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    Anywhere in Singapore to buy foldable lightbox with built-in LED?

    Hi guys, I'm looking for something like this from Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-53-005312-Portable-Photo-Studio/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1501892197&sr=8-1&keywords=amazonbasics+photo+studio&refinements=p_76%3A2661625011 Can fold up, and with integrated...
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    Where to buy cheap lights for light tent?

    Where to get the table light stand and CFL bulbs? Electrical shop like Best Denki? Cathay Photo?
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    Where to buy cheap lights for light tent?

    Thanks for the tip, but I have space constraints as my work table at home is really small. I can live with the shadows, but don't know where to find the small lights in Singapore.
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    Where to buy cheap lights for light tent?

    I was hoping to buy small table top lamps like in this photo. Ikea ones tend to be big, and my table top is quite small. Furthermore I'm not doing professional shoots, just want to shoot my model kits for fun. I already have a light tent but now need some lights.
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    Where to buy cheap lights for light tent?

    Can get from Sim Lim Tower? Any other suggestions?
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    Is it more worth it to buy 2nd hand kit lens in this forum?

    Seems like 2nd hand kit lenses are really cheap, there is one guy selling the 14-42 + 40-150 together for $350. I am considering getting a EM10, but don't know whether to just a body, or get the kit set. I will need the long zoom, but I also hope to get some primes for wide angle and 50mm.
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    WTSell: DSLR - Nikon D80 + 18-200VR + 50 f1.8

    Advertisement Category: Want To Sell (WTS) Equipment Type: DSLR Equipment Brand: Nikon Equipment Model: D80 + 18-200VR + 50 f1.8 Price (S$): $700 firm Description: Selling my seldom used D80 and Nikon lenses. DSLR is really too bulky for me. Shutter count on D80 is 5410, and I've owned it...
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    D80 shutter count

    Hi guys, I bought a D80 when it was launched, can't even remember what year. I just checked the shutter count, and it was only 5000+! :o I must have really under-utilized it. Lest you think I have a lot of cameras, this is my only DSLR. With such a low shutter count, I guess I really...
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    Not sure what camera to get as an upgrade - DSLR or mirror-less

    Hi guys, I’m not sure what camera to get as an upgrade. I have a Nikon D80 with some lenses – 18-200VR, 50mm 1.8, Tamron 70-300mm macro, and speedlight. I also have a couple of Sony E-mount lenses (kit lens and fish-eye) but my Sony NEX is spoilt and not worth repairing. I could...
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    X100 owner - should I get another camera?

    I've owned the X100 since it was launched in Singapore. I like the camera, but I miss not being able to zoom. I don't have a DSLR, the only other camera I own is an Olypmus Tough TG-2 meant for underwater use. The X100 is only used when I go on holiday or business travel. If I want to get a...
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    Which Sony should I buy to replace Nex-5N?

    Hi, I bought a 2nd hand NEX-5N about a year back, used it only a couple of times. Unfortunately while at the beach it got splashed with sea water and died. I haven't replaced it yet, was saving up money. Since I still have several lenses for the Sony Mount, I was thinking of getting another...
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    Is it worth it to repair Nex 5N for $300?

    Hi, I bought a Nex 5N used from someone here a few months ago. Used it a couple of times. Due to my own stupidity, I was using it to take photos at the beach during an overseas trip and held it too close to the water. A sudden wave splashed onto the camera and the LCD screen now is blank...
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    Newbie Guide to Filters

    Hi, I have a 72mm circular polarizer. Now that I switched to mirrorless, I want to attach it to a 49mm lens. Before I spend money to get the step down ring, will there by any vignetting or other issues by stepping down by such a large amount?
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    Nex 5N - qn about flexible spot focus

    Hi, I just bought th Nex 5n yesterday, still playing around with it. One thing I can't figure out is the flexible spot focus point. Is it that I can only change the focus point with the control wheel in the menu? I'm shooting in Aperture mode, when I press the control wheel the focus point does...
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    What manual zoom to recommend for E-mount?

    Hi, I just bought a used Nex5N with a 16mm. Now I'm looking for a manual zoom lens to use as a general walk round lens. If I'm not wrong, I should find one with aperture ring right? Any recommendations? 18-55 or 18-70 is enough for me, don't need super zoom. Budget - ideally cheaper than...