lol i have to master manual focus lor

18-55 can focus quite close one right? But 35mm f2 and 17-35 f/2.8 is even closer if not mistaken

lol 7 hours since i started using my D3100 is think my shutter count around 300 adi xD

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Added on December 31, 2010, 11:14 pmJust got mine today... still havent fully master

This post has been edited by BenSow: Dec 31 2010, 11:14 PM

I think so... never had much experience with crop bodies.

I had D80's for about a year, used it will my old FF lenses, then traded up to a D700 the minute it was launched. I was shooting an F100 and F80 right up till 2008. Somehow APS-C just never felt right to me.

17-35/2.8 focuses to about 2 inches in front of the front-most element. But that thing is HUGE, and its difficult to use any strobes with it even if its an SB800 on the hotshoe. Best to use off-camera flash. I use the R1C1 if I have to shoot at macro ranges with the 17-35. Also, since its a wideangle, you don't get much magnification out of it as compared to a tele macro or 50/1.8 and close up. It goes up to ~ 1:5 while a 50/1.8 and +4 will get you down to about 1:2.5 life size, double the magnification of the 17-25/2.8

Plus its easier to carry around, and your date won't grumble about your camera's epeen size...

@BenSow: For macro I think MF is the easiest way to focus. It gives you the best control in placing your focus point. Difficult to frame and focus with AF since at macro ranges, a little bit of movement will change your framing by a lot.

oh ok thanks for tips again...

another pic





This post has been edited by BenSow: Dec 31 2010, 11:50 PM

Wish everyone a very very Happy New Year and a whole new year to spam your shutter count!!!!!

Which 50mm f/1.4 I should go for a D200. Come come. I don't want f/1.8

happy new year!!

Here still 4pm ._. Not yet Happy new year LOL

HAPPY NEW YEAR NIKONERS!!!

hows the weather there? snowing?

btw thanks guys for the reply. happy new year everyone

haha celebrated new year by makan BR!!

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Added on January 1, 2011, 1:09 amD3100 using 1855 autofocus during video recording very bising man...

This post has been edited by BenSow: Jan 1 2011, 01:10 AM

video vs pic, depends which u prefer lor

maybe he used auto-area AF points? so didn focus on wat he wanted?

if budget allows, of cos f/1.4G
but f/1.4D is good oso, jz d G has better CA n ghosting control

dats normal for 18-55, even when taking pics
try cover ur lens n try focusing, oso dat noisy

Happy New Year everyone~!

Now to reply to some posts,
Get the Sandisk reader! Seems faster and more reliable, pain once better . Its smaller than the AM500 too.

I got no issue with warranty, am using D700.

You need to make sure you have sufficient shutter speed. Shoot in manual, get about 1/100-1/200 if you plan to shoot their action of bowling. Use smallest aperture available, and for ISO you need to depend how dark the location is.

What is your budget? Is it sufficient for a Nikon Speedlight? If yet then grab Nikon!

Amanda

D700!

Only reason you should go D7000 if you've a lot of DX lens around. But if your lens majority is FX lens, then D700.

Happy New Year

Is it the pic underexposed?

Happy New Year peeps!

spam one photo from Mutiara Damansara Conundown 2010

happy new year guys ...

No snow at the moment. rather warm which is above 0. Hmm

Happy new year to you!

ADDON: Speaking about card reader. I recently bought a Sandisk card reader. Its black in colour very sexy looking, slim as well, that's is REALLY FAST MANG.

The best card reader I use at the moment. Highly recommended.

This post has been edited by sakurakinomoto: Jan 1 2011, 04:36 AM

If you're willing to spend for those N lens, go for the D700

Using back a D200 somewhat... feels weird.

But what to do? Go overseas only got D200 as Point 'n' shoot >.<



Lazy to PP, therefore its eye cancer haha