420EX? but the new onw are not so cheap. try search used/2ndhand lite if around ur budget IMO

yeah.. it's around RM1k IIANM.

i've thought of that, but my dad's the kind of person who doesn't really like second hand stuff..

so that's the problem.

so....if u choose canon speedlite...shud more than RM1k. . we hear what sifu would advice u here.

yeah well the Speedlite's are >RM1k.

sifu-sifu, help pls?

I think you'll just have to save up the money and request your dad to help you with the rest.. =)

oh well, thanks for the help.

my dad does have some old flash units from this SLR days. sadly they don't work anymore.

It's better to get the 580EX II since you're going to save up some money. It's a good flash, plus it has the function to control other canon flashes like the 430EX and the 580EX from a distance, like a strobe unit

guys, did a photoshoot today with my gf. here's the shot^^ just a little sneak peek.

WooT
Raw again eh?
Winter Theme?

>,< that'll set me back another RM1.6k~

i guess i'll wait my skills have extended and i've reached the point where i really do need a flash unit.

wow that's your gf? looks like a model.

yeah this one purely on RAW, 1st time i managed to get the pics right on the set. Then used RAW converter to do some adjustments on the white balance and contrast, did a slight desaturation to get the skin tones right.

no la, this is just a shoot that we experiment only, it does look like winter theme haha


that's why u have to save some money yeah she's my gf hehe...

Hei I want to ask..
I got a JPEG picture.. taken in daylight but my WB at tungsten..
Forgot to change..
So is there anyway I can help it?

well this is turning out to be an expensive hobby. i think the flash will come after a get myself a new lens. right now i'm on kit lens.. so.. yeah.

your gf has model material.

Yes it definitely is.
My mom mentioned that if I want to get anything else I have to depend on my own already...

haha.. same here. although for me it's my dad. and you're just older than me by a year btw.

regretted not working. if i did, at least i would have some income to feed my hungry needs for hobbies.

so nice. i've been funding my own computer parts, camera purchase and all other hobbies on my own.

Illusions,

You can try Picasa software. It has the color temperature adjustment but not as good as the WB adjustment for Raw files

This post has been edited by spetnaz: Dec 20 2007, 12:17 AM

lol well times are changing.

i am grateful though. however, i have to start funding my own hobbies from now on.

I tried Lightroom, but it cant really help 100%
Changing it to BW might be a good idea.. =P

same here...gosh its hard...it takes a year to get 1k at least...plus ang pao money!

Hei there, would like to share a picture of my hometown, Segamat.
Hopefully the floods wont reach there this time



This post has been edited by [ - i l l u s i o n s - ]: Dec 20 2007, 01:15 AM