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    Yesterday, 10:51 PM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    There's is nothing wrong with pointing out the truth, mate. A lot of people are affected by negative changes to the camera system. No one is...
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    Yesterday, 03:43 AM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    What, by offering a power solution that is not only practical... but reliable, too. Yes, yes... troll options. SONY made the darn thing a...
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    Yesterday, 12:45 AM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    One of the bigger knocks on the a99 is its ghastly power consumption. At full tilt, it consumes at levels that might be as much as 200% the...
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    05-18-2013, 08:49 PM
    There is a phone app, but I have yet to mess with it. Been kind of busy at work. Next week will be better. I hope my second camera shows up. I still...
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  • DonSchap's Avatar
    05-17-2013, 11:07 PM
    Just recently, I decided to replace my self-contained surveillance system with IP cameras. The older 8-camera/1 monitor/controller system has been...
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  • DonSchap's Avatar
    05-12-2013, 09:47 PM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    I might consider hang-gliding with the gods, too. I think I'm brave enough and old enough to worry about anything I care or dare to, J.R. While I...
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    05-12-2013, 01:19 AM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    Sure, a lot of people "get away" with using the "off-the-shelf" kit lenses. I figure nearly 90% of the users do it... and do not give it a second...
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  • DonSchap's Avatar
    05-10-2013, 11:27 PM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    I am a bit stunned that you don't think clear focus is important enough to be addressed with a cracker-jack lens. Good lord, after all the hubbub...
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    05-10-2013, 08:27 PM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    I applaud SIGMA stepping up and making a clear stride to adjust these lenses to compensate for the poor design of the camera bodies. If these...
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    05-10-2013, 12:02 AM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    After reading several postings on various websites, the argument stands: stick with the a850/a900 DSLR or upgrade to the a99 DSLT? The logic...
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    05-03-2013, 03:40 AM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    It's more like the jury is still out. I am willing to wait to see if SONY will find the door and step into the light. Someone over there has to...
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    05-02-2013, 07:20 PM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    No, Rooz... I did not mistype. Check for optical imperfections, my friend. Again, the idea of having the a850/a900 retrofitted with an improved...
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    04-28-2013, 11:08 PM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    I spent a lot of time and money with SONY, last year, putting forth my idea. While the Engineer and technical support staff, at the location seemed...
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    04-27-2013, 08:09 PM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    You know, Rooz? You all probably should. Mate, you have contributed absolutely nothing to this conversation. I mean... I'm looking to find...
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    04-26-2013, 07:45 PM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    Look, guys... all that is CURRENTLY available in studio flash is -> half-assed third-party solutions for SONY. YOU HAVE NO CHOICE, RIGHT NOW!!! What...
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    04-26-2013, 04:02 AM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    You know... if you keep chasing your tail like this Rooz, you're just going to melt. I invite you to take a moment and read the following article,...
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    04-25-2013, 10:02 PM
    DonSchap replied to a thread SONY a99 in Sony Digital SLRs / ILCs
    I am glad to be of some amusement, as this is classified as an entertainment medium... and what are images, if not entertaining, eh? JR... I...
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Currently Pentax k-x, 17-70 Sigma, 18-55+50-200 Pentax, 100-300 Q-ray, m-focus primes
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