I was the only dude with a D40 that time while the rest were using D70, D50,D80, D2X and various canon dslr models. I even saw one dude with d40x.

Nah, i bet they even more happier if they were taken shots by shinchan n u

Perhaps, coz i still new in photography. Beside practising my 50mm, i need to work on my composition as well. But i need to know how to improve composition in portraits, apart of the 3 quarter rule?

Personally i prefer taking landscape and sight seing, esp urban life. Unfortunately ppl tend not to comment on such pics until i posted portrait. Well dont worry, after this i back to landscape photography, continuing my pics from my old hometown port dickson.

Thanks, more to come soon!

Seriously i need advise on how to improve my composition for portraits, apart from the 3 quarter rule. Pls advise.

When i PC fair fren? i'm looking forward to it also.. these past 2 weeks shot wedding only, dun hv time for landscape or experimental shots...

50mm f1.8 is a GREAT value for money lens.. if u use it to its full, the value is more than the price i would say.. becoz the 50mm f1.8 is not AF-S, so the D40 cant auto focus becoz D40 does not hv built-in motor to auto focus non AF-S lens.. correct me if im wrong.. (im a Canon user )

Youa re absolutely right. D40 dont have auto focus for AF lens, that explains why i found diffculty on focusing. Unless if the subject is standing still, the image uqality should be good. That explains why my previous trip to BTS was a disaster.

The next PC Fair i estimate is on August, and since most promoters are standing stationary, it will be my good oppurtunity to use my 50mm. Dont worry, we will make a "rombongan sambil belajar", ok? (belajar improve photographylah )

1ST, i need to learn my manual focus.

Even thought the subject is stationary,

PC Fair
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1#. White Balance - Most of the time will be out. Carefull
2#. Indoor it is considered Low Light. Need to handheld low shutter speed
3#. Flash photography brings out attention to the surrounding and create oily face on the subject, dark background.
4#. ISO boast brings up high amount of Noises.
5# Tight area. Need lens with winder focal length.

Happy shooting .

When the promoter girls see 10 photographers pointing their camera at her and clicking away I think she will cabut lari!

You frighten them no point, let them come back with all the spoiled shots then only they will learn

nvm one year has 3 times pc fair
got com fair summore

;p

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This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Jun 19 2007, 10:50 AM

1. Yes Boss!
2. My last pc fair pics suffered frm slighty higher shutter speed, so lesson learnt!
3. Can see those minyak from my previous PC fair pics as well, so may consider investing for SB600 or SB400 in the near future.
4. I enabled auto ISO for that. Useful featured i felt
5. Dont really get it, but hope i realised what u meant.

Thank u sifu!

yeah.. but i think with an external flash will not bring harsh lighting to the face, if u know how to use it properly.. if still want to use 50mm f1.8, then better dont take full body, just from waist upward is ok.. focus on their eyes, not body... hehe

Point taken!

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Added on June 21, 2007, 10:48 amVOL3: SUPER GT ROADSHOW: Aki & Momo

The final chapter of the series, ends with my coverage of our two lovely ladies from Japan!

1. I was standing very near the stage as i using kit lens that time. Just think like a peeping tom and u get the picture. , all for the love of photography (n aki! )


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5. Her hands kacau otherwise a fantasic pic


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NEXT: Port Dickson revisited, or .......Super GT? (provided if i goinglah )

This post has been edited by travis_ckf: Jun 21 2007, 10:48 AM

photo no.6 a bit weird

ahhahahahaha !!!!! i also notice that .. kakakaak

Come on travis, show us the pics

all were using 50mm? Well, i can say ur skill and technique has improved from the last sets.. good job..

SUPER GT 2007!
My coverage of the super GT 2007 has arrived in these installments!

VOL 1: GT Queens, pt 1
VOL 2: GT Queens, pt 2
VOL 3: Scenes from Sepang

we start with VOL 1: GT Queens!

1. Yellowhat


2. Lamboghini


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5. If i can went to the straight i bet i will get a better pic. Too bad too many crowd around


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7. Save the best for the last, one of my favs!


NEXT: VOL 2: Another round of GT Queens, part duex!

This post has been edited by travis_ckf: Jun 25 2007, 11:35 PM

The additional details on what team and the car from the pics that travis posted

1) Team Hasemi Motor Sport - Yellowhat YMS MOBAHO! TOMICA Z
2) Team JLOC - Lamborghinis XD
3) Team apr MR-S - Toy Story Racing apr MR-S
4) Team MACH - KUMHO PROu MACH-GO 320R
5) Team Nismo - Xanavi Nismo Z
6) Team Willcom R&D Sport - Willcom Advan Vemac 408R
7) Team Nismo - Motul Autech Z

Nice shot
Keep up the good work

Erm...Travis, when you gonna upload Part 2???
Btw, did you get to shoot some of the cars as well? As i dun see it featured in part of your installment plan...LOL...

VOL 2: GT Queens, part duex!!!

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7. Last of the series, my fav, Motul Autech Z acting cute!


NEXT: VOL 3- SCENES FROM SEPANG
note: i didnt manage to take pics of cars racing around like those pros coz bear in mind i using an entry level DSLR with kit lens.