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

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post Jul 6 2009, 11:12 AM

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Will need a lot of "leg zoom" if you were to use 35mm alone.
QUOTE(calvin_gsc @ Jul 6 2009, 11:08 AM)
I wouldn't stick to just one lens for a wedding. This lens would be a good addition. But I think you'd be using the wideangle most of the time.
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post Jul 7 2009, 05:01 PM

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Selling off to buy 35mm f1.8?
QUOTE(darthbaboon @ Jul 7 2009, 03:32 PM)
Long time to visit this place... here's one post for old times sake... and also to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of my 50mm f1.8 lens which I am selling off soon.  tongue.gif

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post Jul 9 2009, 08:29 PM

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Not only the number of points but the system of the D300 itself is different from D90 and D5000.
QUOTE(General_Nic @ Jul 9 2009, 08:23 PM)
adui, i really never seen or touch a pro cam, 51 AF points so many?!  shocking.gif
n i was thinking 11 AF points on my D5000 is too many  doh.gif  doh.gif  doh.gif
then how bout D3/D3X? 80? 100?  sweat.gif

*Edited* jz googled, D3X oso got 51 AF points
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post Jul 13 2009, 02:44 PM

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But why sell off the Tammy as well ? I'm quite sure the Tammy is better than the 18-105VR kit lens of the D90.
QUOTE(alpha_company @ Jul 11 2009, 01:10 AM)
upgraded already to d90..got the ori nikon mb-d80 batt grip and with that it looks somewhat like a d3 la..man it's huge with the batt grip..sold off my d60 , tammy 1750 and cybertik flash
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post Jul 14 2009, 09:00 PM

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Good for you rclxms.gif Anyway your D5000 does look much bigger now. So I see that this model (Meike) which is for D40/D60 can also be used for D5000.
QUOTE(General_Nic @ Jul 13 2009, 07:09 PM)
i got a battery grip for my D5000 last week~  rclxm9.gif

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now my D5000 dun look too small after attaching sb900  tongue.gif
n make it look more ganas oso  brows.gif

maybe he nid sell it to fund his D90?  icon_idea.gif
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Added on July 14, 2009, 9:02 pmTamron uses what is known as a "Micro" motor which is a small "screwdriver" type motor to turn the gears whereas Nikon and Canon "ring-type" ultrasonic motors are much faster. Sigma.. it depends on which lens.
QUOTE(alpha_company @ Jul 14 2009, 12:23 AM)
i sold off the tamron 1750 2.8 because the af speed was not up to my expectations. it's also noisier than older version.

The older tamron 1750 2.8 without built in AF motor focuses faster on nikon bodies that has af motor like d80/d90 etc.

You may say that AF-S lenses like 18-55 has built in af motor like the new Tamron 1750 too but Nikon AF-S & Sigma HSM lenses are high quality af motor with much lower AF noise and much faster focus speed.

If I want to get a normal f2.8  lens, i would go for the older tamron 1750 without built-in af motor (no new stock already) OR the newer Sigma 18-50 f2.8 HSM.
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post Jul 15 2009, 10:45 AM

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Yes... with SB-600 and grip also I find my D40 heavy. So I guess with the 900 should be heavier.
QUOTE(General_Nic @ Jul 15 2009, 12:44 AM)
tambah SB900 memang berat cam D3 la
killing my neck  sweat.gif (killing my wrist too if strap around hand doh.gif )
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Added on July 15, 2009, 10:45 amLooks like 35mm f1.8 AF-S looks like a very popular lens.
QUOTE(pukarix @ Jul 15 2009, 08:44 AM)
btw anyone know how much d 35mm 1.8 AF-S in kl is?

i heard it is out of stock..backordered all over.. true?
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post Jul 18 2009, 11:16 AM

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It's old tech.. but it is in the class of it's successor the D300. So.. it's D200 vs D90 in price now.
QUOTE(alpha_company @ Jul 18 2009, 08:03 AM)
saw a NEW d200 body only rm3K... expensive considering it's old tech already...the only good thing comparing d200 VS d90/d5000 is that d200's body is weather sealed and made of magnesium alloy.
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post Jul 19 2009, 09:02 PM

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It may not be a firmware problem. Maybe just some incompatible or defective components. But it is good that Nikon is working towards fixing the problem.
QUOTE(jsc_tidus @ Jul 19 2009, 08:55 PM)
i wonder why they didn't just fix it with a new firmware rather than sending to service center.. maybe its hardware-related problem..  sweat.gif
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post Jul 21 2009, 11:53 AM

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Yes...true bought already...better to enjoy using it.. no need to think so much. Just take some nice pics
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post Jul 21 2009, 05:05 PM

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Welcome to Khoo... anyway.. let's all learn together.
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post Jul 28 2009, 04:08 PM

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I think it should be ok... but it is not up to me. Anyway... we should be getting a new "brother" and successor D3000.
QUOTE(FallInLov3 @ Jul 28 2009, 03:53 PM)
Thx for the fast reply tongue.gif
It'll keep me playing around for a while after i get that, haha.
Can i still stay at here eventhough i got my D90? tongue.gif
Because still newbie~
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post Jul 28 2009, 04:50 PM

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From the rumoured specs... the D3000 should be much better than the D60. New 5 point AF, New 12MP sensor, Live View. Kit Lens should be the same.
QUOTE(illegaldragon87 @ Jul 28 2009, 04:43 PM)
thr is no place u cant go in lyn... u can even chat in alpha/canon thread... itz not a sin to share or gain exp.... all of us are once newbie... itz always good to share...
wondering how much it will be... lets see abt it tmrw....
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post Jul 28 2009, 10:43 PM

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The D60 should come with the 18-55VR lens which is a standard zoom lens. That should be wide enough for most uses unless you want to go for "super" wide which RM 2000 should be able to get you a Sigma 10-20 HSM or Tamron 10-24. Wide converters as far as I know are more suitable for camcorders not SLR cameras as there will be a compromise in quality and bad barrel distortion.
QUOTE(angelicscars @ Jul 28 2009, 09:35 PM)
I'm planning to buy a wide lens for my D60. I don't really know much about buying lens. Could you guys help me in deciding which to buy?

Camera: D60 (So I'd need an AF-S lens)
Type of photography: Events, fashion.
Budget: <RM2000 (Is that even possible?)
Condition of lens: New or used
And, if I use a wide converter, do I get the same effect as the actual wide lens?
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post Jul 29 2009, 01:52 PM

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D3000 is successor to D60 a cut down D5000. D5000 around RM 3k... I would guess D3000 should be around RM 2.4K (around D40 launching price).
QUOTE(alpha_company @ Jul 29 2009, 11:45 AM)
yeah.. want to know about this too...

d3000 is the successor to what model?

Added on July 29, 2009, 11:50 am

if shashinki.com is staing rm960, then you could easily find other shops that sell at prices that are in the range of rm8xx-9xx
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post Jul 29 2009, 05:19 PM

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If you get 18-105 that means you can sell your kit lens. If you get 55-200 then you keep your kit lens and use the 55-200 for longer range shooting.
QUOTE(kc7443 @ Jul 29 2009, 02:24 PM)
I m looking for a new lense for my D60.

The lense is basically is meant for portrait, landscape and event (minimal).

Considering Nikon 18-105mm and 55-200mm. I think the price range for new one is below RM1100.

Pls advise.
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post Jul 30 2009, 10:58 AM

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VR is with Vibration Reduction. ED II is the older version without Vibration Reduction surely VR is better.
QUOTE(heLLtuRt @ Jul 30 2009, 08:13 AM)
errr....whats the diff between '18-55 ED II' and '18-55 VR'??
which one is better?
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post Jul 30 2009, 12:23 PM

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The extra ED element has replaced with the VR mechanism extra element. Optics and AF have improved in the VR version.

INTRODUCINGGGGGGGGG The all new member of the family.... Nikon D3000!!!!!
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/...d3000/index.htm

QUOTE(mememe12 @ Jul 30 2009, 12:19 PM)
i tot they start to charge already eventho u hv warranty?
erm.. not ED better meh?  hmm.gif extra low dispersion.. better image quality ma?
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post Jul 30 2009, 08:12 PM

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From the looks of the specs and the 11 point AF system it is a D80 which has been cut down to a D40 body. No live view too. 35mm 1.4 I think might not be within this year. Very likely with a full upgrade (maybe D400).

General_Nic... why selling your Meike grip ? I thought you just bought it.
QUOTE(General_Nic @ Jul 30 2009, 01:48 PM)
biggest feature of D3000 is the guide mode
making it the easiest Nikon DSLR to use
dunno actually useful or not  tongue.gif

btw, got any news about Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G coming soon?
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post Aug 2 2009, 06:02 PM

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Mine also has a bit of the buzzing sound when using alkaline but only when after a number of firings. I've never tried Tesco before but am using Fujitsu alkaline and Maha Imedion.
QUOTE(kevyeoh @ Aug 2 2009, 03:35 PM)
any SB600 user here?
wanna check...do your SB600 has a high pitch buzzing sound?

actually mine i didn't notice until i put in those tesco alkaline batteries...then i start to notice those high pitch buzzing sound...

then i change back to my rechargeable battery hor...no problem wor....

is it possible when low battery or not enough juice..got high pitch buzzing sound?
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post Aug 4 2009, 11:29 AM

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Best to keep both I guess.
QUOTE(heLLtuRt @ Aug 4 2009, 11:24 AM)
you also repairing your d5000?
they just ask for receipt and not warranty card?
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