Hi sifu(s) I'm back after a long break Heres some goodies I took with my D5100 + 35mm f/1.8


Army of Nokia N9 @ Nokia N9 Preview by CalvinPixels, on Flickr


Simplicity @ Nokia N9 Preview by CalvinPixels, on Flickr

Hey Calvin,

Im a newbie here trying to make a decision which nikon to buy as an entry level. As I saw u were using D5100 so just wanna ask some comment from u as u've practically use it be4. Have u ever tried compare it with D7000 and Canon 60D? Cuz im trying to make a decision between these 3.
Reason for these 3...

D90 w/ 18-105mm VR: Suggested by friend
D7000: Recommendation from http://snapsort.com/just-tell-me/recommend...-less-than-1490
D5100: The flick screen advantage (was looking at the Canon 60D as well)

This post has been edited by ikki9394: Aug 11 2011, 03:49 AM

From my experience using my friends D7000 in cosplay event and sports I feel I have more control due to many Af points which helps in tracking subject help alot and u're able to burst picture at 6fps, This are some key features not included in my humble D5100 which is good for tight situations.

As far as Canon 60D (which my girl is using) it perform well at outdoor portrait, combo-ed with 50mm or 85mm lens (maybe i havent set a proper in camera settings which my picture ends up dull) but when it come to indoor, dark area or low light, Nikon's iso performance can beat it anytime , less Af points and the menu is not user friendly

Being using my D5100 for a while now, mainly on portrait and video. I would say getting the right lens is important as I have friend using D3000 with 50mm f/1.8G lens and his picture are able to match with mine(in controlled environment). I would say if u plan to go full frame in the future get d5100 or canon60d and invest on lens. If u plan to make this as a long term hobby and don't plan to upgrade dslr body i recommend getting d7000.

Do get opinion from others too as I'm still learning photography and the gears with it

This post has been edited by Calvin Pixels: Aug 11 2011, 04:14 AM

Sry typo
18-200

Think I'll still prefer D7000. As for lens, i wanted a all-rounder and more into zoom as I prefer not to keep changing my lens.
I've been looking at either

18-105mm VR so much cheaper...
or
18-200mm VRII but this is so exp... Does the price worth the lens?

Meantime if I've got spare cash I might get a 50mm f/2.8 for indoor low light shots

Other sifus plss give me some advise as well thx!

This post has been edited by ikki9394: Aug 11 2011, 07:05 AM

7000D ?
When did Canon brought out this?

IMO , I have 18-105 , serves me good , but not good enough when your taking shots of around >50m+
Depend on what you wanna shoot , if you wanna get a large aperture lens for your indoor , go with a 50mm or a 35mm.
I mostly do outside photography , so a 18-200 would be a great investment for me.

Hehe sry for the typo error =P

Yes exactly... I prefer outdoor shooting and mostly telephoto and zoom shots. But i got some advise previously saying that Nikon 18-200mm VRII zoom max quality really bad thus no point getting it. I've no idea whether it is or it isnt as im very new to these and never try before myself... If thats true I'd rather go for 18-105mm VR.
So have to get more advise be4 I decide which lense to go...

D5100 also, agreed with you there,

To ikki9394,

Unless u want a light body or love to capture video, else, if budget allow, go for D7000, D5100 produce roughly the same picture quality as D7000 due to the same sensor, but with lesser ergonomic, lesser AF points as what Calvin mentioned.

And i agreed about the lens too, 50mm f/1.8G lens is definitely a good addition to D5100.

If you're new to DSLR, can opt for D5100 or D7000, depends to your budget or needs, but if you're not new, maybe you wanna wait for new launch by end of this month then only decide.

DSC_2566.jpg by Stephan Chan, on Flickr

C&C please

This post has been edited by hidden830726: Aug 11 2011, 07:28 AM

Currently my budget is less than A$2k. But a D7000+18-200mm VRII just add up to be 2.1k excluded bag, UV lens, cleaning kit etc.
Think I had made up my mind on D7000 as im not really into video capturing.
Issue now is whether to get 18-105mm or 18-200mm. As for the 50mm f/1.8G I will get it when I've got extra fund =)
end of this month? they gonna launch something new?

i feel dark

what kind of zoom you prefered? can use leg zoom or not? if can use leg zoom then can get prime lens oledi xD

Plss excuse my poor knowledge on dslr... but what is leg zoom? Btw Never thought of getting a prime lens as my 1st entry lens...

depend what subject, if bird, or something you cant reach then had to use zoom lens, if some subject you "can just walk front and shot", you straight get prime lens can already
like shooting model ah moi, well sometimes you can just walk front instead hide behind and shoot.

This post has been edited by Agito666: Aug 11 2011, 08:52 AM

Ic... but i dun think im gonna get prime lens straight away...

Does any1 knows if the 18-200mm VRII worth it the price paying for?
Or just go for the 18-105mm VR?

18-200mm obviously has long reach.. its a great lens since it covers a lot of focal length.
has metal mount, more barrel distortions and less sharp than 18-105mm.. front lens also rotates and needs 77mm filter(AFAIK)

18-105mm is a kitlens has high MTF consistently except until at the long end(105mm). plastic mount and need 67mm(great if you're gonna buy the Tammy 17-50mm f2.8 in your next lens purchase) ..

So, if you're going for picture sharpness, details.. get 18-105 or better get the superior 16-85mm.. but if you want to have all in one lens, get the 18-200mm since its gives you more convenient.. no need to change lens for tele..

Mostly people would suggest you to get 18-200mm

for more info, read the reviews from photozone.de and user reviews at www.slrgear.com

Very useful information TQ!
How far can 18-105mm shoot at a "acceptable/good" image quality?

I'm used to leg zoom . On primes you get consistent FOV. On zooms you get more variety.. Say 70mm versus 200mm.

any feedback for Nikkor 28-300mm F3.5-5.6? planning on geting this lens @ my d90. any comment or recommendation ?

Anyone know how to do this effect in lightroom 3?

I got Cosplay photoshoot soon

^err, vignetting ? the rest, I dont know..