** OFFICIAL SONY DSLR CAMERA THREAD** - Honda-Tech

DJ MURDOK 818 · 07-31-2008, 10:23 AM

Well we needed our own thread, post up your photos, tips, questions. And what Sony your shooting with.

Lets get this started.

Im shooting with a Sony Alpha A700+battery grip+hvl 56 flash+18-70mm+70-300G.

trying out the 70-300G out in San Jose.

messing with the Sony 11-18mm

ColtonVTECs · 07-31-2008, 10:48 AM

Nice pics and gear! And bump for making our own thread!

I'm shooting with an Alpha 200, I wanted the 350 but didn't have the extra $400 for it.

I'll post pics up later, Im at work right now. I'm still a noob with it. Any tips on using just the stock parts that came with it? I've been reading almost everything I can.

DJ MURDOK 818 · 07-31-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ColtonVTECs

Nice pics and gear! And bump for making our own thread!

I'm shooting with an Alpha 200, I wanted the 350 but didn't have the extra $400 for it.

I'll post pics up later, Im at work right now. I'm still a noob with it. Any tips on using just the stock parts that came with it? I've been reading almost everything I can.

I'm sure you will learn the camera pretty fast, as far as shooting, read up on exposure and composition and any other questions, u can read up on here http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/2010797 lots of good info on there.

solbrothers · 07-31-2008, 11:54 AM

just wondering, but why go with the sony DSLR over a canon or nikon?

i noticed the prices are lower than the competition, but was afraid if there wasnt much, if any, aftermarket support (lenses and flashes and such) for the camera

DJ MURDOK 818 · 07-31-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by solbrothers

just wondering, but why go with the sony DSLR over a canon or nikon?

i noticed the prices are lower than the competition, but was afraid if there wasnt much, if any, aftermarket support (lenses and flashes and such) for the camera

Theres a decent sized market now and its getting even bigger with the new entry level dslr's that sony released. I've always had sony digital cameras and basically just upgraded as time went on. Plus all my friends have canons nikons and i didnt wanna be like everyone else. I looked into the D80 and 30D before i got my A700 and the Sony just felt better on my hands. And Theres plenty of lenses, flashes, we can use all the minolta lenses, accessories as well. I would say over all Sony is doing a good job of making a name for themselves in the DSLR market.

TriiiME3 · 07-31-2008, 12:03 PM

YAY!! haha my idea came to life!!!! I am waiting to get my a200 soon. I love that camera.

all my friends and cousins are using either Nikon or Canon so I am gonna go with the Sony. if anything I could take theirs...haha

Are there any good deals out there right now for the a200 package??

DJ MURDOK 818 · 07-31-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TriiiME3

YAY!! haha my idea came to life!!!! I am waiting to get my a200 soon. I love that camera.

all my friends and cousins are using either Nikon or Canon so I am gonna go with the Sony. if anything I could take theirs...haha

Are there any good deals out there right now for the a200 package??

http://www.sonystyle.com/webap...15454

Not bad for $599

solbrothers · 07-31-2008, 12:27 PM

thats pretty cool dude

pix look great btw

DJ MURDOK 818 · 07-31-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by solbrothers

thats pretty cool dude

pix look great btw

Thanx man

TriiiME3 · 07-31-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ MURDOK 818

http://www.sonystyle.com/webap...15454

Not bad for $599

hmmm 600 plus tax is about 650...

I can go to ritz and pick up the a200 basic lense for 500 plus $150 lense from quantum(sp)

yeah...SONY IT IS!

DJ MURDOK 818 · 07-31-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TriiiME3

hmmm 600 plus tax is about 650...

I can go to ritz and pick up the a200 basic lense for 500 plus $150 lense from quantum(sp)

yeah...SONY IT IS!

Honestly man, i would rather buy Sony brand lenses, the quality is much better compared to aftermarket brands...

TriiiME3 · 07-31-2008, 02:18 PM

i might go get it today....hmmmm

depends on what the lady says

DJ MURDOK 818 · 07-31-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TriiiME3

i might go get it today....hmmmm

depends on what the lady says

Nice..hopefully u pick it up man.

CRX_VTEC · 07-31-2008, 04:57 PM

I think you meant "Quantrary" lenses. Just FYI.........they are crap lenses. I would rather shoot a camera phone then a DSLR with Quantrary lenses. They, along with Pheonix brand lenses are the absolute bottom of the barrel if not underneath the barrel itself.

TriiiME3 · 07-31-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CRX_VTEC

I think you meant "Quantrary" lenses. Just FYI.........they are crap lenses. I would rather shoot a camera phone then a DSLR with Quantrary lenses. They, along with Pheonix brand lenses are the absolute bottom of the barrel if not underneath the barrel itself.

haha yeah, thats what i meant...I don't know much about lenses and dslr...total noob here!

definitely sticking with the sony lenses

CRX_VTEC · 07-31-2008, 05:14 PM

Nothing wrong with 3rd party lenses. Sigma, Tamron, Tokina have come a long way. They do make some really nice lenses. I own a few myself. Figure out what you want to shoot, then you can figure out what kind of lens you'll need, i.e. no need to buy a telephoto zoom if you want to shoot landscape.

Sony (pro) lenses are for true ballers only. Shit, they are eve more expensive then their equivalent Nikon and Canon counterparts.

TriiiME3 · 07-31-2008, 06:20 PM

i can't ball so hard anymore...

RED_90TEG · 07-31-2008, 07:44 PM

muahahahah the evos in honda tech lmfao ! hahahahaah nice pics tho Jay ! very clean !

DJ MURDOK 818 · 07-31-2008, 08:14 PM

A few of my favorites...

SneakHerHunter · 07-31-2008, 08:37 PM

Looking good... Go against ur typical kats... Shoot SONY...LOL...

Doctor X · 07-31-2008, 09:00 PM

Yo DJ MURDOK

I took some pictures in the same location you did of San Francisco, except I made a panoramic photo by stitching them all together.

*Proceeds to exit thread*

TriiiME3 · 07-31-2008, 11:16 PM

Dj! where did you take those night pics??! Is it really SF??!?

guess what?!?!?!

My lady and I went to sony tonight....picked up the package you showed earlier!!!

plus the standard sony case for only 10 dollars, dude took off 50 dollars for me!!

07-31-2008, 10:23 AM	#1
DJ MURDOK 818 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: No...Ho..., CA, United States Posts: 2,707	OFFICIAL SONY DSLR CAMERA THREAD Well we needed our own thread, post up your photos, tips, questions. And what Sony your shooting with. Lets get this started. Im shooting with a Sony Alpha A700+battery grip+hvl 56 flash+18-70mm+70-300G. trying out the 70-300G out in San Jose. messing with the Sony 11-18mm __________________ http://www.myspace.com/djmurdokphotos http://www.flickr.com/photos/djmurdokphotos/ Hit me up for photoshoots

07-31-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
ColtonVTECs Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: puyallup, wa, us Posts: 87	Nice pics and gear! And bump for making our own thread! I'm shooting with an Alpha 200, I wanted the 350 but didn't have the extra $400 for it. I'll post pics up later, Im at work right now. I'm still a noob with it. Any tips on using just the stock parts that came with it? I've been reading almost everything I can. __________________ 96' GSR-T http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emwink.gif http://www.myspace.com/dmcvtec83 Official DC Squad Member # 0681 I rep FACETUNED Tuning http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif. Tony 253-224-1792 ECU Specialist & Turbocharging Expert "OBD1 Kanobe"

07-31-2008, 11:54 AM	#4
solbrothers Soul Sisters Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hella, Ca Posts: 1,282	Re: (DJ MURDOK 818) just wondering, but why go with the sony DSLR over a canon or nikon? i noticed the prices are lower than the competition, but was afraid if there wasnt much, if any, aftermarket support (lenses and flashes and such) for the camera __________________ -Matt ISK#Honda Fit /thread mahspace

07-31-2008, 12:03 PM	#6
TriiiME3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,116	Re: (DJ MURDOK 818) YAY!! haha my idea came to life!!!! I am waiting to get my a200 soon. I love that camera. all my friends and cousins are using either Nikon or Canon so I am gonna go with the Sony. if anything I could take theirs...haha Are there any good deals out there right now for the a200 package?? __________________ tridluu (6:55:48 PM): ooh, shes delicious chandangle (6:55:59 PM): id drink her bath water PS3: XxtRixX :XBL 2006 DC5-S*2003 Honda CBR 600RR Pearl White*Sony A-200 DSLR

07-31-2008, 12:27 PM	#8
solbrothers Soul Sisters Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hella, Ca Posts: 1,282	Re: (DJ MURDOK 818) thats pretty cool dude pix look great btw __________________ -Matt ISK#Honda Fit /thread mahspace

07-31-2008, 02:18 PM	#12
TriiiME3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,116	Re: (DJ MURDOK 818) i might go get it today....hmmmm depends on what the lady says __________________ tridluu (6:55:48 PM): ooh, shes delicious chandangle (6:55:59 PM): id drink her bath water PS3: XxtRixX :XBL 2006 DC5-S*2003 Honda CBR 600RR Pearl White*Sony A-200 DSLR

07-31-2008, 04:57 PM	#14
CRX_VTEC Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: rice, farm Posts: 3,277	Re: (DJ MURDOK 818) I think you meant "Quantrary" lenses. Just FYI.........they are crap lenses. I would rather shoot a camera phone then a DSLR with Quantrary lenses. They, along with Pheonix brand lenses are the absolute bottom of the barrel if not underneath the barrel itself.

07-31-2008, 05:14 PM	#16
CRX_VTEC Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: rice, farm Posts: 3,277	Re: (TriiiME3) Nothing wrong with 3rd party lenses. Sigma, Tamron, Tokina have come a long way. They do make some really nice lenses. I own a few myself. Figure out what you want to shoot, then you can figure out what kind of lens you'll need, i.e. no need to buy a telephoto zoom if you want to shoot landscape. Sony (pro) lenses are for true ballers only. Shit, they are eve more expensive then their equivalent Nikon and Canon counterparts.

07-31-2008, 06:20 PM	#17
TriiiME3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,116	Re: (CRX_VTEC) i can't ball so hard anymore... __________________ tridluu (6:55:48 PM): ooh, shes delicious chandangle (6:55:59 PM): id drink her bath water PS3: XxtRixX :XBL 2006 DC5-S*2003 Honda CBR 600RR Pearl White*Sony A-200 DSLR

07-31-2008, 07:44 PM	#18
RED_90TEG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: where i stunt SAND CANYON in Southern California Posts: 1,652	muahahahah the evos in honda tech lmfao ! hahahahaah nice pics tho Jay ! very clean ! __________________ http://www.edomoto.com http://www.innovativemounts.com http://www.istoreparts.com http://asrparts.com/

07-31-2008, 08:14 PM	#19
DJ MURDOK 818 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: No...Ho..., CA, United States Posts: 2,707	A few of my favorites... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/djmurdokphotos http://www.flickr.com/photos/djmurdokphotos/ Hit me up for photoshoots

07-31-2008, 08:37 PM	#20
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07-31-2008, 09:00 PM	#21
Doctor X Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Middle, Earth, USA Posts: 1,595	Yo DJ MURDOK I took some pictures in the same location you did of San Francisco, except I made a panoramic photo by stitching them all together. Proceeds to exit thread __________________ SPUNKYFRESH\|CG2

07-31-2008, 11:16 PM	#22
TriiiME3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,116	Re: (Doctor X) Dj! where did you take those night pics??! Is it really SF??!? guess what?!?!?! My lady and I went to sony tonight....picked up the package you showed earlier!!! plus the standard sony case for only 10 dollars, dude took off 50 dollars for me!! __________________ tridluu (6:55