Recent content by satz24

following on from what Minus70 said...it sounds like a focus problem. Even in bright light, the sensor still requires a certain amount contrast to be able to focus. So for example it will take time to focus on plain sky, or objects that don't have a clear dark/light area... Then again in...

I use the Hoya HMC UV(0) on my kit lens but I use the Hoya UV(0) SHMC Pro1 (non-Digital) on my 18-200VR. The filter I have has a front thread. I think one particular series doesn't? cheers satz

I can also vouch for Lords at Lucky Plaza...and I'm writing from Australia! I bought some stuff from them when I was in S'pore in Nov and was pleased with the prices and service. Even managed to find me the original sales brochure for the D50 and gave it to me! I remember the salesman...

If you keep the aperture fixed, say at f8, but the filter says "2 stops reduction", what happens to Shutter speed? does it drop from say 1/200 (without filter) to 1/50 with filter? Is that 2 stops? thanks again satz

thanks guys I knew I had something wrong with my calculation of f stops!! camera fstops went from 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, 13, ....etc so I assumed it was 10!! Thanks calebk for the list of f stops. Now I understand!!! I remember those figures from the 'old' days when my lens had...

Hi all I have a graduated ND filter (for Cokin P holder) which I bought off Ebay. The specs on the ad did not say the filter factor or how many stops it would do...eg 1 stop,2 stop or 3 stop HOw could I measure this? I've tried setting my D50 to spot meter and then on Shutter...

from what I understand there is no need to switch off VR before switching off the camera. Only when using tripod...or when comparing images with and without VR (so you can feel better about spending all the money on VR)!! :bsmilie: I think the manual basically says that if you switch off...

Hi all I have a Nikon D50 with 18-200 VR lens I'm looking at getting a Neutral Density filter, mainly to be able to use slow shutter speed for waterfalls/rivers etc.... I already have a Cokin P holder, so was wondering whether you guys would recommend either getting a slide-in ND4...

I've been wondering about that, too. I think it would be too hard to try to adjust the WB whilst the flash is firing. I generally set WB to 'flash' and see the colour on the display. If it looks wrong to my eyes, then I'll try 'auto', especially if there's a mix of lighting around... I...

thanks ultrazoom

Hi all was thinking of making the switch to RAW files on my D50... Could someone post a link of where I can download the 'plugin' for Photoshop 9 CS2? Anything else I should get/know before I start using RAW? Many thanks in advance Satz

thanks for that info, "catchlights" I guess the only way to accurately WB (on my D50) using the omnibounce, is using PS? cheers satz

hi Quote: satz24 what I have found is almost the opposite... when I am using the diffuser, the shadows are stronger...and the light is harsher and brighter (without any adjustment to camera) The light is also whiter / colder! ....in comparison to 'bare' flash (without...

what I have found is almost the opposite... when I am using the diffuser, the shadows are stronger...and the light is harsher and brighter (without any adjustment to camera) The light is also whiter / colder!

mine's exactly like this: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Brand-New-Flash-Diffuser-for-CANON-430EX-Camera-eos-slr_W0QQitemZ160109756186QQihZ006QQcategoryZ43479QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem except, of course, for Nikon SB600 thanks satz