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Posted by gehzumteufel on Aug-27-2009 17:41:

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Originally posted by Sushipunk
Lol. It's around $1900 to $2200 AUD new, for the current version.

It's a shit design though. The 'push-pull' zoom sucks way too much dust into the insides of the lens (it has to be professionaly taken apart/cleaned/recalibrated every 3 years or so, depending on use).

Also, the consistency of their calibration is POOR, even new. This means that there are sharp copies of the lens, average coppies of the lens, and soft copies of the lens. Until you test it out, you have no idea what you'll get. Sharp copies are very hard to come by, and I've seen them sell for $2500 AUD second hand. And it's not often that people sell them. I know I wouldn't.

All of that adds up to "it needs to be re-done".

haha I was just being facetious! lol

But yeah that blows asshole. Hopefully they really do change it.

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Originally posted by Sushipunk
My gf thinks so. It should be said though, they're not good enough points to make me wanna sell my 50D or my L glass

This. Plus, it is Sony. They love to assrape you 6 ways to Sunday.

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-27-2009 17:46:

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Originally posted by gehzumteufel
This. Plus, it is Sony. They love to assrape you 6 ways to Sunday.

yeah, this is definitely a part of my thinking. I used to be a big Sony fan.. but.. damn. DAMN. That is a screwy company these days.

Posted by gtron on Aug-27-2009 22:02:

well well... what do we have here.. another two timer.

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-27-2009 22:05:

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Originally posted by gtron
well well... what do we have here.. another two timer.

poop

Posted by gtron on Aug-27-2009 22:06:

in a box

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-28-2009 01:04:

sushi did you hear about A850? I think this is a cam they had been speculating about for a while, right? Funny but I'm suddenly interested in Sony, lol.

Posted by Sushipunk on Aug-28-2009 01:15:

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Originally posted by Rasidel Slika
sushi did you hear about A850? I think this is a cam they had been speculating about for a while, right? Funny but I'm suddenly interested in Sony, lol.

Yeah, I was reading about it this morning. Looks pretty good for the price, huh?

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-28-2009 02:16:

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Originally posted by Sushipunk
Yeah, I was reading about it this morning. Looks pretty good for the price, huh?

crazy good. id like to see what kind of IQ it got.

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-31-2009 03:03:

Posted by gehzumteufel on Aug-31-2009 03:37:

ooh I like. Original please if you don't mind? I want to use it as a background on my work computer.

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-31-2009 03:39:

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Originally posted by gehzumteufel
ooh I like. Original please if you don't mind? I want to use it as a background on my work computer.

cool - i'd rather give you at your specific resolution, it needs some TLC in resizing.. what size you want?

Posted by Sushipunk on Aug-31-2009 03:43:

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Originally posted by Rasidel Slika
crazy good. id like to see what kind of IQ it got.

When you say IQ, you mean what exactly?

Posted by gehzumteufel on Aug-31-2009 03:48:

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Originally posted by Rasidel Slika
cool - i'd rather give you at your specific resolution, it needs some TLC in resizing.. what size you want?

Alright then 1920x1200.

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-31-2009 05:11:

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Originally posted by gehzumteufel
Alright then 1920x1200.

nice choice.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496...749615910_o.jpg

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-31-2009 05:12:

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Originally posted by Sushipunk
When you say IQ, you mean what exactly?

Basically, the 5D/5D2 are known for their IQ (image quality). I would like to see how the 850 stacks up to em.

Posted by Sushipunk on Aug-31-2009 05:24:

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Originally posted by Rasidel Slika
Basically, the 5D/5D2 are known for their IQ (image quality). I would like to see how the 850 stacks up to em.

Oh, image quality. Duh, sorry, I'm a bit slow today

Well, as far as I'm aware, the image quality is extremely good.

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-31-2009 05:26:

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Originally posted by Sushipunk
Oh, image quality. Duh, sorry, I'm a bit slow today

Well, as far as I'm aware, the image quality is extremely good.

oh ok. yea I wasn't sure exactly what you were asking so I just tried to be as clear as possible.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Aug-31-2009 15:27:

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Originally posted by Rasidel Slika
nice choice.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496...749615910_o.jpg

Thanks!

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-31-2009 16:45:

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Originally posted by gehzumteufel
Thanks!

np - i noticed I have to fix the clouds - theres not supposed to be any black part in there.

about the A850 - this is pretty cool:

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After pressing the depth of field preview button, the camera �grabs� a RAW preview image which is processed and displayed on the LCD screen. You can then fine tune white balance, determine the best level and effect of dynamic range optimization, adjust exposure compensation and check histogram data, all before you actually take the picture. Preview images are not recorded on the camera�s memory card, thus saving capacity.

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-31-2009 20:56:

one of the real knowledgeable guys on another forum Im on just shared this tidbit about the A850:

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I just looked up the latest prices on B&H: If you compare a A850 with a 16-35mm and 24-70mm, with a Canon 5D2 and the equivalent L glass, the Canon kit is only $37 more. That means that the two Sony lenses are $663 more than the Canon equivalents because the body is $700 more. Start adding in a couple more lenses and flashes and the Sony kit would be insanely expensive.

It's not really the value Sony would like everyone to believe it is.

in other words, A850 = FTL!

Posted by Sushipunk on Aug-31-2009 21:33:

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Originally posted by Rasidel Slika
one of the real knowledgeable guys on another forum Im on just shared this tidbit about the A850:

in other words, A850 = FTL!

Yeah, I always found that to be a bit cheeky of them. Charging the same amount as Canon, but for a non-IS lens just because the cam has the IS. But then, it is Sony, after all

Posted by gehzumteufel on Aug-31-2009 21:47:

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Originally posted by Sushipunk
Yeah, I always found that to be a bit cheeky of them. Charging the same amount as Canon, but for a non-IS lens just because the cam has the IS. But then, it is Sony, after all

See! What did I tell you!

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-31-2009 21:47:

well from the sound of it they are charging more than Canon L for their lenses. thats kinda nuts.

Posted by Sushipunk on Aug-31-2009 21:52:

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Originally posted by Rasidel Slika
well from the sound of it they are charging more than Canon L for their lenses. thats kinda nuts.

Not for all of them, but quite a few yeah. I was looking at their 70-400mm, and it's cheaper than Canon's 100-400mm. It's also superior in optical quality by quite a bit.

In fact it was that lens alone that made my gf start thinking of buying Sony gear

Posted by Rasidel Slika on Aug-31-2009 21:55:

quote:
Originally posted by Sushipunk
Not for all of them, but quite a few yeah. I was looking at their 70-400mm, and it's cheaper than Canon's 100-400mm. It's also superior in optical quality by quite a bit.

In fact it was that lens alone that made my gf start thinking of buying Sony gear

superior based on? link?

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