Brad72

Thanks so much for the advice guys.  This is exactly what I needed.  I will definitely get the  SSM 16-50 F2.8 and perhaps wait for a another year until the A77 or it's replacement has all the bugs...

Hey guys and gals,  Sorry for the confusing title.  I currently have an A57 and certainly do enjoy shooting with it.  I have been using the kit lenses since new with the addition of 35mm f1.8 as I...

Straw-necked Ibis wandering around in the back paddock.

That makes complete sense Dave as that is what I see when comparing the 2 images.  The only times I have ever used it is when I wanted a little more reach and because I haven't bought a post...

I have found the clear image zoom to be quite good so far, although I have used a tripod whenever it has been used.I took quite a few moon shots with my 55-200 lens with 2x clear image zoom and to...

I played around with moon shots quite a bit when I first got my A57 and the shot below is with the 55-200 lens. I also used a tripod and set the drive mode to 10 second timer so the camera wouldn't...

I have also been tossing up getting the new sony 55-300 zoom so I can do some wildlife photo's with a bit more reach but still have the advantage of the 55 when close.  No sure though if the auto...

My 35mm f1.8 SAM arrived today so it is time to start experimenting and see what she can do.  Low light performance from initial tests seems really good.Next step is to learn how to take good shots...

I am using a Nissin Di6222 Mark II and it has been excellent and only cost $135 AUD.Head tilts up 90º and swivels 180º, can be used as a remote flash, has 6 power intensity settings, has a built in...

You will find also as others have said that if you turn off steady shot the noise will go away, regardless of NR being on.  Processing take the same amount of time as the shutter was open in my...

Beautiful photograph and a perfect quote to accompany it. Reminds me of how a child sees the world and the little wonders we so easily overlook. As adults we spend too much time living in the past...

You have a few options.1. If you set the AF Area to Local, you can move the focus spot manually around the 15 points by pressing the AF button on the thumb pad, and using the 4 direction pad to...

Wow, thanks for the responses guys.  Undah, yes I have the 18-55 SAM (which i though was the 16-55mm) kit lens and want something better.  The slightly wide lens would be good over the kit.  The...

Hi guys and gals.   I have read so many threads and to be honest feel like my head is going to explode from information overload.  I am new to photography and want to replace my 16-50 kit lens and...

Sunset in June 2012

I cannot give you much advice regarding the lens you have but I recently bought my A57 with the 15-55 and 55-200 kit lens kit and the results so far have been fantastic. The camera itself is...

This photo was taken in Queensland Australia using the 55-200 kit lens (SAL55200-2).