filters do somewhat decrease the image quality. anything you put in front of the lens will affect image quality. the question is, is it noticeable.
cheap UV filters are what ppl buy usually. and while they add a measure of protection, it may cause reflections and hence affecting the image. that's why there are different brands and price range.

so is not nocessary to have filter rite?? is jus to protect the lens?

I assume we are talking about UV filters only. These days it might not be necessary. In the old times, films are more sensitive to UV light, which cause haziness to be seen in prints. These days, digital sensors and newer films are less sensitive to UV light, so there is no need for one unless it's a very hazy day.

So in essence, yes, it's only for protection.

This post has been edited by yoong: Nov 28 2010, 09:42 PM

Be of the same opinion. Can save money and funding for other gears.

Any guide/link about picture composition technique.The link provided on first page already broke.

anyone knows wut is the best software to make HDR photos?

Try the new PS CS5, its new features include much comprehensive HDR photomerge n editing.

btw how u guys get this PS CS5 software?sorry im noob here..Any website that i can read on how to use this software..I tried once n felt so difficult to use..end up i am too lazy to process my photos..

This post has been edited by senyii: Dec 10 2010, 10:37 AM

You need to buy it.

thank you all , gread info .

Guys, do you know the show How I Met Your Mother? at the begining of the show, there are a bunch of pictures, anyone how to get that effect?

check video of Gavin hoey in youtube.
he provides great photography technique as well as photoshop.

If you are interested in macro/close up photography, check out my blog:

Up Close With Nature - http://orionmystery.blogspot.com

nice inspiration guy
http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/

you can try photomatix it works for me.

http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_surv.html

Nikon's lens review. I find it quite useful

got a promotion for nikon, d5000 with tripod (but short one), bag, 1 free photo class and free printing. all for rm1.5, good offer or not? scared scam coz later d5000 sux.

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thank you for sharing

I always have this problem, memory capacity vs battery life. I have 2 Nikon batteries and a 4gb memory card. Its quite frustrating that usually my memory gets full even before my 1st battery reaches da limit. So I'm planning to get a 8gb or 16gb memory card instead. Which suits my battery capacity more? Photo ratio would be 20% RAW, 30% jpeg flash and 50% jpeg w/o flash. Any memory card brands and models in specific to recommend?

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