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    Calling all Sony Alpha users! (Part 5)

    the sony f/1.4 has greater contrast and is sharper than the 50mm f/1.7. I've owned both and although the sony is a better lens, is it worth the extra? Probably not unless you get a good deal on the f/1.4.
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    Calling all Sony Alpha users! (Part 4)

    argh must resist :D
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    Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3000

    as hillbilly states above - feel the camera in a shop. Hold it, look through the viewfinder, have a quick look at the menu system etc. The Nikon lens range is pretty darn big as well, there are very few lenses that a beginner/enthusiast will want/need/able to afford that the Nikon range lacks...
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    Polarizer for bird photography - yes or no?

    I was wondering what people's views on using a circular polariser for bird photography? I find that it helps with the reflections on water sometimes but the loss in light really doesn't help in the light What do other people think about it?
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    Calling all Sony Alpha users! (Part 3)

    really? I think ISO 800 is fine, ISO 1600 is pretty good and ISO 3200 is usuable - yes there is smearing but for decent size prints etc its not too bad ISO 3200 http://www.flickr.com/photos/31198217@N02/3760812185/sizes/o/ ISO 800...
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    1,700mm f4 on Hassleblad - one for CT

    um, it would be the equiv focal length of a 1700mm lens if you mounted it on a canon mk1 with an adaptor. A 1700mm lens on a medium format body has a greater field of view than that of a full frame camera. The focal length is a property of a lens not the recording format. Or to put it...
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    help needed picking zoom lens for sony a200

    for street stuff the beercan is quite conspicuous, maybe go for the tamron 55-200mm? Can get it for £79 from bristol cameras. If you want 300mm reach as said above there is a big gap price wise between the tamron and sigma 70-300mm and the sony 70-300mm G.
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