.: Photo Equipment :.

II. Sony Alpha 100
10.2 MegaPixel D-SLR camera

“ If you also use the Sony Alpha 100 camera, I would like to suggest David D. Busch's book: Sony Alpha 100 Digital Field Guide. Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 978--0-470-12656-1”

The Sony Alpha (a) DSLR-A100 is the first digital SLR for the Japanese consumer electronics giant. If it looks like the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and 7D, that's no coincidence: Sony bought KM's camera business in 2005. The A100 shares the same basic design as the 5D and 7D, which includes the lens mount and CCD-based image stabilizer. So what's new on the A100, besides the Sony label? Here's a brief list: 10.2 Megapixel APS-C-sized CCD sensor Dual mode dust reduction system: dust resistant coating over the sensor plus a dust "shake off" when powered on or off Higher resolution LCD display New "Bionz" image processor and Dynamic Range Optimizer (a hardware solution) Uses Sony lithium-ion battery Support for Memory Stick Duo cards via included adapter So what about lenses? Sony is rebranding many popular Konica Minolta lenses, including the 18 - 70 mm model. In addition, they're working with Carl Zeiss to produce high-end lenses.

Source: DPreview Resources.

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens SAL-100M28 1:1

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens : The Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens is the superb macro-focus lens for both close-up and distant subjects. The Sony 100mm macro lens is a versatile macro-focus lens that covers a wide range of photographic applications, from close-up nature subjects to midrange telephoto shots, making it ideal to carry on location or in the field. Mounted on the Sony Alpha 100 DSLR camera, it provides a 150mm focal length (35mm equivalent), and its superb sharpness and clarity give you professional results in every shooting situation. You can get closer to your subject to capture low-angle shots of insects, flowers and other natural wonders, and broad depth of field lets you keep backgrounds in focus too.

Sony 100mm macro lens - Contrast and Resolution In conjunction with the Super SteadyShot image stabilization system Sony Alpha 100 DSLR camera, this lens captures bright, steady images of the Sony even working with hand-held camera in low light. Excellent optical precision gives your shots greater visual accuracy for close analysis of your subject. Speeds auto-focus response by limiting the range of distances that are brought into focus, Close-up Range, or Telephoto Range.

Sony 50mm/f.1.4 lens SAL-50F14

Superb Sharpness in Available Light - In conjunction with the Super SteadyShot image stabilization system of the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens achieve pinpoint sharpness even working with hand-held camera by available light. Bright f1.4 Aperture - The ability to capture more light in dark environments gives you a superb lens for hand-held shooting without flash, to preserve the mood or in locations where flash is not permitted. Circular Aperture - Conventional lenses close their apertures with blades that can create multi-sided shapes -- but the aperture blades of this superb wide-angle lens form a near circle at the wide openings you'll use for low-light shots, so spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect.

Macro Twin Flash Unit HVL-MT24AM

Capture impeccably lit macro-photographs every time with the HVL-MT24AM macro twin flash kit, and the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 digital camera. Take extreme close-up photography to the next level by easily arranging the twin, adjustable flash heads in countless configurations.

Guide Number 24: Consists of 2 external high power output flash units with Guide Number 24 - - - Precise Light Control by Adjustable Lights and Arms: Consists of 2 compact separately adjustable flash units and flash arms that provide high degree of freedom on flash installation and angle, rich expression via diverse lighting effects and precise light control. - - - Range of angle: The flash unit will cover angle field up to 24 mm lens by using included wide panel.

Sony External Flash Unit HVL-F56AM

High power output external flash unit with GN56 (85mm lens, ISO 100·m) - High accuracy ADI system in combination with D Lens (lens with built-in distance encoder) - High-speed synchronization - Wireless TTL flash mode - Bounce light 90° up, 180° left and 90° right (lockable). 10° downward for close-up shots. - Built-in wide panel. Covers wide angles of field up to 17 mm. - Auto zoom, Modeling flash, Multiple flash emissions - Selectable light control.

Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce

without omni-bounce with omni-bounce

The Omni-Bounce creates a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect. Giving even coverage across the entire frame, with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format. (And equal in other formats as well.) The Omni-Bounce is easy to use and goes onto and off of your flash in seconds with custom fitting, except UNI, and No Velcro. Designed for years of service with out the bulk of some other Diffusers, it is small enough to fit easily into your gadget bag or pocket.

Sony Ring Light HVL-RLAM

A very effective tool for macro photography, this ring light provides continuous illumination for small subjects. Control shadow effects by adjusting between left, right and full mode depending on your photo shooting conditions.

Sony SAL 18-70 standard lens

The DT 18–70mm F3.5–5.6 (SAL1870) is specifically designed to match the imaging characteristics of APS-C format digital SLRs, and offers a zoom range equivalent to that of a 35mm format, 27–105mm lens. It's an exceptionally versatile range that packs wideangle, standard, and telephoto lens capabilities into a single, compact unit, allowing you to experiment freely with the fundamental photographic elements of perspective, angle of view, and depth of field. From wide-angle landscapes with rich perspective and depth, to telephoto portraits with compressed perspective and beautiful background defocusing, the DT 18–70mm F3.5–5.6 really delivers.

Given the capabilities of this lens, its compact, lightweight design comes as a welcome surprise. With one aspherical and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element, effective compensation is provided for chromatic aberration and other types of distortion, ensuring sharpness and clarity right across the focal length range. The minimum focusing distance of 0.38m/15" is sufficient for standard close-up work, and the circular aperture lets you create satisfying defocused effects behind and around portraits, and in night scenes that include pinpoint light sources.

Sony SAL 75-300 standard lens

For subjects that cannot be approached, either because of distance or inaccessibility, this powerful 35mm format compatible telephoto zoom is the perfect solution. Offering a zoom range equivalent to 112.5–450mm when mounted on an APS-C format digital SLR, it captures your compositions with natural perspective at the low end of its zoom range, and with dramatically compressed perspective at the high end. This versatile performance makes it suitable for everything from sports and wildlife to landscapes and candid snapshots. And with a minimum shooting distance of just 1.5m/59" and maximum magnification of 0.25x, it lets you produce stunning, full-frame close-ups with ease.

Built for easy portability and comfortable handling, the 75–300mm F4.5–5.6 (SAL75300) features 13 elements in 10 groups, a distance encoder for ADI flash metering, and a 7-blade circular aperture for crisp imaging and beautiful defocusing. Team it with a second zoom lens in the wide-angle to standard focal length range, and you've got a two-lens combo that can handle virtually any subject you're likely to encounter.

Sony Tripod with Remote Control

Soligor® AF Extension Tube Set 12, 20 & 36mm.

This extension tube set reduces the minimum distance of your lens and makes it fit for close-up photography. Single or multiple tube combinations increase your flexibility for creative close-up shots of insects, flowers, coins just to mention a few popular subjects.
Specifications: • achieveable ratio with 50mm lens: 1:4.2 to 1.36:1 • autofocusing • transmission of all program and automatic modes • weight 300g

An extension tube is an accessory for cameras with interchangeable lenses, used primarily for macro photography. The tube contains no optical elements; its sole purpose is to move the lens farther from the film or digital sensor. The farther away the lens is, the closer the focus, the greater the magnification, and also the greater the loss of light (requiring a longer exposure time). Lenses classically focus closer than infinity by moving all optical elements farther from the film or sensor; an extension tube simply extends this movement. When a lens is focused at infinity, its maximum magnification is the length of the extension divided by the focal length of the lens.

More expensive extension tubes contain electrical contacts allowing the user to use autofocus and electronically control the aperture of the attached lens.

Raynox Digital High Definition Macro Converter Lens DCR - 250

DCR-250 Super Macro lens obtains the maximum macro magnification power when set at the most telephoto position of zoom lens. The lens is made of high index optical glass elements which produce rich and razor sharp images.

Sony Magnifier for Viewfinder

Designed for use with Sony's DSLR-A100 (alpha) Digital SLR Camera, the Sony FDA-M1AM Eyepiece Magnifier is ideal for macro photography, copy work, and telephoto photography. By enlarging the viewfinder image by approximately 2.3 times, it gives you a fuller and more detailed view of your subject.

Sony Angle Viewfinder with Magnifier

The Sony Angle Viewfinder fits the Sony Alpha digital SLR cameras and provides built-in dioptric adjustment with 1x and 2.5x magnification capacity, full 360° rotation.

Lowepro Shoulder Bag

This photo/video bag has an adventurous spirit, a bold attitude and an interior that can be customized to hold most SLR systems.

Sony Aluminium Case

This professional hard Sony carrying case is ideal for safely transporting your digital camera and accessories. Its stylish and durable aluminum design includes separate internal compartments for your camera, lenses and accessories, and a versatile two-way hand or shoulder carrier option.

Hoya Filters

Hoya UV Filter 55mm HMC Pro 1

Hoya Circulair Polarising 55mm Hmc Pro 1

This group includes everyday filters which can be left on your lenses, such as Skylight 1B, UV and Polarising. These are the first filters that every photographer should ensure they own. Skylight and UV filters should be constantly fitted to a lens to give improved clarity and color balance as well as offering protection to your lens. Polarising filters have several uses such as ellminating unwanted reflections, increasing color saturation and enhancing contrast.

Hoya manufactures a full line of filters in both standard and Hoya multi-coated. The difference between Hoya’s standard line and that of other manufacturers is that Hoya standard filters have one layer of anti-reflective coating applied to each surface of the glass. Many other manufacturers standard filters are bare glass, and bare glass can reflect as much as 9% of the light hitting it. This greatly increases the risks of flare and ghosting.

To provide photographers with a higher quality professionals require, Hoya created the Multi-coated line of filters. These filters have a 3 layer coating system that further reduces light reflections off the surfaces of the glass, the average is only 1-2%. This means that 98-99% of the light striking the filter is going through it, and depending on the type of filter, into the camera lens and onto the film. These layers of anti-reflective coating are bonded to the surface of the glass in a furnace at a temperature of up to 800 degrees F.

SanDisk Extreme® III MemoryStick PRO Duo 1GB and 2 GB

Looking for one of the fastest, most rugged cards available? Professional photographers and those who work under the most extreme conditions choose SanDisk Extreme III Memory Stick PRO DUO memory cards.

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