upgrade to A77 or A99. Hopefully the A99.

Anyway, is that comment true or is it just people that don't know what they are talking about?

 

[havoc315]

I am leaning towards getting Lightroom 4 for processing. My 1st one that I will be buying. I have read a couple of comments that Sony's raw format (ARW) doesn't work with Lightroom 4. As a few other on hear, I am currently using A55 and am looking to upgrade to A77 or A99. Hopefully the A99.

Anyway, is that comment true or is it just people that don't know what they are talking about?

Lightroom works just fine with Sony cameras. Just with newer cameras, you sometimes need to wait for a software update. For example, the Sony Rx100 had to wait a couple months for Lightroom 4.2, which now works like a charm. I know it supports the A55. As the A99 is brand new, it may not have support yet.
I suggest starting with the 30 day free trial.

 

[Hockeyman]

I also use Lightroom and love it. Its great for organization also.

 

[HPS3]

Tiki Gods by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

Mike, this is one of my favorite shots. I REALLY need one of these shots. Where is everybody?

I also vote for LR4. It will work for the A99 once they update it. Its like that with all new cameras even the new D600 I think.