L = "Lansi". Can carry around and show off

Here is a pic. Looks much bigger.

This post has been edited by project-o: Nov 26 2009, 09:56 PM

Most don't come with rubber grip. What you see normally is just the same plastic with some texture on the front.

Should be 16GB SDHC.

Not sure but 16GB definitely.

35mm f2D is this lens. Full frame 35mm lens. If I'm not mistaken you can stick it back to the barrel using double sided tape. It is probably worn and expanded as there is a lot of zoom ring movement for a lens with such a wide range.

How much did the D5000 kit cost you anyway ? I saw it on listed on Shashinki today at RM 2798 (no mention of free gifts). I'm wondering if there has been a price drop on this model b'cos I remember the price being around RM 3000.

Since you got the 35mm f1.8 lens, I suggest that you start by learning to control the aperture and the depth of field at the same time using the Aperture Priority or A mode. The more you shoot with this lens the more you will like it. Like the rest, I also would advise you to keep the 18-55kit lens with VR added, it is a very versatile wide-angle lens and sell it only when you are ready to move up to either maybe the 18-105VR or the 18-200VRII.

Can try reading this for a start for an better understanding of ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture.
[URL=http://photodoto.com/understanding-exposure-shutter-speed-aperture-and-iso/]Understanding ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture/URL]

B'cos the models like D60,D40 and D3000 use a CCD sensor. D90, D300s and D5000 are using a CMOS sensor and better noise reduction technology.

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Added on December 1, 2009, 10:05 amAnyway flash and the 17-50 f2.8 have different functions. But if you do get Tamron 17-50 I suggest you buy the VC one which is the improved version compared to the built in motor model.
This post has been edited by project-o: Dec 1 2009, 10:05 AM

Heard about that too. Price of D300s now is between RM5000-5200 depending on store. Anyway... for me... out of budget, D90 is a more likely upgrade.

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Added on December 2, 2009, 10:01 amPhottix also has also with connection cable.
This post has been edited by project-o: Dec 2 2009, 10:01 AM

To add a bit to what zellleonhart posted most lenses have a "sweet spot" aperture between f8-f12 depending on the lens. That would be the best sharpness. When your lens is stopped down too much (smaller aperture like f22, f36) it will cause diffraction which will cause the image to be blur.
Not sure about Yongnuo flash but I'm using a radio trigger by this brand. Pretty good.
This post has been edited by project-o: Dec 3 2009, 12:05 AM

Wouldn't mind buying it for a spare. How much would you let it go ?

The 2 lenses should be able to work. The speedlight should work also but you won't support CLS. The SB-26 has a built in slave so it can be a second flash to maybe and SB-600 or 900 that you decide to buy.

The 2 Nikkor lenses that you have are very sharp lenses and will serve you well. To get a wider angle you can buy another 18-X lens.

Different type. D3000 uses a stick-on one.

I would also take 17-50VC as well. It is an improved and better built version of the older 17-50 f2.8.

SP 90 is a nice lens. It would be interesting to see how the new Nikkor DX 85 f3.5 VR macro lens compares to it and the Nikkor has the advantage of VR.

Also it would be better if you unplug the battery of your notebook or DSLR when it is in the bag.

It detects the magnetic field created by the device when the battery is plugged in. If you put a sensitive compass near a device when it is plugged in also you will see the needle start to move.

Yes... I agree the Sigma has least vignetting and one of the best wide-open performances among the 50mm lenses. But when testing with my D40 the lens is so big that there isn't much space left between the handgrip and the lens.

Pretty sharp shot to me.

Maybe I was one of the lucky ones. Besides the relatively long waiting period (1st time 1 month, 2nd time 3 weeks) I think I have a relatively good experience with Nikon Service.