Sigma SL9

midget lord

So she got me one of these for christmas.


Anyone have one or know someone that has/had one?


Its a film SLR, wanna hone my skills before making the big digital plunge.


More details on it can be found here: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/cameras/cameras_cameras_details.asp?id=3258.


All comments, positive and negative are welcome.

dubtom

I've never used the sa 9 but my first af slr was an sa7. I was pleased with it at the time, it was a big jump from the centon which was my first slr. Sigma don't have a great rep when it comes to AF on their camera's, I didn't realise it was bad untill i picked up a Canon. In saying that I really don't know that the sa9's is like so can't comment. I'm guessing that herself got the camera fairly reasonably priced, because they dont hold their price at all, resale value will plummit. The Sd9 kit can now be got for under a grand here and much much less abroad, they were fairly expensive when introduced. The other downside is that you can only use Sigma lenses and accessories with it, Sigma lenses are on the whole are very good, I have several myself,but you may find that buying some extras may cost more because your stuck with the Sigma brand. I don't mean to sound negative about your prezzie, but generally Sigma are not the first choice of many slr buyers, mainly because Canon or Nikon can be got for much the same prices. In saying that, enjoy it, if it's a stepping stone before you go digital it will give you a good idea of what to look for in the future.

midget lord

Its a kit with 2 lenses and it was bought on advice, new, for €220. I dont think i will be getting many Nikon and Canon's for that price, especially with two lenses.

The reason behind getting this one was just to get used to operating an SLR, its functions etc. If i wanna pursue it, which i most probably will, then i can spend the 1000 or whatever on a digital.

run_Forrest_run

That's a good price anyway! I bought the SA7 2 years ago and I paid 500 euro ( I upgraded to the 28-200 lens). I had the same opinion as midgetlord, I wanted to develop my skills on the slr before going digital.

yeah, after a while I noticed that the AF on the SA7 can be quite slow (compared to Canon so I hear). Sometimes it can get confused and the focus ring just goes from close to infinity and back. All in all though I love the thing, it has some great features so I can asssume the SA9 is better again.
One thing I noticed, in terms of build quality of the lens (compared to other starter kits) Sigma lenses are solid..there is some weight difference between it and nikon and canon starter kits.

Have fun with the camera anyway!

midget lord

run_Forrest_run wrote:

That's a good price anyway! I bought the SA7 2 years ago and I paid 500 euro ( I upgraded to the 28-200 lens). I had the same opinion as midgetlord, I wanted to develop my skills on the slr before going digital.

yeah, after a while I noticed that the AF on the SA7 can be quite slow (compared to Canon so I hear). Sometimes it can get confused and the focus ring just goes from close to infinity and back. All in all though I love the thing, it has some great features so I can asssume the SA9 is better again.
One thing I noticed, in terms of build quality of the lens (compared to other starter kits) Sigma lenses are solid..there is some weight difference between it and nikon and canon starter kits.

Have fun with the camera anyway!

Oh i intend to.


Have a few places i wanna head in January. Only round Ireland mind, just to get rid of a few rolls!

I dunno if anyone knows Dun an Ri in Kingscourt, but i should get some nice photos up there.

run_Forrest_run

Don't know that place but I have found plenty of opportunity for night photography shooting houses with all the lights and decorations outside em..some mad illuminations around...U'd swear it's vegas.

midget lord

run_Forrest_run wrote:

Don't know that place but I have found plenty of opportunity for night photography shooting houses with all the lights and decorations outside em..some mad illuminations around...U'd swear it's vegas.

I think some parts of finglas are actually brighter than vegas

Markham

...but nothing beats this place:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8290192083117426204

Un-blimmin-believable