This is our October 19th - 25th Weekly photo challenge winner. The winning photo was submitted by: HyperXP. Please visit HyperXP Flicker page Here for more great photos. A300.org holds a weekly and monthly challenge for all sony a300 photographers. Our Flickr group can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/sony-a300/
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The LensCoat BodyGuard Pro (Black) is a camera body pouch made from soft shock-absorbing neoprene, protecting a digital SLR camera body with the lens attached from the nicks, dings and scratches of accidental impact. It also keeps the camera body free from dust and dirt and protects it from the elements. The BodyGuard has a touch fastener closure that makes storage and access quick and easy. It is designed to fit pro camera bodies, prosumer bodies with the optional body grip installed, SLR camera bodies with extended power winder and cameras with L-brackets mounted.
Note! This version comes in a matte all-black finish to better blend in where desirable. Or, it can be used just for its protection value.
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The E-702 lets you continue shooting in harsh weather conditions. It slips quickly over the camera and is easily secured with the adjusters and pull-cords. Two roomy sleeves provide hand access to all camera and lens controls, and the transparent TPU enables easy monitoring all the time.
An adjustable PP hood fits a variety of lens diameters. A full-length double zipper enables complete closure when hand held or on a tripod. The E-702 fits all types of pro Digital / SLR cameras with or without booster or grip.
The E-704 consists of 2 Lens Sleeves, up to 350 and 650mm long, and 1 Hand-Sleeve to access the lens or for attaching a lens support. The E-704 is designed to be attached to Karta’s E-702, when shooting with extra long zoom or tele-lenses.
Full length closure along the bottom rim enables quick set-up, and seals tripod connection, while also providing an option to access the lens controls at any point. For sealed access, the hand Sleeve can be connected wherever convenient. The PP hood can be adjusted to fit a variety of lens diameters.
Tags: Cover For Rain & Snow, Kata GDC Series E-702, rain cover
The a300.org weekly challenge for October 18th 2009 Winner, is a photo by Rsguy Please visit Rsguy flickr’s page Here for more great photos. A3oo.org holds a weekly and monthly challenge for all Sony a300 photographers. Our Flickr group can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/sony-a300/ .
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Looking to shoot commercial or just smaller fine pieces. A300.org recommends the FLB-4 Smith Victor Three Light Fluorescent Kit with 48″ Light Tent, by Smith-Victor.
The FLB-4 Smith Victor Three Light Fluorescent Kit with 48″ Light Tent puts out as much light as a 1050 watt tungsten halogen kit. It includes 3- FL3 Fluorescent Flood Lights, each of which accepts 3- screw-in fluorescent bulbs. The light stands included rise to a maximum height of 8′. The MB110 Boom Arm allows lighting the setup from overhead.
The 48×48x48″ Smith Victor Light Tent with Black and White Sweeps is a high-quality, translucent cloth material housing for photographing small and medium product groups that can be lit with daylight, HMI, electronic flash, fluorescent quartz and tungsten light sources.
The Light Tent can be lit from the sides, top, back, front or can be placed on a shooting table for bottom illumination. It includes a removable white, and a black sweep, offering alternative backgrounds. Optional colored cloth or paper sets are available to add variety to backgrounds.
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The Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens is a mid-telephoto Macro lens that is very suitable for portrait photography, focusing up to a magnification ratio of 1:1. It is compatible with Sony Alpha and Minolta Maxxum SLR cameras. Its double-floating element design eliminates aberrations and ensures sharp, high-contrast results. Its circular aperture provides a natural-looking background.
The superb macro-focus lens for both close-up and distant subjects. This versatile macro-focus lens 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 a (alpha) DSLR-A300 camera, it provides a 150mm focal length (35mm equivalent), and its superb sharpness and clarity give you professional results in every shooting situation.
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