QUOTE(timothyy @ Jan 16 2008, 12:00 AM)
Ha! HA! Seems like a lot of sifu got insulted here.
Well, there is nothing wrong whether a PnS or Prosumer or dSLR. Each have their own pros and cons. And u just need to know what you need.
And what u can't make good of doesn't mean others can't. Just because u are not good doesn't mean everyone is the same.
Haha - a good sifu must have lots of patience not only passion esp to a noob like me. Was referring to 'Seems like a lot of sifu got insulted here' and saw lots of banggg. Sorry sifus...sincere comment here (dont mind being bashed).
BTW, I was using S5IS before I got into Sony Alpha, was having a cultural shock in the shifting process too. Give yourself sometimes and you will be ok. Initially I got frustrated as well but after I realised my pics taken in raw (my S5IS cant) give me better control I start to feel hungry to acquire knowledge in DSLR. Still theres time I miss S5IS especially the fast live view, video etc. Hope you enjoy photography ....DSLR or not.
Added on April 16, 2008, 11:47 pmQUOTE(nairud @ Jan 22 2008, 06:09 PM)
How about we organize a Photography workshop with you as the MAIN MAN?

Can I join, lots that I want to learn la nairud.
Added on April 16, 2008, 11:53 pmQUOTE(derek87 @ Jan 21 2008, 04:34 PM)
1) For me, post-processing is a need in photography. I know there are a lot of photogs in lowyat do not agree with me, but it really helps u a lot when you want you want to bring out all the elements of a picture. Most of commercial photography nowadays are all PPed. So i think learning PP is an additional knowledge in photography. Both PP and photographing skills are important to me. That's what i think.
2) I would recommend photos to be taken in RAW mode. Your pictures can be easily saved when u realize you want/have to do the followings. adjust colour, exposure, brightness, contrast and create a HDR image from it, etc... It takes up more memory capacity in your card, but saves your pictures. So you decide. =)
Question for me: As i was told by someone in the forum, and i always try my best to follow that rule. That rule, is... 1/the focal length of the lens. which means, if you are taking a photo with 50mm, it's advisable to use 1/50 shutter speed or faster shutter speed, not slower than 1/50. It also depends on how steady how you hold your camera. Hope my tip helps. =)
For me, in the world of photography, it doesnt really matter how you get the photo, whether u PPed or none PPed, with skills or with luck. The main goal to use the camera is to have satisfaction of what you get from the camera. And of cause, sometimes u need to compare your pictures with others, and have c & cs in order to set your goals higher. When someone "WoWs" at your picture, you feel great and satisfied, and i bet this is definitely a great feeling for everyone here in photography.
I agree with you.
This post has been edited by hanafinoor: Apr 16 2008, 11:53 PM