If im going to use Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 with this camcorder what are the pros and cons? compare to the lens it comes with...(details about zooming option and stabilization please)
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So I assume you're talking about the SELP1650 lens... In that case the zoom should work fine off the power zoom lever... Stabilization is internal to the nex-vg30 so that should work fine as well.
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I have both lenses. Are different lenses for different uses. With the 50mm 1.8 you can get a great bokeh to 1.8. (In my opinion the great problem for this lens is the quality of imagen is not good in the edges at 1.8). The 50 mm 1.8 is perfect for begins in the bokeh. Personally, I bought the 40mm 2.8, because is the smallest lens in the market. I can carry my camera with this lens every where. This lens (40mm) has a great quality of imagen from 2.8 to 22. If you look for a lens for portrait, buy 50 mm. If you look for a compact lens with excelent quality, I recomend 40mm.
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Just purchased the Canon SX40. It is truly amazing. There are not too many boats out on the ice right now, but I think it will do what I want. The picture quality is fantastic. Shortcomings? Since I'm a newbie I don't understand why some pics are blurry and others not; but that is probably more my inexperience than the camera. Also, it shoots 1080 video only at 24 fps. This is still pretty good, but there are some situations where a moving video is less crisp. But I could always switch to non HD if I choose, and have 30 fps that way. Thanks for your help.
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Thanks. Pentax like Sony has in-cmaera stabilization. the lens is available for Pentax, so I wonder about stabilization problems.
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I have both, but use the 50mm more (for portrait). Now that I have a tokina 11-16mm 2.8, 35mm won't be used as much, but I did get some good shoots from it.
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Not at all. I bought one of these and it came in an original Sony box with all the equipment listed in the manual. The lens is not a detachable one and should be quite secure to the front of the camera. I would return it right away for a replacement. I love this little camera. The motion reduction system is fantastic and that you can record at 24p is great (24p will give your videos a more movie like quality to them.) The camera is a little small for my hands but you get use to that fairly quickly. Return what you have. It does not sound right at all. Good luck.
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Hey A.M.M Arguello, I noticed in your initial post you mentioned you have the NEX-3 camera. I also noticed in your last post that you ordered the 55-210 mm zoom lense. Have you had a chance to use the 55-210 mm zoom lense with your NEX-3 yet? Have you had any problems? I only ask because on the sony website this lense does not list the NEX-3 as a compatible camera. However I think this has to do with the fact that the NEX-3 was technically a discontinued model when this lense was released. Any first hand experience you can provide would be much appreciated.
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If you're using on the APC-S type sensor (i.e. like on the Sony a6000) there will be a crop factor of about x1.5 (so this is equivalent to about 45MM --> 30 * 1.5) - oops - looks like this was already answered below. Great lens - not as sharp as I was expecting in low light - for which situation you're better off with Sony's 50mm f/1.8).
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Did you ever get a lens? I'm making the same decision now. If so, what did you buy? Are you happy with your decision? Is there anything else you would add that would help me make a decision. Thanks!
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Generally, zoom's with a large range tend to be not so good at one end or the other.If you can afford it, go with the body only, and then buy 2 better lenses, such as an 18-50-ish wide-normal, and a 70-something telephoto.Don't forget third-party lenses such as Tamron or Sigma. Unfortunately, Nikon has their VR stabilization in the lens, so you pay more for them.
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I don't own the JVC, but I did take a look at it. The reviews were not all that great for the unit. I didn't like the format of the files it stored (I use Linux, the Sony files are immediately usable). I liked the 6MP still picture feature... AND I believe the build quality of the Sony is a bit better than the JVC. There are some reviews out there for the JVC. Not too many for the sr300 yet though. If I had to do all over again, I'd choose the SR300. IMHO there isn't a good (well one that I like well enough) HD HDD camera out there yet. You get the Sonnar*T lens with the SR300... that might be well worth getting it over the SR200. If there was a $400 price difference, I'd get the SR200. Camcorders retain their value, so don't expect to see too much drop in price.
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Hi artist, the camcorder's lens is not interchangeable and can go down to a Focal distance of 26.8mm. You can use the optional accessory remote model RM-VPR1. Thanks_Mitch
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Hello Beth. I own the same camera and absolutely love it. However, additional lenses are expensive for Sony cameras. The one I've settled on is the Sony zoom (55-210mm F4.5-6.3 Lens (sel55210), which sells for about $350.00 on Amazon and other places. Have fun! - Ray Hoy, Publisher, The Fiction Works. http://www.fictionworks.com
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you will see some distortion at the 18mm range but will disappear in at the 25 to 28mm area- sometimes it is rather a nice special effect, depends on the shot. Make sure it is a Canon IS lens for the stabilization. The zoom has a very nice range but you will loose some speed as compared to a simple wide angle lens. It is a great walk around lens to suit needs of a wide range of situations.
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I am considering CX150 or CX110. Is there any difference between those two except 16GB internal memory in CX150? I have been researching camcorder for more than week and can't decide. Now boils down to one of these two - no reasons...just due to Sony brand. I know there better rated panasonic and canon out there in the similar price range...any comments???
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Any thoughts for general / home photography? I have a Digital Rebel XSI and recently bought the 70-200 mm F2.8 IS version mainly to photograph school events without the annoying flash, and take closeups of my rapidly-growing kids. I have been going back and forth between the two lenses (24-70 F2.8 vs. 24-105 F4.0 IS) but my instinct is that F2.8 is much better than F 4 even with IS. Any guidance appreciated from a professional.
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I don't find the speed a problem or much different from the other lenses, but without the VR, it makes a big difference in sharpness. The best use for this without the stabilization is with a tripod.