I do not believe so... the 17-55 is a DX lens and is not suitable for use on the D3. He would be using a DX body to test that lens.

Hey mate... nice meeting up with you too.. hope you enjoy your new SD and had fun with the D90. Sorry late reply... I went home and tidur-ed shortly after... too tired.

The pics are yours man, you shot em, your SD... so you work on them as you see fit.


For me I'm taking lots of baby photos lo.... otherwise food shots, and travel shots only when I'm travelling. You almost never see a macro shot from me cause I fail @ macro.

This post has been edited by darthbaboon: Oct 14 2008, 08:30 AM

"AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G" at 1k+

AF NIKKOR 50mm f1.4 at RM 900....

You seem to get lots of prime seats... must've paid a lot for them.

Thanks mate... what lens do you use for those shots?

Your photos are cool... it's definitely a breath of fresh air compared to what we've been seeing. Better still that you've managed to get great angles with them.

I understand that in some arenas you're not allowed to bring big DSLRs in... only P&S ones.

First shot has great sky... but too little of it. If you intended a silhouette/shadow effect, you should consider 2/3 sky and 1/3 buildings (or even 3/4 & 1/4). So much of the road is unnecessary.

Here's what I did to achieve the effect by cropping :



This post has been edited by darthbaboon: Oct 17 2008, 08:36 PM

IMO, if you have a little bit extra cash, get the D80 Body Only (2k) + Whatever lens that you like (i.e. 18-105mm @ 1k). Total damage 3k only.

Otherwise get the D40 kit set... very very cheap... maybe around 1.4k?

I am not sure mate... might wanna do a search on other photo websites, otherwise call one of the few stores that will accept a trade in and see what they offer you. Usually the actual price you can sell for is slightly higher.

No it does not AF. ALL Lenses with "AF-S" will AF on the D40/X/60. Anything without "AF-S" will not.

This post has been edited by darthbaboon: Oct 18 2008, 05:44 PM

Hahaha I didn't go today... but even if I did and I saw some guy wearing a striking pink shirt... I'd prolly stay some distance away.

Hopefully it wasn't a pink sleeveless tight tee with leg hugging pants? Hahaha... j/k!

Well the Nikkor 70-300 is a pretty sweet deal with VR and all the works for 1.7k++ brand new. It's not a DX lens too so in case you ever upgrade to FX in the future it still can be used.

Yeap. Any lens with the prefix DX will seriously vignette when used with the Full Frame body... which is why when people upgrade to D700 or D3, they sell off their 17-55mm f2.8, 10.5mm f2.8, 18-200mm f3.5-5.6... etc etc. cause those are all DX lenses.

FX lenses can be used for both DX and FX.

I mean it's not a tongue twister or a deal-breaking issue... just something that's good to know, unless you're one of those who leap from D40 => D3 in 1 year.

If you like something reasonably priced, with good telephoto range, I think that's the lens to get. I'm eyeing it myself since I can't picture myself doing a lot of telephoto shots unless I'm at an airshow or zoo... etc... even then, those are daylight shots so I don't need f2.8.

Just the main page... I dislike the new design... a lot of crap.

At least our main flickr photostream still looks the same though.


I don't know much about Third Party lenses since I've never tested them extensively besides the 17-50mm f2.8 Tammy which I can definitely recommend (provided you get a good copy that doesn't back/front focus).

I guess the general concensus is that the Nikkors have better built than the Third Party lenses. Anything in the telephoto range that doesn't have VR/OS/IS is better left alone... unless you have a habit of carrying a tripod with you wherever you go.

This post has been edited by darthbaboon: Oct 20 2008, 08:53 PM

Just so long as you understand that KL prices are more expensive that what KTCY can get in Penang.... so don't get frustrated hunting high and low and at the end of the day find that none of them can match the freebies/price.

Call up the few major shops - YL, Pro1, J1, Foto Selangor, Bintang Maju... see who gives you the best starter deal and work from there. TBH, those free SD card/tripod and bag are crappy stuff. There are much better ones that can be bought separately.

I'll do a LYN "thread search" and you'll be surprised how many times these shop names pop up. Pretty useful function really.

Please post the address & numbers of the more popular shops too... tired of people asking "Where to buy????"

Glad you're enjoying the camera mate! Hope to see more of your postings soon.

Long time never post photos here di... so here's a flower for you guys to brighten up your day!



This post has been edited by darthbaboon: Nov 6 2008, 09:28 PM

Still too general a question mate... I agree with the others. There's no possibility of us knowing what you *know* and what you *don't know*. And there's a lot of things we've learnt through experience (or) common sense that would fill PAGES just listing down. And as for lenses, each and every lens (and brand) suits a different/specific need, each has its own pros and cons, price range, sweet spots...etc. So there's no general blanket statement saying "Don't buy XXX lens... buy YYY instead" unless you have unlimited budget in which case I would recommend that you buy the MOST EXPENSIVE Professional Nikkors in the market and a D3 or D3x.

Let's see tips in general :

1) Don't do cartwheels while taking photos... it might make you dizzy.

2) Don't drop your camera into a pool of water... it doesn't swim well

3) Switch on your camera before you take photos and it might turn out better

4) Take out your lens cap before you take photos and there's a chance that it might turn out brighter.

5) Don't force feed a roll of film into your DSLR... it might not like it.

6) Charge your batteries before you use them.

Get what I mean??

So take a hint and be more specific in your question. I'm sure you'll find better and more constructive answers as a result.

On your photo, you need a little better framing. What are you trying to capture? The moment of a family having a dinner together? Or solely the food? For a food shot, I'm seeing a lot of "extra" half-humans in the photo... zoom/walk closer and focus on the food. For a family gathering shot, I'm seeing too little of humans... zoom out and show more. There's a lot of unwanted utensils, bowls, tupperware creeping into the photo as well, making it messy.

Btw grats on your new camera purchase, and hope you enjoy your photographic experience.

This post has been edited by darthbaboon: Dec 3 2008, 05:36 AM

Well there is a difference... although how important this difference is depends on the individual. I'm sure you've compared both camera specs side by side.

If the difference isn't something that can really excite you, just get the D40 and use the extra funds to inject into lenses and flashes.

I'd personally recommend the D80. Takes some searching but I'm sure there are still shops who keep that camera.