Selecting my new camera
In my Getting back into Photography posting I outlined my research in selecting which DSLR/SLT camera to get. The main features I was after were: Minimal delay to take the picture P/A/S/M modes Fast...
View ArticleWhat makes Minolta Lenses such a great option for Photographers
One criteria for selecting my DSLR was a good selection of lenses. To many it must have come as a surprise when the learned I selected the Sony Alpha 65 as my new camera. I bought the camera with two...
View ArticleMinolta Lenses to look for
Though no longer existent, Minolta is still an important name in the world of photography. Many photographers claim that such incredible and well-built lenses are no longer manufactured. This is...
View ArticleLens Categories
In my last two articles I talked about why Minolta Glass is still popular and which of those lenses are still popular today. Before decided which lenses to buy to add to my two kit lenses I did some...
View ArticleMy Minolta Maxxum Lenses
There is no question that lenses are to many photographers more important then their camera body. A good lens, well looked after, should last decades, much longer than any digital camera body. That’s...
View ArticleMy other Lenses
Last week I discussed the Minolta Maxxum lenses I have in my collection. Since my last Minolta lens purchase I have augmented the collection to cover more situations. After a visit to the California...
View ArticleMy Other Photographic Equipment – Part 1
In this article I discuss the equipment I have in addition to my camera and lenses to support my photography efforts. I start with the second most important element, the tripod or other device I use to...
View ArticleMy Other Photographic Equipment – Part 2
In last week’s Part 1 article I presented my camera support and bags gear. In this final part I will present my other equipment I use with my camera. I don’t take indoor photos, except sometimes for...
View ArticleInstalling Sony’s GPS Assist Data manually
Sony succeeded in making it very difficult to update the GPS Assist Data on their GPS enabled cameras using a Mac or Linux. Sony supplies a windows-only software for downloading and updating the GPS...
View ArticleMinolta AF 500mm Reflex Lens
Finally got a hold of a Minolta 500mm Reflex Lens, which is a catadioptric photographic lens. This lens, and the repackaged but optically identical Sony Version (SAL–500F8), are the only production...
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