I had a chance to try the new Sony A35 camera. All of these photos were done with the Sony 70-400 G-series lens. Mostly on "Aperture Priority" and most often wide open. The first two frames are full frame, although I've reduced the size for up-load reasons.
This eagle was shot in a cage through the wire fence. It still retains basic sharpness and the shallow depth of field at 400mm makes the brick wall behind mostly just tone.... which I like.
The next three shots are done through my car window. I wasn't able to open the window. If I had know this was the case I might have cleaned the glass before I went. Anyway I'm still happy with the shots and how the camera was working.
Overall the A35 is easy to use and seems to provide great quality. All this in a camera selling well under a $800.
Rob Skeoch
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Dear Rob,
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It is a feat that you took 30 years of photograph. I have recently bought alpha-35 Sony SLR camera.
There is one thing i also fail to do, i don't think its the camera's incapability but due to my ignorant about the power of A-35.
Here i go.
Using it to achieve the street light starburst effect is very easy, a tripod, long exposure and big f-stop can do the job.
However, when it comes to getting a Sunlight starburst effect, then i can't get it. I tried my friend's Canon D60 with any lens, at setting of f-12 and 1/500 onwards, sunlight starburst effect is so easy. However, when it comes to my a-35, i just cant seem to get it, i can literally set it to f-32, 1/4000, yes sunlight starburst but the entire background is dark.
What did i do wrong?
Thank you very much for your patience and guidance, looking forward to your two cents worth of wisdom.
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Regards,
Ralf Lai