can, just that u have to manual focus for it.

It is ok when u taking portraits, where the subjects will stand still and wait for you.
not ok if u taking candid, unless u can manual focus very fast,
that's not easy, but not impossible.

i'm not from penang but sg.petani, (near penang)

thanks,mindkiller. Bcs the f1.8 is really attractive at that price.
Gather all penang d40 user then go shooting together

Saw some of your pictures and its not as bad as you think it is. You just need to find the right angles to make the shots more interesting rather than a front on shot.

Sometimes it is not getting the most things into a picture but finding the point of focus. You also need to look out for distracting elements such as the photo on The Store where the balloons (are those balloons) are noticeable on the top left corner but they are not suppose to be there.

And I noticed from two pictures that you have a dot on the right-side of your picture. Could be dust so time to do some cleaning

hey ant, nice to meet you here
dun sell your camera yet!!!! or are you upgrading to smtg better?

not too bad...but of coz can be improved...
one of d most common rule to take note is "rule of third"...
search in tis forum or even google it...
composition of photo is very important...

keep practicing

Cannot zoom much? Try the 18-200/250 lenses

hey paul, nice to see u too. U photography kaki also? when want join go shooting? i want upgrade to D80

Ah thanks for taking the time to look at my picture. Usually how do you clean? Just grab a cloth and wipe wipe?

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Added on March 12, 2008, 10:30 amI've just read about the "rule of third". Thanks. Very helpful. Now all i got to do is imagine that 4 lines. Will go out and practice more today.

This post has been edited by BlueSilver: Mar 12 2008, 10:30 AM

Errrrr that depends on where the dust is located. I usually use a blower or a lenspen. If its on the mirror then I send it to Nikon

ahhhh i see i see... I'm still not so comfortable with the weight of the d40 but i'm sure it's rather light if compared to the other dslr.

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Added on March 12, 2008, 10:55 amwhat does the MSPA means?

This post has been edited by BlueSilver: Mar 12 2008, 10:55 AM

haha...
tat's only transition period...
if keep practising, in future u wish ur camera is bit more heavier...

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Added on March 12, 2008, 11:03 amhaha u got me there...normally they'll arrange d order as PSAM

P= Program
S= Shutter-priority,
A= Aperture-priority, and
M= Manual.




This post has been edited by szyap: Mar 12 2008, 11:03 AM

just now i went out to wisma saberkas just to walked around and took pictures a bit..
there is one premis with stupid tokey kedai ask me for permission 1st b4 took it.
he ask me this pics for what?i said its for my personal only, to improve my photography skills.
then he scold me must ask for permission 1st..
gosh im outside of his premis and must ask for permission? therefore no pal o warning 'do not take pictures' there..
i dono he was there.i dono he was a tokey kedai unlez he put a name tag on his shirt stated he is the bos..

bro becareful...
dun snap pics in shopping center if possible...
only att he common area...
someone in klcc...been asked to delete off EVERYTHING...from his card...
fo taking shots of shops...

bro juz ignore him la.. he juz wanna be on the safe side.. i tak kata u buat.. but who knows later came out on the internet saying that the shop is actually a brothel.. haha.. kan naya.. cool man..

im cool.hehehee..i deleted d pictures in front of him eventhough he dont ask for it..
ekceli its a music shop..i took a guitar pics..itu pun tak clear...haiya..

This post has been edited by adthely: Mar 12 2008, 12:28 PM

hmm not much music shop there...
if i remember, only one on level 5?

haha...if i were u, i quickly run away

Taking pics on private property (shopping complexes) is not 100% allowed. It depends on the owner. I'd only do it if it was to take pics of deco, billboards and stuff. Not of stuff inside the shop...

And forget about taking pics inside of KLCC. After the Sept 11 incident, everyone is paranoid.

What about taking the complexes interior? (not the shops) Some complexes put up very nice decor during festivities, are we allowed to take pictures? (I used to see a lot of people taking pictures, but not sure if it's legal/allowable).

I went to Taipei 101 shopping mall. every main door of the entrance have "NO PHOTOGRAPH". When I'm in shopping level top floor, everyone is taking photo about everything. I just join the majority and frap...frap...frap alot.