Recent content by channel23

I know lah... aperture or no aperture (oops, better to state correctly, aperture ring) :sweat: , it doesn't really matter. I am using D-body but prefer my lens with rings. It is just my liking... my preference... etc. My 2-cent plue your 3-cent, that's 5-cent. ;)

Is our MOD away from their desk for a while? I believe you attention is required on some of our threads - MODERATION. Just my 2-cent. ;)

I believe the KEYWORD here is respect for individual. Each of us is different; in term of size, experience, liking, views, opinions, and hell lots of others. Even the hills are of different height and green. That is why the world is so beautiful through our lenses. Coming back to the topic on...

I strongly suspect the dust could have crept into your viewfinder. If you are confident enough, remove the spring securing the viewfinder glass (cover?), aim you blower in there and fire gently. If you are no so sure, send in to NSC. It may cost around $25 for that "blow" job. ;) Just my...

Your stated conditions are (1) <70mm (2) wide-angle (3) any brand (4) sharp (5) light-weight and (6) digital body. Mm.... Then I would like to ask these questions (i) What is your application like? Sport? Wedding? Portrait? etc. (ii) Mostly indoor or outdoor? Flash or non-flash? Based on...

I have seen numerous threads in one particular sub-forum stating "Where can I buy..." or "... stock is ...". At least to me, it is a bit too clutter for people looking out for real advice. By the way, having such threads could generate unfruitful search results. Don't believe me, try searching...

Lovely.... pic 3 is my fav. Btw, what was your camera setting like?

Ah... this is what I like to see. Corporate world terms it as "Value Add". :thumbsup: Ask yourself what is your sole purpose of this trip. Generally speaking, 12-24 is wide enough for landscape. 50 is good for walkabout. 80-200? Heavy lah.... maybe not unless you wish to capture and do a...

Ouch! That must had hurted.:bheart: Since you has affirmed the lens is ok, then don't be mired by the incident. Once you are back, simply send in to NSC for a quick check. Just my 2-cent. ;)

May I better understand what do you mean by "event coverage"? Wedding? Tea ceremony? Indoor sports? Catwalk? etc? Btw, there is no single magic lens that works wonder although 85mm f/1.4 has been crown'ed "The Magic Lens" somehow. Just my 2-cent. ;)

Firstly, there is no HARD and FAST rule as what others had said. Very quicly, try this link -> http://www.luminous-landscape.com/ under the section "The Understanding Series". Personally, I highly recommend the following 2 books - 'The Photographic Guide to Exposure' by Chris Weston and...

I read your view with interest. Perhaps it got to do with your spelling. "free speach" as "freedom of speech"? "hate" as "hatred"? "theather" as "theatre"? Mm... Your stance of "do not care what the rules are" is rather interesting. I hope you do not equate "freedom of speech" as "say...

Free may not be good and vice-versa. I don't know what camera are you using, hence, I would recommend Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.x or 4.x although the latter comes out-of-the-box sluggish performance. They provide RAW processing for a couple of good camera bodies. Alternatively, try the Adobe...

If price is an issue and warranty is not your top concern, I suggest you could get a set in the B&S. Usually, B&S sets are with local warranty; just a few months less than 12-month. At the end of the day, nett-nett it may save you time travelling up and down the straits. Btw, lens is usually...

Personally, as a walk about (e.g. scenery, building, etc.) lens, its range is sufficient. Maybe you should scour the Nikon subforum about the CREEP and other known takes about this lens. Btw, what is your application? You style resembles someone in this subforum. Nonetheless, if you have no...