street price is 2-2.1K

here is another one from penang.



Camera:Nikon D60
Focal length: 28mm
Exposure: 1/60
Aperture: f/4.3
ISO Speed: 100

im using D60

Hi All,

I've just gotten myself my first DSLR this evening, a Nikon D60.

I almost make a decision to invest on D5000 but after weighting in alot of factors, especially the price, I think I can forgo Movie Mode, 7 point AF, articulate LCD (which is not side hinge) and the D90 sensor. All that for RM1k less is definitely worth it.

I'm sorta looking for some accessories but not too sure which is the best place to look for it in KL/Pudu.

3rd Party accessories also no problem.

1. Hand Straps (definitely 3rd Party)
2. Battery Grip (definitely 3rd Party)
3. LCD Protector (I guess only 3rd Party, don't seems to have what D90 have)
4. Flash (basic with variable angle will do, gonna use card board to diffuse the light or rice paper)

Need to get those item cheap and I might be prowling in the Garage sale for it.

Looking forward to get kimurastanley's gear: the Tamron lens and flashes. I know that without that lens, I can't do bokeh in a non Tele lens...

Shed some light, fellow Nikonian!

hi bro,
need some advice from u and all tammy 17-50 f2.8 user's.
i have got 3 buddies using this lense.
d 60 d 80 and d 90 coincidentally.
all of them complaint that tht
1. at times the lense just does not respond as in the body does not detect the lense (e)
2. the motor speed is very slow

i am in the midst of getting this lense but contemplating either tamron 17-50 or sigma 18-50.
i am told that sigma will be a better choice as its motor is faster and also batter sharpness compared to tammy.
please give your review.
hoping to get feedback from both tammy and siggy user's

thanking in advance.
Mixo

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Added on May 25, 2009, 12:26 amhello bro,
my sincere wishes to you.
a good choice of slr to start in photography.
given choice of d5k and d60 with the price difference you made a smart choice especially if you plan to take this as a passion and not just hobby.

ps: just saw leica m8 and leica safar ltd edition .
its just pure sweetness. but after looking at the price i had to think thrice b4 even touching it!


This post has been edited by mixologist84: May 25 2009, 12:26 AM

Name added. Welcome!!


Welcome to join the family!!
For beginner, D60 is enough. Get used to the DSLR function and the aperture, shutter etc settings first. Master your skill on the DSLR and save money for ur next upgrade
U will slowly feel that D60 is not enough for u and u may get D90 or D300 for ur next DSLR.
D60 kit lens can also do bokeh, u can set @55mm and the bokeh is not bad

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Added on May 25, 2009, 12:33 ami do experienced once that the D60 show "f--" with the lens, but only once.
The motor speed is slower than Sigma bcz sigma has HSM which is equivalent to AF-S, thus the AF is faster. But i still feel OK regarding the AF speed on my Tamron..
I dun think Sigma is sharper than Tamron. Tamron is more popular although it's AF is slower than Sigma purely bcz it produce better IQ than the Sigma. That's what i know about

This post has been edited by kimurastanley: May 25 2009, 12:33 AM

bro kimurastanley
thanks bro, appreciate it much.
will do a few more groundwork b4 deciding,
cheers

Remember to share some pics here after u have bought ur new lens

For good bokeh, Nikkor 50mm f1.8 / f1.4 do a great job

sure will do bro.
there some current ones la u can see it here >>>Mixo's Shutter<<<

Jogoya


Gear: D60
Lens:18-55 f3.5-5.6 VR (d60 kit lens)
Focal Length:35mm
ISO: 100
Exp:1/60s
app:f8

Putrajaya




Gear: D60
Lens:18-55 f3.5-5.6 VR (d60 kit lens)
Focal Length: 40mm
ISO: 100
Exp:1/160s
app:f10

Bukit Cerakah




Gear: D60
Lens:18-55 f3.5-5.6 VR (d60 kit lens)
Focal Length: 55mm
ISO: 100
Exp:1/60s
app:f8

going to buy a used Sigma 18-200mm OS HSM...

good buy bro,
coincidentally just tested it yesterday, very fast motor.
imho its good lense for runway's wedding shoots.
offer good anti vibration too!
i envy you!

kimura..why don get nikkor 18200? is it budget problem?

Sharing some photos from yesterday





This post has been edited by shutterdll: May 25 2009, 09:55 PM

Hi guys,

Today I become a proud owner of a Nikon D60. TS, please add my name to the users list ya

Expect me to lurk here whenever I need help.. haha

yes, u r right.
Budget problem lo. Need to spend RM1K more to buy the nikkor lens..

Nikon D60
1/25
f 2.8
24mm
ISO 800

Try the bokeh of Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8....

The tamron is definitely sharper than the kit lens, here's some sample(unedited except resize)

Nikon D60
1/50
f 5
48mm
ISO 400


100% crop


This lens is sharpest after stop down to f/4.5 although f3.5-4 is also sharp enough

This post has been edited by kimurastanley: May 25 2009, 11:15 PM

from what i've read .. f4 is sharp enough, but the tammy 1750 is very sharp at 5.6..

4-5.6 is the magic number for the tammy 1750 f2.8

This post has been edited by alpha_company: May 26 2009, 12:51 AM

guys
what memory card should i buy for my D40?
4GB typically how much for market rate?
any specific model i should get to make sure i get good memory card that won't slow my camera down when saving pic?

I recommend u to buy class 6 SDHC because the speed is faster than class 4.
4gb i think is about RM40++. Just check the pricelist from computer shop will do.