Basic Camera setup

[espn]

yea... i think this is good to last u for awhile liao.... hah.

Till at least he knows what else he needs.

 

[SEXiao]

yea... i think this is good to last u for awhile liao.... hah.

haaa, bro espn, I know what I need....

1. Nikon D70s w/kit lens
a. Nikon AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G DX IF-ED Kit Lens
b. Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D IF or AF 50mm f/1.8D (since this is so cheap)
c. Nikon AF-S 12-24mm f/4 G DX IF-ED
d. Nikon AF Micro 105mm f/2.8D
e. Nikon AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF ED
f. Speedlit SB800

But I boh $$ to buy them all.... so have to buy 4D/toto and hope can strike... :bsmilie:

So currently maybe looking at just getting the Nikon D70s w/kit lens and Nikon AF Micro 105mm f/2.8D first and the rest, hope for the best... :dunno:

 

[espn]

haaa, bro espn, I know what I need....

1. Nikon D70s w/kit lens
a. Nikon AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G DX IF-ED Kit Lens
b. Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D IF or AF 50mm f/1.8D (since this is so cheap)
c. Nikon AF-S 12-24mm f/4 G DX IF-ED
d. Nikon AF Micro 105mm f/2.8D
e. Nikon AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF ED
f. Speedlit SB800

But I boh $$ to buy them all.... so have to buy 4D/toto and hope can strike... :bsmilie:

So currently maybe looking at just getting the Nikon D70s w/kit lens and Nikon AF Micro 105mm f/2.8D first and the rest, hope for the best... :dunno:

You sure you need those?

From what I see you are more like out to complete the dream set instead of planning to buy what you need.

 

[SEXiao]

You sure you need those?

From what I see you are more like out to complete the dream set instead of planning to buy what you need.

Wah you say MTL BBB, so what I need and what I want all also put in... ;p

1. Nikon D70s w/kit lens (hope to get without the kit lens)
a. Nikon AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G DX IF-ED Kit Lens XXX
b. Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D IF or AF 50mm f/1.8D (since this is so cheap, can use for in-door Potrait)
c. Nikon AF-S 12-24mm f/4 G DX IF-ED (kit lens replace by this, to take scenery/building etc)
d. Nikon AF Micro 105mm f/2.8D (for macro)
e. Nikon AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF ED (prob won't use this very often, but sometime need the length)
f. Speedlit SB800


Can boh base on my need .... or need some adjustment:dunno:

 

[espn]

Wah you say MTL BBB, so what I need and what I want all also put in... ;p

1. Nikon D70s w/kit lens (hope to get without the kit lens)
a. Nikon AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G DX IF-ED Kit Lens XXX
b. Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D IF or AF 50mm f/1.8D (since this is so cheap, can use for in-door Potrait)
c. Nikon AF-S 12-24mm f/4 G DX IF-ED (kit lens replace by this, to take scenery/building etc)
d. Nikon AF Micro 105mm f/2.8D (for macro)
e. Nikon AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF ED (prob won't use this very often, but sometime need the length)
f. Speedlit SB800


Can boh base on my need .... or need some adjustment:dunno:

You sure is your need?

You need to:

1) Shoot landscape
2) Shoot events?
3) Shoot sports?
4) Shoot portraits
5) Shoot macro???

You better find an area you want to go into... but of course if you rich.. then... BBB!!! MTL!!!



Siao liao sure tio PM later

 

[SEXiao]

You sure is your need?

You need to:

1) Shoot landscape
2) Shoot events?
3) Shoot sports?
4) Shoot portraits
5) Shoot macro???

You better find an area you want to go into... but of course if you rich.. then... BBB!!! MTL!!!



Siao liao sure tio PM later

Yo bro, you know I boh $$, that's why need to choose, if not I BBBB everything :bsmilie:

1) Shoot landscape (plan to use AF-S 12-24mm, which I believe will use most of time)
2) Shoot events? once a while, maybe birthday, gathering etc (Can use the 50mm, I think)
3) Shoot sports? not interested
4) Shoot portraits (use 50mm for in door gathering etc)
5) Shoot macro??? (use 105mm micro for shooting flowers, plant etc)

What you think... I kind of like the area of landscape & macro..... events is once a while lor....:dunno:

So was thinking since boh $$ get all, maybe I get the body, 12-24 and 50mm first.... then save up and later follow by 105mm & flash.....what you think???

I need your "endorsement" to proceed.......... heeeee

 

[espn]

If you want landscape and macro, then get this two first, the rest no need liao. Flash is a must. :thumbsup:

 

[SEXiao]

If you want landscape and macro, then get this two first, the rest no need liao. Flash is a must. :thumbsup:

Okay bro, thanks..... since $$ not enough, will prob get the 12-24mm first (maybe with flash)... and macro later because main interest is still landscape.... follow by macro....

Was actually at MS to look at the set, but they no stock, last pc kena reserved.... maybe go AP later this week to have a few...

 

[espn]

Okay bro, thanks..... since $$ not enough, will prob get the 12-24mm first (maybe with flash)... and macro later because main interest is still landscape.... follow by macro....

Was actually at MS to look at the set, but they no stock, last pc kena reserved.... maybe go AP later this week to have a few...

If landscape, get the 10.5, 12-24DX and get a good polarizer like the Nikon one. The rest can come later, buy a 50mm if you need. After that bbb 17-35, then bbb 28-70 then bbb 70-200 then bbb 200 f/4 micro and bbb r1c1 for macro and bbb.. bbb....bbbb.......bbbbbb

 

[SEXiao]

If landscape, get the 10.5, 12-24DX and get a good polarizer like the Nikon one. The rest can come later, buy a 50mm if you need. After that bbb 17-35, then bbb 28-70 then bbb 70-200 then bbb 200 f/4 micro and bbb r1c1 for macro and bbb.. bbb....bbbb.......bbbbbb

Roger that... MTL.... BBBBBB........... but too bad today 4D tio jia again... :sweatsm:

 

[SEXiao]

Finally, today I have join the Dark Side once again, after staying away for many years..... alas, it is not to be..... once again.... the dark side have drawn me into the deep valley...... Oh no no no no.... not again... it's that all too familar voice again.......... MTL BBBBB...... MTL..... BBBBB........... arrrrrrrrr................:sweat: :sweatsm:

The Dark List..........
1. D70s Body
2. 12-24mm
3. Lowepro Camera Bag
4. Filter
5. Ixus 55 (for my wife valentine gift..... :lovegrin: )
6. Battery for both camera............. next on the shopping list......... 50mm f/1.8, SB800 Flash, Dry Cabinet, Monopod or Tripod, more filters, 105mm Micro or Sigma 180mm Macro..... arrrrrrrr............ :sweatsm:

 

[espn]

Finally, today I have join the Dark Side once again, after staying away for many years..... alas, it is not to be..... once again.... the dark side have drawn me into the deep valley...... Oh no no no no.... not again... it's that all too familar voice again.......... MTL BBBBB...... MTL..... BBBBB........... arrrrrrrrr................:sweat: :sweatsm:

The Dark List..........
1. D70s Body
2. 12-24mm
3. Lowepro Camera Bag
4. Filter
5. Ixus 55 (for my wife valentine gift..... :lovegrin: )
6. Battery for both camera............. next on the shopping list......... 50mm f/1.8, SB800 Flash, Dry Cabinet, Monopod or Tripod, more filters, 105mm Micro or Sigma 180mm Macro..... arrrrrrrr............ :sweatsm:

Wah, how come never buy one for me? :cry:

 

[starlet]

was at CP today, enquire about the 12-24 Nikkor and was quoted $1600 Net or $1640 credit card payment. Bought myself a Nikkor 105 for $990 payment via net and an IR filter for $88 R72

 

[james m]

Just BBB, MTL!! :thumbsup:

another pointless piece of dribble to get you post count up .....

 

[espn]

another pointless piece of dribble to get you post count up .....

Do I need to? :dunno: What's post count? Only those that are concious of it will be thinking so much about it and trying desperately to associate anything/body with it.

 

[SEXiao]

If landscape, get the 10.5, 12-24DX and get a good polarizer like the Nikon one. The rest can come later, buy a 50mm if you need. After that bbb 17-35, then bbb 28-70 then bbb 70-200 then bbb 200 f/4 micro and bbb r1c1 for macro and bbb.. bbb....bbbb.......bbbbbb

Okay you have answer my question on 12-24DX to use UV filter or Polarizer.... how about 50mm, 105mm Micro and those long zoom.... use UV or Polarizer???

 

[espn]

Okay you have answer my question on 12-24DX to use UV filter or Polarizer.... how about 50mm, 105mm Micro and those long zoom.... use UV or Polarizer???

UV is to filter off the UV that causes film to be hazy in the older days, the other job of the UV filter also doubles up as a protection for the front element and glass against drop.

Polarizer's usage is what I'd call 'specialised' in cutting away excess lighting that causes reflection and enhances contrast, the use is very dependant on the photographer and what he attempts to achieve.

So in short, just BBB UV for all your glasses, then also BBB CPLs in case you need them :lovegrin:

 

[SEXiao]

UV is to filter off the UV that causes film to be hazy in the older days, the other job of the UV filter also doubles up as a protection for the front element and glass against drop.

Polarizer's usage is what I'd call 'specialised' in cutting away excess lighting that causes reflection and enhances contrast, the use is very dependant on the photographer and what he attempts to achieve.

So in short, just BBB UV for all your glasses, then also BBB CPLs in case you need them :lovegrin:

Xiao liao, got to buy 2 for each.... and the 12-24 come with 77mm filter size.... :sweatsm: :sweat:

 

[espn]

Xiao liao, got to buy 2 for each.... and the 12-24 come with 77mm filter size.... :sweatsm: :sweat:

No need la... buy 77mm CPL, the rest of the glass 1 UV each.

Hand held the 77mm CPL infront of the 50 and 105 Micro can liao, both are 52mm filter sizes, your hands holding the 77 CPL won't be captured by the camera. Save $ just that troublesome to turn your hands round and round till you like the polarized effect :lovegrin:

 

[SEXiao]

No need la... buy 77mm CPL, the rest of the glass 1 UV each.

Hand held the 77mm CPL infront of the 50 and 105 Micro can liao, both are 52mm filter sizes, your hands holding the 77 CPL won't be captured by the camera. Save $ just that troublesome to turn your hands round and round till you like the polarized effect :lovegrin:

Okie thank, at least can save some $$... :thumbsup: