i dont think he is talking about 50 f1.4 D and 35 f2 for a d3000 body.

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Added on October 22, 2009, 9:51 pmwell if that the case, get a flash first, it will change everything with a flash (build in flash is terible). D3000 kit lens is a very nice lens, try explore and get more out of it. Prime lens that works with d3000 cost quite alot as what i suggested to you about af-s 50 1.4 that cost as must as a d3000 body itself so u can only aim for a cheaper prime which the the cheapest dx design to cheer the d40's category to enjoy some nice prime feel with bokeh

This post has been edited by maxh3h3: Oct 22 2009, 09:51 PM

what kind of indoor pics u planning to take? indoor portrait, indoor events? going slow and easy doesnt mean u cant afford for a better kit, u just have to try step by step. 50 mm is almost a must have lens for everyone since it can quite cover alot compare to a 35 mm. U have to move alot with a prime lens to adjust your distance to frame your target, try to zoom your kit lens to 35mm and play with it more before u buy a 35 mm f1.8.

get a flash as a commander, stop wasting money for a sb600 that function like a normal flash. Lets just wait for the secondhand d90 which cost cheaper than investing for a new d90. Poison ? its full of it, enjoy the smell of it but try to be in control

Suggest you to select a poison lens in a shop that offer good price then ask them to make interest free installment for you. I assure u that after the installment plan ended, u could still sell your lens in a good price. Imagine installment free for rm200++ a month for a nikon d90 for 24 months. Investing a camera body is like investing in a car which the value drop from time to time when something better comes out pushing the value down.

Body replacement models = happens like 1 year or 2 years once

lens replacement = not really . that why a good condition lens always still in nice price

nissin work just fine with a price tag like rm 300 cheaper than the sb600

cheaper because it is third party brand and doesnt have a screen at the back.

if u go to honest photo shop, the sales would advice u to try a third party flash

i m using a nissin di866(rm930++) which is the best nissin flash that also act as a commander mode and as good as the SB900(rm1600++) which some even give up their sb900 to get em.

If u wanna get a rm 790 new SB600 , u might as well consider adding another rm200 to get a high end third party flash like nissin di866.

i m training my CLS nowdays with no problem triggering wireless .

will share a nice CLS pics as soon as i get a nice 1

This post has been edited by maxh3h3: Oct 23 2009, 08:50 PM

try get a secondhand nissin di622 which cost less than rm400 i think and play with it. If u going to get a commander in the future, it can always serve as a loyal slave in CLS. U dont need a good expensive flash as a slave

or u can try hunt for a secondhand sb600 which cost like rm 650 to 700.

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Added on October 23, 2009, 9:05 pmdi622(look like a cheap flash without lcd at the back
were design as an alternative to sb600(with lcd at the back to do settings).

di866(commander mode with the first in the world colour lcd screen)
were design as an alternative to sb900(a nice high end nikon flash)

if u wanna choose there is only 2 choices for me

nissin = cheap with good function

Nikon SBs = Expensive with good function + sexier

Both also serving u loyally to help u shoot nice pics

If u do mind how people look at u base on your gears , choose the nikons
If your only motive is to get the best lights to make your work , the brand of the flash doesnt matter

dont ever let some SLR gear collector maniac showing off his item and tell u how good it is to add some money to be much more sexier posing with the gear

Remember, you are a photographer and you re not a model

This post has been edited by maxh3h3: Oct 23 2009, 09:05 PM

i think i saw a guy using my d40 to shoot wireless in a studio in trainings, but i cant confirm. Can you confirm it pls?

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Added on October 23, 2009, 10:28 pmhaha, can i sue you for copyright?



This post has been edited by maxh3h3: Oct 23 2009, 10:28 PM

the build in flash will still shoot but it does not fire for flash if u set it --
commander mode set all groups wireless, dunno about others

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Added on October 24, 2009, 8:02 amgoing to putrajaya at night time a day time?

if u so clueless then u should not go for full manual mode, too dangerous to all those beautiful pics
try Program auto or aperture auto.

shouldnt be any problem if u get enough sun light

bring a tripod and a remote if u plan to shoot at night time

This post has been edited by maxh3h3: Oct 24 2009, 08:02 AM

it is called diffuser.

there is alot of nice diffuser out there in the market, garyfoong diffuser is one of the best and quite expensive with a price tag of rm120 +

cheap normal diffuser cap only cost rm30 to 50

it is a must for a flash i think. It make the pictures warmer and miss look those oily and shining skin.

yea kinda fake, just an example i took from digital mania

but this is the best way to tell people what a diffuser is meant for i guess

just look at how nikon show their pics with build in flash compared to nikon flashgun
just funny that it can actually make people smiles LOL

i guess newbie still prefer a new nikon d40, so many freaking new alike nikon d60,d3000 and even d5000 out there in there market. I just sold my d40 new alike just like boxed out of shops for rm1200

flash is a must, if i were u i would save alot more for a AF-S 60mmf2.8 with a secondhand cost like rm1600++ cause u can do both macro and nice portrait. Flash is a must doesnt matter day or night time. Nissin is the best budget flash. Dont go for the brands. Cheap and nice to consider is the 17-50 f2.8 tamron which cost only rm1300.

you are absolutely right, pros can even shoot nice pics with his 2.3 megapixel hand phone. So d60 is already more than u need to make a nice pics. Well if u going pro where u shoot event and wedding where u earn money from photography, then u may consider going semi pro like d200/300/300s/700. d3/x/s is more for serious sports and animal shooting national geographic type of pros. A rich player can get all those and act like a pro but he is not a pro

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Added on October 25, 2009, 10:26 amno tripod? settings?

This post has been edited by maxh3h3: Oct 25 2009, 10:26 AM

aperture is not right then, try with 12 all the way to 22

landscape pics always with low aperture, it will capture everything crystal clear.

nice try mate

haha, if u wanna compare like this, u can also consider secondhand sb800 which u can get around rm1000 to 1250 which is alot better than sb600. Nissin di866 is as big as a d3000 body . Remember one thing when u buy flash gun, u will have to spend another rm100++ for batteries and charger hehe= expensive hobby

dont understand your question

well if u dont mind, normally they provide a bag for keeping the flash, this bag can be wear onto your belt if u have 1 u basically look like a special forces with a magazine pouch at your belt. With this way, u can make sure the flash is easy to reach and keep all the time. Meet a situations where u need flash, pull out flash from pouch and attach the shoot.

Anyone can show some nice pasar malam pics together with settings? i have terible pics from yesterday pasar malam, low light is so hard for me. Please feel free to share. 300 iso with a fix 1.8 also feel not so nice.

i just bought a digieye pro = rm140 (quite heavy already to be carry on trips) i cant carry those expensive manfrotto around in trip, just too heavy for semi pro. i think this digipro should be good enough for u too because its not too heavy and not too light and most important-its not expensive to try and use it as a flash stand incase u need to get another tripod in the future.

why dare? most secondhand SLR is nicely taken care of. Try bring someone who know SLR to go with u . I only aim for secondhand item nowdays. Nice and cheap from rich people who buy something they dont need and sell back cheap.