d300s is available already...thing i like most about it is the ok button in the directional pad like d90...

well...i dont know if there are significant changes in the low noise at high iso or other improvements in terms of image quality..

but i know a D300 imo isnt worth the extra bucks to upgrade from a D90. it is basically the same thing with different body. High iso performance and dynamic range is better on the D90 at dxo. The only advantage imo is the weather sealed body which is great (but heavy) for outdoor/wildlife photographers.

Glad that nikon fixes the ok button on the D300s though..as compared to the button on the D300. yup. 5.9k..minus d90 body 3k = 2.9k

if i got a d90 body i can get a few 2nd hand lenses..hehe.. maybe tokina 11-16 + a prime or zoom..or the older af-d 80-200 f/2.9 push pull.

i was comparing the d300 to the d300s...not d90.

SB600... i dont think the SB28 supports iTTL.

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Added on September 3, 2009, 2:44 pmlighter, u got the tokina 11-16..did u compare any other uwa lenses before buying?

This post has been edited by alpha_company: Sep 3 2009, 02:44 PM

what's the advantage of the nikon 1224 other than the afs motor and longer focal length upto 24mm?

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Added on September 3, 2009, 3:16 pmwell..maybe as it says la.. a prime nikon 300mm f/4...wooohooo

This post has been edited by alpha_company: Sep 3 2009, 03:16 PM

There are 3 versions of AFD 80-200 f/2.8 and ONE AFS 80-200 f/2.8

AFD 80-200 f/2.8 MK 1 - Push pull - Do not have tripod collar
"Basic lens operation remains as an one-touch sliding zoom"


AFD 80-200 f/2.8 MK 2 - Also push pull - Do not have tripod collar
"The AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED lens still retains a one-touch sliding zoom design "


AFD 80-200 f/2.8 MK 3 - Two touch - Have tripod collar
"change from one-touch sliding zoom to dual rings design"


AFS AFS 80-200 f/2.8 Got a nice looking hood unlike the other 80-200s


Info from mir.com.my

This post has been edited by alpha_company: Sep 4 2009, 03:49 PM

Guess what's this:

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Added on September 4, 2009, 9:54 pmYup that is a Razer DeathAdder "Guild Wars" Edition mouse. It's more sleek looking...

If you want an angry looking mouse, you should look at the Razer DeathAdder Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath Edition...wowzers..

This post has been edited by alpha_company: Sep 4 2009, 09:54 PM

not that much different la.. now still around rm4k for kit also..

ulet only bought BODY ONLY

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Added on September 5, 2009, 9:39 amcongrats ulet, ..btw, y didnt u go for AFD 50mm f/1.8??? better bokeh on this lens and half the price of the AFS 35mm 1.8


This post has been edited by alpha_company: Sep 5 2009, 09:39 AM

if you want wider angle...the nikon 18-55VR will do..18mm and 35mm..thats a lot of diff..and price wise not that different.

get the one with VR, my friend says that the VR is better than the older EDII.

This post has been edited by alpha_company: Sep 5 2009, 06:51 PM

D300s and D300 has quite a lot of price diff already.. RM1.2K difference between them..
D300 body and D90 body - RM1.5K difference between them..

1. What do you wanna do with your camera?
2. Do you need the higher fps on D300/D300s?
3. Budget?
4. D90 weighs less while D300/D300s weighs more.
5. Prices of accessories like battery pack on D90 or D300
6. Did you weigh the pros and cons of a D90 VS D300?

I thought of this before and considered about this:

- I held an older D200 and it weighs me down when doing weddings. Heavy.
- Check at http://www.dxomark.com . You will find that D300 vs D90, the D90 wins in all four aspects : Sensor, Color Depth, Dynamic Range, Low-Light ISO.

Again it all boils down to budget and user preference.

yup..i do agree with jsc_tidus, go and hold both camera.. got budget buy D3 la easy...D3 = machine gun

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Added on September 5, 2009, 9:20 pmkeep in mind the weight ..thats all

lets say D90 + SB600 + MB-D80 grip compared to D300 + SB600 + batt grip = ??

This post has been edited by alpha_company: Sep 5 2009, 09:20 PM

that's why la..see...

thanks calvin_gsc for the vids..

1. The Tokina 1116 is re-done by putting on a metal body right?

2. The vids are captured using RED???

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Added on September 7, 2009, 4:01 pmThe A16II are the ones with built in motor right?

What I know is that the older version of tamron 1750 without motor has been manufactured in japan and china. the ones that are built in china has a higher rate of back/front focus problems. The ones that are made in Japan also have that problem. If you wanna but the ones without motor you MUST MUST check it on your own using a focus test chart and other normal shooting methods to make sure you have a good copy.

if you wanna get the ones that have built in motor, you are much less likely to encounter this front/back focus problems but it focuses slower.

for either of them, get the ones that are made in japan.

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Added on September 7, 2009, 4:02 pmi saw a guy selling that at rm1.9k i think, 1 month old iinm...new about rm2.5k i think..not sure..

This post has been edited by alpha_company: Sep 7 2009, 04:02 PM

1. You're asking your friend to get you the one without motor?
2. Is it new or 2nd hand? Afaik, the one without motor is already discontinued and all 2nd hand here in malaysia.
3. You could tell him to get it for you but you have to take the risk...

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Added on September 8, 2009, 4:09 amThey custom make it for anybody who wants it? woww..

BTW, the vid in your previous post was captured using what?

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Added on September 8, 2009, 4:13 amNeed to download Adobe Camera Raw like calvin_gsc said..

@jsc_tidus - it is free, you can update straight from photoshop or download it from the website. the Adobe Camera Raw is updated so that it can read new types of raw formats from new cameras like d3x etc...

This post has been edited by alpha_company: Sep 8 2009, 04:13 AM

yeah.. i saw those prices before.. man the RED is some piece of equipment.. if im not mistaken, it can also fit NIKON mount lenses on.

just look at the design of it..it's like those ancient transformers in transformers 2 movie. red can also take much much better hd vids and even better still pics than dslrs..at least that is what they claim..

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Added on September 8, 2009, 2:37 pmwell..i would rather go for the RED as it is good in both video and still pics..only thing is that it's bigger.

This post has been edited by alpha_company: Sep 8 2009, 02:37 PM