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1. ASAP 2. albnok 3. msiddiq 4. Darren-Francis
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Alpha street pricelist courtesy of albnok ***updated 1st April 2009***
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Camera --------- Sony A200 + 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 DT = RM15xx Sony A200 + 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 DT + 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 = RM18xx Sony A300 + 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 DT = RM18xx Sony A300 + 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 DT + 55-200mm F4-5.6 DT = RM22xx Sony A350 body only = RM20xx Sony A350 + 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 DT = RM23xx Sony A350 + 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 DT + 55-200mm F4-5.6 DT = RM26xx Sony A700 body only = RM33xx Sony A900 body only = RM85xx
Battery Grip -------------- Sony VG-B30AM for A200/A300/A350 = RM6xx Sony VG-C70AM battery grip for A700 = RM9xx Sony VG-C90AM for A900 = RM9xx
Flash ------ Sony HVL-F36AM = RM8xx - Discontinued Sony HVL-F42AM = RM7xx Sony HVL-F56AM = RM11xx - Discontinued Sony HVL-F58AM = RM11xx
Sony 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 DT = RM16xx Sony 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DT = RM16xx Sony Carl Zeiss 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 DT = RM25xx Sony Carl Zeiss 135mm F1.8 = RM48xx Sony Carl Zeiss 85mm F1.4 = RM50xx Sony Carl Zeiss 16-35mm F2.8 SSM = RM54xx Sony Carl Zeiss 24-70mm F2.8 SSM = RM54xx
Common Kelvin White Balance Settings : 2500K - very strong orange tungsten light 2800K - strong orange tungsten light 3200K - yellowish tungsten light 4500K M6 - flourescent light (most flourescent tubes are green even though our eyes don't see it) 5500K - flash 6500K - daylight (or daylight-balanced flourescent light) 9900K - strong blue stage lighting or evening light
Xenon lighting is rare but that should be between 7000-9000K.
Whenever you enter a new situation that has different WB, just set your Kelvin WB again and test with one shot. You should be able to do this with practice.
With the Sony A300 and A350, you can use Live View and see the effect of changing Kelvin WB... live!
M = Magenta G = Green 2500K = Blue 9900K = Amber
Take a picture. Supposing the picture is very Green, you need to add the opposite which is Magenta. If the picture is too Blue you need to go closer to Amber. So if the picture is very blue-green-ish, you will need to go closer to 9900K M9.
To prevent the built-in flash from appearing in pictures when in wireless flash mode, you can use any of these methods, or a combination of them:
- use a darker aperture (e.g. F11) - use a lower ISO (e.g. ISO100) - use a shutter speed faster than your flash sync speed so that High Speed Sync is activated (e.g. 1/320th of a second) - use a piece of exposed, developed negative film in front of your pop-up flash
wanna get the tammy 17-50 ar Zeegon? i think wanna buy ap set not ori warranty..cheaper..
also considering sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5. donno which one better
LOL.. still not decide between this? is up to u dude.. u want close MFD or constant F (it been a long u talking like this), albert oredi give some rough idea too.. better u go try this two lens n follow ur instinct..
This post has been edited by MechaHerc: Apr 30 2009, 03:47 PM
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QUOTE(nles @ Apr 30 2009, 03:49 PM)
When u planning to get? I'll probably go shop during May, go shop together? Aiks, so when you plan to purchase? Not now but also can go molest 1 ma haha.
tomorrow may already la, where are u?... tomorrow wanna go see and maybe buy it too..
tomorrow may already la, where are u?... tomorrow wanna go see and maybe buy it too..
Me from Klang de lo. tomorrow holiday dunno crowded or not. My car loan just approve, so need to wait my last event payment only got cash le. I can still go to try the lens if you don't mind.
When u planning to get? I'll probably go shop during May, go shop together? Aiks, so when you plan to purchase? Not now but also can go molest 1 ma haha.
for now... is kinda dangerous!~~ most probably end of this year... now me only collecting information & prices
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u wanna buy what spooky?..hehe
Added on April 30, 2009, 3:58 pm
QUOTE(nles @ Apr 30 2009, 03:56 PM)
Me from Klang de lo. tomorrow holiday dunno crowded or not. My car loan just approve, so need to wait my last event payment only got cash le. I can still go to try the lens if you don't mind.
aiyaa.. im in penang.. can get tammy 17-50 AP rm14xx and sigma 17-70 AP rm13xx
ok ar the price?
This post has been edited by alpha_company: Apr 30 2009, 03:58 PM
i think ur D60 is the problem if wanna play with CLS, because D60 didnt have built in trigger for flash..
u need to buy the third party trigger to have that function
correct me if im wrong.
correct... need a trigger to trigger off camera flash...which is quite expensive. Need at least d90 and above to have the built-in commander. Sony so generous, put it even on a100
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QUOTE(AlphaBeta @ Apr 30 2009, 07:13 PM)
correct... need a trigger to trigger off camera flash...which is quite expensive. Need at least d90 and above to have the built-in commander. Sony so generous, put it even on a100
nissin 622 and cybertik.. which one better cause both same price.
correct... need a trigger to trigger off camera flash...which is quite expensive. Need at least d90 and above to have the built-in commander. Sony so generous, put it even on a100
usually what mode i should use?? and why when i use apperture priority, i only can change the F number but the shutter speed cannot move one.. i don know how leh
usually what mode i should use?? and why when i use apperture priority, i only can change the F number but the shutter speed cannot move one.. i don know how leh
already stated that it is aperture priority, so u onle be able to change the aperture value.
same goes to shutter priority, u will be able to change the shutterspeed only.
if u want freely change all the values, use M mode.
why i only can change shutter speed. cannot change f number one..
in manual mode, you need to hold the exposure compensation or AEL (i forgot) button to change the f number. Seriously, from here i know u did not read your manual.
in manual mode, you need to hold the exposure compensation or AEL (i forgot) button to change the f number. Seriously, from here i know u did not read your manual.
i got read.. but i lantak only
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Added on April 30, 2009, 9:29 pm i got read.. but i lantak only
lol ok... btw i suggest u to stick with A mode instead of M..M u need to be very good. Sudden change of light could make ur shot over or under exposed. Let the camera decide for you. Unless you are shooting in a Studio, then its a different story.
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QUOTE(achew @ May 1 2009, 01:40 AM)
2pictures from me today..sorry..nothing special..was having 39+degree of high fever for 2 days T_T
i see you shot the 2nd one at f/10. was quite surprised, i expected something like f/4 since even the body of the fly (which is small!) is out of the DOF
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i see you shot the 2nd one at f/10. was quite surprised, i expected something like f/4 since even the body of the fly (which is small!) is out of the DOF
that shot was taken using tamron sp90 together with raynox 250...the DoF is extremely shallow...
and for that shot..i was bending my body and had to shoot using 1 hand(& manual focus=.=) ..my left hand is holding my F58 firing wirelessly...some kind of torture..lol...but quite lucky to get the eyes in focus..really very hard even at F10...and i only hav 1 shot..after the flash..the fly flew away..
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i see you shot the 2nd one at f/10. was quite surprised, i expected something like f/4 since even the body of the fly (which is small!) is out of the DOF
actually not only aperture value that determine the DOF..the the range of lens and the distance from subject to sensor also play a big role on DOF.
correct me if im wrong.
This post has been edited by vandechrome: May 1 2009, 02:01 AM
that shot was taken using tamron sp90 together with raynox 250...the DoF is extremely shallow...
and for that shot..i was bending my body and had to shoot using 1 hand(& manual focus=.=) ..my left hand is holding my F58 firing wirelessly...some kind of torture..lol...but quite lucky to get the eyes in focus..really very hard even at F10...and i only hav 1 shot..after the flash..the fly flew away..
ouchies~~ i just woke up... thinking of going out shopping... maybe if not raining in the afternoon.. wanna go shooting spree pulak..
uih nice can sleep .. I need to work but i dont mind because I can get Kata 467 + crumpler industry disgrace + toll & fuel to lowyat .. plus a meal of KFC dinner plate maybe .. .. but I need to wait at the end of this month and today is just 1st day ..
uih nice can sleep .. I need to work but i dont mind because I can get Kata 467 + crumpler industry disgrace + toll & fuel to lowyat .. plus a meal of KFC dinner plate maybe .. .. but I need to wait at the end of this month and today is just 1st day ..
bro...ada orng sabah jual cz bro....murah ek....1850
bro...ada orng sabah jual cz bro....murah ek....1850
tu la .. I am thinking of it .. if it is in KL, I will go for it today but sayang, it is in Sabah. I prefer to test it out first before pass the money... I am small kid only .. If something goes wrong during the shipment, mati la .. .
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tu la .. I am thinking of it .. if it is in KL, I will go for it today but sayang, it is in Sabah. I prefer to test it out first before pass the money... I am small kid only .. If something goes wrong during the shipment, mati la .. .
1st post reporting in this thread. . For wedding, tammy 1750 or cz 1680 is better for the job? .. .. I can't stand dreaming of those 2 .. haha .. .
both are great lens..CZ have it own coating quality and the pic will look more contrasty..the sharpness, both are about the same..but dont play2 with CZ, if u can get at rm1.8k, just go for it, but better becareful with the condition first.
both are great lens..CZ have it own coating quality and the pic will look more contrasty..the sharpness, both are about the same..but dont play2 with CZ, if u can get at rm1.8k, just go for it, but better becareful with the condition first.
Thanks bro for the information. . If the sharpness for both are about the same, I will go for tammy la. Can save about 1k for wide lens pulak maybe. .
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QUOTE(ryzan76 @ May 1 2009, 11:20 AM)
aku tolong belikan.....
uihhh .. ini sudah racun bro .. dem it dem it dem it .. arghhh !!! ..
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Thanks bro for the information. . If the sharpness for both are about the same, I will go for tammy la. Can save about 1k for wide lens pulak maybe. .
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uihhh .. ini sudah racun bro .. dem it dem it dem it .. arghhh !!! ..
saya betolkan sedikit kenyataan saya.
about the same, but not totally same, CZ's sharpness better than tammy, the coating also very good one...tammy, u need to test the lens forst before buy, because got cases that tammy have problem with back focus..and the sharpness for tammy can be seen when it is at f3.5, not f2.8..but on my copy la..dont know others..
i am also aiming to buy this lens, the offer is very tempting...
really worth!it! as this lens's price keep increasing, the 2nd hand value at below rm2k, its a good bargain!..usually ppl will sell ut at rm 2.2k++ for second hand.
about the same, but not totally same, CZ's sharpness better than tammy, the coating also very good one...tammy, u need to test the lens forst before buy, because got cases that tammy have problem with back focus..and the sharpness for tammy can be seen when it is at f3.5, not f2.8..but on my copy la..dont know others..
hohoh .. u made my mind change .. .. nevermind la .. Since I am not going for cz in KK because I prefer to test it out before buying 2nd hand stuff .. ..
Anyway, is there any event or something we can shoot on weekend? I totally free this weekend .. until now, i have no plan .. 1st time in 2 and half month I have nothing to do on weekend .. ..
hohoh .. u made my mind change .. .. nevermind la .. Since I am not going for cz in KK because I prefer to test it out before buying 2nd hand stuff .. ..
Anyway, is there any event or something we can shoot on weekend? I totally free this weekend .. until now, i have no plan .. 1st time in 2 and half month I have nothing to do on weekend .. ..
lol..go shoot sig's sister la..got wedding tomoro at his house..
Oh. <F number ie: f1.4/f1.7 also produces shallower DOF right? But if i use kit lens 1870, when i am at 70mm, it goes to F5.6 and when i am at 18mm it goes to 3.5. So which produces shallower DOF?
When you say narrower DOF / less DOF means more bokeh? More DOF means less bokeh right?
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QUOTE(Zeegon @ May 1 2009, 03:29 PM)
Oh. <F number ie: f1.4/f1.7 also produces shallower DOF right? But if i use kit lens 1870, when i am at 70mm, it goes to F5.6 and when i am at 18mm it goes to 3.5. So which produces shallower DOF?
When you say narrower DOF / less DOF means more bokeh? More DOF means less bokeh right?
Kinda confuse now.
If you are using kitlens, you got no choice but to stick with f5.6 since that's the biggest aperture available @ 70mm
Oh. <F number ie: f1.4/f1.7 also produces shallower DOF right? But if i use kit lens 1870, when i am at 70mm, it goes to F5.6 and when i am at 18mm it goes to 3.5. So which produces shallower DOF?
When you say narrower DOF / less DOF means more bokeh? More DOF means less bokeh right?
Kinda confuse now.
70mm at F5.6 should have shallow DOF IF u can minimize the distance u and the subject.
hohoh .. u made my mind change .. .. nevermind la .. Since I am not going for cz in KK because I prefer to test it out before buying 2nd hand stuff .. ..
Anyway, is there any event or something we can shoot on weekend? I totally free this weekend .. until now, i have no plan .. 1st time in 2 and half month I have nothing to do on weekend .. ..
come to my sis's wedding la.. can shoot Malay Wedding wor
QUOTE(vandechrome @ May 1 2009, 12:32 PM)
lol..go shoot sig's sister la..got wedding tomoro at his house..
QUOTE(craziqbal @ May 1 2009, 12:33 PM)
signither's sister is getting married. gp there and shoot la!
u guys coming or not??
QUOTE(Seng_Kiat @ May 1 2009, 12:48 PM)
lor .. he never invite me maa .. hahaha .. ..
invited dy what.. said earlier who's wanna come, pm me.. then i'll pm u the address (and coordinate )
come to my sis's wedding la.. can shoot Malay Wedding wor u guys coming or not?? invited dy what.. said earlier who's wanna come, pm me.. then i'll pm u the address (and coordinate )
haha ... cannot kot because my htc just pecah a couple of weeks ago .. .. I honestly can't out from cyberjaya or seri kembangan without gps .. hehe .. ..
I'm using ACDSee Pro2. and can use to paste water mark to all picture at once.
But i use paint and photoshop to make some watermark like danny's photography and save it.
then go acdsee to browse the file i saved and paste in. End up it looks like a rectangle white box with danny's photography... how ah?
when u save the water mark in PS..make sure the background is already transparent....and save it to .GIF or .PNG......when u import to ur ACDSee..it shd appear as transparent..
meter your camera on the sky then... or.. use WIDE instead of CENTER WEIGHED/SPOT.. if you use CENTER WEIGHED/SPOT... half-press and meter on the sky first.. then recompose your frame
hi bros here....when doing wireless flash on sony a350, how do i stop my on camera flash from flashing, and only the wireless flash fire??
cannot.. unless u wanna buy another accessories for triggering your wireless flash maa.. coz the built-in flash is the trigger of all sony external flash.. if u wanna lessen the light intensity... cover with your hand.. or put some tissue infront of it...
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QUOTE(dingenius3 @ May 1 2009, 09:19 PM)
meter your camera on the sky then... or.. use WIDE instead of CENTER WEIGHED/SPOT.. if you use CENTER WEIGHED/SPOT... half-press and meter on the sky first.. then recompose your frame
u can do exposure metering on ur sky...but ur other objects like ppl..building might bcome under exposed..unless u hav flash to lit it up...
QUOTE(porkchop @ May 1 2009, 09:18 PM)
hi bros here....when doing wireless flash on sony a350, how do i stop my on camera flash from flashing, and only the wireless flash fire??
can...like bro albnok said..use a exposed film to put it infront of ur built-in flash... or...use shutter priority/manual to make ur shutter speed faster than 1/200 to trigger HSS.....for me..i always choose the 2nd one..
bro i think more of the sky and lesser of the grass wud've been cooler... just my 2 cents
Thanx, but i want to pop out the orange shirt kid on the field, i dont know how to make him as the main subject..have nothing in my mind on how to do that..im not good in PP ..
i tried to crop a bit so that more will be ponted to the sky..but i think got something wrong lah if i do that..maybe due to the angle and the distortion from the lens.
Thanx, but i want to pop out the orange shirt kid on the field, i dont know how to make him as the main subject..have nothing in my mind on how to do that..im not good in PP ..
i tried to crop a bit so that more will be ponted to the sky..but i think got something wrong lah if i do that..maybe due to the angle and the distortion from the lens.
unbelievable deal I got .. rm1.5k for cz1680 .. 1 year old plus .. according to him, the condition is good .. dem .. i cant resist anymore with this price ..
but, honestly i have no idea on how to check the condition . what should I do if I buy 2nd hand lens? ..
unbelievable deal I got .. rm1.5k for cz1680 .. 1 year old plus .. according to him, the condition is good .. dem .. i cant resist anymore with this price ..
but, honestly i have no idea on how to check the condition . what should I do if I buy 2nd hand lens? ..
unbelievable deal I got .. rm1.5k for cz1680 .. 1 year old plus .. according to him, the condition is good .. dem .. i cant resist anymore with this price ..
but, honestly i have no idea on how to check the condition . what should I do if I buy 2nd hand lens? ..
check for any external damage...
bring your camera and laptop and snap photo and see...
when u save the water mark in PS..make sure the background is already transparent....and save it to .GIF or .PNG......when u import to ur ACDSee..it shd appear as transparent..
achew ah.. can teach me how to make write the word in PS while the background is transparent?
achew ah.. can teach me how to make write the word in PS while the background is transparent?
I still learning photoshop
when u create a new file/image....there is this drop-down-box at the bottom "Background Contents"..u can choose "transparent"....and ur new file would start from a transparent background....
or if u already had something and do not wish to redo again..den u can try to use the magic eraser slowly erase off the white part...try to put "Tolerance" lower so that u wont accidentally delete off other similar color....
unbelievable deal I got .. rm1.5k for cz1680 .. 1 year old plus .. according to him, the condition is good .. dem .. i cant resist anymore with this price ..
but, honestly i have no idea on how to check the condition . what should I do if I buy 2nd hand lens? ..
soooo envyy....... i want a zeisss tooo..y is my funding does not seem to enough....
so determine i am to get the cz
This post has been edited by hafeez71: May 1 2009, 11:12 PM
porkchop, to hide the built-in flash from appearing in pictures, you can refer to page 1, under the Common Kelvin White Balance Settings spoiler (er, amadeo why is it in there?)
porkchop, to hide the built-in flash from appearing in pictures, you can refer to page 1, under the Common Kelvin White Balance Settings spoiler (er, amadeo why is it in there?)
@signither: HEY! STOP SHOPPING!! or... close your eyes when u see good deals.. lol go go pacak all the arrow... if i wanna go... whats the name on the board?? coz i haf another friend kawin oso tomoro
@danny94: transparent background? just use the "MAGIC WAND" thingy.. select & delete all the white color... if u want to upload to blog... better dont COMPRESS... but RESIZE... i prefer to see sizes around 800pixel wide.. remember that most people use screen resolution around 1024 only.. resizing should help reduce the file of course
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Made myself a beauty dish/flash ring today. Parts consist of universal Lambency diffuser, light cover (made of white plastic, cost me RM2.50), aluminum foil to cover the diffuser dome and black paint to paint the back of the light cover.
Here are some pics of my DIY Beauty Dish
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Made myself a beauty dish/flash ring today. Parts consist of universal Lambency diffuser, light cover (made of white plastic, cost me RM2.50), aluminum foil to cover the diffuser dome and black paint to paint the back of the light cover.
Here are some pics of my DIY Beauty Dish
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Here are the results.
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porkchop, to hide the built-in flash from appearing in pictures, you can refer to page 1, under the Common Kelvin White Balance Settings spoiler (er, amadeo why is it in there?)
Ahmike, take a picture of that LOL!
i can't i was using my 135 and they were just 1 ppl away from me .. later i pulak become victim. :|
@signither: HEY! STOP SHOPPING!! or... close your eyes when u see good deals.. lol go go pacak all the arrow... if i wanna go... whats the name on the board?? coz i haf another friend kawin oso tomoro
cannot resist myself when i see any good deals la
the only thing the keep on charging my poison shield is lack of money
so maybe need to sell something if wanna buy anything else
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it's NURUL & RIZAL neway
QUOTE(vandechrome @ May 2 2009, 02:13 AM)
usually ppl sell at rm 250
if u search at shop, the price tag will be rm400-rm500
can find used one for below RM200 neway
QUOTE(neo_lam @ May 2 2009, 02:21 AM)
offtrail 2 is those slig type rite?? then million dollar should equivallent with it....
nope.. OT2 is like a pouch.. there's a sling/strap that you can put on ur shoulder to support the weight tho
i NEED to buy the tammy 17-50 today.. what should i test before buying?
i tot its already answered previously~~ bring your test chart... shoot at middle-45 degree... check front/back focus porblem or not.. if u buying new set.. shouldnt haf any physical damage cases like 2nd hand rite.. heh.. and warranty wise... coz u wan a gray set... make sure the shop is reliable.. like they r going to bungkus anytime soon...
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extreme series or high transfer rates like +200x is useful for DSLR cameras that can shoot high quality images at high frames per second (fps)
if im not mistaken a200 can shoot 3 images per second (the max fps at certain settings) - there's no need for a +200x speed extreme series because the camera is not utilizing it.
a900 ok la..use that one..
This post has been edited by alpha_company: May 2 2009, 10:32 AM
check the EXIF of those pictures. I did not remote nor alter it. For your information, those pictures are fresh directly from camera. Only PP for watermark and resize.
QUOTE(dingenius3 @ May 2 2009, 10:35 AM)
if ya need fast shooting spree action.. might need CZ... kittehlens a bit slow~~
extreme series or high transfer rates like +200x is useful for DSLR cameras that can shoot high quality images at high frames per second (fps)
if im not mistaken a200 can shoot 3 images per second (the max fps at certain settings) - there's no need for a +200x speed extreme series because the camera is not utilizing it.
a900 ok la..use that one..
but reduce time for transferring files.
QUOTE(marushin @ May 2 2009, 11:28 AM)
uihhhh...long time tak online kat sini....dah V25.
ni aper semua orang nak CZ1680?bukannyer best pun lens tuh.Kitlens lagi power la.....
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Are u using Raynox? I have difficulty focusing using Raynox. Always sweating after focusing so hard. Then the results are quite sucky. So now I need to use Raynox more often and learn from mistakes. Hohohoho.
Are u using Raynox? I have difficulty focusing using Raynox. Always sweating after focusing so hard. Then the results are quite sucky. So now I need to use Raynox more often and learn from mistakes. Hohohoho.
yea..using raynox..haha...they say gotta manually focus it..but i use the af...let it focus till it locks..then snap..not the best way la..but i get relatively sharp pics with it.. raynox is nice...this was taken with my tele lens..
We were having a model shoot in the sleepy town of Tamparuli yesterday, which is about 30 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu. My friend heard this constant hammering sound and was curious what was it. So he went and checked it out. It turned out to be an old man making sotong bakar by the pedestal walkway (kaki lima) of an old shop.
This is one of my all time childhood favorite bites! I guess as I grew up, I had lost touch with this food. It brought back a lot of great memory of my growing up time with this sotong bakar. Add soya sauce (kicap) and cili sauce, and I was a happy man!
#1 Sleepy town of Tamparuli
#2 Sotong Bakar. Roasted over charcoal fire - the traditional way to do it right.
#3 After roasting the strips of dried squid, it was hammered into a pulpy stick.
#4 They have the dry version. Add soya sauce & cili sauce.
#5 They also have the marinated version. Also very delicious!
That brough back plenty of memories..... Oh God, I am an old man liao...
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Photoshoot as in fashion shows? Normally my photoshoot i dont use flash wor. So dono. =p Anyway are the Varta 2500 batteries good? Or should i still go for Sanyo Eneloop or GP ReCyko?
ok..i was bored at night..so took out 1 of the picture in my library and "re-pp" on it... anything u find it weird?nice?funny?wadever...feel free to post it =)
ok..i was bored at night..so took out 1 of the picture in my library and "re-pp" on it... anything u find it weird?nice?funny?wadever...feel free to post it =)
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I like the feel...almost looking like a movie style.
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sigh.. just got back from outing today. went to Lowyat and Sg Wang in hope of finding a Tamron 17-50 but then not even 1 shop has it. Boeing is closed early today coz their boss needs to go for a wedding so didn't managed to ask there. I should have gone to pertama..
Btw, happy birthday signither! jom lepak lagi bro.
ok..i was bored at night..so took out 1 of the picture in my library and "re-pp" on it... anything u find it weird?nice?funny?wadever...feel free to post it =)
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errr..i usually adjust the RAW contrast in photoshop...so i don really have a fixed number to giv u..lol..i'll just move the bar until i feel comfortable(usually it'll b very high contrast)
btw...happy bday sig dude....
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QUOTE(SHOfrE3zE @ May 3 2009, 01:12 AM)
sigh.. just got back from outing today. went to Lowyat and Sg Wang in hope of finding a Tamron 17-50 but then not even 1 shop has it. Boeing is closed early today coz their boss needs to go for a wedding so didn't managed to ask there. I should have gone to pertama.. Btw, happy birthday signither! jom lepak lagi bro.
Got my new tamron 17-50 f/2.8 yesterday.... woohoo
I went to a shop in penang. i know the sellers there..
The new stock for tamron 17-50 for nikon mount came in that shop around 4-5 days ago .. i went there yesterday evening and there's only two 17-50 tammy's left and one is already booked...so only left one... THE ONLY ONE wow..last one in that shop
Tried and tested both sigma 17-70 and tamron 17-50 (also tested with focus chart) and took the tamron because:
1. Constant f/2.8 from 17mm to 50mm - need "cari makan lens" for weddings 2. Body quality - i feel that the sigma's built is still of high quality but the body texture is somewhat undesirable and prone to scratching and/or peeling.
A note about the sigma 17-70 though... the MFD is realllly awesome.. by using manual focus i can put a finger just a few cm away from the lens and it can still focus... wow.. really impressed by that. seriously. a totally fun and creative lens.
This post has been edited by alpha_company: May 3 2009, 04:18 AM
Got my new tamron 17-50 f/2.8 yesterday.... woohoo
I went to a shop in penang. i know the sellers there..
The new stock for tamron 17-50 for nikon mount came in that shop around 4-5 days ago .. i went there yesterday evening and there's only two 17-50 tammy's left and one is already booked...so only left one... THE ONLY ONE wow..last one in that shop
Tried and tested both sigma 17-70 and tamron 17-50 (also tested with focus chart) and took the tamron because:
1. Constant f/2.8 from 17mm to 50mm - need "cari makan lens" for weddings 2. Body quality - i feel that the sigma's built is still of high quality but the body texture is somewhat undesirable and prone to scratching and/or peeling. A note about the sigma 17-70 though... the MFD is realllly awesome.. by using manual focus i can put a finger just a few cm away from the lens and it can still focus... wow.. really impressed by that. seriously. a totally fun and creative lens.
err... setup? Sony Alpha 350 HVL-F42AM Sigma 70-200
Err... setup Tropicana Life, using AWB resulting warmer lights Lewre using 3800k WB, resulting colder lights FCUK using 4300k WB, resulting better color G2000 using 4300k WB as well
Aperture priority F3.5 ISO 200 (can't get nice colors at ISO400) Flash power at auto, range at 105mm Starting FCUK, using ADI Flash settings
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QUOTE(chiggy @ May 3 2009, 08:49 AM)
err... setup? Sony Alpha 350 HVL-F42AM Sigma 70-200
Err... setup Tropicana Life, using AWB resulting warmer lights Lewre using 3800k WB, resulting colder lights FCUK using 4300k WB, resulting better color G2000 using 4300k WB as well
Aperture priority F3.5 ISO 200 (can't get nice colors at ISO400) Flash power at auto, range at 105mm Starting FCUK, using ADI Flash settings
oh .. i got d .. fashion starts at 1pm to 730pm today ..
btw, how to get the pass for sony alpha? .. ..
go alphanatics la bro... or email big bro john shum from sony... he is the one holding the passes iinm if u wanna call him straight.. his phone # is.. zero wan nain... tu wan oh.. for tri nain wan
go alphanatics la bro... or email big bro john shum from sony... he is the one holding the passes iinm if u wanna call him straight.. his phone # is.. zero wan nain... tu wan oh.. for tri nain wan
hoho .. thanks bro .. u dont want to join? .. .. i just finish mandi ... will be heading there in 30 mins .. ..
Got my new tamron 17-50 f/2.8 yesterday.... woohoo
I went to a shop in penang. i know the sellers there..
The new stock for tamron 17-50 for nikon mount came in that shop around 4-5 days ago .. i went there yesterday evening and there's only two 17-50 tammy's left and one is already booked...so only left one... THE ONLY ONE wow..last one in that shop
Tried and tested both sigma 17-70 and tamron 17-50 (also tested with focus chart) and took the tamron because:
1. Constant f/2.8 from 17mm to 50mm - need "cari makan lens" for weddings 2. Body quality - i feel that the sigma's built is still of high quality but the body texture is somewhat undesirable and prone to scratching and/or peeling. A note about the sigma 17-70 though... the MFD is realllly awesome.. by using manual focus i can put a finger just a few cm away from the lens and it can still focus... wow.. really impressed by that. seriously. a totally fun and creative lens.
Oh hai alphanians. Chiggy, whats ur distance from the runway?
Tropicana Life - Standing on the stage at the far right Lewre - Sitting on the stage at the far right FCUK - Sitting on the stage at the far right G2000 - Standing on the floor next to the stage on the far left
chiggy u got use flash diffuser ah?? if got what type?/ can recommend?
my first flash diffuser was the Demb Flash Diffuser Pro. Good for shooting products and stationary subjects like models shooting. Not good for fashion shows unless you plan to shoot at around 1 spot where the model stands. Bought for RM170. Sold for RM150
second flash diffuser is the unbranded stofen bounce. Something like this, but not this brand http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2009-05D...-58am-Flash.htm Good for my use since I like shooting fashion shows (also the main reason I bought sigma 70-200 instead of 17-50 for model shooting) However, you may find the flash more harsh compared to Demb. Bought for RM40
3rd flash diffuser is Pixco Universal Flash Diffuser bought from DG Color during DCIM 2009 for RM20. Cheap material, a bit spoilt after a week Looks bulky... takes time to attach to flash unit and need to same amount of time to store back into bag http://64.224.191.96/member/Outlethq/Pic/Game/DNEZ008K.jpg
Now the 2nd diffuser is always on my flash
If you plan to shoot in big events, try not to use big big diffusers. As Albnok says, they look totally unprofessional. Stofen or gel is acceptable. Those like whale tale or the Maggi Cup, are not for pro events. But then again, when do we get to shoot pro events
This post has been edited by chiggy: May 3 2009, 03:21 PM
Zzz, my auto focus motor on SAL1870 spoiled, when it focus, it will sounds tak-tak-tak for few seconds(2s). Our kit lens is covered with warranty 1 year right? Anyone experience this before?
Note: A boy hit "slapped" my lens
Added on May 3, 2009, 4:15 pmBuy HVL 58 lor, cheap and nice and full featured.
Added on May 3, 2009, 4:16 pmAnd very important for indoor events, get a stofen and u are ready to go.
This post has been edited by 5564321: May 3 2009, 04:20 PM
my first flash diffuser was the Demb Flash Diffuser Pro. Good for shooting products and stationary subjects like models shooting. Not good for fashion shows unless you plan to shoot at around 1 spot where the model stands. Bought for RM170. Sold for RM150
second flash diffuser is the unbranded stofen bounce. Something like this, but not this brand http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2009-05D...-58am-Flash.htm Good for my use since I like shooting fashion shows (also the main reason I bought sigma 70-200 instead of 17-50 for model shooting) However, you may find the flash more harsh compared to Demb. Bought for RM40
i have the same diffuser with your's diffuser no2..
means i have to fund for siggy 70200 next before i can shoot pic like u...
chiggy, got any model pics u took without flash? still considering if i really need a cobra
flash is a must no matter what lens you get even at F1.8 (ahmike's 135mm) - also need flash to fill in the shadows especially
no flash on that day... let me check... I edit this post when I found them
Edit: Oh ya, I just remembered I took a few without flashes just to try them out that day they did not look good in the lcd, so I deleted them immediately though, I found some not flashed, but it is not related to the event
This post has been edited by chiggy: May 3 2009, 06:01 PM
gonna send my camera to sony to clean the sensor dust..lol....can take this chance to check the calibration also......btw.."usually" how long they take to service?and how much if the camera isnt covered by warranty...
gonna send my camera to sony to clean the sensor dust..lol....can take this chance to check the calibration also......btw.."usually" how long they take to service?and how much if the camera isnt covered by warranty...
eh achew, how long then we need to send our camera to sony to clean sensor dust ah?
gonna send my camera to sony to clean the sensor dust..lol....can take this chance to check the calibration also......btw.."usually" how long they take to service?and how much if the camera isnt covered by warranty...
in alphanatics it has been discussed
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sony centre guys say 1 week, but usually takes 2-3 days
eh achew, how long then we need to send our camera to sony to clean sensor dust ah?
untill u cannot tahan???lol....
usually i don really care..coz i don shoot in high aperture...and i can remove them easily during PP......but i guess recently i change my lens too often...when shooting in F15...i hav to remove more than 40 of the dust from my photos..lol....so had decided to send in for cleaning..and also i brought the camera to korea...found some of the pics werent that sharp..so take that this time to check the condition as well......
eh achew, how long then we need to send our camera to sony to clean sensor dust ah?
depends how dusty is your sensor if just a few specks that cannot be clean using conventional methods (blowing), then it is ok - cuz mine has 4-5 specks. Can't see at big aperture... slight visible at F6.3, more clear at F8 above
i'm just gonna wait till it gets more. Of course, during this time, I will still perform conventional cleaning (blowing) to avoid dust sticks to them
Added on May 3, 2009, 6:12 pm
QUOTE(achew @ May 3 2009, 06:11 PM)
price wise?lets say its not covered by warranty
they say RM100++ only
This post has been edited by chiggy: May 3 2009, 06:12 PM
best if u had a tripod with u to avoid shaking/shifting...den hold ur shutter and let it shoot 3 times(assume if u set the shooting on continuous mode)
u can do it in photoshop..it would b harder...but u get better control over everything... mostly..ppl do it in photomatix...its alot easier..u just adjust the parameters untill u think its fine....
Added on May 3, 2009, 6:56 pmHowever, no pics or infos...
someone posted 1-2 days b4...but sadly nobody could confirm its a typo or leak......i was hoping to see a a700 or a900 range of new camera...entry level wise..i think a350/a300 is good enough to compete... =p
SpOOkY, the number of AF points on the D60 (three!) lead to one switching to manual focus more often.
chiggy, errr I didn't say big diffusers were not professional. The toilet bowl is fine just that it's quite big and with a F58 it becomes redundant. I would suggest bigger diffusers for wider-angle shots where the subjects can be within 1-3 meters from you. Runways and long range don't need diffusers as the light is already spread across large distances.
5564321, yes you can send it for warranty. It sounds like gear stripping!
Kul | Mo0, congratulations!
achew, focus calibration and dust cleaning is covered under warranty. However you really should get your own blower.
5564321, yes you can send it for warranty. It sounds like gear stripping!
This is wat I worried, so far, when i turn the focus ring, it will "kick" at both end of rotation...When AF is on, the sounds is very terrible, is like a gear is keep spinning on another non-spinning gear.
Just now hand itchy, go take few shots, ah, now rest in my bag already. Gonna take it to claim warranty on tomorrow. Should I bring both camera and lens to go?
Added on May 3, 2009, 7:44 pm
QUOTE(achew @ May 3 2009, 07:29 PM)
someone posted 1-2 days b4...but sadly nobody could confirm its a typo or leak......i was hoping to see a a700 or a900 range of new camera...entry level wise..i think a350/a300 is good enough to compete... =p
I have the same idea as you. Release cameras that replace A700 and many ppl from A200-350 can consider upgrade to it. Ah, I want live view, sometimes not convenient while wearing spectacles.
Added on May 3, 2009, 7:53 pm
QUOTE(achew @ May 3 2009, 06:31 PM)
u can do it in photoshop..it would b harder...but u get better control over everything... mostly..ppl do it in photomatix...its alot easier..u just adjust the parameters untill u think its fine....
Well, last time I also send my a200 to service just because of dusts, I found it rather time consuming and finally bought myself a blower. For dslr users, we should really consider to get ourself a blower.
If there is some stubborn dust particles, even you bring it to service center, they also can't help you to clean it 100%. I myself sent to service center and the technician said that it is impossible to remove the dust 100%.
My advice, get a good giant blower for RM40-50 and clean it by your own.
This post has been edited by 5564321: May 3 2009, 07:54 PM
i know it covered...but my body is bought in msia...and im bring my set to singapore's service center..not sure whether they acknowledge it or not... btw...another thing..wad if i registered my set online..but i lost my warranty card/receipt? =x
quoted from mysony.sony.co.my
"Sony Products registered in My Sony serves as a reference for Sony Product owners. Kindly retain your original product purchase receipt for repair or service claims. In the event of dispute, the purchase date on the original receipt will serve as a proof of warranty."
This post has been edited by hafeez71: May 3 2009, 08:08 PM
i know it covered...but my body is bought in msia...and im bring my set to singapore's service center..not sure whether they acknowledge it or not... btw...another thing..wad if i registered my set online..but i lost my warranty card/receipt? =x
Dude, don't worry. I had the same case as you. I lost my receipt as well! I just send the camera to service center and they got the details of warranty of your camera. For few times I also never bring my receipt or warranty card. Bring yourself and camera and it would be done. Warranty and service from Sony are great, fast and reliable.
Added on May 3, 2009, 8:14 pmBTW, always give it a try, you won't lose anythings. A phone call is good as well.
This post has been edited by 5564321: May 3 2009, 08:15 PM
Dude, don't worry. I had the same case as you. I lost my receipt as well! I just send the camera to service center and they got the details of warranty of your camera. For few times I also never bring my receipt or warranty card. Bring yourself and camera and it would be done. Warranty and service from Sony are great, fast and reliable.
Added on May 3, 2009, 8:14 pmBTW, always give it a try, you won't lose anythings.
but i kinda agree with wad hafeez wrote there....if sony accept it without receipt n warranty card...den everyone could wait until their set has some prob den go register online...in that case their warranty could last longer isnt it? =p
but i kinda agree with wad hafeez wrote there....if sony accept it without receipt n warranty card...den everyone could wait until their set has some prob den go register online...in that case their warranty could last longer isnt it? =p
Sry, I forgot to put a statement. When you purchase your cam, did you fill in the warranty card and post to sony via yourself or the shop? I got fill up the card and registered my a200 online but their details of warranty is based on my online registration. Hope I make it clear for you.
Note: the details of warranty is printed on the paper of service of my a200. I register it a day after I purchase.
This post has been edited by 5564321: May 3 2009, 08:24 PM
i think its cool =) so that newbies wont judge on what camera i use
Well, just hope that alpha member here wont be like other forum, as alpha always being judged and compare with other famous brand like: good? why?blablabla...
haha....its like telling ppl..u must b a god-like driver bcoz u drive ferrari! or someone must b able to bend-it-like-beckham just bcoz he is wearing man utd jersey...
i think its cool =) so that newbies wont judge on what camera i use
far away maybe i cant see...but if close..i definitely know wht camera is it.. haha i will never ever cover the brand..Sony makes it perfect dude..dun care wht other say la...
Brought the Sony A350 Single Lens Kit + UV Filter + Sony Bag + LCD Screen Protector + 4GB Compact Flash card + extended 4 years warranty (100% accessories warranty) in Harvey Norman + Tripod Stands + 2 GB Compact Flash
Costs around RM 2299 for the DSLR camera single lens kit + 4GB + 2GB CF + Tripod + LCD Screen Protector RM 450 for the 4 years extended warranty + Sony Travel Beg + UV Filter ....
This post has been edited by wingster: May 3 2009, 11:57 PM
Crap, just discovered that my Canon Powershot A520 can change EV in video! Oh well, next round. Had to record a few times as there were unwanted background noises (dogs barking, etc.)
Crap, just discovered that my Canon Powershot A520 can change EV in video! Oh well, next round. Had to record a few times as there were unwanted background noises (dogs barking, etc.)
don worry..its good enough...
i did exactly the same things quite a few times...either my blower is really weak or all the dust is sooooooooooooo sticky..i hardly see any improvement..lol
hmm albert, i thought we must not dismount the lens while the camera is on? Because the sensor is charged and will attract more dust? and face the body down and blow so tht the dust wont stay inside the body?
hmm albert, i thought we must not dismount the lens while the camera is on? Because the sensor is charged and will attract more dust? and face the body down and blow so tht the dust wont stay inside the body?
if we don take off the lens..how we suppose to blow the sensor??the sensor is covered if u off the power..correct me if im wrong..
and yea...make the sensor facing down is good..i always do that..but sadly..it doesnt help in my case...
hmm albert, i thought we must not dismount the lens while the camera is on? Because the sensor is charged and will attract more dust? and face the body down and blow so tht the dust wont stay inside the body?
that's why u need to turn on the cleaning mode.. in cleaning mode, the camera will pull up the mirror but in the same time cut the charges to the sensor.. so it's safe to dismount the lens and blow the sensor
Added on May 4, 2009, 12:44 am@safriz, vande, achew: thanks for the birthday wish guys
This post has been edited by signither: May 4 2009, 12:44 AM
AlphaBeta, the sensor is behind the shutter. Go push your mirror up right now and see that your sensor is not exposed at all!
(The mirror will stay up, so turn it off and on again.)
The charged sensor only comes into concern if you try to access the sensor by shooting a long exposure and removing the lens.
I have managed to blow dust out without the body facing down so it's not a big deal.
If you:
Turn on cleaning mode then remove the lens - okay Remove the lens then turn on cleaning mode - still okay
The sensor only gets dust when an exposure is happening. When the mirror and shutter is down, dust would not be able to settle on the sensor. Think about it, how long does it take for dust to settle on a surface?
Oh and happy (belated) birthday signither!
This post has been edited by albnok: May 4 2009, 12:47 AM
but i kinda agree with wad hafeez wrote there....if sony accept it without receipt n warranty card...den everyone could wait until their set has some prob den go register online...in that case their warranty could last longer isnt it? =p
yup, that I am doing for my cobra. . The shop, YL in pudu plaza did not fill in the warranty card. They just putted their company chop on it. . I only will register my cobra after a year or 2. So, I have 2 or 3 years warranty instead of 1. ;P
chiggyy, were you at Fashion On 1 today? If am not mistaken, you were wearing red shirt right? .. I wanted to say hi but you look 'too busy' with people next to you. .
Haha, I face this problem same as finalfantasy before. I believe many of you also experience that. Just key in DSLRA200K (for single lens) or DSLRA200W (for twin lens).
AlphaBeta, because the shutter curtain still blocks it.
In the film days, the shutter curtain was necessary to block light from exposing the film.
For digital sensors, the shutter curtain is still necessary to avoid 'rolling shutter'. I have a digital camera without a mechanical shutter and it gives a rolling shutter effect much like what you see on the D90 video mode:
The shutter speed was very fast on these images mind you! About 1/1000s if I remember correctly.
guys.. my first hdr.. ok or not? i really dont know how to do tone mapping in Photomatix laaa..
Dramatic clouds!..nice one, but too much distractions..u can remove the wires line and the bontot of kancil car..and try finding somethig as main subject..me looking everywhere in this photo finding main subject, but couldnt find one..
Photoshoot as in fashion shows? Normally my photoshoot i dont use flash wor. So dono. =p Anyway are the Varta 2500 batteries good? Or should i still go for Sanyo Eneloop or GP ReCyko?
Sanyo Eneloop...
Added on May 4, 2009, 1:58 am
QUOTE(matt85 @ May 3 2009, 10:57 PM)
Just bought my a300K today !! So excited !
TS or anyone, can add me in the list ? Thx !
Congrats... Im thinking of getting one too...
or... should I wait for the coming new alpha?
This post has been edited by Banzai_san: May 4 2009, 01:58 AM
Joined: Mar 2005
From: ★MALAYSIA★ Status: Photographing
QUOTE(vandechrome @ May 4 2009, 01:45 AM)
Dramatic clouds!..nice one, but too much distractions..u can remove the wires line and the bontot of kancil car..and try finding somethig as main subject..me looking everywhere in this photo finding main subject, but couldnt find one..
hehe.. that picture i took was main2 only and just now when i saw the pic.. i tried making 3 copies of it with diff exp and play around with it..
Added on May 4, 2009, 2:05 am
QUOTE(Banzai_san @ May 4 2009, 01:45 AM)
Sanyo Eneloop...
Added on May 4, 2009, 1:58 am Congrats... Im thinking of getting one too...
or... should I wait for the coming new alpha?
ok guys.. i want to buy a rechargable batt and which is good? GP ReCyko how ar? if GP 2700mah?
energizer rechargable 2500mah batts?
others like maha? but heard problems that it cant hold it's charge for very long.. 2-3 days and batt low already..
i want something reliable and not too exp.
This post has been edited by alpha_company: May 4 2009, 02:05 AM
hehe.. that picture i took was main2 only and just now when i saw the pic.. i tried making 3 copies of it with diff exp and play around with it..
Added on May 4, 2009, 2:05 am
ok guys.. i want to buy a rechargable batt and which is good? GP ReCyko how ar? if GP 2700mah?
energizer rechargable 2500mah batts?
others like maha? but heard problems that it cant hold it's charge for very long.. 2-3 days and batt low already..
i want something reliable and not too exp.
Get Sanyo Eneloop. Self discharge rate for Eneloop is very low (even in 1 year, Eneloop retains 85% of its power).
Other rechargeables eventhough have higher capacity (Eneloop 2000mAh, others 2500-2700mAh) but some of them do not charge all the way to their stated capacity, hence you'd get a less than <2500 - 2700mAh.
You mentioned you want something reliable... hence go for Eneloop. Even after several months, you can be asured that it still retains its charge / power.
This post has been edited by Banzai_san: May 4 2009, 02:21 AM
Get Sanyo Eneloop. Self discharge rate for Eneloop is very low (even in 1 year, Eneloop retains 85% of its power).
Other rechargeables eventhough have higher capacity (Eneloop 2000mAh, others 2500-2700mAh) but some of them do not charge all the way to their stated capacity, hence you'd get a less than <2500 - 2700mAh.
You mentioned you want something reliable... hence go for Eneloop. Even after several months, you can be asured that it still retains its charge / power.
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higher capacity means u can get higher recharge time..
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From: ★MALAYSIA★ Status: Photographing
thanks for the opinions...
afraid to get the maha batteries.. in photomalaysia or in some other forum (forgot), i've read that quite a number of people buying maha batt (forgot what model) having their batt discharged substancially in about 3 days only..
higher capacity means u can get higher recharge time..
also important shooting events
Yes, very important to always have the charges available in your batteries.
What I would suggest, to be on the safe side, get 2 sets of Eneloop batteries full charged when going to those events. Even if finish one set, you still have another backup set to use. Hence your charge capacity is double.. ie 2 sets of Eneloop = 2000mAh * 2 = 4000mAh.
Once you have charged your Eneloop to its fullest, you can have peace of heart confident that even after 6 months or more, the charges in the Eneloop are still there. No worries...
Where as for other rechargeable batt, you would not know with confidence how many charges are still there in the batteries.
Yes, very important to always have the charges available in your batteries.
What I would suggest, to be on the safe side, get 2 sets of Eneloop batteries full charged when going to those events. Even if finish one set, you still have another backup set to use. Hence your charge capacity is double.. ie 2 sets of Eneloop = 2000mAh * 2 = 4000mAh.
Once you have charged your Eneloop to its fullest, you can have peace of heart confident that even after 6 months or more, the charges in the Eneloop are still there. No worries...
Where as for other rechargeable batt, you would not know with confidence how many charges are still there in the batteries.
Hence, Sanyo Eneloop ftw.
Since we are using Sony, dont you guys think about sony cycle energy battery? .. ..
I am using it and as I know, it is same as sanyo eneloop, hold the charge for a pretty long time. . So far so good for me. Today, I was shooting about 1.2k shoots using it on my cobra at 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16, and guess what, it served me well from the 1st shoot to the final one eventho i charged them a couple of weeks ago. .
Yes, very important to always have the charges available in your batteries.
What I would suggest, to be on the safe side, get 2 sets of Eneloop batteries full charged when going to those events. Even if finish one set, you still have another backup set to use. Hence your charge capacity is double.. ie 2 sets of Eneloop = 2000mAh * 2 = 4000mAh.
Once you have charged your Eneloop to its fullest, you can have peace of heart confident that even after 6 months or more, the charges in the Eneloop are still there. No worries...
Where as for other rechargeable batt, you would not know with confidence how many charges are still there in the batteries.
Hence, Sanyo Eneloop ftw.
haiya..already wrote so long, sudden page load error!
ok lah, like this one, more the mAh, more faster recharge time u will get..
for events, i would like to suggest get more mAh values , so u will have faster recharge time if blasting ur flash at full power.
how you back up your photo? i just scare that my os or hdd will spoil in future .. thinking of getting 1tb of external hdd for data storage and back up but do not know the reliability of it. hurmmm ..
how you back up your photo? i just scare that my os or hdd will spoil in future .. thinking of getting 1tb of external hdd for data storage and back up but do not know the reliability of it. hurmmm ..
Eneloop 2000mah only but can keep it's charge for a long time..
for 2500-2700 mah? u recommend maha?
u mean that 2700mah will make flashgun recycle faster so can take pics faster?
write back what i wrote just now..*sigh*
this is my personal review, based on what i have.
Uniross 2700mAh = 1 - 2 sec recharge time when blast the flash at full power.
Energizer 2500 mAh = 2 - 4 sec recharge time when blast the flash at full power.
Eneloop 2000mAh = 4 - 6 sec recharge time when blast the flash at full power.
Of course this is very subjective when u dont know the actual capacity of each battery set..but this is what i can conclude.
the recharge time also depend on the capacity left in the battery, it is not the recharge time is constant untill the battery die, but this is when the batteries in fully charged situation.
thats why most ppl will recommend to buy more than 2500mAh batteries for external flash.
i will using my Uniross and Energizer for wedding reception and any event that needs faster recharge time. n i will using my Eneloop and Recyko for portrait shooting or can be said the shots that dont need faster recharge time.
QUOTE(Seng_Kiat @ May 4 2009, 03:05 AM)
guys,
how you back up your photo? i just scare that my os or hdd will spoil in future .. thinking of getting 1tb of external hdd for data storage and back up but do not know the reliability of it. hurmmm ..
store all of them in my HDD, but i will do backup in DVD for every 1-2 months. i will only store the processed photos, that means all other photos that i think i dont need will go into recycle bin..but now, i think i need to buy another HDD la..shooting RAW format is kinda need larger storage than 250GB..
This post has been edited by vandechrome: May 4 2009, 03:25 AM
depends on how u use ur hdd bro...so far my os using 40gb maxtor...still reliable up till today....my storage using multiple hdd range from 250gb,2x320gb...so far no problem...and my pc is always 24/7 on...if u want to buy external also can but strictly use it for storage only...if u put multiple media,u will encounter problem later on....
HDD can last about 10 years. DVD or CD can last more than 50 years. Film and tape can last more than 100 years.
Thank you for the information. . DVD would be the best option, based on the lifetime and also the cost.
QUOTE(hazril @ May 4 2009, 03:46 AM)
sengkiat...maybe u can print out some...
depends on how u use ur hdd bro...so far my os using 40gb maxtor...still reliable up till today....my storage using multiple hdd range from 250gb,2x320gb...so far no problem...and my pc is always 24/7 on...if u want to buy external also can but strictly use it for storage only...if u put multiple media,u will encounter problem later on....
Wokey. Thank you for the information dude. . I have 100GB on my laptop, 160+120gb on two 2.5" ext hdd. I am thinking of store them in DVD because I do not believe in HDD because the will give no indicator when will they kong.
Added on May 4, 2009, 4:02 amafter i transferred the pictures from Fashion On 1 to my system, I realize that my siggy 70-300 was not performing as my expectation. . I was expecting something sharper than I got. I will upload the pics in 1-2 days. .
This post has been edited by Seng_Kiat: May 4 2009, 04:02 AM
Uniross 2700mAh = 1 - 2 sec recharge time when blast the flash at full power.
Energizer 2500 mAh = 2 - 4 sec recharge time when blast the flash at full power.
Eneloop 2000mAh = 4 - 6 sec recharge time when blast the flash at full power.
Of course this is very subjective when u dont know the actual capacity of each battery set..but this is what i can conclude.
the recharge time also depend on the capacity left in the battery, it is not the recharge time is constant untill the battery die, but this is when the batteries in fully charged situation.
thats why most ppl will recommend to buy more than 2500mAh batteries for external flash.
Interesting observation... I googled for "eneloop flash recharge time" and found several links.
nb: I misunderstood your post when you wrote recharge time to mean battery recharge time.. Rupanya you were refering to the flash recharge time... aiyyaa hehe
This post has been edited by Banzai_san: May 4 2009, 07:08 AM
hmm..Eneloop is indeed very popular but I will choose to go with higher mAh battery because with quick charger, you can get ur batt fully charged in 1~2 hours. Just my 2 cents;)
hmm..Eneloop is indeed very popular but I will choose to go with higher mAh battery because with quick charger, you can get ur batt fully charged in 1~2 hours. Just my 2 cents;)
i will go to the one who can hold the charge in long period .. 6-7 hours of charging time would not be an issue for me because i will charge my batteries at night.
I got Sanyo Eneloop 2000mAh and Sanyo Evo 2700mAh. Normal shooting use Eneloop, if got event then charge Evo 2700 the night before the event.
That time after 1st day my Evo still have juice in it so didn't charge. 2nd day Evo finish and my other 8 Eneloop also finish damn fast, end up go get energizer.
This post has been edited by nles: May 4 2009, 08:01 AM
i charged my batt (2700mah) in beginning of april and i used it several times. I tested it again yesterday and it still have juice though its very subjective matter. get what that suits u:)
I got Sanyo Eneloop 2000mAh and Sanyo Evo 2700mAh. Normal shooting use Eneloop, if got event then charge Evo 2700 the night before the event.
That time after 1st day my Evo still have juice in it so didn't charge. 2nd day Evo finish and my other 8 Eneloop also finish damn fast, end up go get energizer.
r u sure eneloop is not that tahan?
why my sony cycleenergy can give me 1200++ shots yesterday and still strong .. I was firing at 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16.. and it is 2000mAh
chiggyy, were you at Fashion On 1 today? If am not mistaken, you were wearing red shirt right? .. I wanted to say hi but you look 'too busy' with people next to you. .
not me cuz i didn't go on sunday lazy bone won on sunday
after i transferred the pictures from Fashion On 1 to my system, I realize that my siggy 70-300 was not performing as my expectation. . I was expecting something sharper than I got. I will upload the pics in 1-2 days. .
of course la bro... our siggy are not that sharp at the end 200-300... usually people will stop at 250mm..
QUOTE(chiggy @ May 4 2009, 09:26 AM)
depends whether you need the extra features of F58 for me, I just need to flash only... so sticking with F42
yeap yeap... u want the features from cobra ar bro sig? for me... i hate it i need to press the button to change the orientation// with cobra.. just twist twist only... mwuahahha
This post has been edited by dingenius3: May 4 2009, 11:06 AM
vandechrome, I have not found my batteries to recharge any faster if I have higher capacity batteries.
I have 4 Energizer 2500 mAh AA batteries and 4 Sanyo Eneloop 2000 mAh AA batteries. Both take 4 seconds to recharge from a full 1/1 power blast (press Test, then wait for the light to come on again in 4 seconds.)
Do you mean that when you fire one 1/1 blast, then fire another 1/1 blast in 2 seconds, that second blast has much power as the first one? I always presumed that I will only get full 1/1 power again when the Test light comes on again after 4 seconds. I usually don't fire one shot then wait 2 seconds; I most certainly always fire 2-3 shots in burst mode of 5 FPS (so it's 0.2 seconds between 2 flashes). This is to lower the chances of blinking eyes (and have a chance to merge pictures where different people blink.) If I was to shoot again in 2 seconds I'd certainly have a hard time realigning the flashed images.
The Eneloops however are low-drain batteries so they still have power after a week whereas I don't know if the Energizers will. So I always prefer to put the Energizers in the flash to use first, then switch to Eneloops when the Energizers are finished. I always carry alkaline AAs as backup for paid events.
hafeez71, yes the Imedion makes a good backup set.
I got Sanyo Eneloop 2000mAh and Sanyo Evo 2700mAh. Normal shooting use Eneloop, if got event then charge Evo 2700 the night before the event.
That time after 1st day my Evo still have juice in it so didn't charge. 2nd day Evo finish and my other 8 Eneloop also finish damn fast, end up go get energizer.
yikes... your flash eats up so many batteries...
Are you using your flashlite as a "lampu suluh" ka sampai drain all your batteries? haha...
- don't be a pixel peeper, use a higher ISO! ISO400 at least. People ask you to shoot events to catch the moment, not to pixel-peep at how sharp an uncle's moustache can be at ISO100 F8 - remove diffusers if shooting over large distances, it makes no difference. - point your flash forwards instead of bounce for much, much faster recharge times.
vandechrome, forgot to note that I use TTL all the time so I don't have a good idea whether I'm at 1/1. Though I'm usually on ISO400 onwards so chances of that are lower. Also back on my old F56, I could hear the full recharge sound, but I know that I rarely heard it so I know I don't hit 1/1 in TTL much.
This post has been edited by albnok: May 4 2009, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(nles @ May 4 2009, 08:00 AM)
I got Sanyo Eneloop 2000mAh and Sanyo Evo 2700mAh. Normal shooting use Eneloop, if got event then charge Evo 2700 the night before the event.
That time after 1st day my Evo still have juice in it so didn't charge. 2nd day Evo finish and my other 8 Eneloop also finish damn fast, end up go get energizer.
sanyo evo? how does this perform? can it hold it's charge as long as eneloop and be as powerful as other 2700mah batts?
guys... this is my first wedding pic.. i really dont know how to compose and still new to wedding photogs.. with my new 17-50 tammy:
(this one i PP) (NO PP) (NO PP)
This post has been edited by alpha_company: May 4 2009, 11:43 AM
alpha_company, good that you're using a slower shutter speed to get the ambient colors and light in, but you need to use the white card on your flash to give some forward light to the faces. The shadows on the face are not flattering!
sanyo evo? how does this perform? can it hold it's charge as long as eneloop and be as powerful as other 2700mah batts?
guys... this is my first wedding pic.. i really dont know how to compose and still new to wedding photogs.. with my new 17-50 tammy:
(this one i PP) (NO PP) (NO PP)
too small la dude, better dun use thumbnail for easier view but from what i observe:
the white balance in PP pic seems not correct.. n the panda eyes is there.. (this one pretty important too) try avoid this by using flash (pic kawinz).. u dun buy the flashgun yet izzit? the composition also look awkward wit chopped at their feet.. also check the eye contacts..
alpha_company, good that you're using a slower shutter speed to get the ambient colors and light in, but you need to use the white card on your flash to give some forward light to the faces. The shadows on the face are not flattering!
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QUOTE(albnok @ May 4 2009, 12:03 PM)
alpha_company, good that you're using a slower shutter speed to get the ambient colors and light in, but you need to use the white card on your flash to give some forward light to the faces. The shadows on the face are not flattering!
nb: I misunderstood your post when you wrote recharge time to mean battery recharge time.. Rupanya you were refering to the flash recharge time... aiyyaa hehe
read that already, and i also very sorry lah for my bad english!
QUOTE(albnok @ May 4 2009, 11:07 AM)
vandechrome, I have not found my batteries to recharge any faster if I have higher capacity batteries.
I have 4 Energizer 2500 mAh AA batteries and 4 Sanyo Eneloop 2000 mAh AA batteries. Both take 4 seconds to recharge from a full 1/1 power blast (press Test, then wait for the light to come on again in 4 seconds.)
Do you mean that when you fire one 1/1 blast, then fire another 1/1 blast in 2 seconds, that second blast has much power as the first one? I always presumed that I will only get full 1/1 power again when the Test light comes on again after 4 seconds. I usually don't fire one shot then wait 2 seconds; I most certainly always fire 2-3 shots in burst mode of 5 FPS (so it's 0.2 seconds between 2 flashes). This is to lower the chances of blinking eyes (and have a chance to merge pictures where different people blink.) If I was to shoot again in 2 seconds I'd certainly have a hard time realigning the flashed images.
The Eneloops however are low-drain batteries so they still have power after a week whereas I don't know if the Energizers will. So I always prefer to put the Energizers in the flash to use first, then switch to Eneloops when the Energizers are finished. I always carry alkaline AAs as backup for paid events.
hafeez71, yes the Imedion makes a good backup set.
From what i read and wat i learned before buying my batteries pack a year a go, mAh determine how fast the current can flow, yes, it will have faster charging time and also faster discharge time, so based on theory, more current flow or conductivity, more faster recharge time for the flash, i dont know about ur situation, because u are using F58, but with my situation, using manual power level and usually bounce the flash, that wat i can conclude.
yes, i'll wait until it fully charge before another blast.
QUOTE(albnok @ May 4 2009, 11:16 AM)
If your flash is eating batteries:
- don't be a pixel peeper, use a higher ISO! ISO400 at least. People ask you to shoot events to catch the moment, not to pixel-peep at how sharp an uncle's moustache can be at ISO100 F8 - remove diffusers if shooting over large distances, it makes no difference. - point your flash forwards instead of bounce for much, much faster recharge times.
vandechrome, forgot to note that I use TTL all the time so I don't have a good idea whether I'm at 1/1. Though I'm usually on ISO400 onwards so chances of that are lower. Also back on my old F56, I could hear the full recharge sound, but I know that I rarely heard it so I know I don't hit 1/1 in TTL much.
the full charge sound always occured when the batteries near to die..hmm, i guess we need another TT for this experiment...
alpha_company: i like the first pic. The composition is kinda nice. try adding some dreamy effet(oof/bokeh)..i think it may be nicer:)..the background looks kinda sharp to me:)
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QUOTE(chiggy @ May 4 2009, 09:26 AM)
depends whether you need the extra features of F58 for me, I just need to flash only... so sticking with F42
QUOTE(Seng_Kiat @ May 4 2009, 09:27 AM)
yes, it worth your money .. buy 1st think later ..
QUOTE(Sp00kY @ May 4 2009, 09:32 AM)
i think f42 is good enough, at least for me:)
QUOTE(shootkk @ May 4 2009, 09:33 AM)
signither : Not it's not worth it! Don't sell your F42! Buy the cobra and keep the F42! Then you can do a 2 flash setup!!! Hehehehehehe
QUOTE(dingenius3 @ May 4 2009, 11:01 AM)
yeap yeap... u want the features from cobra ar bro sig? for me... i hate it i need to press the button to change the orientation// with cobra.. just twist twist only... mwuahahha
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This post has been edited by signither: May 4 2009, 02:46 PM
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albnok's advice : good that you're using a slower shutter speed to get the ambient colors and light in, but you need to use the white card on your flash to give some forward light to the faces. The shadows on the face are not flattering!
vandechrome's advice : crop the cupboard, and better shoot at eye level ..
Sp00kY's advice : i like the first pic. The composition is kinda nice. try adding some dreamy effet(oof/bokeh)..i think it may be nicer:)..the background looks kinda sharp to me:)
MechaHerc's advice : check eye contact
(how to add real life looking bokeh for a pic like that? how if using photoshop?)
signither : after much thoughts, probably jumping ship. unless A800 will be out soon
dun sell ur F42, use it. unless u want the extra power from F58, else i think its pointless. about the cobra twisting head, it wont take u a lot of time to twist right? just my 2 cents
alpha_company: Hmm..i was expecting a much shallower DOF from 1750 . maybe u can make the background OOF (slightly) using photoscape ( iduno how to use photoshop)
i think N got better ISO performance but dun like the warm-ism AWB. C has nicer natural colour but flash is very expensive! If you're into macro, i think C is better (MP-E 65)
p/s: pls dun start any war between brand pls :peace
both also good, S still good it can also depends what your friends have as you might want to share lenses if your workplace allows to bring camera, can also join around... though, my workplace got N and O only...
Apr 30 2009, 03:32 PM, updated 17y ago
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ap price no idea.
SAL1870 + raynox 
. For wedding, tammy 1750 or cz 1680 is better for the job? .. 
my stealth-ed a200, ianho style!!
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