photographer club

[Sev]

welcome empro...

what is the main subject of your photo?

 

btw, just got my 50mm f/1.8 from TK photo.

last piece left, got it at $180.

Cathay, MS, Alan all dont have stock, Lord's quoted me $205... day light robbery man...

[MrLau]

Just realised that, the photos from my D70 (Tamron 17~35 F2.8 ED) is not really that sharp, compare to my friend's D50 (Nikkor 18~55 F2.8), the image is sharp and color and rich.

 

What is the likely problem? Camera or the len?

 

Anyone got a good nikkor lens for me to verify ?

[Sev]

Originally posted by horizoner@Aug 3 2006, 07:43 PM

anyone has any idea where is the firing ground for the firework festival on sat??

the empty space under the shear bridge, usual place.

[kurarensu]

Originally posted by kurarensu@Aug 1 2006, 09:27 PM

wah seems damn ex lehz.. i only a student sure cant afford.. digital cam sick of it already.. always take pics the pics appear not clear n sharp.. always the pics got little orbs or like stains kind? DSLR is what? shld get those digital cam or those wif flims?

hmm what is the good brand for me to start? nikon? DSLR issit those nrmal cam tat has the zooming lense/changable lense but it's digital instead of flim? i prefer digital.. i hate flims.. but how do u take good fotos... haha really nid u all to teach me liaoz anyone stay west(bukit batok)

[Lmodel]

Originally posted by MrLau@Aug 3 2006, 01:32 PM

Just realised that, the photos from my D70 (Tamron 17~35 F2.8 ED) is not really that sharp, compare to my friend's D50 (Nikkor 18~55 F2.8), the image is sharp and color and rich.

 

What is the likely problem? Camera or the len?

 

Anyone got a good nikkor lens for me to verify ?

Hi Bro,

 

I believe you are referring to the Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 DX lens.

 

Likely Problem? Confirm it is a lens issue. One is produced by Nikon and the other, a third party lens. For sharper image quality, always go for the original (Nikkor). However, the price is always 2 to 3 times costlier than 3rd party lens.

 

If you are looking for a sharp lens, go get the Nikkor AFS 17-35 f2.8. This is one piece of trinity and classic that gives sharp photos! You can use this lens with the FF (full-frame) or film camera as well.

 

If you foresee yourself using mainly digital (excluding Full frame digital) and zoom is more important to you, then get the Nikkor 17-55 f2.8.

 

Cheers

[Lmodel]

Originally posted by kurarensu@Aug 6 2006, 05:05 PM

hmm what is the good brand for me to start? nikon? DSLR issit those nrmal cam tat has the zooming lense/changable lense but it's digital instead of flim? i prefer digital.. i hate flims.. but how do u take good fotos... haha really nid u all to teach me liaoz anyone stay west(bukit batok)

There's no good brand to start photography.

 

It is dependant on the user to decide his preferences and the functions he require. The most common brand of DSLR is either the Canon or Nikon. For entry level DSLR, the Canon has the 350D and the Nikon D50. It is best to narrow down to 2 models and then go try out which feels better in your hand.

 

I shant talk about the film SLR since I believe you have handled only P&S film camera. There are many photographers out there whom still prefer film over digital.

 

Hope you enjoy your stay here.

 

Cheers

[MrLau]

Thanks for the reply.

 

Just for comparison :

 

Photo from D50 + Nikkor 17~55 F2.8

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9871/dsc0012ak3.jpg

 

Photo from my D70 + Tamron 17~35 F2.8

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2272/cmtamronui4.jpg

[MrLau]

Any review on the Nikkor 18~200mm ?

 

If good, I will get this one.....

[scud]

Originally posted by MrLau@Aug 6 2006, 07:27 PM

Any review on the Nikkor 18~200mm ?

 

If good, I will get this one.....

my personal experience with this fella.. 18-200VR with S3Pro as below.

 

the VR works flawlessly. i tested with a friend. he was pushing and pulling me ard while i was taking the shots. shots taken at 200mm. 100% hit in continous mode.

i think it is lighter than my 70-200 f2.8 (lens alone, btw i'm canon user).

 

on your question abt the orig vs 3rd party lens, the colour reproduction is better frm the orig lens. another thing that most ppl tends to overlook is their choice of UV filter. most ppl thinks that UV filters merely cuts UV rays & as a form of protection to the front elements. i choose to differ. u can try comparing hoya/tokina filter with B+W, Nikon LC and NC. cheap UV filters not only cut UV rays, but also introduce some colour cast, thus making the colours dull.

[Sev]

18-200mm is very good as recommended by KenRockwell...

TK has stock for it as of last Friday, $1250 inclusive GST.

[Lmodel]

Originally posted by MrLau@Aug 6 2006, 07:26 PM

Thanks for the reply.

 

Just for comparison :

 

Photo from D50 + Nikkor 17~55 F2.8

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9871/dsc0012ak3.jpg

 

Photo from my D70 + Tamron 17~35 F2.8

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2272/cmtamronui4.jpg

I think it would be better if you can do a comparison btw the 2 lenses at the same spot, same time using a tripod. Take the photo at the widest angle and at the max. zoom. After that enlarge it to 100% and crop out one of the corners and one from the centre of your image.

 

Btw, your 2nd pix looks alittle under on my screen.

[Lmodel]

Originally posted by scud@Aug 7 2006, 12:59 AM

my personal experience with this fella.. 18-200VR with S3Pro as below.

 

the VR works flawlessly. i tested with a friend. he was pushing and pulling me ard while i was taking the shots. shots taken at 200mm. 100% hit in continous mode.

i think it is lighter than my 70-200 f2.8 (lens alone, btw i'm canon user).

 

on your question abt the orig vs 3rd party lens, the colour reproduction is better frm the orig lens. another thing that most ppl tends to overlook is their choice of UV filter. most ppl thinks that UV filters merely cuts UV rays & as a form of protection to the front elements. i choose to differ. u can try comparing hoya/tokina filter with B+W, Nikon LC and NC. cheap UV filters not only cut UV rays, but also introduce some colour cast, thus making the colours dull.

True, the 18-200 is alot lighter than the 70-200 f2.8 (Nikon and Canon weighs a ton for this lens!). I'd say its a very versatile lens for walkaround (e.g. going for tour). It saves the hassle of luggin many lens of different range and adds weight to our laugguage.

 

The body (S3Pro) which you coupled to with a 18-200 is a perfect match given that S3 produces high contrast.

 

I fully agree with you on the UV filters. As much as I like to stick to Nikon lens (for Nikon bodies), I stick to the original Nikon filters as well.

 

Cheers

[scud]

if not for S3Pro slow speed, i would have bought it... or maybe sub$1.5K (i wish..heheh)

the dynamic range of S3Pro is no doubt the best i hv seen.

can even get the correct skin tone after 4-stops overexposed (in RAW).

[kurarensu]

Originally posted by Lmodel@Aug 6 2006, 07:18 PM

There's no good brand to start photography.

 

It is dependant on the user to decide his preferences and the functions he require. The most common brand of DSLR is either the Canon or Nikon. For entry level DSLR, the Canon has the 350D and the Nikon D50. It is best to narrow down to 2 models and then go try out which feels better in your hand.

 

I shant talk about the film SLR since I believe you have handled only P&S film camera. There are many photographers out there whom still prefer film over digital.

 

Hope you enjoy your stay here.

 

Cheers

seems like i got alot to learn frm u.. hope u guys will be patient enuff to teach me the veri basics.. P&S n normal SLR what's the diff? what's SLR what's P&S? i duno wat's tat cam i haf @ home but it's a Nikon one.. the model number faded off liaoz.. lol.. tihink i better start with a nikon D50.. any place to find good deals?

[Sev]

The firework is too high up, only few shots accepted.

 

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4153/fireworkteamsingaporemm3.jpg

 

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8580/fireworkteamsingapore2rq8.jpg

[scud]

nice captures Sev!

 

here are mine SFF of home team.

 

1. the quiet nite before the fireworks (noted the slanted horizon...)

http://www.pbase.com/ycteoh/image/64879162.jpg

 

2.

http://www.pbase.com/ycteoh/image/64879166.jpg

 

3.

http://www.pbase.com/ycteoh/image/64879170.jpg

 

4.

http://www.pbase.com/ycteoh/image/64879171.jpg

 

5.

http://www.pbase.com/ycteoh/image/64879173.jpg

 

6.

http://www.pbase.com/ycteoh/image/64879174.jpg

[scud]

yup....

[Pauche]

scud - how do u make the sky so 'black' and the colour contrast so nicely done up? wat settings do u input?

 

thanks.

[Pauche]

This is what I've got.... comments please!

 

#1

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c349/pauche/CIMG3712.jpg

#2

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c349/pauche/CIMG3720.jpg

[Sev]

scud, superb shot man!!! where did you shoot the firework? your shooting place can cover the CBD and Esplanade, very good location.

 

Pauche, think we are shooting at the same place at Tanjong Rhu.

I'll go there again this Friday (skip my class...), wanna go together?

[Pauche]

Originally posted by Sev@Aug 10 2006, 08:43 AM

scud, superb shot man!!! where did you shoot the firework? your shooting place can cover the CBD and Esplanade, very good location.

 

Pauche, think we are shooting at the same place at Tanjong Rhu.

I'll go there again this Friday (skip my class...), wanna go together?

If time permits, why not?

 

But I was thinking of trying out another location so that I'll have a different view/angle. Which other location have you tried shooting?

[Sev]

i'm thinkin gof going to the place behind the raffles place MRT.

the shooting is similar to scud's shot judge from the map.

but i never been there before, so might get lost cna can't find the way in cause it has construction on progress there.

[Lmodel]

Originally posted by kurarensu@Aug 8 2006, 12:05 PM

seems like i got alot to learn frm u.. hope u guys will be patient enuff to teach me the veri basics.. P&S n normal SLR what's the diff? what's SLR what's P&S? i duno wat's tat cam i haf @ home but it's a Nikon one.. the model number faded off liaoz.. lol.. tihink i better start with a nikon D50.. any place to find good deals?

SLR = Single Lens Reflex Camera

DSLR = Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera

P&S = Point and Shoot

 

P&S and DSLR? Main difference is the size of sensor. P&S sensor is much smaller than a DSLR and thus, DSLR can capture more details, etc. DSLR allows you to change lens (which may be very troublesome for some) to suits the different type of photography (e.g. macro, landscape, events, etc). DSLR gives you more control over P&S (though some prosumer gives these modes as well). DSLR also gives you more headache over which lens to buy and how not to buy buy buy.

 

Erm... I would recommend to wait for the newly launch D80 if you can. If really budget constraint, go for a D70s which you can find alot in the 2nd hand market. With the launch of the D80, prices for D70s should come down by abit.

 

To begin with, these are mandatory items

1.) DSLR (new or used)

2.) Lens (kit lens should do just fine)

3.) UV Filter (Cheap can set you for $20 or so but good ones ard $60)

4.) Flash (new preferred)

5.) Camera Bag (new or used)

6.) CF/ SD cards

7.) Spare Battery (for camera and Flash)

8.) Dry cabinet

9.) Tripod and ballhead

 

Budget should be ard $2k to $3.5k depending on whether you are getting new or used items.

[scud]

horizoner.. yes, i will be going.

will be on esplanade bridge if got place.

 

pauche...i cant remember the setting.. but u can download to check for exif data.

[scud]

Some photos from Singapore Fireworks Festival 2006, consisting of Team Italy, Team Singapore and Team New Caledonia (me not going for Team France).

 

Team Italy

1.

http://www.pbase.com/ycteoh/image/64982517.jpg

 

2.

http://www.pbase.com/ycteoh/image/64982519.jpg

 

3.

http://www.pbase.com/ycteoh/image/64982520.jpg

 

4.

http://www.pbase.com/ycteoh/image/64982523.jpg