Probably due to the flashgun's cycle time (or lag time). It happens when your flashgun couldn't cycle fast enough to match with your continuous shots therefore the reason some of it look different exposure due to lag of power or incorrect sync speed. It's common for all flashgun even the top class SB-900.

It's very subjective if you state that it'll hurt the neck if hanging for a period of time. If you do, try look for alternative strap than the original such as Crumpler's Industry Disgrace which provides more comfort pad around the neck.

I can hang the D7000 + BG + 17-55 on my neck for an entire day without complaining neck hurt. Well, in between I switch hanging in front or sideway

Try not jump into 'M' mode right away. Google and learn about the Exposure Triangle which consist of 3 elements namely Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO. Then toggle between 'A' and 'S' mode to get more understanding about it. Only when you completely understands how each element effect each other, then you can start practising 'M' mode. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks vearn27 for the flash info. Thought my nissin 622 mk ii is acting funny

Thanks for the advice.

Do u have any guidance website for beginner shooters?

if you were in KL, you might want to enroll yourself in photo 1 and photo 2 classes conducted by nikon centre over at times square.

Guys, i just bought a Nikon 5100 come with a Sandisk Class4 8GB SD card. I have this problem "No SD card inserted" appeared after few shots i took. It keep on repeating the same error even after i formatted it in camera, took out-in few times, and restarted the camera. Can some of the sifu here let me know what happen? Thanks.

Here a good one for beginner to understand the terms: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm

Enjoys reading

do you have another SD card? try it. have to know which one gives you the problem. the card or the camera

Newbie here, no additional card on hands now but i tried to use card reader and my computer can detect the card without problem.

This post has been edited by dRLurve: Sep 12 2011, 11:23 AM

Wow... Pocket Wizard's Flash Trigger so expensive... I'm still noob on this, anyone care to enlighten more about flash trigger?

It is TTL + radio which is why it is pricey, another brand is similar is the Radiopopper but it doesn't come to Malaysia as it violates certain law (radio signal thingy).

SU800 have TTL, but its optical (IR), and most other cheap triggers are radio trigger but no TTL (full manual on flash).

Phottix's Pocket Wizard Compatible Trigger <-- what does this mean actually? Pocket Wizard is a product by its own?

Celcuiz, are you using any trigger?

are you in KL?
bring the camera to nikon centre times square
bring your warranty along
they have technicians there that might be able to give your camera a check

In my experience, I find reading photography books ( or e-books ) are much better and more organized than articles on various website on photography for beginners..

Most photography books would explain the relationship between aperture, shuttle speed & ISO ... regardless of what camera you use...


For low lights condition, use a higher ISO or wider aperture ( small f number ) or both...

Depending on how steady you hold the camera, there is a minimum shuttle speed you can hold the camera steadily without any shake... any shuttle speed number lower that that, the picture will turn out blur...

Try taking the same photo at different shuttle speed or ISO settings and experiment with it... later view it on yr computer and "see" the differences ...

i just join DSLR world on last few days and i just jump to M mode instead of A or S mode

i just keep playing with aperture,ss and ISO and its quite fun. finished the manual book and simple tutorial giver by nikon website too.

actually i just knew it when i registered last night at the nikon malaysia website..already too late..somemore I will be leaving Malaysia in few days later....sadness

really violate?
i thought it was just that radiopopper will only sell to customers in north america.
but there are ppl here using radiopoppers...i saw one a couple months ago

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Added on September 12, 2011, 12:55 pmbudget choice, phottix aster around rm220.


This post has been edited by Everdying: Sep 12 2011, 12:55 PM

Aputure? RM110 saja

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...8&hl=trigmaster

I used my housemate's D7000 during my cousin's engagement. Pair it with my 35mm f1.8. It's awesome! The white balance is for more accurate IMO. It's abit sharper as well. The D700 is definitely better in terms of overall performance compared to the D7000 right? Even though it's a bit older.

that rm110 set only 1 trigger la boss.
he want to trigger 2 flashes.

and seems can only trigger same brand of flash as body, means nissin etc cannot...unless spend more money on the plus version.
and aputure also the transmitter design not nice

So which is better? Phottix Asther or Aputure?

Btw, I hear even pros are using Aputure?