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grats on v14!

Added on January 24, 2012, 11:25 amgrats on v14!

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that picture with the 200-400 was supposedly the 5d X.. just saw it on canonrumors
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Nikon Warranty is International or Malaysian Only ?

If I bought from Oversea then cannot repair at Nikon Malaysia ?
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QUOTE(limhongwoon @ Jan 24 2012, 02:37 PM)
Nikon Warranty is International or Malaysian Only ?

If I bought from Oversea then cannot repair at Nikon Malaysia ?
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usually body comes with Malaysia Warranty, while lens and other acc comes with international warranty. Thus, the international warranty is valid in Malaysia.
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nikon new dslr camera need to register warranty or not ? where to register ?
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nikon new dslr camera need to register warranty or not ? where to register ?
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no need coz there is no place to register it... LOL
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Congratulations V14. Nikon FTW!
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anyone installed those katzeye focus screen thingy? or you all so far no encounter problems with manual lens?
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QUOTE(MrAkay @ Jan 24 2012, 01:26 PM)
that picture with the 200-400 was supposedly the 5d X.. just saw it on canonrumors
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Canon 5D X ? sounds nice brows.gif
if so, canon has been naming their product with X quite often

QUOTE(razuryza @ Jan 24 2012, 02:04 PM)
no need coz there is no place to register it... LOL
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the unfill warranty card tricks works even now right ?
unlike canon its a bit hard to do..

QUOTE(tctham @ Jan 24 2012, 02:30 PM)
anyone installed those katzeye focus screen thingy? or you all so far no encounter problems with manual lens?
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http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Nikon-DS...-cat_nikon.html

unless you really want the spilt focusing screen,
if not changing it wouldn't help much imo smile.gif
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QUOTE(0168257061 @ Jan 24 2012, 05:02 PM)
Canon 5D X ? sounds nice  brows.gif 
if so, canon has been naming their product with X  quite often
the unfill warranty card tricks works even now right ?
unlike canon its a bit hard to do..
http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Nikon-DS...-cat_nikon.html

unless you really want the spilt focusing screen,
if not changing it wouldn't help much imo  smile.gif
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wow a range finder in a dslr so cool!
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QUOTE(Calvin Seak @ Jan 24 2012, 06:05 PM)
wow a range finder in a dslr so cool!
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i dont call its range finder, it still using the reflex terms.

the range finder focusing would be like

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QUOTE(tctham @ Jan 24 2012, 02:30 PM)
anyone installed those katzeye focus screen thingy? or you all so far no encounter problems with manual lens?
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no problem as u can depends on the dot
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post Jan 24 2012, 07:11 PM

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Am I in Page 1 yet? Anyway gratz on getting this far. Hope everyone get D4 this year
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hi. i think im going to buy nikkor 2470 2.8 in few days... but just curious.. when the new model come out? maybe vrII?

just like 70200.. after vr.. come vrII then vrIII then vrIV.. bla bla bla

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>VRII

O_O I think the current version doesn't even have VR...
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QUOTE(hapeace @ Jan 24 2012, 07:27 PM)
hi.  i think im going to buy nikkor 2470 2.8 in few days...  but just curious..  when the new model come out?  maybe vrII?

just like 70200.. after vr..  come vrII then vrIII then vrIV..  bla bla bla
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be careful with the old batch of 2470, they have serious zoom ring issue. Repair needs at least rm2k.
I heard they fix this issue on newer batch.
don't get 2nd hand unit if i were you.
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and some 24-70 has this motor issue last time i heard some senior said... repairs also cause a fortune... smile.gif
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QUOTE(hapeace @ Jan 24 2012, 08:27 PM)
hi.  i think im going to buy nikkor 2470 2.8 in few days...  but just curious..  when the new model come out?  maybe vrII?

just like 70200.. after vr..  come vrII then vrIII then vrIV..  bla bla bla
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recent 2470 doesn't even have VR. Nevertheless, it works just fine if u know how to match the focal length with your shutter speed

QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Jan 24 2012, 09:10 PM)
be careful with the old batch of 2470, they have serious zoom ring issue. Repair needs at least rm2k.
I heard they fix this issue on newer batch.
don't get 2nd hand unit if i were you.
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yup do some homework before purchased the lens. just google or check in youtube.
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talking about 24-70N
I have a friend, his friend dropped his 24-70 w/ D300s from typical dinner table, terus his 24-70 lens barrel cracked,

nikon quoted him rm3k for whole new lens, serial no. is diffrent from his previous lens. the f***ed part for him is, his friend refused to pay the repair charges, not even a dollar.
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QUOTE(Irbean @ Jan 24 2012, 08:59 PM)
recent 2470 doesn't even have VR. Nevertheless, it works just fine if u know how to match the focal length with your shutter speed
yup do some homework before purchased the lens. just google or check in youtube.
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hmm... i can hear some grinding sound around 50mm... still under warranty i better get it checked... shocking.gif

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talking about 24-70N
I have a friend, his friend dropped his 24-70 w/ D300s from typical dinner table, terus his 24-70 lens barrel cracked,

nikon quoted him rm3k for whole new lens, serial no. is diffrent from his previous lens. the f***ed part for him is, his friend refused to pay the repair charges, not even a dollar.
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maybe his fren dunno the true price of the lens... tot it will be 2~3K like those entry level packages being advertised everywhere...

usually after i tell my frens about the price of my lens... they will not even dare touch it with a 10 foot pole tongue.gif
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QUOTE(0168257061 @ Jan 24 2012, 05:02 PM)
Canon 5D X ? sounds nice  brows.gif 
if so, canon has been naming their product with X  quite often
the unfill warranty card tricks works even now right ?
unlike canon its a bit hard to do..
http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Nikon-DS...-cat_nikon.html

unless you really want the spilt focusing screen,
if not changing it wouldn't help much imo  smile.gif
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QUOTE(razuryza @ Jan 24 2012, 07:05 PM)
no problem as u can depends on the dot
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haha.. cuz the focus confirmation dot lights up and the electronic rangefinder says the subject is in focus, but when i shift the focus (by a bit), it still stays in the same condition.. in other words, there is a slight free play or region of "in-focus" instead of dead on.. not sure if i described properly.. was thinking that if got the split screen it would be slight easier to get the correct focus.. but then my dilemma is the cost + support from nikon if i change the focus screen might be void? + i will lose the other focus dots guide when i not using the middle focus.. the other focus dots would still work, but now i dun have a "pointer" for me to point at.. unless i keep tapping the lights.. haha~ my issue is with the 85mm f/1.4 at wide open.. i guess i'll just have to practice more until it's a second nature to me.. hehe.. thanks for the opinions. smile.gif
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Err wait, what camera are you using ?
the 85/1.4 fail you in AF ?
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Before Cny I got the 70-200 vrII! It's much longer than the sigma version and finding difficulty keeping it inside my bag lol!

Does the 70-200 have a soft lens cover??
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Err wait,  what camera are you using ?
the 85/1.4 fail you in AF ?
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samyang 85/1.4 is full manual lens.. nikkor af-s wun fail me de.. but i cannot afford.. keke~

edit: read wrong.. i using D5100 and pair with the samyang, it's a full manual focus.. no AF..

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QUOTE(tctham @ Jan 24 2012, 11:01 PM)
samyang 85/1.4 is full manual lens.. nikkor af-s wun fail me de.. but i cannot afford.. keke~

edit: read wrong.. i using D5100 and pair with the samyang, it's a full manual focus.. no AF..
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Now i know you using Samyang,
and on D5100 lol, must be hard haha
ever tried in D300 or D700 those ? awesome, you can see the indicator tells you where to turn during mfing tongue.gif


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QUOTE(Calvin Seak @ Jan 24 2012, 11:53 PM)
Before Cny I got the 70-200 vrII! It's much longer than the sigma version and finding difficulty keeping it inside my bag lol!

Does the 70-200 have a soft lens cover??
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the lens itself supposed comes with the pouch rite? or u mean neoprene kinda pouch?
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QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Jan 24 2012, 08:10 PM)
be careful with the old batch of 2470, they have serious zoom ring issue. Repair needs at least rm2k.
I heard they fix this issue on newer batch.
don't get 2nd hand unit if i were you.
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Wait what? I am pretty sure this 2470 that I have here is gotten together with the D3 when it is first launched. So far no problem.
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the lens itself supposed comes with the pouch rite? or u mean neoprene kinda pouch?
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Yea the neoprene type, like to keep my lenses in it, I was wondering can the lens pouch can be used on think tanks modular belt? Haha can safe some money no need to buy an extra pouch
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QUOTE(0168257061 @ Jan 24 2012, 11:06 PM)
Now i know you using Samyang,
and on D5100 lol, must be hard haha
ever tried in D300 or D700 those ? awesome, you can see the indicator tells you where to turn during mfing  tongue.gif
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haha.. small viewfinder.. i found out the hard way that it is impossible to focus without looking at the confirmation dot..

i no try it on any other camera yet except D70s.. haha~ that's agito's camera.. smile.gif

yea.. it does tell me when to turn.. but when the confirmation light lit up and the "electronic rangefinder" says it is in focus.. i can still move the focus ring back and forth like 1-2mm and the focus confirmation + "e-RangeFinder" still says it's in focus.. thus the picture turns out to be hit/miss case.. even stopping down to f/2.8 i still encounter that issue.. not sure it's an issue with my mind/eyes/fingers.. hahaha but that samyang lens is gorgeous.. loving it. smile.gif

spam another shot of my cat.. keke

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tried taking the star picture.. but there's way too much clouds.. sad.gif at least i find out that i cannot use up to 30 secs for night sky shots.. i end up with star trails instead.. hahaha~ failed attempt.. guess I'll open the lens wider and or bump the ISO.. i heard that opening the shutter for long periods may cause dead/hot pixels.. sad.gif is that true?

edit: spam another inanimate object.. do c&c.. smile.gif

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Are you using middle focus point to let it work ?

I guess this is the limit of electronic rangefinder mechanism,
it isn't as precise and sensitive,

I've tried D3 with 50 f/1.4 AI too, seems like the cpu is hard to determine on very small detail. Esp there are two little things contain in 1 of the 51 boxes.
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yea.. using middle focus point.. i even avoid focus & recompose to make sure.. i also tested using tripod and remote release.. just to be sure..

tested that there is a slight free-play with the confirmation dot..

if focus with live view on max magnification, then things improves ALOT.. but that's for static objects like that orchid.. for quick moments, i still have to rely on viewfinder..

i got a few more pictures, but i haven't really gone through them yet.. usually i just fire extra.. just in case.. focus, fire, re-focus.. then fire and repeat for about 3 times.. just in case
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Hello hello. I'm planning to upgrade into a Dslr and have currently a used d80 + 50 1.8 or new d3100 in mind as my budget is around 1.6k.

So wanna have an advice here from all sifu that is the larger pentaprism virwfinder, autofocus motor, dual dial of d80 worth it over the lack of live view and cmos sensor of the d3100?

I'm planning to venture more into high magnification macro photography. Thanks all!
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Anyone here using 24mm F1.4G?
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me, what can I help you?
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Post some pics with your 24mm 1.4G wink.gif Would love to see them!
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QUOTE(0168257061 @ Jan 24 2012, 09:03 PM)
talking about 24-70N
I have a friend, his friend dropped his 24-70 w/ D300s from typical dinner table, terus his 24-70 lens barrel cracked,

nikon quoted him rm3k for whole new lens, serial no. is diffrent from his previous lens. the f***ed part for him is, his friend refused to pay the repair charges, not even a dollar.
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seem like fifty nifty way stronger! dropped mine from table also because kids... still strong till now my frens also dropped 18105 from a eye level high tripod due to kids also. just HB45 crack else still work like charm
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How do you find it compared to 35mm F1.4G?
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I got no experience with 35f1.4 before, so no comment haha.
you should ask celsiuz, he just bought a 35f1.4.


you can go to my flickr or Facebook : Teo Soonhaur for more samples smile.gif
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QUOTE(Isepunye @ Jan 25 2012, 10:15 AM)
seem like fifty nifty way stronger! dropped mine from table also because kids... still strong till now my frens also dropped 18105 from a eye level high tripod due to kids also. just HB45 crack else still work like charm
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u cant compare +- 200g lens with +-1kg lens. The drop impact for sure different. Same goes to thin guy vs fat guy, throw them both to the sea, and see the impact. how the surrounding waves like. whistling.gif
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QUOTE(Irbean @ Jan 25 2012, 11:29 AM)
u cant compare +- 200g lens with +-1kg lens. The drop impact for sure different. Same goes to thin guy vs fat guy, throw them both to the sea, and see the impact. how the surrounding waves like.  whistling.gif
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eye level tall on tripod plus sb900 + d90 + md8? can u imagine on tripod falling down in front and for sure lens hit the floor first! luckily only HB45 gone not the glass! the wave? every1 waving for new lens. sound really like hammer knocking on the floor!

Added on January 25, 2012, 5:50 pmany1 interested in 1870? letting go mine! reason for sale hardly used! no fungus or scratch on lens. never felt down as long as i used. bought 2nd

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QUOTE(Isepunye @ Jan 25 2012, 04:56 PM)
eye level tall on tripod plus sb900 + d90 + md8? can u imagine on tripod falling down in front and for sure lens hit the floor first! luckily only HB45 gone not the glass! the wave? every1 waving for new lens. sound really like hammer knocking on the floor!

Added on January 25, 2012, 5:50 pmany1 interested in 1870? letting go mine! reason for sale hardly used! no fungus or scratch on lens. never felt down as long as i used. bought 2nd
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what can i say..u are one damn lucky man didnt get much damage on your lens with that incident..
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aiyah, depends how it lands.
i see D700 + 70-200 VR2 fall down with monopod also just lens hood crack.
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i think my heart drop if my body+lens jatuh..
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the moment when it's falling and you try to save it.. and you made things worse by accidentally smacking and accelerate it's fall.. or redirected it to elsewhere which is more damaging.. sad.gif

thank goodness those only happened to my phone.. not the camera.. *touch wood*

nowadays if i drop things, i will let it land on my feet.. (provided that it's not heavy enough to break a toe or anything that i'd miss later) cause i reckon my feet is softer than the floor.. then when it actually hit the floor, it wasn't direct fall from its original height but slight rebounded from my feet.. not sure if this logic works or i'm just cheating myself.. hahaha~
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Had a small incident with my camera+lens at sepang during MSS Round 4. Luckily nothing serious, just a scratch lens hood laugh.gif
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I experienced that before, my camera + lens dropped from my shoulder.

Hood cracked and the filter frame dented a little but still can use, but lens looks perfectly fine. No scratches or any sign of damage. Best of all its working like nothing happened. My camera kena a few scratches though on the pop up flash area (battle scars!) :S.
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my camera dropped onto the pavement and survived after my bicycle went into a ditch too deep.
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QUOTE(Irbean @ Jan 25 2012, 06:22 PM)
what can i say..u are one damn lucky man didnt get much damage on your lens with that incident..
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not mine la bro. frens of mine. mine only fifty nifty only without any other thing
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once i tripped and stepped on my camera strap, which got tangled at my flash'es hotshoe. it slammed to the ground... a 4 inch hole tore open below popup flash area.. amazingly the hotshoe + flash was still perfect. d90's are amazing haha
sent to nikon and it came back like brand new. repair cost sakit abit though

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just back from Lowyat Plaza.. a friend of mine urgently need to purchased SB700..quite shocked coz Lowyat full with B+W filter now..coz remember previously its hard to fine any..and when take a closer look, yeah its damn FAKE!!!!
It doesnt have hologram sign and the package seems kinda funny. Guess what, the seller quote RM350 for 72mm filter.
*the intention of this message is to alert all forumer out there..
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QUOTE(Irbean @ Jan 25 2012, 11:23 PM)
just back from Lowyat Plaza.. a friend of mine urgently need to purchased SB700..quite shocked coz Lowyat full with B+W filter now..coz remember previously its hard to fine any..and when take a closer look, yeah its damn FAKE!!!!
It doesnt have hologram sign and the package seems kinda funny. Guess what, the seller quote RM350 for 72mm filter.
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how to differentiate the filter genuine or not ar?
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how to differentiate the filter genuine or not ar?
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the easiest way is the hologram at the box, fake one didnt have it.
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the easiest way is the hologram at the box, fake one didnt have it.
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kewl.. didn't know about that.. hehe.. thanks a lot. smile.gif
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just back from Lowyat Plaza.. a friend of mine urgently need to purchased SB700..quite shocked coz Lowyat full with B+W filter now..coz remember previously its hard to fine any..and when take a closer look, yeah its damn FAKE!!!!
It doesnt have hologram sign and the package seems kinda funny. Guess what, the seller quote RM350 for 72mm filter.
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Frankly, since Schneider opens an outlet here, fake B+W is increasing dramatically.. They (The sellers) claimed that local B+W does not have the hologram like the imported ones..

So, be extra careful with such products nowadays.

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How to see ah o_O nowadays got fake B+W? ._.
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Deng, this one le?

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How to see ah o_O nowadays got fake B+W? ._.
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dont worry, the nano version so far doesnt have fake one, yet. the fake i saw is the old packaging one.
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I guess regular B+W user should know the weight and the glass transmission, if it was ciplak one can directly tell tongue.gif
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I guess regular B+W user should know the weight and the glass transmission, if it was ciplak one can directly tell tongue.gif
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yup, even when u see the box itself, u can already doubt the genuinity of the filter, without open the box and feel the weight as well as the glass..
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QUOTE(Irbean @ Jan 26 2012, 06:30 AM)
dont worry, the nano version so far doesnt have fake one, yet. the fake i saw is the old packaging one.
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QUOTE(0168257061 @ Jan 26 2012, 10:06 AM)
I guess regular B+W user should know the weight and the glass transmission, if it was ciplak one can directly tell tongue.gif
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QUOTE(Irbean @ Jan 26 2012, 10:14 AM)
yup, even when u see the box itself, u can already doubt the genuinity of the filter, without open the box and feel the weight as well as the glass..
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You guys made it so easy to distinguish between the real and fake ones... how's the fake's performance? Is it obvious? Like those single coat filters?
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You guys made it so easy to distinguish between the real and fake ones... how's the fake's performance? Is it obvious? Like those single coat filters?
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I guess bringing along one of the sifus would really be of great help to distinguish between the real and fake ones ! rclxms.gif



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You guys made it so easy to distinguish between the real and fake ones... how's the fake's performance? Is it obvious? Like those single coat filters?
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not sure on the performance though. Coz dont even bother to purchased one. the price is more or less the same as genuine one.

QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 26 2012, 12:36 PM)
I guess bringing along one of the sifus would really be of great help to distinguish between the real and fake ones !  rclxms.gif
Gong Xi Fatt Chai to all LYN Nikonions....... thumbup.gif
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forgot to snap few pic. next tym ill try my best to snap few pic of the filter..
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not sure on the performance though. Coz dont even bother to purchased one. the price is more or less the same as genuine one.
forgot to snap few pic. next tym ill try my best to snap few pic of the filter..
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Wah now I'm worried of my previous XS-Pro... don't know ori or not ._. LOL! its a non nano coat.. but got it back in 2010 though. Don't remember have hologram or not...
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You guys made it so easy to distinguish between the real and fake ones... how's the fake's performance? Is it obvious? Like those single coat filters?
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because nowadays b+w made out of brass, it is heavy unlike hoya laugh.gif so if the fake one generous enough they can use brass also haha
glass wise you can try compare like this

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am i the only one that never bother what brand of filter?
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because nowadays b+w made out of brass, it is heavy unlike hoya  laugh.gif  so if the fake one generous enough they can use brass also haha
glass wise you can try compare like this

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This one is so obvious LOL. Anyways just now checked on the box, its has the B+W hologram biggrin.gif
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because nowadays b+w made out of brass, it is heavy unlike hoya  laugh.gif  so if the fake one generous enough they can use brass also haha
glass wise you can try compare like this

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I read somewhere that some B+W filters were made from alloy for the asian market, not sure if it's true or not coz the brass ones were relatively more expensive and that's the reason B+W came up with the alloy rings instead of the brass ones. IIRC it was dpreview.com

Note about the alloy rings is that over time, the alloy thread 'melts' into the lens thread making it extremely difficult to remove, and only way is to practically destroy the filter to get it removed.
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I read somewhere that some B+W filters were made from alloy for the asian market, not sure if it's true or not coz the brass ones were relatively more expensive and that's the reason B+W came up with the alloy rings instead of the brass ones.  IIRC it was dpreview.com

Note about the alloy rings is that over time, the alloy thread 'melts' into the lens thread making it extremely difficult to remove, and only way is to practically destroy the filter to get it removed.
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So far I don't have any issues with my Hoya filter on removing from the filter thread :S... those are alloy isn't it?
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Since this thread moves quite fast, what's the problem with my camera? hmm.gif

See pic you guys will know dy. It doesn't show any folders. http://i.imgur.com/9P9mW.png

Edit : The folder appears for 1 second (when I switch the camera on) then it disappears.

Nevermind. I think it's because of the Capture One software. I restarted and it's fine now.

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How do you find it compared to 35mm F1.4G?
I have both and to me both take wonderful pics. I have not tested if the nano coating on the 24mm f/1.4 works.

For me, I will only choose one lens for the other when I feel like using different focal lengths because quality wise, both take great pics.
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watching australian open now...one of the guys there using 200mm f/2.0 tongue.gif
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QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 26 2012, 04:06 PM)
I read somewhere that some B+W filters were made from alloy for the asian market, not sure if it's true or not coz the brass ones were relatively more expensive and that's the reason B+W came up with the alloy rings instead of the brass ones.  IIRC it was dpreview.com

Note about the alloy rings is that over time, the alloy thread 'melts' into the lens thread making it extremely difficult to remove, and only way is to practically destroy the filter to get it removed.
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I think it refers to the F-Pro and XS-Pro. Please correct me if im wrong, coz both are still genuine. Only the ring materials are different, and thickness, the glass is just the same.

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am i the only one that never bother what brand of filter?
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nah, not really. there's also few photog which didnt bother what filter they use, chepo or expensive, even didnt use at all. Same goes to Drybox, buy chepo one, or DIY one, or even only use silica gel.

But then ask yourself, spends thousand on the lens, y not spend some for the best filter as well as the best drybox.

BTW it depends on the individuals itself, there no right or wrong.

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QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 26 2012, 03:06 PM)
I read somewhere that some B+W filters were made from alloy for the asian market, not sure if it's true or not coz the brass ones were relatively more expensive and that's the reason B+W came up with the alloy rings instead of the brass ones.  IIRC it was dpreview.com

Note about the alloy rings is that over time, the alloy thread 'melts' into the lens thread making it extremely difficult to remove, and only way is to practically destroy the filter to get it removed.
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QUOTE(Irbean @ Jan 26 2012, 06:16 PM)
I think it refers to the F-Pro and XS-Pro. Please correct me if im wrong, coz both are still genuine. Only the ring materials are different, and thickness, the glass is just the same.

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nah, not really. there's also few photog which didnt bother what filter they use, chepo or expensive, even didnt use at all. Same goes to Drybox, buy chepo one, or DIY one, or even only use silica gel.

But then ask yourself, spends thousand on the lens, y not spend some for the best filter as well as the best drybox.

BTW it depends on the individuals itself, there no right or wrong.
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Yeap, the F-Pro has two different thread,
one is alloy, one is brass.

but now the XS-Pro all are using Brass only imo.
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Yeap, the F-Pro has two different thread,
one is alloy, one is brass.

but now the XS-Pro all are using Brass only imo.
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exactly. for XSPro all should be Brass ring..
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Just bought second hand d3000 with sc 2k++ and new lens 18-105mm XD newbie here. smile.gif Did i need to buy a dry box? As see i saw a lot of ppl kena fungus in they lens/camera? Did i need 1? Got 1 shop got sell 10 litter Rm90 with humility meter and using selica gel to keep it dry...it's usefull??
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Just bought second hand d3000 with sc 2k++ and new lens 18-105mm XD newbie here. smile.gif Did i need to buy a dry box? As see i saw a lot of ppl kena fungus in they lens/camera? Did i need 1? Got 1 shop got sell 10 litter Rm90 with humility meter and using selica gel to keep it dry...it's usefull??
18-105mm enough for normal days using right??
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laugh.gif digi guy

dry box is recommended as malaysia climate is quite humid,
if your room is dry enough then it is not necessary

as for 18-105-enough-or-not question,
that one you have to ask yourself,
do you need further zoom or wider focal length
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Zoom i think is enough for me now.. smile.gif Only macro is little bit...XD Ok i know what i want..XD Well..i live in condor 14th floor so i think dry box maybe need asap...>< Body Rm700 lens Rm900 is worth? Body second lens new.
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still keeping with my d90.. now hand a bit itchy to get d7000 aldy.. haih..

bigger sensor and more AF point.. thats the only advantage..

other than that i dont see any major different..

what do you think guys..

p/s:- not really interested in articulated LCD, so dont recommend me to get d5100.. not interested at all tongue.gif
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I live at 15th floor...I never buy any drybox and I dont think I need it too =)

What I did? put a moisture absorbent in my camera bag,that's all
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I live at 15th floor...I never buy any drybox and I dont think I need it too =)

What I did? put a moisture absorbent in my camera bag,that's all
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exactly what i did ! rclxms.gif
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still keeping with my d90.. now hand a bit itchy to get d7000 aldy.. haih..

bigger sensor and more AF point.. thats the only advantage..

other than that i dont see any major different..

what do you think guys..

p/s:- not really interested in articulated LCD, so dont recommend me to get d5100.. not interested at all tongue.gif
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still keeping with my d90.. now hand a bit itchy to get d7000 aldy.. haih..

bigger sensor and more AF point.. thats the only advantage..

other than that i dont see any major different..

what do you think guys..

p/s:- not really interested in articulated LCD, so dont recommend me to get d5100.. not interested at all tongue.gif
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The sensor size is the same, just that it's a better sensor with improved metering system. Better ISO performance besides more AF points, higher MP count, faster burst rate and 1080p video recording thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(Minifans @ Jan 26 2012, 10:51 PM)
I live at 15th floor...I never buy any drybox and I dont think I need it too =)

What I did? put a moisture absorbent in my camera bag,that's all
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u do know also that it shouldnt get too dry?
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The sensor size is the same, just that it's a better sensor with improved metering system. Better ISO performance besides more AF points, higher MP count, faster burst rate and 1080p video recording  thumbup.gif
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exactly what the seller poison me..

so do u think its a big deal..

im not really into movie recording.. so i dont really mind the 1080p recording..

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Hrmm....Plan to get 1 normal dry box tomorrow ...>< Rm90 with selica gel ..
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Zoom i think is enough for me now.. smile.gif Only macro is little bit...XD Ok i know what i want..XD Well..i live in condor 14th floor so i think dry box maybe need asap...>< Body Rm700 lens Rm900 is worth? Body second lens new.
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seems quite pretty standard price,
though D3000 is some what old camera
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exactly what the seller poison me..

so do u think its a big deal..

im not really into movie recording.. so i dont really mind the 1080p recording..
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If you have the budget just get it loh biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(Minifans @ Jan 26 2012, 10:51 PM)
I live at 15th floor...I never buy any drybox and I dont think I need it too =)

What I did? put a moisture absorbent in my camera bag,that's all
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your 15th floor must be few thousand meter high right?
otherwise there is not even 1% of change in humidity doh.gif
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u do know also that it shouldnt get too dry?
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Hrmm....Plan to get 1 normal dry box tomorrow ...>< Rm90 with selica gel ..
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Where u get the dry box? hmm.gif
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exactly what the seller poison me..

so do u think its a big deal..

im not really into movie recording.. so i dont really mind the 1080p recording..
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if u have budget then get a better lens smile.gif
way better then change d7000
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ever wonder how 24mm F1.4 nikkor perform.
this is canon one wide open on 7D
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ever wonder how 24mm F1.4 nikkor perform.
this is canon one wide open on 7D
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i used to have a canon 24f1.4mk2 before.
both are quire similar, nikkor one af more accurate.
btw, it's such a waste to use this great lens on a cropped body.

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Where u get the dry box? hmm.gif
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The guy who sold me the lens work in photo shangrli-la...he said Rm90 so lo...But only support 1 camera and 2 lens..Maybe 10 litter somethings.
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Hrmm....Plan to get 1 normal dry box tomorrow ...>< Rm90 with selica gel ..
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This one you have no control over the humidity, and the hygrometer is analog type, it's less accurate and requires calibration once in a while.

Here's something interesting to ponder, I have a digital hygrometer which is also not 100% similar reading with the AIPO drybox, but close enough, around+-5; I tried putting the hygrometer in my camera bag and in my cupboard, the humidity level is actually around 40~45, the digital hygrometer has record for max and min humidity.
Oh, if your room is air-conditioned, the humidity level in the room will drop when the air-cond is running.

What you need to worry more is the condensation, when you move from cold room to a warm room, the sudden change in temperature, if you operate the camera immediately, you will notice condensation at the front of your lens. So, for those staying in high rise building, you can experience this especially during a cold night and you try to take some landscape photo from your balcony, etc.
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QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Jan 27 2012, 07:03 AM)
i used to have a canon 24f1.4mk2 before.
both are quire similar, nikkor one af more accurate.
btw, it's such a waste to use this great lens on a cropped body.
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notice i post photo recently using 7D and 5Dmk2?
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notice i post photo recently using 7D and 5Dmk2?
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I think he's refering to the second picture which using 7D body with 24mm
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I think he's refering to the second picture which using 7D body with 24mm
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both body are same owner. it just me grab 7D and play whole day long haha

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The guy who sold me the lens work in photo shangrli-la...he said Rm90 so lo...But only support 1 camera and 2 lens..Maybe 10 litter somethings.
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it's a start, start small, coz you'll never know if you gonna give up on this hobby.
unless you plan on going on seriously on this hobby, then suggest you jump to get the digital ones that can hold 3-4 lens, body,flash and accessories. it maybe an overkill for now, but believe me, you may outgrow the small analog box in no time, plus the fact you need to regulate the anolog box every week or so, the digital ones make it so much hassle free
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Can anyone help me? My brother dropped my 18-105 lens and the mounting is broken. How much will nikon charge me to repair it?
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Can anyone help me? My brother dropped my 18-105 lens and the mounting is broken. How much will nikon charge me to repair it?
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they will give u an quote... will only repair if u agree wif the price... if not, can make a lens cup rolleyes.gif

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Is it normal for that lens to give out rattling sound during focusing?
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rattling sound just after focusing means that the VR system is engaged, rattling during focusing, i.e when the lens is moving back and forth means something is kaputs inside......but rattling of the VR shouldn't that loud, loudest i heard is from the 105mm VR due to the large SWM motor inside i guess
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i think my lens has a problem inside it after the incident and sometimes the lens cannot focus.. the rattling sound keeps going on and no focusing is done.. i'll look forward to send to the nikon centre.. by the way, do i have to fill in all the details in my warranty card since its not yet expired before sending to them ?
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nope! last time my 18105 got dat problem. repair cost almost 300. forgot whats the problem IIRC something related to motors. the problem encounter for me, lens abit hunting

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What's the recomended FL for portrait, group photos for DX cameras?
I'm undecided between 85mm f1.8D and 50mm f1.4G

I would basically be taking pix from about 10 feet/3m or so

any advise?
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What's the recomended FL for portrait, group photos for DX cameras?
I'm undecided between 85mm f1.8D and 50mm f1.4G

I would basically be taking pix from about 10 feet/3m or so

any advise?
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Portraiture length for FX is 85mm ~ 135mm. Do the maths for DX.

For group photo, it depends on the number and what "kind" of group photos to be produced, I personally prefer 50mm on FX but that would be half-body only.
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Portraiture length for FX is 85mm ~ 135mm. Do the maths for DX.

For group photo, it depends on the number and what "kind" of group photos to be produced, I personally prefer 50mm on FX but that would be half-body only.
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yeah 50mm - 90mm in DX, that's why I am asking for opinions on using either the 50mm 1.4G or the 85mm 1.8D in DX as basically I would prefer a nice bokeh and as much isolation as possible although its not that important. Setting will be outdoors by the poolside mainly,we hope it doesn't rain on that day!
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QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 27 2012, 05:31 PM)
yeah 50mm - 90mm in DX, that's why I am asking for opinions on using either the 50mm 1.4G or the 85mm 1.8D in DX as basically I would prefer a nice bokeh and as much isolation as possible although its not that important. Setting will be outdoors by the poolside mainly,we hope it doesn't rain on that day!
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Your 105 Macro tongue.gif
Sharp and nice creamy bokeh tongue.gif

For the 50, I think the 50 1.8G is sharper; Seeing some of the sample photos around, it seems the 1.8G produce much better results. Tempting.....

85 also have new G version for 1.8.

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What's the recomended FL for portrait, group photos for DX cameras?
I'm undecided between 85mm f1.8D and 50mm f1.4G

I would basically be taking pix from about 10 feet/3m or so

any advise?
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from ur sig u have a 16-85, that is good enough for group photos.
else its not really that hard for u to drag out that lens and set it to the respective 50mm and 85mm lengths and see how it works right...

plus when u say 3m away for portrait is only half the info.
half? 3/4 length? headshot?

again, dragging out ur 16-85 and setting it to see which one works better for u...

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yeah 50mm - 90mm in DX, that's why I am asking for opinions on using either the 50mm 1.4G or the 85mm 1.8D in DX as basically I would prefer a nice bokeh and as much isolation as possible although its not that important. Setting will be outdoors by the poolside mainly,we hope it doesn't rain on that day!
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nope! last time my 18105 got dat problem. repair cost almost 300. forgot whats the problem IIRC something related to motors. the problem encounter for me, lens abit hunting
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QUOTE(Andy214 @ Jan 27 2012, 06:37 PM)
Your 105 Macro  tongue.gif
Sharp and nice creamy bokeh  tongue.gif

For the 50, I think the 50 1.8G is sharper; Seeing some of the sample photos around, it seems the 1.8G produce much better results. Tempting.....

85 also have new G version for 1.8.
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ah yes, i did test it out past few days, only thing is that i can only get half maybe 1/4 shot, i may need to do group of maybe 5-6 people, and with the 105mm, i would need to stand 30m away ....haha!

would need it by mid march, so i wouldnt wannna get the 85 1.8g as yet, as i don't really know how it performs

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Jan 27 2012, 06:49 PM)
from ur sig u have a 16-85, that is good enough for group photos.
else its not really that hard for u to drag out that lens and set it to the respective 50mm and 85mm lengths and see how it works right...

plus when u say 3m away for portrait is only half the info.
half? 3/4 length? headshot?

again, dragging out ur 16-85 and setting it to see which one works better for u...
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i did look at the 16-85mm, in fact i was trying it out due CNY gathering and mostly took pics of the kids, 85mm end was fine. I really like the versatility and the IQ of the lens, but may not be that useful.....
thing is the function will be at 7pm onwards, so low light capability is the one i would be looking for, (50mm)85mm f/1.8 vs (50mm)85mm f/5.6...hmmmm, i think you know what i mean tongue.gif

groups shots maybe 5-6 people, mostly i may wanna get full length with occasional headshots and 3/4 length



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ah yes, i did test it out past few days, only thing is that i can only get half maybe 1/4 shot, i may need to do group of maybe 5-6 people, and with the 105mm, i would need to stand 30m away ....haha!

would need it by mid march, so i wouldnt wannna get the 85 1.8g as yet, as i don't really know how it performs

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i did look at the 16-85mm, in fact i was trying it out due CNY gathering and mostly took pics of the kids, 85mm end was fine. I really like the versatility and the IQ of the lens, but may not be that useful.....
thing is the function will be at 7pm onwards, so low light capability is the one i would be looking for, (50mm)85mm f/1.8 vs (50mm)85mm f/5.6...hmmmm, i think you know what i mean  tongue.gif

groups shots maybe 5-6 people, mostly i may wanna get full length with occasional headshots and 3/4 length
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you edi got 35mm right? is it ok if you go for 85mm and then compensate the missing "50mm" using your feet to zoom? 85mm for portrait.. 35mm for group.. although 85mm abit hard to get full body with 3m
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Erm...now my lens is install on my camera...So how to store it? What i means is do i need to separate the lens and camera for store in cupboard?

Added on January 27, 2012, 9:38 pmCan i use lenspen to clean my mirror inside the camera? I saw a single dust in it but dunno can use lenspen to clean or not...><

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QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 27 2012, 07:23 PM)
ah yes, i did test it out past few days, only thing is that i can only get half maybe 1/4 shot, i may need to do group of maybe 5-6 people, and with the 105mm, i would need to stand 30m away ....haha!

would need it by mid march, so i wouldnt wannna get the 85 1.8g as yet, as i don't really know how it performs

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i did look at the 16-85mm, in fact i was trying it out due CNY gathering and mostly took pics of the kids, 85mm end was fine. I really like the versatility and the IQ of the lens, but may not be that useful.....
thing is the function will be at 7pm onwards, so low light capability is the one i would be looking for, (50mm)85mm f/1.8 vs (50mm)85mm f/5.6...hmmmm, i think you know what i mean  tongue.gif

groups shots maybe 5-6 people, mostly i may wanna get full length with occasional headshots and 3/4 length
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5-6 ppl with 50mm, and from 3m away...they're going to have to really squeeze tight.
just use ur 16-85 with flash for those group shots better.

for headshots, actual 85mm lens still better...even tho u have to stand further back with DX.
doesnt matter if 50mm is roughly a 75mm field of view blah blah blah, the lens distortion is still of a 50mm.

for the rest, i guess either ur 35mm or 16-85 will do fine.
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Jan 27 2012, 10:49 PM)
5-6 ppl with 50mm, and from 3m away...they're going to have to really squeeze tight.
just use ur 16-85 with flash for those group shots better.

for headshots, actual 85mm lens still better...even tho u have to stand further back with DX.
doesnt matter if 50mm is roughly a 75mm field of view blah blah blah, the lens distortion is still of a 50mm.

for the rest, i guess either ur 35mm or 16-85 will do fine.
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was thinking of using the 1224 for group shots, and put the 85mm on for portrait. i think the UWA perspective would be good in the poolside view. Purpose is to get as much pictures, portraitwaise of bride n groom during the evening dusk lighting, thing is i prob be the only 'photog' there and reception is for SIL, so pressure is on me....haha.....hop i don't just go snapping food pics instead of people..... biggrin.gif

thing is i luv the 85mm bokeh.......decisions,decisions
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Erm...now my lens is install on my camera...So how to store it? What i means is do i need to separate the lens and camera for store in cupboard?

Added on January 27, 2012, 9:38 pmCan i use lenspen to clean my mirror inside the camera? I saw a single dust in it but dunno can use lenspen to clean or not...><
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Use a blower, raise the mirror then blow. Don't use lenspen, unless its the one designed for sensor.
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was thinking of using the 1224 for group shots, and put the 85mm on for portrait. i think the UWA perspective would be good in the poolside view. Purpose is to get as much pictures, portraitwaise of bride n groom during the evening dusk lighting, thing is i prob be the only 'photog' there and reception is for SIL, so pressure is on me....haha.....hop i don't just go snapping food pics instead of people..... biggrin.gif

thing is i luv the 85mm bokeh.......decisions,decisions
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The D5100 doubles up as backup and video too.....or i may just pass it to my niece to snap groups photos blink.gif
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QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 27 2012, 04:51 PM)
What's the recomended FL for portrait, group photos for DX cameras?
I'm undecided between 85mm f1.8D and 50mm f1.4G

I would basically be taking pix from about 10 feet/3m or so

any advise?
At those distance, 85mm on DX body will give you head and shoulder pics of the bride and bridegroom while 50mm on DX body will give you 2/3rd of the body in portrait orientation. More people would be difficult to fit in the frame. If in landscape orientation, 50mm would fit 4 people but limited to head and shoulder pics. 85mm in landscape mode would give a tight crop of the couple's faces.

QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 28 2012, 01:34 AM)
yeah, was planning to load the 1224 on the D5100, and have the other bokehliciuos lens on the D300s...... tongue.gif
The D5100 doubles up as backup and video too.....or i may just pass it to my niece to snap groups photos  blink.gif
Mounting different lenses on two bodies is always a good idea. Be careful while doing group pics with the 12-24mm. If possible try to avoid putting people at the extreme sides when taking in landscape mode at the extreme wide angle as distortion can be bad. Try not to tilt the camera too much.

On a side note, you will find that wide angle pics are the most difficult to master but if properly executed, the outcome gives the most satisfaction.
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hey guys, opinions please smile.gif im still waiting for the 85mm f1.8G. should i continue to wait or should i just get a tamron sp90? this is for a d40

usage: portrait, stage shots, compressed perspective

im also thinking about the tamron 70-200 f2.8. been reading about slow/inaccurate AF on tamron lenses. how bad is it for u guys? i dont mind the AF noise
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hey guys, opinions please smile.gif im still waiting for the 85mm f1.8G. should i continue to wait or should i just get a tamron sp90? this is for a d40

usage: portrait, stage shots, compressed perspective

im also thinking about the tamron 70-200 f2.8. been reading about slow/inaccurate AF on tamron lenses. how bad is it for u guys? i dont mind the AF noise
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if AF speed is not an issue, then the tamron would do nice, thing about the 85 1.8g is that there isn't any real life feedback test on it, so its kinda gamble if you get it first hand, abathen, since its the 2nd gen 1.8, it will prob be as good if not better than its predecessor
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bokeh is boring,
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But most clients love bokeh, I find those who aren't into photography goes for bokeh instead of wide angle type of images...

QUOTE(freddy manson @ Jan 28 2012, 09:37 AM)
later have to show us lah. how u get the skin tone that good but the mood is that dull~ so awesome..
give a bit of hints saja la.. hehe
wide angle is boring,
just get the super tele, super tele is fun  brows.gif
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Super tele like ninja miles away o_O? tongue.gif

QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 28 2012, 11:32 AM)
if AF speed is not an issue, then the tamron would do nice, thing about the 85 1.8g is that there isn't any real life feedback test on it, so its kinda gamble if you get it first hand, abathen, since its the 2nd gen 1.8, it will prob be as good if not better than its predecessor
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I will still go for 85mm f/1.8, bigger aperture, does not extend like the tamron. But it can't macro.
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Yay, just got back my 16-85mm from repair. The zoom was a bit sticky from 70-85mm. I sent it to nikon center in BTS last Xmas.
Got charged RM432 for the repair. In the receipt it says they replaced 2nd ring and the relay FPC. No idea what are those.
Really glad now it worked wonder! Feels like new ..hehe.
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Jan 28 2012, 10:10 AM)
hey guys, opinions please smile.gif im still waiting for the 85mm f1.8G. should i continue to wait or should i just get a tamron sp90? this is for a d40

usage: portrait, stage shots, compressed perspective

im also thinking about the tamron 70-200 f2.8. been reading about slow/inaccurate AF on tamron lenses. how bad is it for u guys? i dont mind the AF noise
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I just got my self a tamron sp90 about a month now. though it is pretty sharp for macro and portraits, it is less practicle for portraits. Once in a while use ok lah.
This is because the AF speed is not as fast as AF-S or other motor lenses. Plus, there's no VR (if u care). Agree with celciuz, the lens extends a lot!
I use it for macro mostly as it is pretty sharp and can get really close. A macro beginner here. smile.gif
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Yay, just got back my 16-85mm from repair. The zoom was a bit sticky from 70-85mm. I sent it to nikon center in BTS last Xmas.
Got charged RM432 for the repair. In the receipt it says they replaced 2nd ring and the relay FPC. No idea what are those.
Really glad now it worked wonder! Feels like new ..hehe.
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I just got my self a tamron sp90 about a month now. though it is pretty sharp for macro and portraits, it is less practicle for portraits. Once in a while use ok lah.
This is because the AF speed is not as fast as AF-S or other motor lenses. Plus, there's no VR (if u care). Agree with celciuz, the lens extends a lot!
I use it for macro mostly as it is pretty sharp and can get really close. A macro beginner here. smile.gif
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SP90 is a good choice for macro, but for portrait have to deal with the f/2.8, slow AF. The 85mm f/1.8G however is a f/1.8 and also a AF-S. Should be better for portrait, but of course not a macro lens like what the SP90 can do.
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QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 28 2012, 11:32 AM)
if AF speed is not an issue, then the tamron would do nice, thing about the 85 1.8g is that there isn't any real life feedback test on it, so its kinda gamble if you get it first hand, abathen, since its the 2nd gen 1.8, it will prob be as good if not better than its predecessor
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QUOTE(mmohdnor @ Jan 28 2012, 12:16 PM)
I just got my self a tamron sp90 about a month now. though it is pretty sharp for macro and portraits, it is less practicle for portraits. Once in a while use ok lah.
This is because the AF speed is not as fast as AF-S or other motor lenses. Plus, there's no VR (if u care). Agree with celciuz, the lens extends a lot!
I use it for macro mostly as it is pretty sharp and can get really close. A macro beginner here. smile.gif
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QUOTE(celciuz @ Jan 28 2012, 12:20 PM)
SP90 is a good choice for macro, but for portrait have to deal with the f/2.8, slow AF. The 85mm f/1.8G however is a f/1.8 and also a AF-S. Should be better for portrait, but of course not a macro lens like what the SP90 can do.
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thanks guys for ur feedback smile.gif how about, say, taking a photo of someone on stage, e.g. graduation ceremony, VIP speech... can the sp90 AF do a good job? macro is not a concern for me, just a bonus tongue.gif
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Jan 28 2012, 01:13 PM)
thanks guys for ur feedback smile.gif how about, say, taking a photo of someone on stage, e.g. graduation ceremony, VIP speech... can the sp90 AF do a good job? macro is not a concern for me, just a bonus tongue.gif
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any idea how much is the afs 85mm 1.8g cost ?
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My friend in tight cash flow and ask me to take his 2months old SB700 for RM650.

We do agree that he can claim back the flash if he pay back the same amount at anytime.

I agreed to help and now im with 2 SB700 for now.

1) Tell me what i can do with it. tongue.gif
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any idea how much is the afs 85mm 1.8g cost ?
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Nikon has launched the AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 G, an updated version of its popular moderate telephoto prime lens. The AF-S version of the lens is a completely new optical design and features a built-in focusing motor to allow it to autofocus on all Nikon DSLRs. The lens features an internal focus design and 7 rounded aperture blades. It can focus down to a distance of 80cm (2.6ft). The lens will be available from March 2012 for a price of around $499.


http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/01/06/Nikon_Nikkor_AFS85mm

Roughly RM1600 i think.
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QUOTE(hidden830726 @ Jan 28 2012, 01:21 PM)
Special Q,

My friend in tight cash flow and ask me to take his 2months old SB700 for RM650.

We do agree that he can claim back the flash if he pay back the same amount at anytime.

I agreed to help and now im with 2 SB700 for now.

1) Tell me what i can do with it.  tongue.gif
2) Rm650 good price right?
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yup i guess is a good price.
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If macro is a bonus, get 85 1.8g la, new and smell good. And as mentioned by sifu, its going to be fast AF compare to Sp90 (judging by previous product of each brand)
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ah okay then i'll be patient. hopefully not too expensive

QUOTE(scotty @ Jan 28 2012, 01:20 PM)
any idea how much is the afs 85mm 1.8g cost ?
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i think at least 1.6k too.

QUOTE(hidden830726 @ Jan 28 2012, 01:21 PM)
1) Tell me what i can do with it.  tongue.gif
2) Rm650 good price right?
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1) sell to me for rm650 tongue.gif
2) yeap!
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Yay, just got back my 16-85mm from repair. The zoom was a bit sticky from 70-85mm. I sent it to nikon center in BTS last Xmas.
Got charged RM432 for the repair. In the receipt it says they replaced 2nd ring and the relay FPC. No idea what are those.
Really glad now it worked wonder! Feels like new ..hehe.
*I lost my purchase receipt! LOL. sad.gif
I just got my self a tamron sp90 about a month now. though it is pretty sharp for macro and portraits, it is less practicle for portraits. Once in a while use ok lah.
This is because the AF speed is not as fast as AF-S or other motor lenses. Plus, there's no VR (if u care). Agree with celciuz, the lens extends a lot!
I use it for macro mostly as it is pretty sharp and can get really close. A macro beginner here. smile.gif
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RM432, bleeding.

I just dont have good experience in using tamron, either AF problem or i felt that the ring hard to rotate and extend, this is from my experience in using my friend's 17-50
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later have to show us lah. how u get the skin tone that good but the mood is that dull~ so awesome..
give a bit of hints saja la.. hehe
wide angle is boring,
just get the super tele, super tele is fun  brows.gif
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super tele is useful especially when want to do sports shooting,
ahh good for me to get aeroplane brows.gif brows.gif

QUOTE(celciuz @ Jan 28 2012, 11:42 AM)
But most clients love bokeh, I find those who aren't into photography goes for bokeh instead of wide angle type of images...
Super tele like ninja miles away o_O? tongue.gif
I will still go for 85mm f/1.8, bigger aperture, does not extend like the tamron. But it can't macro.
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yeah, many clients like bokeh bokeh and they will woahhhhhh laugh.gif
anyway it helps to isolate background so yeah, it is nice sometimes
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Indeed, Bokeh shot will usually wow ppl.
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QUOTE(hidden830726 @ Jan 28 2012, 02:21 PM)
Special Q,

My friend in tight cash flow and ask me to take his 2months old SB700 for RM650.

We do agree that he can claim back the flash if he pay back the same amount at anytime.

I agreed to help and now im with 2 SB700 for now.

1) Tell me what i can do with it.  tongue.gif
2) Rm650 good price right?
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good price, and you'd probably wanna try strobing, or whatever its called..... rclxm9.gif
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Indeed, Bokeh shot will usually wow ppl.
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depends what clients.
u shoot in studio portraits, what bokeh u want? tongue.gif
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rattling sound just after focusing means that the VR system is engaged, rattling during focusing, i.e when the lens is moving back and forth means something is kaputs inside......but rattling of the VR shouldn't that loud, loudest i heard is from the 105mm VR due to the large SWM motor inside i guess
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Hi just wanted to clarify, my 35mm 1.8 makes focussing noises which is not really rattling but ,ore like vrrr-ing. This lens has no VR so is this normal? Or it's messed up?
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depends what clients.
u shoot in studio portraits, what bokeh u want? tongue.gif
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Yup, you can try strobing.....that would be fun....:>
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BOKEH The pimple and wrinkles.

Added on January 28, 2012, 4:38 pm

Ya playing with CLS just now, haha rclxms.gif
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that is called - bad makeup artist tongue.gif
alot of ppl will shoot at f/11, f/16 etc in studios.
of cos they also have powerful lights that allow them to do that.
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Wanna ask,

im not those outgoing type and prefer control environment for shooting rather than doing landscape, climbing hills hoping for sunset etc.

If i prefer more in a studio environment, shooting stuff, rather than human, am i weird? what kind of photography is this?
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Jan 28 2012, 01:13 PM)
thanks guys for ur feedback smile.gif how about, say, taking a photo of someone on stage, e.g. graduation ceremony, VIP speech... can the sp90 AF do a good job? macro is not a concern for me, just a bonus tongue.gif
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F2.8 is 2 stops slower than 1.4 and 1 1/3 stops from 1.8

If lighting is good then I guess it would be alright!

Not to forget the af speed to capture moments too!
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Hi just wanted to clarify, my 35mm 1.8 makes focussing noises which is not really rattling but ,ore like vrrr-ing. This lens has no VR so is this normal? Or it's messed up?
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erm, during focus? i think its swm in action thats why the sound.
like 18-55 kit too
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Emergency!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just i i plug the lens hood to the lens but now cannot take it off!!!!!!! I sure i heard a tick sound of it but i can't take it off!!!!!!!!!

Added on January 28, 2012, 5:20 pmProblem solve....><

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Emergency!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just i i plug the lens hood to the lens but now cannot take it off!!!!!!! I sure i heard a tick sound of it but i can't take it off!!!!!!!!!

Added on January 28, 2012, 5:20 pmProblem solve....><
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woah chill mate. i bet you get a heart attack every time you misplace your lens cap..

only to find it in your pocket
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QUOTE(freddy manson @ Jan 28 2012, 09:37 AM)
later have to show us lah. how u get the skin tone that good but the mood is that dull~ so awesome..
give a bit of hints saja la.. hehe
wide angle is boring,
just get the super tele, super tele is fun  brows.gif
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Thx...the skin tone edit in LR, and i always compare the picture between in Apple and Window PC to make sure which is better color tones

my photo workstation xD

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Thx...the skin tone edit in LR, and i always compare the picture between in Apple and Window PC to make sure which is better color tones

my photo workstation xD

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What Samsung monitor is that? if its not IPS, then no point comparing.
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Omg such a waste put the big one beside sweat.gif

use the big as main la brows.gif

i think its 931BW TN panel smile.gif
or 226bw
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What Samsung monitor is that? if its not IPS, then no point comparing.
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trying borrow friend's IPS to compare,  too bad he not willing to let me test  rclxub.gif
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woah chill mate. i bet you get a heart attack every time you misplace your lens cap..

only to find it in your pocket
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Ya almost....>< cry.gif
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Thx...the skin tone edit in LR, and i always compare the picture between in Apple and Window PC to make sure which is better color tones

my photo workstation xD

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Jealous! i want an iMac too sad.gif

atm only using macbook pro 15 but once i have my own place definately gonna go for iMac 27" thumbup.gif
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Question: If want to take shoot in macro what lens should i choose? And take image of hill and mountain d. ><
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BOKEH The pimple and wrinkles.

Added on January 28, 2012, 4:38 pm

Ya playing with CLS just now, haha rclxms.gif
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Jealous! i want an iMac too sad.gif

atm only using macbook pro 15 but once i have my own place definately gonna go for iMac 27" thumbup.gif
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Nice!!!

Before you get the iMac do remember to wait for the updated 1s the current model is pretty outdated more than a year d I think
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Indeed, Bokeh shot will usually wow ppl.
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You will be surprised how some simple bokeh shots somehow get more FB likes than another lesser bokeh counterpart that you have cooked the photo to perfection.
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Anyone recommend me a budget zoom lens for Nikon D5100?
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Anyone recommend me a budget zoom lens for Nikon D5100?
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18-55mm is zoom lens also laugh.gif
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please be specific about your budget ! is your budget rm5k or rm 500? brows.gif
what you wanna use it for?
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Just now tried to capture the picture of performer dancing at the stage,I sit second row but not manage to zoom in with my nikon d5100 and kit lens. sad.gif Around 1k budget smile.gif
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 28 2012, 10:43 PM)
Just now tried to capture the picture of performer dancing at the stage,I sit second row but not manage to zoom in with my nikon d5100 and kit lens. sad.gif Around 1k budget smile.gif
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erm either 55-200 DX VR or the 55-300 DX VR but its a lil more expensive
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 28 2012, 10:43 PM)
Just now tried to capture the picture of performer dancing at the stage,I sit second row but not manage to zoom in with my nikon d5100 and kit lens. sad.gif Around 1k budget smile.gif
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definitely nikkor DX 55-300 VR becoz of the metal mount (55-200 is plastic), i bought one new a couple of year back for 1.2k smile.gif
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QUOTE(163119779 @ Jan 28 2012, 05:19 PM)
Emergency!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just i i plug the lens hood to the lens but now cannot take it off!!!!!!! I sure i heard a tick sound of it but i can't take it off!!!!!!!!!

Added on January 28, 2012, 5:20 pmProblem solve....><
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QUOTE(pziv2 @ Jan 28 2012, 05:32 PM)
woah chill mate. i bet you get a heart attack every time you misplace your lens cap..

only to find it in your pocket
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he's talking bout lens HOOD not lens cap hehehe

QUOTE(iloveOov @ Jan 28 2012, 05:47 PM)
Thx...the skin tone edit in LR, and i always compare the picture between in Apple and Window PC to make sure which is better color tones

my photo workstation xD

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using LR only kah? okay then.. cause i duno how to use LR so much..
use the old manual Photoshop way~
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erm  either 55-200 DX VR or the 55-300 DX VR but its a lil more expensive
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definitely nikkor DX 55-300 VR becoz of the metal mount (55-200 is plastic), i bought one new a couple of year back for 1.2k smile.gif
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Million thanks to u guys for willing to help me this newbie here.Anyway,which prime lens do you guys recommend me? 35mm or 50mm,specific the model as well.

By the way,I planning to get a Flash unit too,budget for flash lowest as possible smile.gif
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 28 2012, 11:10 PM)
Million thanks to u guys for willing to help me this newbie here.Anyway,which prime lens do you guys recommend me? 35mm or 50mm,specific the model as well.

By the way,I planning to get a Flash unit too,budget for flash lowest as possible smile.gif
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budget flash, with TTL, is the Nissin Di622mkII

for prime, i use 85mm on DX cause it feels smooth, portraiture-wise lah~
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 28 2012, 10:43 PM)
Just now tried to capture the picture of performer dancing at the stage,I sit second row but not manage to zoom in with my nikon d5100 and kit lens. sad.gif Around 1k budget smile.gif
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get a used 70-300VR, rm1.2-1.4k.
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budget flash, with TTL, is the Nissin Di622mkII

for prime, i use 85mm on DX cause it feels smooth, portraiture-wise lah~
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Thanks for the suggestion,will try look on it smile.gif
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get a used 70-300VR, rm1.2-1.4k.
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the new one how much? Anyway,is it difference much compare to 55-300VR?
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Thanks for the suggestion,will try look on it smile.gif
the new one how much? Anyway,is it difference much compare to 55-300VR?
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the 70-300 VR is an FX lens... means wif 1.5 crop factor will become 105-450mm on DX camera.. laugh.gif

new one i think 2k smile.gif

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Thanks for the suggestion,will try look on it smile.gif
the new one how much? Anyway,is it difference much compare to 55-300VR?
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70-300VR focuses much faster cos it uses ring-type AF-S similar to other high end lenses.
55-300 and below etc uses very basic AF-S, slower focus.
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You will be surprised how some simple bokeh shots somehow get more FB likes than another lesser bokeh counterpart that you have cooked the photo to perfection.
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Depends on how 'cooked' the image is, not many peep I have seen able to 'cook to perfection'. Unless you're one of those sifu la.
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Another vote for 70-300mm VR here, better get used imo though biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(seather @ Jan 29 2012, 12:01 AM)
the 70-300 VR is an FX lens... means wif 1.5 crop factor will become 105-450mm on DX camera.. laugh.gif

new one i think 2k smile.gif
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Thanks for the detailed explained smile.gif but I don't trust on second hand thing =[ what to check when buying second hand lens =[
QUOTE(Everdying @ Jan 29 2012, 12:19 AM)
70-300VR focuses much faster cos it uses ring-type AF-S similar to other high end lenses.
55-300 and below etc uses very basic AF-S, slower focus.
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Thanks,if budget allow,I will go for the 70-300,if not then will stick on 55-300,not a really bad choice right? sad.gif
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Another vote for 70-300mm VR here, better get used imo though biggrin.gif
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Thanks.But worry on second hand lens got problem sad.gif

Anyway guys,I'm new on DSLR,when i practice,I keep capture many fail pictures and shutter count going high.I did cpature many pictures in one day,I scared of shutter failure because I heard the lifespan of the DSLR shutter around 100k,so how do i practice and get used with the dslr? sad.gif
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 29 2012, 12:35 AM)
Thanks for the detailed explained smile.gif but I don't trust on second hand thing =[ what to check when buying second hand lens =[
Thanks,if budget allow,I will go for the 70-300,if not then will stick on 55-300,not a really bad choice right? sad.gif

Thanks.But worry on second hand lens got problem sad.gif

Anyway guys,I'm new on DSLR,when i practice,I keep capture many fail pictures and shutter count going high.I did cpature many pictures in one day,I scared of shutter failure because I heard the lifespan of the DSLR shutter around 100k,so how do i practice and get used with the dslr? sad.gif
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Don't worry, its pretty normal for you to shoot a lot in the beginning. As time goes by, you become more experienced (tend to compose better and watch out for more stuffs) and also more confident in your shots. Back then when I was a newbie I usually have like 2-3 shots of the exact same pic then I select during PP.
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the 70-300 VR is an FX lens... means wif 1.5 crop factor will become 105-450mm on DX camera.. laugh.gif

new one i think 2k smile.gif
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even DX 55-2500 also will goes to equivalent cropped focal length lah so nothing big deal there laugh.gif

but the 70-300 VR has full time manual focus
I've used the Tamron 70-300 VC and works very well, on par with Nikon one, at cheaper price, longer warranty period
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From Cathay? I recently too got my g-wiz bag from there cause nobody in Msia selling >_<
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Got the bag together today.
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Yeah... I saw the other time Cathay has good deals for the TT1 and TT5. How much for your configuration? 2x TT5 and 1 TT1 + AC3?

My setup is similar to yours, except I'm using 3x TT5 instead... TT1 batt very hard to hunt here.
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Yeah... I saw the other time Cathay has good deals for the TT1 and TT5. How much for your configuration? 2x TT5 and 1 TT1 + AC3?

My setup is similar to yours, except I'm using 3x TT5 instead... TT1 batt very hard to hunt here.
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very nice price.
wanted to get radio popper but too bad they don't ship to SG, and the price is quite high doh.gif
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 28 2012, 10:43 PM)
Just now tried to capture the picture of performer dancing at the stage,I sit second row but not manage to zoom in with my nikon d5100 and kit lens. sad.gif Around 1k budget smile.gif
If you're serious about capturing stage shows, the 70-200mm f/2.8 is your best bet. Anything else would be a hit or a miss.

QUOTE(seather @ Jan 29 2012, 12:01 AM)
the 70-300 VR is an FX lens... means wif 1.5 crop factor will become 105-450mm on DX camera.. laugh.gif
Does not matter if your 70-300mm lens is FX or DX... On a DX body like the D5100, the FOV becomes 105-450mm.
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If you're serious about capturing stage shows, the 70-200mm f/2.8 is your best bet. Anything else would be a hit or a miss.
Does not matter if your 70-300mm lens is FX or DX... On a DX body like the D5100, the FOV becomes 105-450mm.
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The 70-200m f/2.8 over my budget too much sad.gif
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The 70-200m f/2.8 over my budget too much sad.gif
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that is long term investment lol XD
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sad.gif But i really needed a lens for stage performer zoom because i do shoot a lot this kind of photo sad.gif I still think of getting 55-300 or 70-300 sad.gif budget around 1k only.if get used one,worry also =[
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sad.gif But i really needed a lens for stage performer zoom because i do shoot a lot this kind of photo sad.gif I still think of getting 55-300 or 70-300 sad.gif budget around 1k only.if get used one,worry also =[
If you do a lot, there is no shortcut. Talent is one thing but without proper equipment, you'd just be shooting and getting missed shots. If you were using a Nikon DSLR with built-in motor like the D90, I would have recommended the cheaper AF-D 80-200mm f/2.8 that's available 2nd hand. Else, try and hunt for Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8.

Regardless of how tiny the subjects are because of reach, can you show samples of your shots? Stage shows usually have so little available light. Perhaps yours is an exception. From there we can know if you really need a f/2.8 lens.
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sad.gif But i really needed a lens for stage performer zoom because i do shoot a lot this kind of photo sad.gif I still think of getting 55-300 or 70-300 sad.gif budget around 1k only.if get used one,worry also =[
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got some trusted seller that sell 2nd hand looks likes new one... if he dun tell you also wont know that lens is used that kind of " minor usage"... but warranty is a issue la...like my colleague bought his full frame set just for korea trip... XD
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sad.gif But i really needed a lens for stage performer zoom because i do shoot a lot this kind of photo sad.gif I still think of getting 55-300 or 70-300 sad.gif budget around 1k only.if get used one,worry also =[
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Maybe you can top up another 1k and get a used sigma 70-200 2.8!

Sold mine recently hehe and got the Nikon version.
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Do u rather pay RM2450 for a third hand copy of 105mm 2.8g, no more warranty

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RM3100 for new copy?
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Do u rather pay RM2450 for a third hand copy of 105mm 2.8g, no more warranty

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RM3100 for new copy?
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im willing to gor RM1600 for Tokina 100mm macro (for DX body lah)
- http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/100mm-f28.htm
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It's optical performance is as good or better than the best from Nikon and Canon, and this Tokina's ergonomics, due to its unique focus clutch, is also better than any of Nikon's or Canon's 100mm or 105mm macro lenses.

All this, and this Tokina is less than half the price, just as well built, and smaller and lighter than any other 100mm or 105mm AF macro. Go get one!

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im willing to gor RM1600 for Tokina 100mm macro (for DX body lah)
- http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/100mm-f28.htm
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Thanks for the alternative. I'll check it out
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TT1 sgd295
TT5 25% discount : sgd240 x 2
AC3 sgd80

total : sgd855
very nice price.
wanted to get radio popper but too bad they don't ship to SG, and the price is quite high  doh.gif
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Good price! My FlexTT5 x3 + AC3 would cost about SGD910 (converted). But aiya for the warranty I think I'll just pay the differences :S. I remember back then RP don't ship outside USA due to the radio frequency regulations thingy.

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Do u rather pay RM2450 for a third hand copy of 105mm 2.8g, no more warranty

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RM3100 for new copy?
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When it's used, nobody really cares if its 2nd hand, 3rd hand, 4th hand.

But hey, look at the item condition and decide. If it looks new, yes. Older units are made in Japan, newer ones are made in China.
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Do u rather pay RM2450 for a third hand copy of 105mm 2.8g, no more warranty

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RM3100 for new copy?
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if at this price , it must be brand spanking blardy good exe condition.... rclxms.gif
got mine at 2.1k, think its almost a 3years old lens, but condition damn good, very happy with it

advise is if you can test it first before fully committing to getting it, then go ahead, if its well kept, then i think it wont have any issues, remember its a gold ring lens, means its damn hardy and shud be tough even when badly handled

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im willing to gor RM1600 for Tokina 100mm macro (for DX body lah)
- http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/100mm-f28.htm
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I wouldn't really take kenrockwell's review seriously, rather take it as a pinch of salt

I would rather use photozone as a serious review site, or Tom Hogan's and another would be nikonians.org

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yea as celciuz said doesn't matter how many hand as long as its in good cond and nice price, why not ? brows.gif

if you keep it good you can sell at same price too
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yea as celciuz said doesn't matter how many hand as long as its in good cond and nice price, why not ? brows.gif

if you keep it good you can sell at same price too
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That's right, as long you are not buying new all used items are still used items. 2nd or 3rd or 4th hand is still used item. If buy 2nd hand, you sell to another person also should be similar priced unless more wear and tear by then.
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Price matter huh?
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Hahah if one knows street price already, he would directly buy it since few bucks doesnt matter much.
funny video indeed laugh.gif
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i thought i posted some times ago?  tongue.gif
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between nikon 80-20mm f2.8 & nikon 70-200mm f2.8 vr1/vr2 which is bang for bucks? budget is a bit tight..
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really? how come i didnt aware?
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between nikon 80-20mm f2.8 & nikon 70-200mm f2.8 vr1/vr2 which is bang for bucks? budget is a bit tight..
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if u don need VR... i vote 80-200... tested both b4... both produce same image quality IMO tongue.gif
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between nikon 80-20mm f2.8 & nikon 70-200mm f2.8 vr1/vr2 which is bang for bucks? budget is a bit tight..
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ive ask this question previously, and imo, its better to save few bucks to get VRII, no doubt at all.

QUOTE(Agito666 @ Jan 29 2012, 08:14 PM)
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=48373389

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aiya didnt notice. hahaha

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if u don need VR... i vote 80-200...  tested both b4... both produce same image quality IMO tongue.gif
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image-wise plus minus the same, how bout focusing speed?
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if u don need VR... i vote 80-200...  tested both b4... both produce same image quality IMO tongue.gif
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thats the most im worry about coz my hand is not tough as steel, just thinking that i must use fast shutter speed to avoid blur image with 80-200, if i can i dont want to burn all my money to buy vr1/vr2 just for VR thing..
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ive ask this question previously, and imo, its better to save few bucks to get VRII, no doubt at all.
aiya didnt notice. hahaha
image-wise plus minus the same, how bout focusing speed?
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The focussing is insanely fast for the vrII

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thats the most im worry about coz my hand is not tough as steel, just thinking that i must use fast shutter speed to avoid blur image with 80-200, if i can i dont want to burn all my money to buy vr1/vr2 just for VR thing..
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Hehe but the vr helps alot for wedding and concerts etc! You can shoot at 1/10th at 70mm where the lights are dim!

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ive ask this question previously, and imo, its better to save few bucks to get VRII, no doubt at all.

image-wise plus minus the same, how bout focusing speed?
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i don think 4.4k vs 6.9k is a few bucks.... sweat.gif

for focus speed the new "re-released" AF-D version is still slower than the VR2 but not by much...

if gonna shoot at low light @ 200mm... i guess VR2 is the obvious choice unless wanna carry a tripod around...

4 me personally, prefer the VR2... slowly saving up now blush.gif

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i don think 4.4k vs 6.9k is a few bucks....  sweat.gif

for focus speed the new "re-released" AF-D version is still slower than the VR2 but not by much...

if gonna shoot at  low light @ 200mm... i guess VR2 is the obvious choice unless wanna carry a tripod around...

4 me personally, prefer the VR2... slowly saving up now  blush.gif
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haha a few bucks + a few bucks + a few bucks = bunch of few bucks = can get the VRII moneyflies.gif
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i don think 4.4k vs 6.9k is a few bucks....  sweat.gif

for focus speed the new "re-released" AF-D version is still slower than the VR2 but not by much...

if gonna shoot at  low light @ 200mm... i guess VR2 is the obvious choice unless wanna carry a tripod around...

4 me personally, prefer the VR2... slowly saving up now  blush.gif
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Worth the wait and savings!
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if you are a full time professional by all means go ahead with VR2.
Otherwise you need to think thrice to before throwing in the money.

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haha a few bucks + a few bucks + a few bucks = bunch of few bucks = can get the VRII  moneyflies.gif
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Haha very true! If you want to sve up a few maybe can scout for Nikon refurbished version! I got my 16-35 f4 for rm 3k which feels like a brand new lens just that warranty is only for 90 days -.- unlike canons refurbished lens whih has 1 year warranty
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if you are a full time professional by all means go ahead with VR2.
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im not a fulltime pro, just part time wedding photographer thats why im still thinking its worth or not to burn all my money for vr2..
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im not a fulltime pro, just part time wedding photographer thats why im still thinking its worth or not to burn all my money for vr2..
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then u should answer it yourself. If you can grab the VRII, and get numerous wedding job, u still can gain the return from the lens. but its just my opinion, coz that's what i do rite now =)
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then u should answer it yourself. If you can grab the VRII, and get numerous wedding job, u still can gain the return from the lens. but its just my opinion, coz that's what i do rite now =)
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yeah thats what im thinking about, its time now when i feel that tele zoom is a must for wedding photographer, my picture is something missing without it..
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im not a fulltime pro, just part time wedding photographer thats why im still thinking its worth or not to burn all my money for vr2..
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I've tried 70200f2.8VR during wedding, f2.8 is too slow for low light.
I prefer fast prime e.g 85f1.8 or f1.4.

just my two cents
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I've tried 70200f2.8VR during wedding, f2.8 is too slow for low light.
I prefer fast prime e.g 85f1.8 or f1.4.

just my two cents
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what body you use hehe XD
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just wan update my self for newer body in general term hahha tongue.gif
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what body you use hehe XD
iso?  unsure.gif

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I'm using D700.
ISO depends on the lighting, but i find that most of the wedding ballroom lighting is very challenging.
You need at least ISO3200-6400 to stop the action at f2.8 at tele range.
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I'm using D700.
ISO depends on the lighting, but i find that most of the wedding ballroom lighting is very challenging.
You need at least ISO3200-6400 to stop the action at f2.8 at tele range.
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ohhh.... my D70s sure kantoi in this kind situation. :/
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hi sifu(s),

wanna ask your opinion, which looks better?

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user posted image

i help my friend take this with her camera.. then when see the picture.. dunno how see which is better.. @_@ actually both same picture.. but one is cropped to 1:1 format and another is cropped to 16:9 format..

also if can c&c on how to further improve it.. do share.. hehe..
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guys,why my nikon d5100 with kit lens can't do like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qnLpMerZ1w

is it the kit lens not support the auto focus single or what?
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 29 2012, 11:19 PM)
guys,why my nikon d5100 with kit lens can't do like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qnLpMerZ1w

is it the kit lens not support the auto focus single or what?
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can, at menu, right side there.
D5100 cant change at body itself.

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guys,why my nikon d5100 with kit lens can't do like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qnLpMerZ1w

is it the kit lens not support the auto focus single or what?
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kit lens should be support what...
do you accidently locked your AF?
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 29 2012, 11:19 PM)
guys,why my nikon d5100 with kit lens can't do like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qnLpMerZ1w

is it the kit lens not support the auto focus single or what?
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Use the 4 directional buttons to adjust for AF points to use..afaik

Also try reading up the manual to see how to change to AF-S or AF-C..

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Use the 4 directional buttons to adjust for AF points to use..afaik
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I knew,but after i adjust it to one subject,it wont auto focus like the video
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you have to half press it.. did you half press it?
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you have to half press it.. did you half press it?
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QUOTE(tctham @ Jan 29 2012, 11:09 PM)
hi sifu(s),

wanna ask your opinion, which looks better?

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or
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i help my friend take this with her camera.. then when see the picture.. dunno how see which is better.. @_@ actually both same picture.. but one is cropped to 1:1 format and another is cropped to 16:9 format..

also if can c&c on how to further improve it.. do share.. hehe..
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Well, im no sifu, personally if to choose between these 2, i will choose the second picture.

Comment on composition.

The 1st pic is too distracting with those reflection in the water.

Also, i quite cant get what is the message and subject the shooter wanna express.

Which one is the subject?

If the signage is the subject, it is not sharp enough i believe.

If me, the 1st pics, the bridge is a good foreground subject.
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funny.. i used d5100 and it can perform the selected functions mentioned in the video.. even on my kit lens..

just set to af-s and single point focus by selecting in the <i> and then you can move your red (focus) dot around by using the 4 way directional pad..
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funny.. i used d5100 and it can perform the selected functions mentioned in the video.. even on my kit lens..

just set to af-s and single point focus by selecting in the <i> and then you can move your red (focus) dot around by using the 4 way directional pad..
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I think you misuderstand me,I mean can perform the red dot thing moving but the lens wont focus onto the point sad.gif what's the problem?
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Just guessing this might be your prob

@NecroPhilia, i think u need not to confuse af-s and auto focus area mode

Auto focus area mode is the one that u must choose single.

Choose the one that with flower instead of 2 kids star wars saber fight. tongue.gif

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Well, im no sifu, personally if to choose between these 2, i will choose the second picture.

Comment on composition.

The 1st pic is too distracting with those reflection in the water.

Also, i quite cant get what is the message and subject the shooter wanna express.

Which one is the subject?

If the signage is the subject, it is not sharp enough i believe.

If me, the 1st pics, the bridge is a good foreground subject.
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actually i was just telling her what settings to use when taking a landscape at night.. so i didn't really choose a good subject.. for a moment, i just felt the scene looked quite nice with the lights.. so i just fired away.. i admit i was careless and didn't find any story behind the shot.. haha.. thanks for pointing that out.. i think probably next time around i need to find a subject in the scene before taking the picture.. i usually shoot when feeling tells me to.. keke..

thanks for the comment.. smile.gif will take note with the subject thingy.. and the answer to your question.. there was no subject in mind when i took the picture.. haha.. XD my bad..

another side question.. to make the signage sharper.. i would have to take few pictures and merge it right? if i wanted to get the exposure right.. otherwise.. i either get blown out highlights or i get dark scene. sad.gif
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 29 2012, 11:31 PM)
I think you misuderstand me,I mean can perform the red dot thing moving but the lens wont focus onto the point sad.gif what's the problem?
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1) Lens there put auto or manual focus?

2) Half press then shoot?

3) half press got beep sound that signify focused?

4) any problem with your lens or camera?
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 29 2012, 11:31 PM)
I think you misuderstand me,I mean can perform the red dot thing moving but the lens wont focus onto the point sad.gif what's the problem?
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either you are on manual focus mode.. (the switch set to M on your lens) or you have switched the focusing feature from your shutter button to the AE/AF button.. that's my guess.. @_@
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actually i was just telling her what settings to use when taking a landscape at night.. so i didn't really choose a good subject.. for a moment, i just felt the scene looked quite nice with the lights.. so i just fired away.. i admit i was careless and didn't find any story behind the shot.. haha.. thanks for pointing that out.. i think probably next time around i need to find a subject in the scene before taking the picture.. i usually shoot when feeling tells me to.. keke..

thanks for the comment.. smile.gif will take note with the subject thingy.. and the answer to your question.. there was no subject in mind when i took the picture.. haha.. XD my bad..

another side question.. to make the signage sharper.. i would have to take few pictures and merge it right? if i wanted to get the exposure right.. otherwise.. i either get blown out highlights or i get dark scene. sad.gif
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i think u mean HDR, but why not just long exposure? not necessary u need HDR. HDR wont help u make the signage sharper.

Focus will. or infinity
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QUOTE(hidden830726 @ Jan 29 2012, 11:33 PM)
Just guessing this might be your prob

@NecroPhilia, i think u need not to confuse af-s and auto focus area mode

Auto focus area mode is the one that u must choose single.

Choose the one that with flower instead of 2 kids star wars saber fight. tongue.gif
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also....will it be.... too near the subject? like already over the minimum focus range?
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QUOTE(hidden830726 @ Jan 29 2012, 11:37 PM)
i think u mean HDR, but why not just long exposure? not necessary u need HDR. HDR wont help u make the signage sharper.

Focus will. or infinity
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yea.. i was thinking of HDR.. you referring to the DESA PARK CITY signage? or other signage? i was referring to that one wor.. cuz if i expose the scene correctly, that sign's highlight will overflow until the word desa park city is a smudge of white.. if i under expose the scene, then it's sharper..

p/s: i forgot where i set the focus point to.. haha.. this was taken at f/11.. altho with f/11, there is a possibility that i pre-focused at wrong area and the desa park city signage was not in the in-focus range.. haha.. i can upload the darker version of it tho.. XD

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QUOTE(Agito666 @ Jan 29 2012, 11:40 PM)
also....will it be.... too near the subject? like already over the minimum focus range?
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ok, this is possible, i miss this one out.. hahaha
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QUOTE(hidden830726 @ Jan 29 2012, 11:33 PM)
Just guessing this might be your prob

@NecroPhilia, i think u need not to confuse af-s and auto focus area mode

Auto focus area mode is the one that u must choose single.

Choose the one that with flower instead of 2 kids star wars saber fight. tongue.gif
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Thanks guys,this solved my problem. smile.gif

Thanks to all that replied here for my problem also smile.gif you all helped me a lot. paiseh,new to dslr =[
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Jan 29 2012, 11:46 PM)
Thanks guys,this solved my problem. smile.gif

Thanks to all that replied here for my problem also smile.gif you all helped me a lot. paiseh,new to dslr =[
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u need to tell us which is the problem? and which solution solve yours.. hahaha
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QUOTE(hidden830726 @ Jan 29 2012, 11:49 PM)
u need to tell us which is the problem? and which solution solve yours.. hahaha
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quoted it already above the post smile.gif

@NecroPhilia, i think u need not to confuse af-s and auto focus area mode

Auto focus area mode is the one that u must choose single.

Choose the one that with flower instead of 2 kids star wars saber fight.

this solved my problem.thanks guy smile.gif still in learning process.
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QUOTE(tctham @ Jan 29 2012, 11:41 PM)
yea.. i was thinking of HDR.. you referring to the DESA PARK CITY signage? or other signage? i was referring to that one wor.. cuz if i expose the scene correctly, that sign's highlight will overflow until the word desa park city is a smudge of white.. if i under expose the scene, then it's sharper..

p/s: i forgot where i set the focus point to.. haha.. this was taken at f/11.. altho with f/11, there is a possibility that i pre-focused at wrong area and the desa park city signage was not in the in-focus range.. haha.. i can upload the darker version of it tho.. XD
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have fun trying again. Im not a landscape guy, so cant helpmuch.
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QUOTE(tctham @ Jan 29 2012, 11:34 PM)
actually i was just telling her what settings to use when taking a landscape at night.. so i didn't really choose a good subject.. for a moment, i just felt the scene looked quite nice with the lights.. so i just fired away.. i admit i was careless and didn't find any story behind the shot.. haha.. thanks for pointing that out.. i think probably next time around i need to find a subject in the scene before taking the picture.. i usually shoot when feeling tells me to.. keke..

thanks for the comment.. smile.gif will take note with the subject thingy.. and the answer to your question.. there was no subject in mind when i took the picture.. haha.. XD my bad..

another side question.. to make the signage sharper.. i would have to take few pictures and merge it right? if i wanted to get the exposure right.. otherwise.. i either get blown out highlights or i get dark scene. sad.gif
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its actually over-exposed abit, that can also be why the signage isnt sharper cos the light is all bleeding over.
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my favourite focus is 3d tracking on d7000 happy.gif
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my favourite focus is 3d tracking on d7000 happy.gif
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do you use 3d tracking all the time ?

i've tried the 3d tracking in d700, what I says its so-so, not that nice,
but the upcoming in D4 one is awesome, and its smarter than the current generation one brows.gif
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do you use 3d tracking all the time ?

i've tried the 3d tracking in d700, what I says its so-so, not that nice,
but the upcoming in D4 one is awesome, and its smarter than the current generation one  brows.gif
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3d tracking is very good if your background is uniform with single color, it will auto track the moving object within the 51 af points.
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do you use 3d tracking all the time ?

i've tried the 3d tracking in d700, what I says its so-so, not that nice,
but the upcoming in D4 one is awesome, and its smarter than the current generation one  brows.gif
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I actually use it for potrait.. Because I want the af point to focus the eyes of the subject and recompose it later on instead of pressing the 4 buttons(Im a very lazy person!)

Best to use it if the color of the background of the subject is different!

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QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Jan 30 2012, 01:05 AM)
3d tracking is very good if your background is uniform with single color, it will auto track the moving object within the 51 af points.
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Agreed! but d7k is only 39 af points >.<

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Want to ask the 50mm nikkor lens f 1.8g how much??? I saw 1 in shopping center is selling Rm460...Whats difference 1.8g and 1.8f??
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so far i know 50mm f/1.8 D and 50mm f/1.8G ....i duno got new version called F.... is that new china counterfeit one? tongue.gif
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Want to ask the 50mm nikkor lens f 1.8g how much??? I saw 1 in shopping center is selling Rm460...Whats difference 1.8g and 1.8f??
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D got aperture ring, G dont have
G is dirt sharp for the price. but both worth every cents u pay since. recommeded for G
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Sry...>< Newbie mah...>< Well price range for G is how much??
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D is 4++ right?
G is around 7++ right? unsure.gif

nearly that range la...your body is D5100 right? then go for G since you use D cant auto focus ...
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My body is D3000...><
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GET THE G VERSION, no regret  tongue.gif
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GET THE G VERSION, no regret  tongue.gif
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Agreed.

Anyway, i went to International at Pertama just now. Afs 105mm 2.8 Vr - 3.6k new, 2.9k second hand. Add: BS

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QUOTE(Agito666 @ Jan 30 2012, 11:16 AM)
D is 4++ right?
G is around 7++ right?  unsure.gif

nearly that range la...your body is D5100 right? then go for G since you use D cant auto focus ...
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new G cheapest seen is RM650 in KL.

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QUOTE(Irbean @ Jan 29 2012, 07:20 PM)
ive ask this question previously, and imo, its better to save few bucks to get VRII, no doubt at all.
If like this, the original poster (makaroni) would not in the first place have said he has a tight budget right?

QUOTE(makaroni @ Jan 29 2012, 07:21 PM)
thats the most im worry about coz my hand is not tough as steel, just thinking that i must use fast shutter speed to avoid blur image with 80-200, if i can i dont want to burn all my money to buy vr1/vr2 just for VR thing..
Proper technique, higher shutter speed (after taking into account your crop factor if you're using DX body) and perhaps a monopod if you can.

VR might prevent motion blur from your hand holding technique. VR would not freeze fast action of the subject. You still get motion blur from the subject moving.

QUOTE(Calvin Seak @ Jan 29 2012, 07:25 PM)
The focussing is insanely fast for the vrII
Yes, no doubt.

QUOTE(Calvin Seak @ Jan 29 2012, 07:25 PM)
Hehe but the vr helps alot for wedding and concerts etc! You can shoot at 1/10th at 70mm where the lights are dim!
Of course. When the subject stays put and does not move...

QUOTE(seather @ Jan 29 2012, 07:27 PM)
i don think 4.4k vs 6.9k is a few bucks....  sweat.gif

for focus speed the new "re-released" AF-D version is still slower than the VR2 but not by much...

if gonna shoot at  low light @ 200mm... i guess VR2 is the obvious choice unless wanna carry a tripod around...

4 me personally, prefer the VR2... slowly saving up now  blush.gif
The AF-D can be gotten 2nd hand for much cheaper than 4.4k. Get it now, practice with it and when the time is right, sell it for the VR2. You could probably sell it around the same price you bought it 2nd hand.

QUOTE(Agito666 @ Jan 29 2012, 07:47 PM)
ya learn from rosmah.... sikit sikit jadi bukit... whistling.gif
Follow Rosmah? rclxub.gif Dangerous lah. You'd probably end up with a D3X + 600mm f/4 lens.

QUOTE(Irbean @ Jan 29 2012, 08:10 PM)
then u should answer it yourself. If you can grab the VRII, and get numerous wedding job, u still can gain the return from the lens. but its just my opinion, coz that's what i do rite now =)
Equipment is one thing. Talent is another. I hope nobody confuses and think that when you have great equipment, you get talent great too.

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Errr... Why are you posting pics with Canon when this is a Nikon thread? doh.gif
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Errr... Why are you posting pics with Canon when this is a Nikon thread?  doh.gif
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why the brand matter the most? its photo too!
during studio shoot, im lazy to shoot. i just act as director of posing, and lighting. then i do the PP

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QUOTE(hidden830726 @ Jan 30 2012, 01:11 PM)
Agreed.

Anyway, i went to International at Pertama just now. Afs 105mm 2.8 Vr - 3.6k new, 2.9k second hand. Add: BS

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new G cheapest seen is RM650 in KL.
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if u go to pertama complex, go to 3 or 4th floor i forgot. find for small LTK shop there. look for richard and ask him the price!

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why the brand matter the most? its photo too!
during studio shoot, im lazy to shoot. i just act as director of posing, and lighting. then i do the PP

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if u go to pertama complex, go to 3 or 4th floor i forgot. find for small LTK shop there. look for richard and ask him the price!
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I think the brand matter the most coz this is Nikon thread, thus all the discussion and photo sharing is based on Nikon gear.
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I think the brand matter the most coz this is Nikon thread, thus all the discussion and photo sharing is based on Nikon gear.
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or maybe Ise just got mixed up with the pix he shot using the kanun tongue.gif
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The picture taken by D90 + 85 1.8D, so miss this lens >.<

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why the brand matter the most? its photo too!
during studio shoot, im lazy to shoot. i just act as director of posing, and lighting. then i do the PP
u shot with calculator brand,then go to calculator thread la..hehe8 cool2.gif

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The picture taken by D90 + 85 1.8D, so miss this lens >.<

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hmm..guys, i have never bought any nikon flashes before. was thinking about the sb900. i read reviews and watch youtube, most of em said that the overheating prob sucks.

i dont do super fast events like red carpet shooting or whatever events that's super fast.

i do weddings mostly.

for those who's doing wedding as well n using the sb900, mind sharing ur experience? is it going to overheat easily if im using only the iTTL mode? or should i go for the sb700/800 instead?

thanks!
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hmm..guys, i have never bought any nikon flashes before. was thinking about the sb900. i read reviews and watch youtube, most of em said that the overheating prob sucks.

i dont do super fast events like red carpet shooting or whatever events that's super fast.

i do weddings mostly.

for those who's doing wedding as well n using the sb900, mind sharing ur experience? is it going to overheat easily if im using only the iTTL mode? or should i go for the sb700/800 instead?

thanks!
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or u might want to consider SB910 as the option, the same performance with 900 and overcome the overheat issues.
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I think the brand matter the most coz this is Nikon thread, thus all the discussion and photo sharing is based on Nikon gear.
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i LOL this

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u shot with calculator brand,then go to calculator thread la..hehe8 cool2.gif

*its been sooooo long didnt visit this thread...now ur stars is very2 a lot..
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lol the calculator got bigger sensor mah! haha IINM post here no more counted la...
p/s i dont event bring my camera at this shoot as i only the director not photographer lol

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hmm..guys, i have never bought any nikon flashes before. was thinking about the sb900. i read reviews and watch youtube, most of em said that the overheating prob sucks.

i dont do super fast events like red carpet shooting or whatever events that's super fast.

i do weddings mostly.

for those who's doing wedding as well n using the sb900, mind sharing ur experience? is it going to overheat easily if im using only the iTTL mode? or should i go for the sb700/800 instead?

thanks!
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was using SB900 and work like charm! fuhhhh super bright light compare to SB600. easier to took care the skintone. soft light and im very rclxm9.gif with it!

but 2nd tot, it was heavy. im using 97% manual mode. working at 1/4 power also need to be consider afraid it overheat. then i got hand on try SB700

dramatically lost lotsa weight! comfy for long time use. sufficient power for average house ceiling. bit suffer on hall but 3rd party white card help much.

one time only got chance to play SB800 and i dont like it because the interface not so friendly user as SB900/700 (many many button shortcut) and it can tilt 90 degree only if to the right side compare to SB900/700 can tilt 180 degree both side

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i LOL this

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lol the calculator got bigger sensor mah! haha IINM post here no more counted la...
p/s i dont event bring my camera at this shoot as i only the director not photographer lol
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To be frank, you can either post at Canon thread or PIC-A-Day thread and we can all continue discussing about Nikon instead of why xxx posting with yyy camera photo here.

Now back to Nikon topic rclxms.gif
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To be frank, you can either post at Canon thread or PIC-A-Day thread and we can all continue discussing about Nikon instead of why xxx posting with yyy camera photo here.

Now back to Nikon topic  rclxms.gif
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or u might want to consider SB910 as the option, the same performance with 900 and overcome the overheat issues.
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heard about that too, whats the RRP anyways?

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was using SB900 and work like charm! fuhhhh super bright light compare to SB600. easier to took care the skintone. soft light and im very  rclxm9.gif with it!

but 2nd tot, it was heavy. im using 97% manual mode. working at 1/4 power also need to be consider afraid it overheat. then i got hand on try SB700

dramatically lost lotsa weight! comfy for long time use. sufficient power for average house ceiling. bit suffer on hall but 3rd party white card help much.

one time only got chance to play SB800 and i dont like it because the interface not so friendly user as SB900/700 (many many button shortcut) and it can tilt 90 degree only if to the right side compare to SB900/700 can tilt 180 degree both side
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good explanation bro, weight wise - i wud prefer lighter ones for allrounder type of thing n heavy ones for heavy duty events, thanks for the infos anyway. and yeah, most high ceilings indoor halls, i'd use the bounce card / lambency diffuser laugh.gif so no probs on that i suppose. power wise, sb700 is good enuf for indoor shootings? i might just consider it hmm.gif
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QUOTE(Tony Stark @ Jan 30 2012, 03:49 PM)
heard about that too, whats the RRP anyways?
good explanation bro, weight wise - i wud prefer lighter ones for allrounder type of thing n heavy ones for heavy duty events, thanks for the infos anyway. and yeah, most high ceilings indoor halls, i'd use the bounce card / lambency diffuser laugh.gif so no probs on that i suppose. power wise, sb700 is good enuf for indoor shootings? i might just consider it hmm.gif
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QUOTE(Tony Stark @ Jan 30 2012, 02:49 PM)
heard about that too, whats the RRP anyways?
good explanation bro, weight wise - i wud prefer lighter ones for allrounder type of thing n heavy ones for heavy duty events, thanks for the infos anyway. and yeah, most high ceilings indoor halls, i'd use the bounce card / lambency diffuser laugh.gif so no probs on that i suppose. power wise, sb700 is good enuf for indoor shootings? i might just consider it hmm.gif
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as one of 1635 owner, can u please poison me with the lens. looking at the review its quite tempting and worth to have it.
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It is just an f/4... compared to the previous 17-35 f/2.8 at similar pricing... :S

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as one of 1635 owner, can u please poison me with the lens. looking at the review its quite tempting and worth to have it.
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errr bean, correct me i'm wrong 16-35mm in FX is the equiv to 12-24mm in DX if mounted on its respective FX/DX body yes? The DX FOV of a 16-35mm is about the same as 18-55mm DX kitlens.... hmm.gif
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QUOTE(celciuz @ Jan 30 2012, 03:36 PM)
It is just an f/4... compared to the previous 17-35 f/2.8 at similar pricing... :S

You're in luck... my recent posts are all from the 16-35 f/4 lols.
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since i also blur of the question.

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Jan 30 2012, 04:36 PM)
It is just an f/4... compared to the previous 17-35 f/2.8 at similar pricing... :S

You're in luck... my recent posts are all from the 16-35 f/4 lols.
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damn poisoning.

QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 30 2012, 04:43 PM)
errr bean, correct me i'm wrong 16-35mm in FX is the equiv to 12-24mm in DX if mounted on its respective FX/DX body yes? The DX FOV of a 16-35mm is about the same as 18-55mm DX kitlens.... hmm.gif
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exactly. im in the midst funding for full frame camera, in which i need to sell my 1224 for FX wide lens. 1635 is in my mind rite now, with the reviews in the net, its quite tempting.
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QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 30 2012, 03:43 PM)
errr bean, correct me i'm wrong 16-35mm in FX is the equiv to 12-24mm in DX if mounted on its respective FX/DX body yes? The DX FOV of a 16-35mm is about the same as 18-55mm DX kitlens.... hmm.gif
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ur question is abit pelik but i assume ur asking this

the 16-35mm on FX equals to 16-35mm FOV

the 16-35mm on DX (needs to x1.5 crop factor) equals to 24-53mm

so if the 12-24 on a DX means its equal to 18-36mm on FX

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ur question is abit pelik but i assume ur asking this

the 16-35mm on FX equals to 16-35mm FOV

the 16-35mm on DX (needs to x1.5 crop factor) equals to 24-53mm

so if the 12-24 on a DX means its equal to 18-36mm on FX

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DX lens on DX body - need *1.5
DX lens on FX body - no need
FX lens on DX body - need *1.5
FX lens on FX body - no need

conclusion... FX lens or DX lens is just state suitable on what body instead of need or no need *1.5 crop factor? rclxub.gif
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damn poisoning.
exactly. im in the midst funding for full frame camera, in which i need to sell my 1224 for FX wide lens. 1635 is in my mind rite now, with the reviews in the net, its quite tempting.
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16-35 is good on FX as a UWA. But on a DX its not here not there. I used D90 + 16-35 before... it becomes extra large kit lens with better optics.
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ISO 6400. damn Full Frame body capability.. aiya..
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DX lens on DX body - need *1.5
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or my understanding has been wrong so many years sweat.gif

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ISO 6400. damn Full Frame body capability.. aiya..
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i tot DX lens on DX body - no need  rclxub.gif

or my understanding has been wrong so many years  sweat.gif
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i think calculation kena based on what body you use...DX FX label on lens just tell you can mount on what only...
if DX lens on DX body no need do crop factor, then the focal range of the lens label need have 2 set of calculation then the fomula will be...

DX lens on DX body - no need
DX lens on FX body - need /1.5
FX lens on DX body - need *1.5
FX lens on FX body - no need

i think will more confusing tongue.gif

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ISO 6400. damn Full Frame body capability.. aiya..
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Yeap, the 2 pics taken outdoor on the ship are 6400 ISO. No choice, its kinda dark :S and this lens is just f/4... plus the ship is moving so I need higher shutter to prevent blur.
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no noise at all? or few post processing?
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no noise at all? or few post processing?
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You're talking about Nikon's FX sensor... sure la awesome ISO performance xD. I don't remember applying noise reduction on these... unless by default there is la.
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i tot DX lens on DX body - no need  rclxub.gif

or my understanding has been wrong so many years  sweat.gif
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To put it simple, all the lens is 35mm Focal Length.
So, doesn't matter the lens is micro 4/3, APS-C, APS-H, Full Frame, etc. Even Compact camera...
So, depending on the SENSOR SIZE, you need to multiply the crop factor to get the 35mm Format Focal Length.
If you get a micro 4/3, the lens you will notice 14-42mm, which if you multiple by the crop factor (e.g. X2) = 28-84mm
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ur question is abit pelik but i assume ur asking this

the 16-35mm on FX equals to 16-35mm FOV

the 16-35mm on DX (needs to x1.5 crop factor) equals to 24-53mm

so if the 12-24 on a DX means its equal to 18-36mm on FX

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actually was wonderng why IrB wanted to get the 16-35mm as he already has the 12-24mm, since he is moving to FX, it actually answers the question which I put up to confuse him..... rclxms.gif
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Was thinking of getting a used 12-24 or tokina new 11-16 which price range around rm2k. Instead of getting the lens for my d7000, do u think I should instead get a j1 with 10mm or 10-30mm? Need wide lens mainly for indoor shoot. Am no expert is smaller sensor etc but just need to know if I take with a j1 with 10mm lens against above lens, would the out turn of size(not mentioning the quality etc) after develop the picture would b the same, 4r or 8r ?


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how much is the 16-35mm now? below RM3500?
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Need advice.

Was thinking of getting a used 12-24 or tokina new 11-16 which price range around rm2k. Instead of getting the lens for my d7000, do u think I should instead get a j1 with 10mm or 10-30mm? Need wide lens mainly for indoor shoot. Am no expert is smaller sensor etc but just need to know if I take with a j1 with 10mm lens against above lens, would the out turn of size(not mentioning the quality etc) after develop the picture would b the same, 4r or 8r ?
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10-30mm is not wide since it's a 2.7x crop, so it's an effective 27mm to 81mm smile.gif
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For taking pictures
10-30mm is not wide since it's a 2.7x crop, so it's an effective 27mm to 81mm smile.gif
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just pm Irbean and get his 1224, forget about the J1, its only for sissies ! laugh.gif
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just pm Irbean and get his 1224, forget about the J1, its only for sissies !  laugh.gif
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just pm Irbean and get his 1224, forget about the J1, its only for sissies !  laugh.gif
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yah thats rite. bwahahaha..

heard lot of +ve review on 11-16mm F2.8 Tokina, compare to 12-24mm F4 Tokina. but not sure though. While option on J1/V1, you can forget it. its just wasting your penny's.
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QUOTE(Irbean @ Jan 30 2012, 10:14 PM)
yah thats rite. bwahahaha..

heard lot of +ve review on 11-16mm F2.8 Tokina, compare to 12-24mm F4 Tokina. but not sure though. While option on J1/V1, you can forget it. its just wasting your penny's.
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For taking pictures
10-30mm is not wide since it's a 2.7x crop, so it's an effective 27mm to 81mm smile.gif
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What's the recommended WB card/device , prefer small and portable

found one by datacolor- Spyder cube, any good?
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[quote=Irbean,Jan 30 2012, 09:14 PM]
yah thats rite. bwahahaha..

Irbean, dun see your wts 12-24 ? Only selling to exclusive recommendation member kah hmm.gif

Do pm me the usual details if interested to let go ya...... nod.gif

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Quick Q,

What's the recommended WB card/device , prefer small and portable

found one by datacolor- Spyder cube, any good?
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for raw, thats as good as it gets.
for jpg, expodisc / expocap.

of cos, good things arent cheap tongue.gif
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for raw, thats as good as it gets.
for jpg, expodisc / expocap.

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Quick Q,

What's the recommended WB card/device , prefer small and portable

found one by datacolor- Spyder cube, any good?
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as everdying said,
but the spyder cube has a little con,
means you have to either pre shoot the image of the cube in a same lighting condition.
then next photo only do your real shooting,
the meaning of this is that when you open your RAW file,
you manually pick your WB color, that's when the cube comes to help you,
you just pick up the grey side of the cube and your WB will be corrected.

mean while i prefer to use wb card, i use 18% grey cloth, the spudz one, 10" size if not wrong
act as lens cleaning cloth as well
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I was thinking more of using something to get a PRE reading on my camera, both white and gray card or device, shooting both raw and jpeg but mostly will be raw for the serious photos

anyone shotting fireworks now, i hear sounds like in a middle of a war zone !!
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I was thinking more of using something to get a PRE reading on my camera, both white and gray card or device, shooting both raw and jpeg but mostly will be raw for the serious photos

anyone shotting fireworks now, i hear sounds like in a middle of a war zone !!
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cheapest option, mennon white balance cap, rm20.
it gets you somewhere there, just slightly on cool side.
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busy bokeh in first photo, quite a lil distracting imo
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hi all nikon sifus,
my brother will be back to malaysia for holidays (from japan) this feb.
im thinking to buy few units Nikon 1 J1, for own use and for sales.
may i know the warranty is international or not?
is it Nikon 1 a good camera to have?
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busy bokeh in first photo, quite a lil distracting imo
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QUOTE(budakhops @ Jan 31 2012, 09:13 AM)
hi all nikon sifus,
my brother will be back to malaysia for holidays (from japan) this feb.
im thinking to buy few units Nikon 1 J1, for own use and for sales.
may i know the warranty is international or not?
is it Nikon 1 a good camera to have?
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price in Malaysia is cheaper than Japan

Nikon 1 warranty is only country, meaning Japan model will be only warranty by Japan, Malaysia model will be warranty by Nikon Malaysia

Also good luck to you as Nikon 1 in Japan only available in Japanese language and you will have hard time to sell it in Malaysia due to high Japanese yen, buying in Malaysia will at least save you up about RM300
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QUOTE(babyk @ Jan 31 2012, 09:57 AM)
price in Malaysia is cheaper than Japan

Nikon 1 warranty is only country, meaning Japan model will be only warranty by Japan, Malaysia model will be warranty by Nikon Malaysia

Also good luck to you as Nikon 1 in Japan only available in Japanese language and you will have hard time to sell it in Malaysia due to high Japanese yen, buying in Malaysia will at least save you up about RM300
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hi bro,
i adi do some research for Nikon1 J1 Price:RSP RM 1,998 (with 10-30mm kit) in malaysia.
in japan they are selling at 3X,451.00 JPY=1,X76.20 MYR (forex by xeexchange)
still cheaper, since it will be hand carry.
oso it has english language for the cam,
is it true for japan market 100% will be made in japan?

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QUOTE(budakhops @ Jan 31 2012, 11:29 AM)
hi bro,
i adi do some research for Nikon1 J1 Price:RSP RM 1,998 (with 10-30mm kit) in malaysia.
in japan they are selling at 34,451.00 JPY=1,376.20 MYR (forex by xeexchange)
still cheaper, since it will be hand carry.
oso it has english language for the cam,
is it true for japan market 100% will be made in japan?
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wah.. where u get that good price? i ask my fren get one for me too

RRP is 54800yen, means can get 40% discount from ur price thumbup.gif

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wah.. where u get that good price? i ask my fren get one for me too

RRP is 54800yen, means can get 40% discount from ur price  thumbup.gif
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what lens kit is that bro? if im not mistaken that price is for 10-30mm & 30-110mm lens (double lens kit bundle).
still cheaper than in malaysia if hand carry..
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what lens kit is that bro? if im not mistaken that price is for 10-30mm & 30-110mm lens (double lens kit bundle).
still cheaper than in malaysia if hand carry..
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the standard NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6?

i check the nikon JP website here -> Nikon shop

i cant read japanese, only abit of chinese but it say this..

[Kit Contents]
● Nikon 1 J1
● 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6

《Camera》
● Li-ion Rechargeable Battery EN-EL20
● Battery Charger MH-27
● Body Cap BF-N1000
● USB Cable UC-E15
● Strap AN-N1000
● ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD-ROM
● Manual
● Best Practices Guide CD-ROM

《Lens》
● 40.5mm Spring-loaded lens cap LC-N40.5
● Back Cap LF-N1000

no mention of the 30-110.... unsure.gif

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the standard NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6?

i check the nikon JP website here -> Nikon shop

i cant read japanese, only abit of chinese but it say this..

[キット内容]
●Nikon 1 J1
●1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6

《カメラ》
●Li-ion リチャージャブルバッテリー EN-EL20
●バッテリーチャージャー MH-27
●ボディーキャップ BF-N1000
●USBケーブル UC-E15
●ストラップ AN-N1000
●ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD-ROM
●使用説明書
●活用ガイドCD-ROM

《レンズ》
●40.5mmスプリング式レンズキャップ LC-N40.5
●裏ぶた LF-N1000

no mention of the 30-110....  unsure.gif
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if u like i can ask my bro help u buy it la, hahaha...
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wta, what filter should i get if i dun wan flare,glare, vignetting and when shoot water, it will not cause a reflection from sun?

is the below is suitable for my description? tqvm for advice.
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QUOTE(sai86 @ Jan 31 2012, 02:25 PM)
wta, what filter should i get if i dun wan flare,glare, vignetting and when shoot water, it will not cause a reflection from sun?

is the below is suitable for my description? tqvm for advice.
Pro Tama MC UV Slim
Hoya HMC UV
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duwan flare.... no filter is the best, or get HOYA / B+w UV filter also good enough...

duwan vignetting ...that one if you use DX lens on FX body baru got vignetting.... otherwise you sue wrong hood or you use your hand cover your lens lol

duwan reflection from water/ glasses.... use CPL filter, that one need turn here and turn there to adjust it until the reflection not so visible hehe.
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QUOTE(sai86 @ Jan 31 2012, 02:25 PM)
wta, what filter should i get if i dun wan flare,glare, vignetting and when shoot water, it will not cause a reflection from sun?

is the below is suitable for my description? tqvm for advice.
Pro Tama MC UV Slim
Hoya HMC UV
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get a circular polarizer?

to prevent filters causing vignetting u need to buy those slim filters smile.gif

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wta, what filter should i get if i dun wan flare,glare, vignetting and when shoot water, it will not cause a reflection from sun?

is the below is suitable for my description? tqvm for advice.
Pro Tama MC UV Slim
Hoya HMC UV
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dowan this, dowan that, then better no filter, save money oso..... rclxms.gif


flare,glare,vignetting comes from the quality of the lens, filter will enhance rather than cutting it down, other than that try and get Rodenstock filters......

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QUOTE(Agito666 @ Jan 31 2012, 02:41 PM)
duwan flare.... no filter is the best, or get HOYA / B+w UV filter also good enough...

duwan vignetting ...that one if you use DX lens on FX body baru got vignetting.... otherwise you sue wrong hood or you use your hand cover your lens lol

duwan reflection from water/ glasses.... use CPL filter, that one need turn here and turn there to adjust it until the reflection not so visible hehe.
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QUOTE(seather @ Jan 31 2012, 02:42 PM)
get a circular polarizer?

to prevent filters causing vignetting u need to buy those slim filters smile.gif
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will take note on that polarizer

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dowan this, dowan that, then better no filter, save money oso..... rclxms.gif
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hi bro,
i adi do some research for Nikon1 J1 Price:RSP RM 1,998 (with 10-30mm kit) in malaysia.
in japan they are selling at 3X,451.00 JPY=1,X76.20 MYR (forex by xeexchange)
still cheaper, since it will be hand carry.
oso it has english language for the cam,
is it true for japan market 100% will be made in japan?
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Nikon V1 (10mm Kit) RM2,599 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon V1 (10-30mm Kit) RM2,499 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon V1 D ZOOM KIT(10-30+30-110mm) RM2,999 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon V1 D LENS KIT(10mm+10-30mm) RM2,799 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 (10-30mm) RM1,799 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 (10MM) RM1,899 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 D ZOOM KIT(10-30+30-110mm) RM2,259 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 D LENS KIT(10mm+10-30mm) RM2,199 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 PINK(10-30mm+30-110mm) RM2,399 LATEST PRICE!
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QUOTE(sai86 @ Jan 31 2012, 02:25 PM)
wta, what filter should i get if i dun wan flare,glare, vignetting and when shoot water, it will not cause a reflection from sun?

is the below is suitable for my description? tqvm for advice.
Pro Tama MC UV Slim
Hoya HMC UV
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What camera and lens are you using??

Sounds like a cpl filter that you're looking for!

Vigenetting occurs when you use UWA lenses! So maybe get a slim version which b+w has
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QUOTE(babyk @ Jan 31 2012, 03:27 PM)
Price in Malaysia, estimated price on street, some shops has lower price.

Nikon V1 (10mm Kit) RM2,599 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon V1 (10-30mm Kit) RM2,499 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon V1 D ZOOM KIT(10-30+30-110mm) RM2,999 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon V1 D LENS KIT(10mm+10-30mm) RM2,799 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 (10-30mm) RM1,799 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 (10MM) RM1,899 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 D ZOOM KIT(10-30+30-110mm) RM2,259 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 D LENS KIT(10mm+10-30mm) RM2,199 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 PINK(10-30mm+30-110mm) RM2,399 LATEST PRICE!
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between J1 n V1 which is better? since V1 dont hav built in flash..
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thxs for d info bro. really help me smile.gif
will take note on that polarizer
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but hor the sellsperson told me hor....

duwan flare, no filter is the best la because origin nikkor all have UV coat...but hor....for time being...the UV coat will worn off lol...so better get a good filter for protection tongue.gif

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QUOTE(budakhops @ Jan 31 2012, 03:36 PM)
thanks for the info bro...

between J1 n V1 which is better? since V1 dont hav built in flash..
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http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/A2861-Nikon-1-N...=item5ae3295ffa

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QUOTE(babyk @ Jan 31 2012, 03:27 PM)
Price in Malaysia, estimated price on street, some shops has lower price.

Nikon V1 (10mm Kit) RM2,599 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon V1 (10-30mm Kit) RM2,499 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon V1 D ZOOM KIT(10-30+30-110mm) RM2,999 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon V1 D LENS KIT(10mm+10-30mm) RM2,799 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 (10-30mm) RM1,799 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 (10MM) RM1,899 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 D ZOOM KIT(10-30+30-110mm) RM2,259 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 D LENS KIT(10mm+10-30mm) RM2,199 LATEST PRICE!
Nikon J1 PINK(10-30mm+30-110mm) RM2,399 LATEST PRICE!
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Nikon J1 (10MM) RM1,899 -> RM1,845
a bit dropped

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Can anyone recommend me a good-cheap backpack..
can fit body+bg + 1755, few more lenses n flashes..
And also 15" laptop

Lastime i uses the Octopus but after 8months the strap putus liao..

Thanx!
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QUOTE(freddy manson @ Jan 31 2012, 03:54 PM)
Can anyone recommend me a good-cheap backpack..
can fit body+bg + 1755, few more lenses n flashes..
And also 15" laptop

Lastime i uses the Octopus but after 8months the strap putus liao..

Thanx!
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im using computrekker to fill up my 2 D90, 1 BG, 116, 1750, 80200 and 50mm, SB600 and Sb900 when travel. laptop are in too, 1 spare cloth, charger for both AA and camera.

sometimes 1 bodies, 116, 50mm (must bring anywhere lens to me) sb900 or sb600 and cloth and laptop for travel purpose (save luggage style)

1 and half years ed but most of the times i used 6MD (previously 5MD) unless on travel
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QUOTE(freddy manson @ Jan 31 2012, 04:54 PM)
Can anyone recommend me a good-cheap backpack..
can fit body+bg + 1755, few more lenses n flashes..
And also 15" laptop

Lastime i uses the Octopus but after 8months the strap putus liao..

Thanx!
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you can buy cheap backpack and in will be the same story after 6-8 months time. better invest more in a good backpack, better protection and higher quality. Imagine you carry all your gear, suddenly strap breaks and backpack fall into river/gaung/hillside/your neighbourhood longkang....good enough to damage/drown your expensive toy....ask yourself if its worth to stinge on something that will protect all of your gear? did i mention laptop too? cry.gif

you know the saying - good things not cheap, cheap things not good hmm.gif
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you can buy cheap backpack and in will be the same story after 6-8 months time. better invest more in a good backpack, better protection and higher quality. Imagine you carry all your gear, suddenly strap breaks and backpack fall into river/gaung/hillside/your neighbourhood longkang....good enough to damage/drown your expensive toy....ask yourself if its worth to stinge on something that will protect all of your gear? did i mention laptop too?  cry.gif 

you know the saying - good things not cheap, cheap things not good  hmm.gif
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i use 5 layers plastic bag to carry my camera icon_rolleyes.gif tongue.gif
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What camera and lens are you using??

Sounds like a cpl filter that you're looking for!

Vigenetting occurs when you use UWA lenses! So maybe get a slim version which b+w has
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d90 + 18-55 + 50 1.8 D = poor fag blush.gif

now realize dun even think i'll get vignetting issue atm with my kit lenses.

QUOTE(Agito666 @ Jan 31 2012, 03:39 PM)
but hor the sellsperson told me hor....

duwan flare, no filter is the best la because origin nikkor all have UV coat...but hor....for time being...the UV coat will worn off lol...so better get a good filter for protection tongue.gif

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d90 + 18-55 + 50 1.8 D = poor fag blush.gif

now realize dun even think i'll get vignetting issue atm with my kit lenses.
yah, will get 1 sooner or later.
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i use 5 layers plastic bag to carry my camera  icon_rolleyes.gif  tongue.gif
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in terms of price,should go for J1
http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/A2861-Nikon-1-N...=item5ae3295ffa


bro link ur given seller is at Hong Kong, price include shipping?
local seller dont have??

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d90 + 18-55 + 50 1.8 D = poor fag blush.gif

now realize dun even think i'll get vignetting issue atm with my kit lenses.
yah, will get 1 sooner or later.
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Our main hobby and language is still photography wink.gif
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im using computrekker to fill up my 2 D90, 1 BG, 116, 1750, 80200 and 50mm, SB600 and Sb900 when travel. laptop are in too, 1 spare cloth, charger for both AA and camera.

sometimes 1 bodies, 116, 50mm (must bring anywhere lens to me) sb900 or sb600 and cloth and laptop for travel purpose (save luggage style)

1 and half years ed but most of the times i used 6MD (previously 5MD) unless on travel
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Computrekker is really big shocking.gif shocking.gif

but imo for this needs, fastpack 250 would suffice
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Computrekker is really big  shocking.gif  shocking.gif

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Nikon D800 will be launched real soon...

http://www.gizmodo.jp/2012/01/nikon_d800360027.html
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Nikon D800 will be launched real soon...

http://www.gizmodo.jp/2012/01/nikon_d800360027.html
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Here's the direct translation from google translate.. laugh.gif

Apparently it's right that Nikon D800 will soon be unveiled momently awaited, yet after a few weeks or so Toka!

Nikon Nikon Rumors site information in the U.S., D800, the ultra-high resolution 36 million pixels, on February 7, perhaps (in America) it is likely to be announced. D800 is the successor to the D700, I positioned the product is a standard full-size aircraft.

According to Nikon Rumors In addition, shipments will begin within weeks of the announcement in February, $ 4,000 (£ 300,000) he made ​​about the price.
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Here's the direct translation from google translate.. laugh.gif

Apparently it's right that Nikon D800 will soon be unveiled momently awaited, yet after a few weeks or so Toka!

Nikon Nikon Rumors site information in the U.S., D800, the ultra-high resolution 36 million pixels, on February 7, perhaps (in America) it is likely to be announced. D800 is the successor to the D700, I positioned the product is a standard full-size aircraft

According to Nikon Rumors In addition, shipments will begin within weeks of the announcement in February, $ 4,000 (£ 300,000) he made ​​about the price.
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haha.. google translated it wan.. tongue.gif
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QUOTE(Isepunye @ Jan 31 2012, 04:01 PM)
im using computrekker to fill up my 2 D90, 1 BG, 116, 1750, 80200 and 50mm, SB600 and Sb900 when travel. laptop are in too, 1 spare cloth, charger for both AA and camera.

sometimes 1 bodies, 116, 50mm (must bring anywhere lens to me) sb900 or sb600 and cloth and laptop for travel purpose (save luggage style)

1 and half years ed but most of the times i used 6MD (previously 5MD) unless on travel
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yup, just bought a unit from a well known seller in fb..
got the Lowepro Computrekker AW (not the Plus one) for RM320.. is that price okay ah?
i can find the retail price on their website

QUOTE(ojtee @ Jan 31 2012, 05:03 PM)
you can buy cheap backpack and in will be the same story after 6-8 months time. better invest more in a good backpack, better protection and higher quality. Imagine you carry all your gear, suddenly strap breaks and backpack fall into river/gaung/hillside/your neighbourhood longkang....good enough to damage/drown your expensive toy....ask yourself if its worth to stinge on something that will protect all of your gear? did i mention laptop too?  cry.gif 

you know the saying - good things not cheap, cheap things not good  hmm.gif
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cheap as in not RM500 something bah.. budget dalam RM300 saja.. RM300 cheap lah tu..
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Nikon D800 will be launched real soon...

http://www.gizmodo.jp/2012/01/nikon_d800360027.html
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ya.... a couple of shops in PG say the selling price sud be around 12k
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D700 replacement priced at RM12k... most people would end up hunting for a D700 / D3s :S...
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D700 replacement priced at RM12k... most people would end up hunting for a D700 / D3s :S...
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If the price is 5 digits, guess the D700 will serve me longer than expected... tongue.gif and I'll go for a D4 instead of the slow mo D800... time to save up money~!
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If D800 really at 36MP
then it definitely will cater different market,
e.g. studio shooter
though many studio kaki likes to use D3s without problem.
well maybe just like the reason why use hassy.
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If D800 really at 36MP
then it definitely will cater different market,
e.g. studio shooter
though many studio kaki likes to use D3s without problem.
well maybe just like the reason why use hassy.
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Yeah... the D800 at 36MP is just like the D3x... studio and landscaping. Different breed from the D700. Probably Nikon is realizing that the D700 is actually eating into the D3's sales.

If there was no D700, the D3 would sell even better as people is forced to get the flagship model for the FX sensor.
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Computrekker is really big  shocking.gif  shocking.gif

but imo for this needs, fastpack 250 would suffice
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SB900 + SB600 + 17750VC + 80200 on side.
D90 + 116 on body
D90 + Battery GRIp + 50mm on body.
laptop on the back side got compartment.
surprise the size meh? hmm.gif
front of the bag also still left about 3 - 4 inch gap. Calculate urself the big round shape is it enuff to fit charger and one spare shirt
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QUOTE(freddy manson @ Jan 31 2012, 08:26 PM)
yup, just bought a unit from a well known seller in fb..
got the Lowepro Computrekker AW (not the Plus one) for RM320.. is that price okay ah?
i can find the retail price on their website
cheap as in not RM500 something bah.. budget dalam RM300 saja.. RM300 cheap lah tu..
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er i dont know the price! bought this frens selling RM200 only due to urgency of money. then got 6MD for RM100 also for same reason. never bought bag at shop tongue.gif

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QUOTE(Isepunye @ Jan 31 2012, 11:30 PM)
SB900 + SB600 + 17750VC + 80200 on side.
D90 + 116 on body
D90 + Battery GRIp + 50mm on body.
laptop on the back side got compartment.
surprise the size meh?  hmm.gif
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I'm more surprise of when people put only D90 + 17-55 + speedlite on such big bag laugh.gif
you put so many things inside, sure it doesn't looks big anymore haha
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I'm more surprise of when people put only D90 + 17-55 + speedlite on such big bag laugh.gif
you put so many things inside, sure it doesn't looks big anymore haha
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D90 + 1755 + SB900 can fit into 6MD for sure!
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Great Pix Cal !
have you tried to crop the pix to look like this, picture taken up the otw to Awana by MSC President

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Hi ther, nikonians. Is worthy to have nikon 1 ?
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Hi ther, nikonians. Is worthy to have nikon 1 ?
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Depends on your usage and requirement.
It's more towards fun, capture the moment, family/party kind of camera; not so much on quality, however quality wise, if you compare with compact/point and shoot, then it's good, but then the new Canon G1X is way better with much bigger sensor.
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QUOTE(Andy214 @ Feb 1 2012, 12:21 PM)
Depends on your usage and requirement.
It's more towards fun, capture the moment, family/party kind of camera; not so much on quality, however quality wise, if you compare with compact/point and shoot, then it's good, but then the new Canon G1X is way better with much bigger sensor.
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Got my Tamron 18-270 pzd replaced due to VC module got problem. Picture blurr with VC on. Now with the new copy, problem solved. For those who intend to buy this lens, please check properly. Luckily the shop willing to exchange a new one for me. Good service.
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Great Pix Cal !
have you tried to crop the pix to look like this, picture taken up the otw to Awana by MSC President

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QUOTE(yfyap69 @ Feb 1 2012, 02:36 PM)
Got my Tamron 18-270 pzd replaced due to VC module got problem. Picture blurr with VC on. Now with the new copy, problem solved. For those who intend to buy this lens, please check properly. Luckily the shop willing to exchange a new one for me. Good service.
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With VC on it is blur ? How come ah ?
and what shop is that provide 1-1 exchange for you ?
how long you bought from that shop?


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With VC on it is blur ? How come ah ?
and what shop is that provide  1-1 exchange for you ?
how long you bought from that shop?
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Yes, with VC blurr. Tested both with and without VC with same Apperture and Shutter Speed setting. I suspected the VC module is over compensating especially when you hold the camera steady. I bought it from Hike (Penang). Return it after a day.
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Yes, with VC blurr. Tested both with and without VC with same Apperture and Shutter Speed setting. I suspected the VC module is over compensating especially when you hold the camera steady. I bought it from Hike (Penang). Return it after a day.
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That is pretty fast you realised it.
I've a friend who own a camera shop, quite young around 1985 born.

Then got one really stingy customer bought a Canon 60D for a month,
then the battery charger got problem and request him to 1-1 exchange even though my friend asked him to get warranty from canon.

My friend refused and the stingy customer said wanna sue his shop LOL
But up until now nothing happen doh.gif
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That is pretty fast you realised it.
I've a friend who own a camera shop, quite young around 1985 born.

Then got one really stingy customer bought a Canon 60D for a month,
then the battery charger got problem and request him to 1-1 exchange even though my friend asked him to get warranty from canon.

My friend refused and the stingy customer said wanna sue his shop LOL
But up until now nothing happen  doh.gif
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Yeah, I tested it immediately after I reached my office. Not enough time to test at the shop as it was during my lunch time. 1 month is too long for 1 to 1 exchange. Futhermore it's a battery charger not the camera.
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the most i know shop will give 1 -1 exchange is 1 week. 1 month? in ur dream lah
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hi sifu(s),

wanna ask your opinion, which looks better?

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i help my friend take this with her camera.. then when see the picture.. dunno how see which is better.. @_@ actually both same picture.. but one is cropped to 1:1 format and another is cropped to 16:9 format..

also if can c&c on how to further improve it.. do share.. hehe..
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I love the first one:) icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(Isepunye @ Jan 31 2012, 11:30 PM)
SB900 + SB600 + 17750VC + 80200 on side.
D90 + 116 on body
D90 + Battery GRIp + 50mm on body.
laptop on the back side got compartment.
surprise the size meh?  hmm.gif
front of the bag also still left about 3 - 4 inch gap. Calculate urself the big round shape is it enuff to fit charger and one spare shirt
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er i dont know the price! bought this frens selling RM200 only due to urgency of money. then got 6MD for RM100 also for same reason. never bought bag at shop tongue.gif
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Just bought it.nvmind.im not the type that travels light anyway.. i dont mind travelling heavy
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Some pictures for MotoGP today!
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Shooting from the grandstand is a little bit tricky with all those fences around sweat.gif

Still from inside the track is the best, especially turn 1 and 2 imo biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(tctham @ Jan 29 2012, 11:09 PM)
hi sifu(s),

wanna ask your opinion, which looks better?

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i help my friend take this with her camera.. then when see the picture.. dunno how see which is better.. @_@ actually both same picture.. but one is cropped to 1:1 format and another is cropped to 16:9 format..

also if can c&c on how to further improve it.. do share.. hehe..
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looks like somewhere in Johor? hmm.gif

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looks like somewhere in Johor?  hmm.gif

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it's actually desa park city, kepong

nice clouds by the way.. keke..
serene feeling

edit: i spam pictures again.. keke

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actually hor.. i think the star picture.. quite alot of coma.. how do you all photoshop it away using lightroom? @_@ i know stopping down can reduce coma.. but i cannot stop down.. cuz have to take picture within 3 secs else star -> star trails.. @_@
my exif:
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Guys,I bought the nikon d5100 with free lcd screen protector.but the lcd screen protector seems very easy to get scratch even though I take good care of it.any advise on this? feel frustrated when saw the minor scratch on the screen.
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 12:15 AM)
Guys,I bought the nikon d5100 with free lcd screen protector.but the lcd screen protector seems very easy to get scratch even though I take good care of it.any advise on this? feel frustrated when saw the minor scratch on the screen.
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dont put with hard object like keys cards coints bla bla la.....
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 12:15 AM)
Guys,I bought the nikon d5100 with free lcd screen protector.but the lcd screen protector seems very easy to get scratch even though I take good care of it.any advise on this? feel frustrated when saw the minor scratch on the screen.
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my lcd screen protector only got smudge marks wor.. no scratches.. do you flip your screen back whenever not in use? if really unhappy, then change the protector again? haha~ better protector scratch than the lcd scratch.. hehe
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QUOTE(Agito666 @ Feb 2 2012, 12:18 AM)
dont put with hard object like keys cards coints bla bla la.....
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QUOTE(tctham @ Feb 2 2012, 12:19 AM)
my lcd screen protector only got smudge marks wor.. no scratches.. do you flip your screen back whenever not in use? if really unhappy, then change the protector again? haha~ better protector scratch than the lcd scratch.. hehe
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Nah,never put with hard object,i think maybe i wipe it without using a blower because i didn't own a blower =[ I do flip the screen back often since just bought it,take care with it very good =[

I plan to change the lcd screen protector and get a better cleaning kit,any suggestion?
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Guys,I bought the nikon d5100 with free lcd screen protector.but the lcd screen protector seems very easy to get scratch even though I take good care of it.any advise on this? feel frustrated when saw the minor scratch on the screen.
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What screen protector are you using? So far both my DSLRs are using GGS and its tough!
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 12:32 AM)
Nah,never put with hard object,i think maybe i wipe it without using a blower because i didn't own a blower =[ I do flip the screen back often since just bought it,take care with it very good =[

I plan to change the lcd screen protector and get a better cleaning kit,any suggestion?
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huh...LCD screen need use blower ar? rclxub.gif
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 12:15 AM)
Guys,I bought the nikon d5100 with free lcd screen protector.but the lcd screen protector seems very easy to get scratch even though I take good care of it.any advise on this? feel frustrated when saw the minor scratch on the screen.
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could the problem be wif the cloth u wipe it wif? i use the same cloth as i wipe my glasses to clean my screen protector tongue.gif
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 01:32 AM)
Nah,never put with hard object,i think maybe i wipe it without using a blower because i didn't own a blower =[ I do flip the screen back often since just bought it,take care with it very good =[

I plan to change the lcd screen protector and get a better cleaning kit,any suggestion?
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Dont waste your money on those cheap aftermarket screen protector, it will scratch eventually, from my experience I have tried many and wasted alot of $$$ . I then found out that the ori screen is quite scratch resistant they have a coating like those on the iphones ,I can't recall but i read it somewhere on a review about the screen and i have since not used anything on it - up to you if you want to follow or not.

One more thing, i leave my screen out open instead of flipping it back ,i don't move it unnecessarily. Seems if dirt gets in between the screen and body when you close it, it will scratch.
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could the problem be wif the cloth u wipe it wif? i use the same cloth as i wipe my glasses to clean my screen protector tongue.gif
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ya dont cincai use whatever cloth available on your hand and wipe... use soft cloth for lens or spec wipe that tongue.gif ....

and if it scratch...tear off LIKE A BOSS AND GET A NEW ONE whistling.gif

this is how i treat my ipad... rm15 for 1 screen protector tear off like a new and get a new one and paste it...whoala...it is new tongue.gif
err cheapo screen protector also can tahan like... half year or more...depend your itchy hand gagaga biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(Agito666 @ Feb 2 2012, 11:23 AM)
ya dont cincai  use whatever cloth available on your hand and wipe... use soft cloth for lens or spec wipe that  tongue.gif ....

and if it scratch...tear off  LIKE A BOSS AND GET A NEW ONE  whistling.gif

this is how i treat my ipad... rm15 for 1 screen protector tear off like a new and get a new one and paste it...whoala...it is new  tongue.gif
err cheapo screen protector also can tahan like... half year or more...depend your itchy hand gagaga  biggrin.gif
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if spec cloth got dirt, also will scratch the cheapo screen protector, the thing about thos stuff is that they make it so that they sell alot, how? dont make it last so you will keep buying and buying- marketing strategy

once scratch you will think...."wah good thing i have this protector or else my lcd will scratch oledi hor....." ohmy.gif
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QUOTE(ojtee @ Feb 2 2012, 10:30 AM)
if spec cloth got dirt, also will scratch the cheapo screen protector, the thing about thos stuff is that they make it so that they sell alot, how? dont make it last so you will keep buying and buying- marketing strategy

once scratch you will think...."wah good thing i have this protector or else my lcd will scratch oledi hor....." ohmy.gif
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ya...XD

only naked device is my phone haha...nokia n8 flex.gif gorrila glass....

even my ipod touch 2nd gen glass got scratch...forget where it get from...maybe i really put with keys sweat.gif
well it is over warranty and i didn't plan to resell it so i keep using it until it breaks.

even my spec also got scratch from dropping and wiping with whatever cloths XD
the UV coat already worn off XD
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it's actually desa park city, kepong

nice clouds by the way.. keke..
serene feeling

Opps, i though at Johor. biggrin.gif tongue.gif
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What screen protector are you using? So far both my DSLRs are using GGS and its tough!
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The screen protector is the gift when buying the camera =[ is it the GGS is hard cover?
QUOTE(Agito666 @ Feb 2 2012, 08:52 AM)
huh...LCD screen need use blower ar? rclxub.gif
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I saw the seller using a blower keep blow on my lcd screen before wipe it
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could the problem be wif the cloth u wipe it wif? i use the same cloth as i wipe my glasses to clean my screen protector tongue.gif
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I using the cloth which I using to wipe my glasses too =[
QUOTE(ojtee @ Feb 2 2012, 10:22 AM)
Dont waste your money on those cheap aftermarket screen protector, it will scratch eventually, from my experience I  have tried many and wasted alot of $$$ . I then found out that the ori screen is quite scratch resistant they have a coating like those on the iphones ,I can't recall but i read it somewhere on a review about the screen and i have since not used anything on it - up to you if you want to follow or not.

One more thing, i leave my screen out open instead of flipping it back ,i don't move it unnecessarily. Seems if dirt gets in between the screen and body when you close it, it will scratch.
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I wont mind to pay a bit more to get a better quality of screen protector because when the lcd screen get a bit of scratch,I really feel frustrated sad.gif so any recommendation of good screen protector for Nikon D5100?

Thanks for the tips,learnt it here smile.gif

QUOTE(Agito666 @ Feb 2 2012, 10:23 AM)
ya dont cincai  use whatever cloth available on your hand and wipe... use soft cloth for lens or spec wipe that  tongue.gif ....

and if it scratch...tear off  LIKE A BOSS AND GET A NEW ONE  whistling.gif

this is how i treat my ipad... rm15 for 1 screen protector tear off like a new and get a new one and paste it...whoala...it is new  tongue.gif
err cheapo screen protector also can tahan like... half year or more...depend your itchy hand gagaga  biggrin.gif
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Seriously when it get scratch,really get frustrated and feel like TEAR IT OFF LIKE A BOSS AND GET A NEW ONE (Y)

mine not even tahan one week

QUOTE(ojtee @ Feb 2 2012, 10:30 AM)
if spec cloth got dirt, also will scratch the cheapo screen protector, the thing about thos stuff is that they make it so that they sell alot, how? dont make it last so you will keep buying and buying- marketing strategy

once scratch you will think...."wah good thing i have this protector or else my lcd will scratch oledi hor....." ohmy.gif
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LOL.that's how they make money sad.gif
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QUOTE(ojtee @ Feb 2 2012, 10:22 AM)
Dont waste your money on those cheap aftermarket screen protector, it will scratch eventually, from my experience I  have tried many and wasted alot of $$$ . I then found out that the ori screen is quite scratch resistant they have a coating like those on the iphones ,I can't recall but i read it somewhere on a review about the screen and i have since not used anything on it - up to you if you want to follow or not.

One more thing, i leave my screen out open instead of flipping it back ,i don't move it unnecessarily. Seems if dirt gets in between the screen and body when you close it, it will scratch.
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 11:19 AM)
The screen protector is the gift when buying the camera =[ is it the GGS is hard cover?
I saw the seller using a blower keep blow on my lcd screen before wipe it
I using the cloth which I using to wipe my glasses too =[

I wont mind to pay a bit more to get a better quality of screen protector because when the lcd screen get a bit of scratch,I really feel frustrated sad.gif so any recommendation of good screen protector for Nikon D5100?

Thanks for the tips,learnt it here smile.gif
Seriously when it get scratch,really get frustrated and feel like TEAR IT OFF LIKE A BOSS AND GET A NEW ONE (Y)

mine not even tahan one week
LOL.that's how they make money sad.gif
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2 types of GGS, one is the glass stick on type (the one I'm using) and also the newer which looks like those that came with D90 and above bodies, clip on with black edges.
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2 types of GGS, one is the glass stick on type (the one I'm using) and also the newer which looks like those that came with D90 and above bodies, clip on with black edges.
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the newer one is not really clip-on.
it only attaches at the viewfinder area, the bottom of the lcd protector doesnt clip-on to the body like the original does...so it can move abit.
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The LCD screen is quite durable actually. I don't see how one can scratch it if one was using the camera like how a photographer would use it. Of course accident different story lah.

Get those good sticker type screen protector then ok edi
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Feb 2 2012, 11:31 AM)
the newer one is not really clip-on.
it only attaches at the viewfinder area, the bottom of the lcd protector doesnt clip-on to the body like the original does...so it can move abit.
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this is right, and its kinda distracting. personally, i like the version 1 GGS more.
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QUOTE(celciuz @ Feb 2 2012, 11:21 AM)
2 types of GGS, one is the glass stick on type (the one I'm using) and also the newer which looks like those that came with D90 and above bodies, clip on with black edges.
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can you quote me a link which are you using? smile.gif I plan to buy one for my nikon d5100 as well

Added on February 2, 2012, 2:22 pmAnyway guys,i shoot many photos and transfer to my computer.the colour of the image like very dull and not sharp as my camera lcd screen shown,the picture colour very not satisfy at the computer,why is it different so much?

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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 02:14 PM)
can you quote me a link which are you using? smile.gif I plan to buy one for my nikon d5100 as well

Added on February 2, 2012, 2:22 pmAnyway guys,i shoot many photos and transfer to my computer.the colour of the image like very dull and not sharp as my camera lcd screen shown,the picture colour very not satisfy at the computer,why is it different so much?
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http://shashinki.com/shop/professional-gla...ras-p-9231.html

This is the screen protector I'm referring to, link is to the D5100 paste type. I don't think there's a clip on version for D5100 since its a swivel LCD.
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 03:14 PM)
can you quote me a link which are you using? smile.gif I plan to buy one for my nikon d5100 as well

Added on February 2, 2012, 2:22 pmAnyway guys,i shoot many photos and transfer to my computer.the colour of the image like very dull and not sharp as my camera lcd screen shown,the picture colour very not satisfy at the computer,why is it different so much?
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your pc screen not tuned to the correct colors from the camera.....have you trien viewing it in View NX2? or something else? i never had this problem on my D5100, Also look at what color space you are saving in, sRGB or ADOBE
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It is probably due to him shooting in AdobeRGB then in computer his viewer only supports sRGB. Or probably he shoot in RAW + some of his own settings under picture control, and then opening it up in third party software such as Lightroom / Photoshop which can't read the picture control.
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was wondering how many bags every use? or one for every occasion?
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QUOTE(celciuz @ Feb 2 2012, 03:23 PM)
http://shashinki.com/shop/professional-gla...ras-p-9231.html

This is the screen protector I'm referring to, link is to the D5100 paste type. I don't think there's a clip on version for D5100 since its a swivel LCD.
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Thanks for the link,appreciate it,later will look on it at my local shop smile.gif
QUOTE(ojtee @ Feb 2 2012, 03:44 PM)
your pc screen not tuned to the correct colors from the camera.....have you trien viewing it in View NX2? or something else? i never had this problem on my D5100,  Also look at what color space you are saving in, sRGB or ADOBE
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You mean your sharpness at your LCD same with your computer monitor? I saved in SRGD but previously i using normal image quality now using fine image quality but still not as sharp as the lcd screen shown in the camera sad.gif
QUOTE(celciuz @ Feb 2 2012, 03:51 PM)
It is probably due to him shooting in AdobeRGB then in computer his viewer only supports sRGB. Or probably he shoot in RAW + some of his own settings under picture control, and then opening it up in third party software such as Lightroom / Photoshop which can't read the picture control.
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I shoot in sRGB =[
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 04:53 PM)
Thanks for the link,appreciate it,later will look on it at my local shop smile.gif
You mean your sharpness at your LCD same with your computer monitor? I saved in SRGD but previously i using normal image quality now using fine image quality but still not as sharp as the lcd screen shown in the camera sad.gif
I shoot in sRGB =[
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for sharpness issue , anything will looks sharp in tiny LCD screen...especially D70s whistling.gif super small lcd screen and looks sharp for everything rclxm9.gif

to make sure no regret with your shooting, kindly zoom to over 100% in camera first before you leave your shooting subject...

and they were talking colour profile, not sharpness XD
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 04:53 PM)
Thanks for the link,appreciate it,later will look on it at my local shop smile.gif
You mean your sharpness at your LCD same with your computer monitor? I saved in SRGD but previously i using normal image quality now using fine image quality but still not as sharp as the lcd screen shown in the camera sad.gif
I shoot in sRGB =[
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Should not have an issue with that since you're shooting with JPEG.

QUOTE(Agito666 @ Feb 2 2012, 04:59 PM)
for sharpness issue , anything will looks sharp in tiny LCD screen...especially D70s  whistling.gif  super small lcd screen and looks sharp for everything  rclxm9.gif

to make sure no regret with your shooting, kindly zoom to over 100% in camera first before you leave your shooting subject...

and they were talking colour profile, not sharpness XD
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Some color profile tends to look sharper due to the contrast brows.gif

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QUOTE(Agito666 @ Feb 2 2012, 04:59 PM)
for sharpness issue , anything will looks sharp in tiny LCD screen...especially D70s  whistling.gif  super small lcd screen and looks sharp for everything  rclxm9.gif

to make sure no regret with your shooting, kindly zoom to over 100% in camera first before you leave your shooting subject...

and they were talking colour profile, not sharpness XD
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Thanks for the tips,will try on it next time smile.gif
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JPEG?
Some color profile tends to look sharper due to the contrast  brows.gif
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yea JPEG normal

so what can I do to make sure the sharpness of the camera lcd screen and computer is almost same sad.gif

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This is a image that taken with JPEG NORMAL.

The image I saw at the LCD screen the sharpness is ok,but afterward transfer to computer,the picture become like this sad.gif

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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 05:07 PM)
Thanks for the tips,will try on it next time smile.gif

yea JPEG normal

so what can I do to make sure the sharpness of the camera lcd screen and computer is almost same sad.gif

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This is a image that taken with JPEG NORMAL.

The image I saw at the LCD screen the sharpness is ok,but afterward transfer to computer,the picture become like this sad.gif
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Don't see any abnormality, just washed out colors.
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Don't see any abnormality, just washed out colors.
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How can I fix it?
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How can I fix it?
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Increase contrast in photoshop/lightroom etc.
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Increase contrast in photoshop/lightroom etc.
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Thanks for the info. By the way,how to take a photo without the colour washout effect sad.gif because the photo when i see on the camera lcd screen,it was sharp sad.gif
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lcd screen of cos sharp, so small.

if u shoot in jpg, go find picture control in ur menu...got adjustments for contrast etc.
else just do in photoshop, or buy better lenses tongue.gif
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lcd screen of cos sharp, so small.

if u shoot in jpg, go find picture control in ur menu...got adjustments for contrast etc.
else just do in photoshop, or buy better lenses tongue.gif
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Just bought the camera,no fund to buying new lenses at the moment.Is 18-55 really that bad? sad.gif
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not bad, but better lenses have better contrast etc.
again, nothing photoshop cannot do.
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Thanks for the info. By the way,how to take a photo without the colour washout effect sad.gif because the photo when i see on the camera lcd screen,it was sharp sad.gif
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your LCD screen so tiny of course everything nice lar... that's why once see on desktop LCD/LED screen all the flaws come out..

You could either set the contrast and camera within the camera itself by choosing various modes... or buy a better glass tongue.gif
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not bad, but better lenses have better contrast etc.
again, nothing photoshop cannot do.
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doesn't have any idea with photo editing especially with pro editing software like adobe photoshop or lightroom
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then do it on camera.
look for picture control and boost it abit.
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Feb 2 2012, 05:53 PM)
Just bought the camera,no fund to buying new lenses at the moment.Is 18-55 really that bad? sad.gif
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ur camera LCD is much better than ur monitor
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Anyway,the photo that posted at [PIC-A-Day Thread] Post your daily shots here! V8,do they editing their photo? or just posted without any editing because their photo really very nice rclxms.gif rclxms.gif
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99.9% edited! hahaha

what u can do, calibrate ur monitor. after calibration, what u seen, is what u print! brows.gif
and also no need to bother with ur lcd worst than monitor or else coz the color u seen in monitor is what u gonna get when printed!
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uit ise, how to properly calibrate the LCD eh?
guys, anyone remember back in the days there were 1 chinese ebook about posing for female which sold for about rm50. is there any way to get them now? or is there any other better option?
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uit ise, how to properly calibrate the LCD eh?
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QUOTE(Isepunye @ Feb 2 2012, 06:08 PM)
99.9% edited! hahaha

what u can do, calibrate ur monitor. after calibration, what u seen, is what u print! brows.gif
and also no need to bother with ur lcd worst than monitor or else coz the color u seen in monitor is what u gonna get when printed!
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Not entirely correct.
You also have to input the color profile of your lcd to the printer to match the color.
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QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Feb 2 2012, 11:20 PM)
Not entirely correct.
You also have to input the color profile of your lcd to the printer to match the color.
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and lauya printer usually don't support complicated profiles,
and the color gamut that produced by lauya printer is not pleasing sleep.gif
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and lauya printer usually don't support complicated profiles,
and the color gamut that produced by lauya printer is not pleasing sleep.gif
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LOL, true. Like LCD, there's high end and low end printers too. Not all is able to produce the full range of colors.
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Any nice shops that can print 300ppi in klang valley and reasonably priced?? Hehe

I'll be going to Singapore tomorrow for a loooooong holiday
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user posted image

Damage today.
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QUOTE(celciuz @ Feb 2 2012, 11:44 PM)
LOL, true. Like LCD, there's high end and low end printers too. Not all is able to produce the full range of colors.
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later you use high end IPS panel see color good good then print out cacat wan laugh.gif

that's why many pro photographer prefer to send and get it printed by some good printing company
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wah....new N, rclxms.gif rclxms.gif rclxms.gif
where did you get it?
you got a filter with it?
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and lauya printer usually don't support complicated profiles,
and the color gamut that produced by lauya printer is not pleasing sleep.gif
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haha, normally i print at photo lab.
It's more expensive to print at home, unless you are using those CISS(the color is crap).
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wah....new N,  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
where did you get it?
you got a filter with it?
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QUOTE(Calvin Seak @ Feb 2 2012, 11:52 PM)
Any nice shops that can print 300ppi in klang valley and reasonably priced?? Hehe

I'll be going to Singapore tomorrow for a loooooong holiday
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Nice... I'll be in Singapore on Monday for a shooorrrtttt trip tongue.gif Hope to grab some nice pix during my trip!
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Nice... I'll be in Singapore on Monday for a shooorrrtttt trip tongue.gif Hope to grab some nice pix during my trip!
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Not entirely correct.
You also have to input the color profile of your lcd to the printer to match the color.
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so far i printed never fail me brows.gif
buy so expensive camera, want to print also kiasu ka? tongue.gif
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Nice... I'll be in Singapore on Monday for a shooorrrtttt trip tongue.gif Hope to grab some nice pix during my trip!
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Hahaha cool! On Monday I'll be staying at mbs, if you want to come up at the sky deck and take pics do let me know! But no tripod allowed ;( later they will confiscate!! Where are you heading to take pics?? I hope I can wake up for sunrise lol! My friends love clubbiń -,-
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QUOTE(Sadru @ Feb 2 2012, 08:00 PM)
uit ise, how to properly calibrate the LCD eh?
guys, anyone remember back in the days there were 1 chinese ebook about posing for female which sold for about rm50. is there any way to get them now? or is there any other better option?
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spyder la haha
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Talking about monitor calibration, anyone kind enough to borrow me their spyder or color monki? tongue.gif

Pretty tedious to work with different monitors and get diff WB/color tones everytime ..lol
I had at least two machines that i work with : desktop and laptop. (unfortunately not imac/macbook though. I'm a windows guy)

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QUOTE(mmohdnor @ Feb 3 2012, 10:10 AM)
Talking about monitor calibration, anyone kind enough to borrow me their spyder or color monki? tongue.gif

Pretty tedious to work with different monitors and get diff WB/color tones everytime ..lol
I had at least two machines that i work with : desktop and laptop. (unfortunately not imac/macbook though. I'm a windows guy)

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wahh syiok ...
do it once then kawtim dy. smile.gif
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guys, noob question here:

what cable do i use to get my sb600/900 off camera? i usually play with cls but you know la, cls sometimes aren't that reliable in the sun.

any suggestions?
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QUOTE(fubs @ Feb 3 2012, 10:43 AM)
guys, noob question here:

what cable do i use to get my sb600/900 off camera? i usually play with cls but you know la, cls sometimes aren't that reliable in the sun.

any suggestions?
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wahliao... im looking for a cheap cable solution :| just need the flash to be 1~2 metres away
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digi color and spark shopping center got selling those cable smile.gif cheap one
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Sorry for a noob question

I got a D90 and i lost my manual so the next quick way to find out is here, otherwise it is to look through all the google websites.

question is How do i create multiple exposures with the D90? which button or setting should i do for the camera?
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QUOTE(Bossy1 @ Feb 3 2012, 11:16 AM)
Sorry for a noob question

I got a D90 and i lost my manual so the next quick way to find out is here, otherwise it is to look through all the google websites.

question is How do i create multiple exposures with the D90? which button or setting should i do for the camera?
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In d7000 it's under shooting menu, for d7k you can only do up to 3 exposures, for d3s I think it's 9!!

So what happens now is after changing the setting in the menu, just press ur shutter button and be creative! Hope you love it!!
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QUOTE(Bossy1 @ Feb 3 2012, 11:16 AM)
Sorry for a noob question

I got a D90 and i lost my manual so the next quick way to find out is here, otherwise it is to look through all the google websites.

question is How do i create multiple exposures with the D90? which button or setting should i do for the camera?
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manual can download in digital format in nikon website i guess...

http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/de...tal-photography
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so far i printed never fail me brows.gif
buy so expensive camera, want to print also kiasu ka?  tongue.gif
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What printer you use?

As I know, print shop print is CMYK, while our photo is RGB. The colour output will be different.
I'm still not very clear about this part and how to match the output.

Here's an example:
http://www.printingforless.com/color.html

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QUOTE(mmohdnor @ Feb 3 2012, 10:31 AM)
wahh syiok ...
do it once then kawtim dy. smile.gif
Errr, monitor calibration must be done from time to time. The monitor setting will lari after while.


QUOTE(fubs @ Feb 3 2012, 10:43 AM)
guys, noob question here:

what cable do i use to get my sb600/900 off camera? i usually play with cls but you know la, cls sometimes aren't that reliable in the sun.

any suggestions?
SC-28 and the more expensive SC-29.
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manual can download in digital format in nikon website i guess...

http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/de...tal-photography
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i use this site to calibrate.
http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/

and that site is also listed at the top on a google search...zzz.
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QUOTE(Andy214 @ Feb 3 2012, 11:35 AM)
What printer you use?

As I know, print shop print is CMYK, while our photo is RGB. The colour output will be different.
I'm still not very clear about this part and how to match the output.

Here's an example:
http://www.printingforless.com/color.html
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b4 print i change color to CYMK mode. im using CS3 so the shortcut is pressing Y on keyboard(Windows user)

homey using epson forgot the brand. if story book, go to shop. so far unitek never fail me yet except for its sharpness
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Feb 3 2012, 11:47 AM)
i use this site to calibrate.
http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/

and that site is also listed at the top on a google search...zzz.
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haha im too noob to understand how to calibrate the pc lcd monitor.
is there any simple way of doing it?

and guys, ever heard of APUTURE TRIGMASTER? i plan to get it as i already manage to snatch sb-700 ealier this year. i was quoted rm110 for it. have any other suggestion guys?
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QUOTE(Sadru @ Feb 3 2012, 03:32 PM)
haha im too noob to understand how to calibrate the pc lcd monitor.
is there any simple way of doing it?

and guys, ever heard of APUTURE TRIGMASTER? i plan to get it as i already manage to snatch sb-700 ealier this year. i was quoted rm110 for it. have any other suggestion guys?
http://www.camera2u.com/Flash-Accessories/...on-EOS-etc.html  notworthy.gif
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no simple way, just go thru all those steps, then u can see whether ur monitor has a decent contrast ratio etc.
basically, as long as blacks look black, and whites look white, then its easier to get the other colors in place.
a similar way is used to also calibrate LCD TVs etc.
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Can Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF auto focus on D40x and D5100?
What the current market price for this lens.
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Can Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF auto focus on D40x and D5100?
What the current market price for this lens.
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Not able to AF with these bodies. You need a AF-S lens.
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QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Jan 29 2012, 09:57 PM)
I'm using D700.
ISO depends on the lighting, but i find that most of the wedding ballroom lighting is very challenging.
You need at least ISO3200-6400 to stop the action at f2.8 at tele range.
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hopefully D800 the answer:)
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D4 will be the answer, D800 doesn't seem to be a high ISO monster. Its a MP monster instead tongue.gif
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QUOTE(celciuz @ Feb 3 2012, 04:27 PM)
Not able to AF with these bodies. You need a AF-S lens.
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Mean I need to manual focus all the time if use with this bodies? sweat.gif
Btw what body can AF with this lens.
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Mean I need to manual focus all the time if use with this bodies? sweat.gif
Btw what body can AF with this lens.
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Body with built in screw drive... example D80, D90, D300 etc.
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just got myself a Nikon 50mm 1.8D lens. now i need to get a UV filter for it. what brand would you guys recommend me and what what's the price i'll be looking at now? I am pretty new to camera still so dont know much about the pricing. any help would be much appreciated! thanks.

ps: what if i dont put the uv filter? what will happen? will the lens get damaged?


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QUOTE(barney @ Feb 3 2012, 07:17 PM)
just got myself a Nikon 50mm 1.8D lens. now i need to get a UV filter for it. what brand would you guys recommend me and what what's the price i'll be looking at now? I am pretty new to camera still so dont know much about the pricing. any help would be much appreciated! thanks.

ps: what if i dont put the uv filter? what will happen? will the lens get damaged?
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B+W or Don't get.

Anyway if B+W it already cost 1/3 of ur lens already smile.gif
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QUOTE(0168257061 @ Feb 3 2012, 07:50 PM)
B+W or Don't get.

Anyway if B+W it already cost 1/3 of ur lens already smile.gif
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what's b+w? so normally people don't really put a uv filter on a 50mm lens?
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