http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/index.html

haha, thanks, i'm already reading from that link just tat i can't seem to remember wat give wat effect... is there like a summary?

how about try to do the same thing on ur D70 using kit lense?
dont just read, try n see the result urself
happy experimenting....

i dont think got any summary...
i learn from my mistake also

ok will do so this weekend... thanks for the advice so far...

1.) Actually, any lens can do that, its just the matter about your camera whether it can produce such image. Of course, most of the DSLR could do that, therefore your D70 should have no problem. Make sure you try to specify the area of the focus you want, then there will be the blurrish effect on the background you want

2.) I suggest you get a dry box. Easily obtainable from any photography shops. Make sure you put in some silica gels to absorb any nasty moisture in the air. You wouldn't want your internal DSLR grow some fungus.

3.) I took most of my photos mostly in jpeg in fine quality mode. I never use RAW mode at all, because I don't tend to fix up my photo after taking them. RAW mode is only useful if you happened to have any small dust or spots on the photos you taken, then you could use the provided Nikon software to remove it. Never tried this function before though just only know the usefulness of RAW mode. But be warned, it takes up a lot of your memory card space.

errrm, refering to the above...

2.) I suggest you get a dry box. Easily obtainable from any photography shops. Make sure you put in some silica gels to absorb any nasty moisture in the air. You wouldn't want your internal DSLR grow some fungus.

how does a dry box looki like? what is the price of getting one and how about the gel? any shop to recommend in kl?

thanks

I have an one sitting at home collecting dust. Came free with a dry cabinet... (i think it should be around RM$30-50? not too sure)

but anyway, if you take your gear out often and use it frequently, you won't need a dry box.

but wat if i want to go on a holiday? i can't just just it in my backpack rite? or can i? i mean my ixus has a cover to 'reduce' impact but what about protecting the d70? cause it means more to me in terms of sentimental values.

thanks

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Added on August 18, 2007, 10:47 amanother question, saw one guy selling this lens

1. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED - is this stock?
2. AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G - RM 399 - this is for zoom rite?
3. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II - this is no better then no1?



This post has been edited by noobiedonkey: Aug 18 2007, 10:47 AM

on holiday, just get a camera bag. Either the sling type or backpack type

you can also add the nikkor 18 - 70mm to your list. Couple that with number 2, and you got a big range covered! (The 18-55mm is a little bit plasticky i heard)

They are all like toy, the 18-70mm is no exception. The zoom ring is sticky and inaccurate, but the focusing ring is smooth. You are only paying for the optics on these lenses, the build quality is toy-like.

"you can also add the nikkor 18 - 70mm to your list."

currently on my cam is this one
1. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

i would like to know if that's the stock lens? and with this do i still need the nikkor 18 - 70mm? is there any diff?

and about the bagpack? i'm still not sure? do u mean like a laptop bag which is padded?

and do u all clean ur dslr? cause like compact cam, u have to ensure that it looks clean ni rite? how about dslr? have to buy blower and stuff? i keep hering ppl say it'll grow fungi or smt... pls confirm. thanks

The D70's standard lens is the 18-70mm. You sure you don't have that already? To achieve a nice background blur, u need to have a rather long subject to background distance, and u need to shoot at large aperture/long focal length. It has nothing to do with whether the camera can do it or not, it depends on those aspects i mentioned.

Poison time...

If u want a good potrait bokeh.. get nikkor 85mm f1.4...


*cabut*

AlamakLor, i inherited the dslr and all i have is the lens i mentioned, the d70 body, 2gb cf card, and a charger.

really fwd to taking those shots but i really can't find the time =(

right now my first goal is keeping the cam and lens alive =)

Sorry for my ignorance, I read the thread again and noticed you said you have the 18-135mm.

If you already have the lens, you can just stick to it and forget about the 18-70mm. The optics are quite similar with the 18-70mm having a small edge in IQ. If you plan to get the 70-300mm (get the VR, don't waste your time and $$ on the non VR version), and IF you can get a good price for your 18-135mm, then I'd suggest you sell it and grab the 18-70mm and use the extra funds from the sale towards the 70-30mm vr. However, if you cannot get the 18-70mm + $$ for your 18-135mm, then I'd suggest you just stick to what you have until you can afford some of the better lenses.

oooo, i don't think i'll invest so fast on lenses i think...

would love to learn about the dslr further

i want to know about maintaining it, sorry but i heard a lot of bad things can happen to the dslr. how to keep it? wipe? blow? and how to see for fungus? i dun wan to bring it to a shop and ask y i can take proper pics just to be told tat my lens is not rite.

thanks

This is not necessarily on the lenses or camera, but just a summation on what I have learnt so far. I am a noob as well, so all the pros in here, please indulge me as I share some noob knowledge with our friend, mostly general stuff:

All the talk about lenses, ISO, Aperture, Shutter speed, histograms, etc. got me so confused in the beginning. I mixed the terms up all the time, didn't remember whether a bigger or smaller aperture would give me background blur and of course had "lens envy" whenever I'd see a fellow photographer out somewhere.

My advice is go out and take photos. You need to get comfortable with the camera. Use the Auto mode for your first couple of shots, then get a little more into it by switching to A or S modes and messing with the dials. All the data (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) is saved with the photos, so you can go back and find out what works and what didn't later. Shooting in Auto-mode is not a total wimp out - you will start to learn the highly-prized art of composition.

Your concern about blurry pics might be due to the fact that you are not used to holding the heavier SLR + lens. If shooting in Auto mode, you might not be able to control the shutter speed and you move the camera (even slightly) and it will cause blurry pics.

As for focus problems, check to make sure that the camera is set to autofocus - there's a switch on the front of the camera, next to where you mount the lens, that has the letters A and M on it. If it's set on M, you have to focus manually. Switch it to A for autofocus if you are not confident about focusing manually.

About picking up the lingo/getting more skills: hang out with other photographers, browse photo forums and read camera magazines. You'll be talking like a pro in no time... the shooting like a pro will come in time.

lol.. thanks for the words of advice monosyllabic =)

is ISO confined by the lens or the cam? cause mine ranges from 200-1600. i read that lower number is for brighter scenes since it can capture more details. the question is how bright is bright? sunny bright or room with light on bright? cause when i try in my room, i found that 400 is much better.

btw, how do u know the characterictic of your lens? is mine wide?
AF-S NIKKOR 18-135mm 1:3.5-5.6GED

thanks =)

ISO value is determined by the camera, 200 would be the least sensitive, and 1600 would be the most sensitive. from 200-1600, its to control how sensitive you want your sensor to be.. if you're in a low light condition, you can use higher ISO and lower shutter speed to achieve a perfectly exposed shot. But the higher the ISO, the most noise there will be.

Lets just say you're shooting outdoors with cloudy sky, iso 400 would be best.. but its all trial and error, we cant spoon feed you with info, we can guide you.. then you try it out yourself.

For your lens, 18mm - 135mm, 18mm would be wide angle, and 135 would be zoom.. so you actually have a very practical lens already.. you have your wide and your zoom..

wow, that's really the explanation i'm looking for =) thanks maRx.

been playing around with it and i'm understanding a little more each day. here's a question, it seems that i can use two type of setting to achieve the result i wan, for example setting
low aperature with fast shutter
high aperature with slow shutter

but because low shutter tends to be blurry since using hand, so it's better adjusted towards fast shutter?

thanks

Yes. Slow shutter = use tripod = good for night/low light conditions. Faster shutter = otherwise.