Stv

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Joined on Jan 10, 2004

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*SONY A99SLT, VCG99, A900DSLR, VCG9, SAL/70-200:2.8/SSMG, CZ/16-35:2.8, CZ/24-70:2.8, SAL/50:1.4, AF-28-135:4/4.5, SALx1.4TC, HVL-F58AM, HVLF-56AM, HVL-F20AM
**Dead&LongGone: CZ135:1.8, 24-105, 100-300APO, 50:1.7, 35-70:4, KM11-18DT, 75-300, 80-200:2.8HSG, 100:2.8macro, 100-400APO, 28-75:2.8, 50:2.8, 28:2.8, 70-210, CZ16-80, AF17-35:2.8, SONY x2TC, Minolta A700, 7D, A-1, 7film, 9000, 7000 .

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Commented on article Sony a9: Why being better might not be enough

Bogus! It was a similar myth that plagued the defunct Minolta line. NikCan fanboys are still bashing SONY! 80% of Pro and Advance Users have little requirement for a 500/f4 or a 400/f2.8. SONY is...

2 months ago
Replied in What should I name this picture?

* TWO-TIMERS * Stv

In Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk 5 months ago
Replied in Adapted Sony 70-400 vs 70-200 GM with 2x TC?

quote : "and options seem to be a 2x on the 70-200/2.8 GM" The consensus with many A' mount users is that the x2TC is not recommended with the 70-200:2.8 and that includes the matching SONY xTC ...

In Sony Alpha Full Frame E-mount Talk 5 months ago
Replied in Sony 70-200 f2.8 or 70-300G? Why?

I have not used the 70-300 but I can say that the 70-200:2.8 is a fast and versatile lens as stated in previous posts. Need more reach, I always pack the Sony x1.4TC. Stv

In Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk 7 months ago
Replied in thinking of renting a 70 -200 2.8

I'm just GLAD that I could be of some help !!! Stv

In Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk 8 months ago
Replied in thinking of renting a 70 -200 2.8

IF the lighting is good to decent, I'd rather go with the Sony 70-400. The 70-200 is too limiting and won't get you close enough to the action, IMHO. Cheers Stv

In Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk 8 months ago
Replied in A99ii is here

Ditto; Read my lips; NO more new camera gear, ever.......... period ! Bought my A900 & grip, A99 & grip, 58/flash etc. nearly minty new, in box for about 1/3 the price and no taxes either ! Stv

In Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk 9 months ago
Commented on article Sony announces 42MP a99 Mark II with 5-axis stabilization

It all started back with Minolta. The 7000, 7, 700, 77 were considered consumer film cameras or APSC Digital, whereas the 9000, 9, 900, 99 were more pro-consumer and FF Digital.

9 months ago

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