Finally, bought my D3000 this morning.. Satisfied with it so far.. Got it with Hoya Pro 1D and cleaning kit

Btw, any advice for a beginner? Hehe

lets go to the Full Day Photography workshop for d3000 by nikon....

where?? free??

no la... need to pay 20rm....

more info here .... www.nikon.com.my

But if you have 18-105, not likely you will buy the 55-200. The 70-300 is a better match for the 18-105 but it is much more expensive.

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Added on September 25, 2009, 9:24 amRM 20 to me is reasonable for a whole day workshop.
This post has been edited by project-o: Sep 25 2009, 09:24 AM

congrats on the new d3000..
just shoot,shoot,shoot...
and read the manual

talking about the engine use in camera? which out the sensitivity, color crisp, capture light in dark ...

different of CCD & CMOS?

CMOS sensor(complimentary metal oxide semiconductor) consume less energy, perform better in low light, but cost more

advice? simple.. read the provided manual

actually my eyes prefer CCD..

go for the class...rm20 only...i went to the D60 workshop and got models shooting...first time in my life very enjoyable.

share us the pics

When u go? still got ah?

Anyone know the D40 and D3000 grip different? Thanks.

Hey guys, any views on the Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 speedlite ar? I was browsing online and stumbled upon it... does seem tempting. Wonder how it fares against the SB-600 and Nissin Di866...

Guys, am a D40 user and gonna shoot my company event next week in a hotal ballroom. Would like to ask for you guys opinion for which combination is most suitable for the event:-

1. Di622 with 18-55
2. Di622 with Sigma 18-200
3. Di622 with 35 1.8

Thanks in advance.

going to sell my D60 after getting D90..

what grip do u mean?
if u mean body grip, both r similar in body size, the grip sure not much difference

well, it depends on what functions n flash power u nid
Metz 48 is similar to SB600 in specs, but cheaper than SB600, but the quality is competitive to SB600
Di866 however is high power flash like SB900 at the price close to SB600 n Metz48
quality n functions wise, Metz & Nikon r better
but if want powerful flash on par with SB900, get Di866
Jz my opinion

i think u dun quite nid 18-200, cos it is an indoor event n u'll be shooting portraits n group pics, hardly nid to zoom
unless u nid to zoom up to the stage la if there is 1...

35 1.8 will be my choice, but if take group pics u nid step back a few steps la
18-55 is more flexible, can zoom in or take group pics easily
but 35 1.8 pics output r nicer
Jz my humble opinion

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Added on September 25, 2009, 10:04 pm'selling', not 'going to sell' la
since u 'got' your D90 d, not 'getting' it
finally u made the big leap! congratz!
although i know the news from D90 thread d

keep your D60 as backup cam la, y sell when u bought D90 d...
most ppl sell b4 buying for funds...
or u want to fund for new lenses?

This post has been edited by General_Nic: Sep 25 2009, 10:05 PM

In my opinion the 35 f1.8 enables higher shutter speeds and lower ISO also less flash power needs. I would go with that + a combination of a standard wide zoom (18-70/18-55). Anyway... I just started using the Nissin Di-622 the performance is pretty impressive and should have enough power.
This post has been edited by project-o: Sep 25 2009, 11:42 PM

thanks for the opinion... kinda leaning towards the Di866, as my budget is around rm900+ i like it's features but heard the build qualitry of the metz is good... wonder which will be the best bang for the money...

my usage is quite varied, from night-time club events to outdoor/indoor events and even food reviews. kinda tricky to decide

QUOTE(kimurastanley @ Sep 25 2009, 09:55 PM)
going to sell my D60 after getting D90..



your D60 consider sold lah~~

your buyer won't FFK wan

This post has been edited by jenson_hiew: Sep 26 2009, 12:13 AM