Sony is a manufacturer of optical equipment, and particularly cameras and lenses. Their main DSLR and SLT photographic line website is at: http://sony.com/alpha
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“One size fits all lens” for Sony and Nikon, or a Nikon lens plus adapter?
I've been taking photos with the supplied kit lens with my Sony Alpha 200 for the last couple of years. I'm looking at changing the body to a Nikon D7000 at some point in the future and I'm also ...
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What “all rounder” travel lenses can help me decide between Sony, Nikon, or Panasonic Micro Four Thirds?
I want to upgrade from compact (Sony 24x superzoom) to more enthusiast-style camera.
After extensive search and comparison (dpreview.com and elsewhere) I have selected Sony SLT A55, Lumix GH2 and ...
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What are the pros and cons of the Sony α230 DSLR?
I am wondering if I should buy a Sony α230 DSLR. My price range is $500. Does this camera have a removable lens, or a fixed one?
What are pros and cons of this camera model?
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Is there a way to use a Sony flash with a Nikon camera in wireless mode?
I own a Nikon D7000 and also got an Sony HVL-F36AM flash from my old Sony Alpha 100. Is there a way to use the Sony flash with the Nikon D7000 in wireless mode? Or does Sony somehow block its flash so ...
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Using Minolta Maxxum lenses with Sony Alpha
I have an old Minolta Maxxum 7000i AF-SLR camera from early 90s. I have a complete set of lenses, filters, etc., I found out that Sony ultimately ended up buying Minolta, and developing their alpha ...
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Sony NEX5: Why do I have a dark spot in my images?
When I look through the display, I see always a small grey circle at the same place. Also in the picture it's the same circle. When I change the lens, the circle is still there.
So I assume it's ...
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Using SLR Lenses on DSLR Cameras
I'm just starting out with DLSR photography - I recently purchased a Sony A230 with the kit lens (18mm - 55mm). I know that the lens mount is compatible with Minolta lenses. These lenses were ...
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Which compact camera is better: Sony DSC-HX5 or Sony DSC-WX5?
I'm looking for a compact camera, and trying to figure out which of these 2 cameras to get.
I can't decide which one is better.
[Sony DCS-HX5 Specs]
*I couldn't post the Sony Style links.. because ...
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Blue Transparent “Overlay” On All RAW Pictures
I am new to DSLRs and RAW images so please bare with me if this is extremely amateur. I keep trying to take RAW pictures but every single one of them shows up with an extremely blue "overlay" type ...
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What should I do to switch my gear from Sony to Canon?
So I currently have a Sony A700 which i bought a year ago, and wanting to get some quality glass. I was looking at the Carl Zeiss 24-70/f2.8 lens, but then got talking to a friend who's a canon user.
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Is it possible to mount Pentax lenses on Sony NEX with an adapter?
I wonder whether it would be possible to mount Pentax lenses on a Sony NEX, using an adapter. Are such adapters already available? Would it be possible to have automatic focus?
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What is the DT series of Sony lenses?
Among the Sony lenses there are some types with a DT abbreviation and some are without it. Those having DT called DT-series.
What does DT mean? What is the difference between DT-series lenses and ...
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Firmware For Sony Camera
How can I update the firmware for my Sony H20 camera?
Has anyone upgraded firmware for sony in the past?
