raylarose

Glad I saw this thread today.  I had the same thing happen on one of my lenses (18) and was stumped why I wasn't able to get it on.  This worked like a charm!

Not quite sure who you're directing that at, Cane?

Just saw some sample pics here: http://www.sony.jp/ichigan/introduction/SLT-A99/photo/index.html

Just saw some sample pics here: http://www.sony.jp/ichigan/introduction/SLT-A99/photo/index.html and http://www.lenstip.com/2008-news-Sony_Alpha_SLT-A99_-_sample_shots.html

It's 99% of what I shoot - so it is where it really matters to me. If it's just greater resolution - then I'll stay put where all my investments live (Nikon / Zeiss Glass).

No, but rumored to be shipping the 27th this month. The specs are pretty well known at this point - though we won't know until the official word from Nikon. Rumor price is to be set at $2700 US...

I've been excited for this camera since the first rumors began. I've been on Nikon my whole life and have a pile of Carl Zeiss glass - but am on the verge of jumping ship to run Zeiss on the a99. ...