Ahhh crap... my mind wandered all around the world except on photography.

When you do that try to remove the filters else you might have ghost flares and stuff like that.

Use the GREEN Dot.............

Notice the green dot at the bottom left of the picture, marked as "1"? This is what you see in your viewfinder. When the subject is in focus, the green dot will light up... even in MF mode. It's called the "Focus Indicator"

That helps you take relatively focused photos.

This post has been edited by darthbaboon: Jan 3 2009, 10:23 AM

Precisely!! Which was one of the reasons why I upgraded. I spend more time looking at the subject and composing the photo now rather than "green-dot-spotting". Not that it's bad just that green-dot-spotting doesn't suit my style and choice of subjects.

A pity really.

"Don't know how to use" is the poorest excuse there is.... reflects a person's inability, unwillingness or laziness to learn. Even using the D40X in auto mode is already a start. With the many manuals, teaching classes, forumers and even yourself that can possibly provide assistance in the learning process. I do not see any reason why someone would use that as an excuse.

*Sigh*

Well... if collecting an additional 2k++ is pretty easy for you... why not collect an additional 2k++ and buy the 70-200mm f2.8 or the 24-70mm f2.8?

Yes you can use almost every lens if you have the D80, D90.

A lot of people choose the D80 because of the 50mm f1.8 lens. But take note that shooting with a prime isn't everyone's cup of tea. It's best to try out the lens first before taking the plunge. A good alternative would be the 17-50mm f2.8 Tamron. That's a fixed aperture lens and sharp too. Or wait it out for the new 24-70mm f2.8 Sigma... that's rumored to be a good piece of glass. Those 3rd party lenses are pretty cheap.

If budget allows, naturally go for the better body... you can slowly explore the additional functions that come with the better body. But then again, better is subjective. The D60, D40 takes excellent photos.

This post has been edited by darthbaboon: Feb 4 2009, 07:27 PM

If you open your files using the Nikon software, I believe there's an option to adjust D-lighting post processing. I doubt there's this feature in CS3... I haven't searched.

As for the slowness in processing the photo... perhaps it's cause your card read/write speed is too slow? I'm not sure.

Hold off purchasing... then the prices will increase 10% now, then prolly another 10% by then... lol....

Extreme III is Class 6

But Extreme III has two versions now - 30MB R/W for the newest one, and 20MB R/W for the old one.

Extreme II is Class 4 - 15MB R/W

Grats on your purchase. Like what Xand and Tranny said... whacha wanna learn?

Ask away... we'll try to answer your qs or point you in the right direction.

In a different light... has anyone attended the Nikon-organized D60 or D40X Workshops before?

What do they usually teach in those classes? Basic stuff like Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO? Or do they teach techniques and intermediate stuff?

This post has been edited by darthbaboon: Mar 4 2009, 09:20 AM

Hmmm... sounds a little.... beginner stage.

Reason I'm asking is cause there's a D90 workshop coming up... if they gonna spend half the day talking about stuff that is targetted for first time camera users... my moolah is better off spent elsewhere.

I'm looking to learn more on flash photography, framing portraits, directing models and stuff. Problem with group-organized model photoshoots is that it's like a warzone... everyone's just fighting each other to shoot away and grab as many shots as possible... you don't learn anything.

Thanks for the link... I'll be joining tomorrow to see what it's about.

Sorry I can't help ya with the camera price... haven't checked price for cameras in a while. You can try calling J-One or YL... their prices usually around the best you get.

This is an old shot from my previous D40X... pulled it out from my archives while cleaning house... hope you guys like it - "Stadthuys"!

D40 has been discontinued. D60 will be around for quite some ways still...

Thanks Zaidi for the comment.

Plus the 18-105 is currently the best kit lens from the Nikon camp.

Some argue that the 18-70 is sharper... but... that's up for debate.

16-85 is not a kit lens le....

I believe you mean 20x.... if there were a 200x card, I'd be interested too.

All SD cards are suitable for use... even the normal slow ones. Whether or not you think you need a 20x Extreme III is up to you... some people can live with slow read/write, others cannot.

You can scout out Low Yat Plaza there are some good prices there.

Uhhh... I'm a person that likes to keep my options open.

Plus the 24-70mm is the perfect walkaround lens for me and my shooting subjects/style.

Thanks for noticing.

D40X... qualifies too right?





For best night shots => Small aperture, slow shutter speed, low ISO. To counter that without a tripod, use a table or a lamp post or whatever you can find to hold the camera steady.