D40 users come in!

[LeoDaddy]

Where will you guys be 'stationed'?

 

[chanjyj]

Seems like this thread is dying. Is there still an outing?

 

[samtcy]

Seems like this thread is dying. Is there still an outing?

Any outing anyone? I'm also blur liaoz

 

[chanjyj]

Any outing anyone? I'm also blur liaoz

yhis one you have to ask psycho because I cannot make it ont the date he wants-6 Aug.

 

[joekeai]

hi guys newbiew here just want to ask AF-S DX VR 55-200mm lens izzit better than kit len? and 55-200 normally is use for wat?

 

[chanjyj]

hi guys newbiew here just want to ask AF-S DX VR 55-200mm lens izzit better than kit len? and 55-200 normally is use for wat?

If you use film cameras before, the kit lens is about (in film numbers), 28mm-80mm. The AF-S 55-200mm VR is 80mm-300mm.

I cannot answer your question better or not. Simply because both lenses are used for different purposes. One is a telephoto (the AF-S 55-200mm) while the kit lens is a general purpose lens. 55-200 is used when you need to zoom in alot. It can be used as a cheap sports photography lens in broad daylight.

If you take family photos on holidays and this kind of stuff, you may need the kit lens' wider angle. in fact, most photography requires a wideangle of sorts. However, as you are a newbie, the 55-200 does have additional Vibration Reduction feature, which will help you to keep the picture from becoming blur-it minimises handshake.

Sorry if I'm a lousy explainer online. I tend to teach better when demonstrating with the real equipment.

N.B. There is a 55-200mm which has no VR. don't buy that one.

 

[zaren]

Inaugural D40 Users Outing
National Day @ Vivocity
Theme: Singapore!

Date: 9 August 2007
Time: 0900 hrs
Meeting place: Roof @ Vivocity

Program:
0900-0930 hrs: introductions, briefing
0930-1100 hrs: treasure hunt
1100-1200 hrs: tech talk, Q&A
1200-1230 hrs: lunch/kopi
1230 hrs: good bye!

Anyone keen?

 

[chanjyj]

Inaugural D40 Users Outing
National Day @ Vivocity
Theme: Singapore!

Date: 9 August 2007
Time: 0900 hrs
Meeting place: Roof @ Vivocity

Program:
0900-0930 hrs: introductions, briefing
0930-1100 hrs: treasure hunt
1100-1200 hrs: tech talk, Q&A
1200-1230 hrs: lunch/kopi
1230 hrs: good bye!

Anyone keen?

I'll be free only from Aug 18th onwards.
Anyway, kudos to you for planing this event *salute*

 

[zaren]

I'll be free only from Aug 18th onwards.
Anyway, kudos to you for planing this event *salute*

hmm...no interest so far. looks like an outing after aug 18th would be a better bet.

 

[chanjyj]

hmm...no interest so far. looks like an outing after aug 18th would be a better bet.

This forum is dead I htink.. even I don't see psycho anymore. If you want an outing to be after 18th I'm free to help you with the logistics (Few weeks no work *grin*)

 

[hlyf]

This forum is dead I htink.. even I don't see psycho anymore. If you want an outing to be after 18th I'm free to help you with the logistics (Few weeks no work *grin*)

he got abducted by aliens >.<

just kidding.

sorry i just realise that my name got posted up in the second post and i just found this thread one week later!! wols

count me in for any outing too.. 9th aug still on? small gathering still better than none no?

 

[LeoDaddy]

Have competiting outing lah..

 

[psychobiologist]

9th's fine with me too

 

[popeye gal]

Hi,
do anyone knows, can teleconverter lens being use for D40x?
Is it wise to buy a teleconverter lens than a more expensive Telephoto lens?
Teleconverter lens / Telephoto lens, (Will the picture give th same quality)?

 

[psychobiologist]

Hi,
do anyone knows, can teleconverter lens being use for D40x?
Is it wise to buy a teleconverter lens than a more expensive Telephoto lens?
Teleconverter lens / Telephoto lens, (Will the picture give th same quality)?

yes, there are AFS teleconverters, i.e. the nikon TC20

you can use it with the AFS telephoto lenses, but do note that on a 2X converter you lose 2 stops of light (correct me if i'm wrong), and that if your telephoto lense isnt a wide aperture glass, you will lose light, and may lose autofocus accuracy.

Generally with a good teleconverter, there is slight image quality loss, but still usable. Best is still telephoto alone without TC, most of the time people use TC because they want the extra reach, i.e. for birding, when you want 840mm, 1200mm etc

 

[geraldkhoo]

For the newbies out there like me... I came across 2 publications that have helped me understand photography much better... so here's a recommendation to you...

1. DSLR Photography with the Sony a100 by Andrew Chan & Karlo N.B. Simson (HWM Publications)

2. Mastering Composition with your digital SLR by Chris Rutter (PageOne)

Check it out for yourself

 

[popeye gal]

yes, there are AFS teleconverters, i.e. the nikon TC20

you can use it with the AFS telephoto lenses, but do note that on a 2X converter you lose 2 stops of light (correct me if i'm wrong), and that if your telephoto lense isnt a wide aperture glass, you will lose light, and may lose autofocus accuracy.

Generally with a good teleconverter, there is slight image quality loss, but still usable. Best is still telephoto alone without TC, most of the time people use TC because they want the extra reach, i.e. for birding, when you want 840mm, 1200mm etc

So You mean the picture outcame will be darker?? Is TC 20 one of the better want? Can it be use for my D40x?

 

[BlueBull]

Visit Riceball at Funan, 1st floor beside Delifrance.

Loads of photography books and the staff are helpful too.

 

[psychobiologist]

So You mean the picture outcame will be darker?? Is TC 20 one of the better want? Can it be use for my D40x?

no picture will be the same, but when there is less light your camera AF will be affected.

TC20 = 2x, the rest is 1.4 or 1.7x check if its the AFS one, if it is the AFS adapter it can be used on your df40x

 

[popeye gal]

Ooo... I see. Thanks for your advises.....