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Photography The Official Nikon Discussion thread V10, The dark lord continues

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post May 27 2011, 12:27 PM

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QUOTE(Agito666 @ May 27 2011, 01:05 AM)
if they call you strip your bag then you strip for them la, if they dun then just pretend dunno  whistling.gif
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QUOTE(noobie1 @ May 27 2011, 10:09 AM)
like agito said..if they ask u take out then take out lo..if no just walk like normal..
but last sunday when i flying,they did ask me to take out my laptop..just sharing..
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Kk, thanks for the info. Much appreciate it. thumbup.gif
Heading to KLIA in 5 hrs. biggrin.gif
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post May 27 2011, 12:36 PM

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QUOTE(Andy214 @ May 27 2011, 12:13 PM)
Don't worry, you will slowly discover more and improve as you PP; just take care not to over-PP, and try to view the picture in different types of monitor and so on; unless maybe your monitor/lcd already been calibrated.

You can actually select multiple photo and sync the adjustment settings, and then touch up those that requires further touch up. You can also compare with the original picture to see the changes, etc; You can also try auto-tone and see the differences, but auto-tone may not work well for all photos.
Increasing certain values can introduce more noise (or make it more visible), and also darken the photo, changing the skin tone colour, etc. (You might want to zoom in 1:1 to see more clearly the differences)
Example: Contrast; too much contrast can make it unnatural; You might not notice it sometimes, but what you can do is, let other take a look, or review back the picture again after some time, etc.

Anyway, good luck and enjoy your flash experience. Hope you will have great fun and hopefully the result will amaze you.
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I did not calibrate my LCD using any device but I followed the settings exactly as per recommended by a website after calibration.

I just checked the Demb Flash Diffuser Pro and it's priced at RM170, do I really need it or DIY larger bounce card will do the same effect if not similar? Not necessary required, isn't? hmm.gif
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post May 27 2011, 12:49 PM

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QUOTE(C_Sagi @ May 27 2011, 12:27 PM)
Kk, thanks for the info. Much appreciate it. thumbup.gif
Heading to KLIA in 5 hrs. biggrin.gif
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post May 27 2011, 12:50 PM

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QUOTE(Agito666 @ May 27 2011, 12:49 PM)
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post May 27 2011, 01:04 PM

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QUOTE(C_Sagi @ May 27 2011, 12:50 PM)
Ok, i'll pass u the chocolate wrappers later. For free! tongue.gif
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Where are you heading?? =D *busybody* tongue.gif
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post May 27 2011, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(vearn27 @ May 27 2011, 12:36 PM)
I did not calibrate my LCD using any device but I followed the settings exactly as per recommended by a website after calibration.

I just checked the Demb Flash Diffuser Pro and it's priced at RM170, do I really need it or DIY larger bounce card will do the same effect if not similar? Not necessary required, isn't? hmm.gif
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well, there's a reason why demb is still in business tongue.gif
u can always buy the cheaper china copy of the spectralight for around rm50, which should work just as well...but probably wont last as long.


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post May 27 2011, 01:28 PM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ May 27 2011, 01:19 PM)
well, there's a reason why demb is still in business tongue.gif
u can always buy the cheaper china copy of the spectralight for around rm50, which should work just as well...but probably wont last as long.
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LOL. Your bolded statement got me into thinking now laugh.gif

Are you one of the Demb Flash Diffuser Pro user too? Anything to share about the kit? smile.gif
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post May 27 2011, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(Terbulance @ May 26 2011, 10:33 PM)
Bokeh?
Haven't done any serious shooting lately. Some of my very old photos when I was actively shooting.


85mm f/1.4

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135mm f/2.0

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QUOTE(vearn27 @ May 26 2011, 10:33 PM)
Well, it could be done by editing them to add Active D-Lighting, but that's lot of hassle to do it that way. When shooting raw, features such as Active D-Lighting and Noise Reduction will not be applied on the image? I'm not so sure about this but many said these are useless because they shoot RAW. Or by mean they can adjust everything after shooting via editing? Isn't JPEG can also be edited? I'm clueless about this.


Well, useless because most people use ACR or LR to edit in which all built-in settings (except WB info) are ignored.

Capture NX2 or View NX2 will take into account all in-camera settings.

QUOTE(Andy214 @ May 27 2011, 12:17 AM)
Yes, shooting RAW means unedited, RAW; The picture control, noise reduction all is not applied. JPEG is the edited copy based on what settings you set; When PP, RAW gives you more flexibility/possibilities; You can try shoot RAW+JPEG. Then load both picture in editing software like Lightroom and see the difference as you adjust. With RAW, it's better especially adjusting white balance.


Well, picture control, noise reduction etc does not apply if you use ACR etc. If you use Capture NX2 or ViewNX2, yes, they are applied automatically unless you switch them off inside the camera BEFORE the capture.

Well, with Capture NX2 and to a certain extend the View NX2, these settings can also be accessed and switched off inside the editor AFTER the shot.

QUOTE(Andy214 @ May 27 2011, 12:17 AM)
For starting, you can try shooting RAW+JPEG, then you can try to PP your RAW file to match the JPEG output or make it better. The JPEG output can be used as reference, and actually can be useful for immediate use.


Just a tip. You can actually shoot NEF / RAW only and later use a tool to extract the JPG embedded inside NEF / RAW file after you copy it to your hardisk. That way you save space on your CF/SD card.
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QUOTE(vearn27 @ May 27 2011, 01:28 PM)
LOL. Your bolded statement got me into thinking now laugh.gif

Are you one of the Demb Flash Diffuser Pro user too? Anything to share about the kit? smile.gif
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no la, mine is just a used demb flash diffuser classic for rm80.
i was looking at the cheap china spectralight copies for rm50-80 depending on the seller, and the plastic ball joint connector doesnt inspire alot of confidence.
but whats nice about the spectralight design is can flip over the flashhead and use as emergency softbox...and comes with a nice pouch tongue.gif
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post May 27 2011, 01:48 PM

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I don't have a lot of lenses la. only 2 lenses what. sweat.gif
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post May 27 2011, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(vearn27 @ May 27 2011, 12:36 PM)
I did not calibrate my LCD using any device but I followed the settings exactly as per recommended by a website after calibration.

I just checked the Demb Flash Diffuser Pro and it's priced at RM170, do I really need it or DIY larger bounce card will do the same effect if not similar? Not necessary required, isn't? hmm.gif
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Bounce Card is not as flexible as Demb Flash Diffuser Pro. You can check out the website for tutorial on the product, there're may ways you can use the product to direct your lights and let's you create more creative lightings.

Personally, I have haven't got it, but planning to and try it out.


QUOTE(jchue73 @ May 27 2011, 01:34 PM)
Haven't done any serious shooting lately. Some of my very old photos when I was actively shooting.
85mm f/1.4

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135mm f/2.0

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Well, useless because most people use ACR or LR to edit in which all built-in settings (except WB info) are ignored.

Capture NX2 or View NX2 will take into account all in-camera settings.
Well, picture control, noise reduction etc does not apply if you use ACR etc. If you use Capture NX2 or ViewNX2, yes, they are applied automatically unless you switch them off inside the camera BEFORE the capture.

Well, with Capture NX2 and to a certain extend the View NX2, these settings can also be accessed and switched off inside the editor AFTER the shot.
Just a tip. You can actually shoot NEF / RAW only and later use a tool to extract the JPG embedded inside NEF / RAW file after you copy it to your hardisk. That way you save space on your CF/SD card.
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Thanks for the tips!
For LR, when you load the NEF files, it does apply some "preset" settings based on camera model, but it can be turn off.
Do you use noise reduction in the software? Or just leave the noise alone;

Love your shots, especially the 135mm f/2; Damm.....


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post May 27 2011, 01:58 PM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ May 27 2011, 01:34 PM)
no la, mine is just a used demb flash diffuser classic for rm80.
i was looking at the cheap china spectralight copies for rm50-80 depending on the seller, and the plastic ball joint connector doesnt inspire alot of confidence.
but whats nice about the spectralight design is can flip over the flashhead and use as emergency softbox...and comes with a nice pouch tongue.gif
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Demb Diffuser Pro can do the same? I mean flip over the flashhead and use as emergency softbox? unsure.gif

I'm spending on the flashgun and BG instead of lens hoping that I can deliver this coming weekend shooting. Relying only on Kelby's video tutorial to do crash course for doing photography with flash. I'm just crazy now to think about Demb Diffuser Pro sweat.gif
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QUOTE(vearn27 @ May 27 2011, 01:58 PM)
Demb Diffuser Pro can do the same? I mean flip over the flashhead and use as emergency softbox? unsure.gif

I'm spending on the flashgun and BG instead of lens hoping that I can deliver this coming weekend shooting. Relying only on Kelby's video tutorial to do crash course for doing photography with flash. I'm just crazy now to think about Demb Diffuser Pro sweat.gif
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thats why its called demb diffuser tongue.gif
softbox is also diffused, but with direct diffused flash...
demb cannot do direct cos the panel is not transparent.
tho i guess the spectralight softbox effect isnt that good.
imo, dont waste time with those mini softboxes...just use bounce enough.
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post May 27 2011, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(aldosoesilo @ May 27 2011, 10:07 AM)
do you find it is worth of the money?
I am thinking to get one soon.
walawe my d7k front weight also doh.gif
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Wah d7k liao! Yea I think it's worth the bucks as I'm shooting portrait most of the time. Quality real good as well not sure bout 3rd party brand.

@andy214

Mind to share how to turn off the preset when importing net file to LR?thanks!


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post May 27 2011, 03:40 PM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ May 27 2011, 02:10 PM)
thats why its called demb diffuser tongue.gif
softbox is also diffused, but with direct diffused flash...
demb cannot do direct cos the panel is not transparent.
tho i guess the spectralight softbox effect isnt that good.
imo, dont waste time with those mini softboxes...just use bounce enough.
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Now I'm considering whether to get the Demb Diffuser Pro along with the D7000 BG or not... hmmm, do you guys think it worth to get it?

Anyway, if I attached the BG to the body, can I use the existing battery on the BG instead of the body? Therefore I'll need not to unattach the BG every time I wanted to charge the battery.
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QUOTE(vearn27 @ May 27 2011, 03:40 PM)
Now I'm considering whether to get the Demb Diffuser Pro along with the D7000 BG or not... hmmm, do you guys think it worth to get it?

Anyway, if I attached the BG to the body, can I use the existing battery on the BG instead of the body? Therefore I'll need not to unattach the BG every time I wanted to charge the battery.
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DFD is my favorite diffuser so far biggrin.gif, versatile and flexible to suits to most conditions.

If it behaves similarly to the MB-D10 (it should), then yes you can use the tray only. I don't have battery in the body most of the time. pst, 1 more batt -> heavier LOL.
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anyone go to Putrajaya for the Belia event there? summore got photo contest right?
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anyone go to Putrajaya for the Belia event there? summore got photo contest right?
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post May 27 2011, 04:47 PM

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QUOTE(elainor @ May 27 2011, 03:02 PM)
Wah d7k liao! Yea I think it's worth the bucks as I'm shooting portrait most of the time. Quality real good as well not sure bout 3rd party brand.
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does it affect the fps as well?
Err, doesn't really matter though. Will be getting mine next month or the month after. tongue.gif
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QUOTE(celciuz @ May 27 2011, 03:45 PM)
DFD is my favorite diffuser so far biggrin.gif, versatile and flexible to suits to most conditions.

If it behaves similarly to the MB-D10 (it should), then yes you can use the tray only. I don't have battery in the body most of the time. pst, 1 more batt -> heavier LOL.
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That's ! I'm sold ! laugh.gif doh.gif

Ok, because I'm afraid I might need to de-attach the BG from the body every time I need to charge the battery. Due to this weekend event, I bought almost everything that I listed not to get for starting doh.gif. Now I guess the 50mm f/1.8G gonna be postponed sad.gif

QUOTE(aldosoesilo @ May 27 2011, 04:47 PM)
does it affect the fps as well?
Err, doesn't really matter though. Will be getting mine next month or the month after. tongue.gif
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Nope, it doesn't affect the FPS, still at 6 even though with the BG. I'm getting mine later today tongue.gif

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