Test shots from Sony A200

[solomon76]

[waladjam]

hi,

i heard about this alpha 200 has already been launched recently. how did find it compared with a100. i heard its better in term of accessories like extended battery pack, auto flash pop-up, bigger ISO, etc. is it true? how about the shutter sound compared with a100 - any improvement?

[solomon76]

hi, i did not get the hand grip

1. The ISO at 1600 is usable
2. Camera Focus is more responsive
3. Shutter sounds better
4. The battery life has a smarter indicator, where you can see how many % left
5. Yes it feels nicer to use, an upgrade from the A100

[TME]

Which lens did you use? The first shot is quite soft... but detail on 2nd is good... the higher res does have its uses...

[solomon76]

Originally Posted by TME Which lens did you use? The first shot is quite soft... but detail on 2nd is good... the higher res does have its uses...

Its the 75-300 mm. At the 300 mm.
That explains :P

[TME]

Originally Posted by solomon76 Its the 75-300 mm. At the 300 mm. That explains :P

Errr... no not the lens... what was your aperture? I think quite shallow... cos it seems as if there is camera shake combined with a bit of OOF... or u focussed on the middle part of the flowers rather than the front... also red channel tends to blow on digital cameras... so also reduce accutance (or perception of sharpness)...

[solomon76]

Originally Posted by TME Errr... no not the lens... what was your aperture? I think quite shallow... cos it seems as if there is camera shake combined with a bit of OOF... or u focussed on the middle part of the flowers rather than the front... also red channel tends to blow on digital cameras... so also reduce accutance (or perception of sharpness)...

Hi, yupz it was at F 5.6. That explains the shallow DOF. Thanks for the pointer . Wanted to shoot at higher aperture, should have pushsed the ISO higher so as to allow for Larger F.

[junkai21]

they use a different battery with A100

[solomon76]

Originally Posted by junkai21 they use a different battery with A100

Yah they use a different battery, but i like this one better. Gives you a good gauge of how much batteries left

[henrykoh]

it is the same battery as the a700

[boombox]

I've heard from somewhere though - that it's the same battery as the A100, only with a groove cut into the battery casing... But who would risk the battery leakage that comes with cutting a battery casing open?

[Zenten]

Originally Posted by boombox I've heard from somewhere though - that it's the same battery as the A100, only with a groove cut into the battery casing... But who would risk the battery leakage that comes with cutting a battery casing open?

Bro, you can try and let us know ...........but make sure you don't have anyone near you when you do it .

[TME]

Originally Posted by boombox I've heard from somewhere though - that it's the same battery as the A100, only with a groove cut into the battery casing... But who would risk the battery leakage that comes with cutting a battery casing open?

If u open up the battery casing, u will find 2 cells inside... the outer casing just makes the battery proprietary... that's why 3rd party brands can so easily replicate them... the only part that cannot be easily replicated is the information bit - the % power readout...

[boombox]

Originally Posted by Zenten Bro, you can try and let us know ...........but make sure you don't have anyone near you when you do it .

I'd probably pass... I don't wanna die that soon. hahaha...

Originally Posted by TME If u open up the battery casing, u will find 2 cells inside... the outer casing just makes the battery proprietary... that's why 3rd party brands can so easily replicate them... the only part that cannot be easily replicated is the information bit - the % power readout...

Ah, i see... I wonder, if there are any third party batteries on the market yet? If don't have - gotta suck thumb and buy original batteries... *money disappears*

[Zenten]

Originally Posted by TME If u open up the battery casing, u will find 2 cells inside... the outer casing just makes the battery proprietary... that's why 3rd party brands can so easily replicate them... the only part that cannot be easily replicated is the information bit - the % power readout...

Does this mean that it is safe to cut a groove on the A100 battery to pass off as an A700 battery?

If that is so then there are loads of 3rd party batteries to go round....

[TME]

I am not sure if the infolithium bit is obstructing the way for 3rd party batteries to appear...the circuitry might be designed to fail a 3rd party battery if it cannot report its power status...

[Zenten]

Originally Posted by TME I am not sure if the infolithium bit is obstructing the way for 3rd party batteries to appear...the circuitry might be designed to fail a 3rd party battery if it cannot report its power status...

THat's bad for us ..................... Sony batts at $90 ..............they are smiling all the way to the bank .........

[hlw8888]

Some Sony A200 shots that i found on the Net.

http://www.alphamountworld.com/previ...ere?page=0%2C2

[Agetan]

Originally Posted by Zenten THat's bad for us ..................... Sony batts at $90 ..............they are smiling all the way to the bank .........

Exactly how many batteries do you need?

I bought A-700 and 2 extra batteries which allow me to shoot 1500 shots in with all 3 or around 1200 if heavy flashes was used.

I guess it is expensive if you just look at the value of the battery itself. I have used 3rd party batteries on 7D before, they don't even last 1/2 of the lifespan of the original as well as they are generally not really worth the while after probably 6 months of use.

What I found is with minolta NP-400, when fully charge, it will read around 1500-1600mAH, but with the 3rd party, I am lucky to get 1200mAH even it is clearly rated at 1750mAH.

U are getting what you pay for really.

Regards,

Hart

[solomon76]

hi so far i have been surviving on one batteries. I tihnk for day shooting its fine. will get one more if i am going for any travel