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Photography Nikon D40/D40x/D60/D5000 V5, Best entry level DSLR from Nikon

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post Jun 22 2009, 08:00 PM

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18-105 and its predecessor 18-135 are sharp at most of the focal lengths. 18-105 has improved on the wide end (less distortion). Anyway..... let's not forget 1 x 18-200VR can buy 3 X 18-105VR (almost).
QUOTE(KTCY @ Jun 22 2009, 05:59 PM)
18-105 VR is sharp. 18-200 very soft to my liking.
Seriously, there is different. Very obvious different. Try go play and see the result smile.gif
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post Jun 22 2009, 08:07 PM

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I do... haha.. and getting addicted already.
QUOTE(edministrator @ Jun 22 2009, 08:03 PM)
anyone has the new AFS 35mm?
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post Jun 22 2009, 08:26 PM

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Current price (Ipoh) RM 850 fast AF, sharp and nice smooth bokeh. A very useful range to have. My - opinion... if you have the budget ... grab it!! Hard to get a lens like this at this price.
QUOTE(edministrator @ Jun 22 2009, 08:18 PM)
can advise on the current pricing and a bit of review on the lens, pls? wanna grab one, thanks  thumbup.gif
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post Jun 23 2009, 10:34 AM

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So... all said and told... original Nikon is still the best.
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post Jun 23 2009, 10:32 PM

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Anyway.... I got one PE-201C used flash with auto f-stops for RM 60. Using it for more than a year already. Maybe I got lucky.
QUOTE(KTCY @ Jun 23 2009, 10:06 PM)
Never, I repeat NEVER buy 2nd flash.
You never know how previous owner torture the flash and the bulb might burn anytime.
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post Jun 25 2009, 10:54 AM

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Looking forward to some new shots from your D60.
QUOTE(macyhouse @ Jun 25 2009, 07:56 AM)
Got a D60 + Kit at YL (2nd Hand)  . . . . .
Will be spending a few month learning to use it . . .
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post Jun 26 2009, 12:57 PM

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Space for RAW is the problem for most of us I guess. Imagine over the next 2 years if we upgrade to newer models with higher megapixels.
QUOTE(alpha_company @ Jun 26 2009, 03:21 AM)
the prob with raw is that it takes a lot of space in my HDD..so  later if got time need to final edit most of the raw files and save in jpeg..
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post Jun 28 2009, 10:25 AM

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I have a 50 Series E AiS lens... it mounts on D40 but no meter.
QUOTE(alpha_company @ Jun 27 2009, 10:59 PM)
guys...can d60 support nikon old MF lenses?
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post Jun 28 2009, 01:28 PM

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Should be around RM 3000 for D90 and 2500 for D5000. If you don't have older lenses without motor both these cameras can Auto focus.
QUOTE(samyueru @ Jun 28 2009, 01:09 PM)
D5000..and D90..since i consider it have build in auto focus motor..for body only..
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Added on June 28, 2009, 1:30 pmAI and AI-S lenses are manual focus lenses with a computer chip in them.
QUOTE(alpha_company @ Jun 28 2009, 12:00 PM)
if ai lens mount on d80 can it AF? i know AF lenses can af on d80 body but ai older right?
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post Jun 29 2009, 11:22 AM

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I agree with that thumbup.gif a speedlight SB-600 really opens up a totally different world of shots. With a speedlight/flash.... we can take pics even if the lighting conditions are not so favourable.
QUOTE(kevyeoh @ Jun 29 2009, 10:16 AM)
get d40 and use the savings to buy flash... damn bloody important if you want nice shots....
even if you're a newbie like me...got flash gun...cukup to cari makan already...
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post Jun 29 2009, 08:13 PM

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So... Alpha... planning to upgrade too ?
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post Jun 29 2009, 10:46 PM

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Hmmm .... a jump from D40 to D90 will open more possibilities..... and better image quality. Anyway even if I upgrade... I will very likely keep my D40 as a spare body. In fact... I'm looking at the D90 too but waiting for a price drop.
QUOTE(pleasuresaurus @ Jun 29 2009, 08:29 PM)
Purchased the D90 body from Click & Snap in Penang, although i probably could've gotten it cheaper elsewhere. Sorry aa guys, tiba-tiba got D90 racuning in D40/D40x/D60/D5000 thread  biggrin.gif
I was a D40 user myself, before upgrade complete.
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post Jun 30 2009, 10:02 AM

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70-200 IS USM or 70-200VR ?
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post Jun 30 2009, 10:15 AM

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70-200VR f2.8 is indeed a great lens. Anyway... optically... the 70-210 f4-5.6 isn't that far behind for a fraction of the cost.
QUOTE(pleasuresaurus @ Jun 30 2009, 10:05 AM)
The Nikkor 70-200 2.8 VR is an awesome lens no doubt. Optics, speed, performance, build. U should get it if u got the chance. Definitely not for poor mortals like me who can't afford the price tag  cry.gif .
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post Jun 30 2009, 12:13 PM

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Pretty good...... but have to get it cleaned from fungus then only can really test it out. The push-pull zoom does need some getting used to.
QUOTE(aaron1kee @ Jun 30 2009, 12:11 PM)
How does the 70-210 fare in your opinion? I have one but seldom use it.
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post Jun 30 2009, 04:52 PM

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There is a possiblilty that it is real. Anyway... if you look on the right side... it is smaller and narrower than the D5000. With the D60 and D40 being phased out a D3000 should be a good replacement... but I hope no more 3-point AF sensor.
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post Jun 30 2009, 10:21 PM

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Should be.. not likely that Nikon will use back the older generation CCD sensors. Maybe they decided to call it D3000 so that later they can come up with a D4000 (like D40 and D40X).
QUOTE(aaron1kee @ Jun 30 2009, 09:09 PM)
Should be a mark down of D5000
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post Jul 1 2009, 11:26 AM

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If you don't have a system. Either one will do. Depends on whether you like Canon or Nikon.
QUOTE(Oxburg @ Jul 1 2009, 11:20 AM)
I wanna ask izit D5000 is good buy? Compare to D90 / 500D (or 450D)
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post Jul 1 2009, 12:10 PM

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Not really...as price range a few hundred RM difference (body to body) between D90 and D5000. D5000 is already a step higher than the D40/60 like the D50 was to the D70. 500D is also in about the same price range of the D5000. It's like.... lower end body + extra lens vs higher end body pricing.
QUOTE(illegaldragon87 @ Jul 1 2009, 11:34 AM)
if u r going to compare D5000 with D90/500D/450D, i think itz totally unfair...  thr r actually in different level... D5000 is the entry-level DSLR which falls into the D40/40x/60 category...

i think itz not necessary for u to compare D5000 if u can afford to buy D90/450D/500D... jus buy D90/500D/450D if u got enough budget...  smile.gif
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post Jul 1 2009, 12:26 PM

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Maybe he knows that there is a D400 coming up soon or a D700 price drop... so change to D5000 temporarily until he can change to any of these.
QUOTE(KTCY @ Jul 1 2009, 12:24 PM)
Maybe read this will change your mind tongue.gif
http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/5202

Scott Kelby actually sold off his D300 after he purchase D5000 tongue.gif
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