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Sony 500/F4 G lens at WPPI 2012

Here it is Sony users, at long last the Sony 500/F4 G lens for Sony A-mount cameras is here. This is one SWEET LENS! Great balance, all-hand assembled just like all G- Glass – its a beauty! A great lens for sports photography. Think of it as the Ferrari of Alpha lenses and for a […]

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To Tether or Not?

Q: Hi Brian, I’m a Hallmark grad who just moved to Miami. With the NEX cameras, do you still shoot tethered, or have you ditched the digitech completely? Also, what’s your take on video with DSLRs? Will they do to still pictures what digital did to film? – adyus A: My workhorse camera is the

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What Lens for Portraits?

Q: Could you tell me what is your favorite lens for portrait? 24-70mm, 70-200mm or primes? Thanks! – Normand A: Great question Normand. Traditional wisdom for full-frame camera sensors like the Sony a900 would be something in the 85-135mm range. Sony’s CZ 85/1.4 lens is one of my favorite lenses. Sony’s Zeiss glass is wonderful

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What Camera Has The X Factor?

Q: Hi Brian, Are you able to tell me what camera was given to the contestants on The X Factor last season? I’m currently looking for a new camera and am looking for a good recommendation – amberellen85 Sure Amber, The X Factor finalists all got a SONY NEX-5N. It’s the same camera I used

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Do You Always Have a Camera With You?

Q: Do you always have a camera with you? Even if you are running out the store? Or do you only shoot when you have an assignment? A: Well, now that an iPhone is considered camera category, I’d have to say yes I do. Beyond that I tend to either take along a Cybershot or

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