D40 users come in!

[chanjyj]

Wah.. you can see the light, set the exposure and confident to get the exposure right the first time ah? ;p During film days, for some time I was able to do that.. Now digital made me lazy.. Now my estimation usually slightly under one.. Maybe I've become more conservative.. hahaha... ;p

Yah. ;p
Flash is a bit more difficult, especially non-directional flash. I can only say about 90% accuracy with bounced flash i.e. a confined space like an aeroplane-Economy class, each seat having LCD displays (each acting as mirrors!) and the millions of windows ON BOTH SIDES (and best of all I don't know how much light will go out of these unconventional windows!) all around. Best of all, the ceiling is not even flat!

Digital is making me lazy too. And nowadays I often screw up because I forgot the ISO or left Auto ISO on :angry:
When using film it was only one film speed in the body and not a million of them

 

[chanjyj]

Thinking of getting D40. Reviews I have read regarding the matrix metering is not that good. How bad is it?

Nothing wrong with the D40. D40 exposure is more aggresive in nature, exposing for shadows. D50 (It's predecessor) is more conservative, exposing for highlights.

When used with flash, both give the same results.

>> In a scene with a few bright lights, the D50 would look a bit dark. The D40 would look a bit bright.

No correct no wrong here.

 

[lsisaxon]

Yah. ;p
Flash is a bit more difficult, especially non-directional flash. I can only say about 90% accuracy with bounced flash i.e. a confined space like an aeroplane-Economy class, each seat having LCD displays (each acting as mirrors!) and the millions of windows ON BOTH SIDES (and best of all I don't know how much light will go out of these unconventional windows!) all around. Best of all, the ceiling is not even flat!

Digital is making me lazy too. And nowadays I often screw up because I forgot the ISO or left Auto ISO on :angry:
When using film it was only one film speed in the body and not a million of them

Hahaha.. okie.. I never use Auto ISO. Most of the time my shutter speed is between 1/60 to 1/250 and aperture between f/4 to f/8 when shooting at ISO100, the exposure latitude of the film handles the rest.. ;p For flash, I just use Auto or TTL lah.. ;p

 

[yxannes]

Anyway too late. Please add me to the list :bsmilie:

Nothing wrong with the D40. D40 exposure is more aggresive in nature, exposing for shadows. D50 (It's predecessor) is more conservative, exposing for highlights.

When used with flash, both give the same results.

>> In a scene with a few bright lights, the D50 would look a bit dark. The D40 would look a bit bright.

No correct no wrong here.

 

[dscans]

I just got a D40, too! So far I'm enjoying it tremendously.

Some sample photos I've taken on a day trip to Johor last week

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dscans/sets/72157601924879258/

 

[chanjyj]

List updated by chanjyj, 1729H, 11 September 2007

Added 2 new users, yxannes and dscans
1. Zaren
2. Hlyf
3. Psychobiologist (D200, D40/D80 sold)
4. BlueBull
5. IfourDesign
6. Helmiz
7. Six-GHz
8. Matthew1381
9. Samtcy (with one tripod totting hubby!)
10. Benson S A Chua
11. GriGri
12. Wing Oscar
13. geraldKhoo (with D200, sold D40x to friend... but still available for my use )
14. chanjyj (With D2x)
15. Mousedeer213
16. Clubgrit
17. monokydni
18. mysterio506
19. IceMocha
20. PhotoGiant (D40x with SB-600)
21. Mickie
22. Graphicz
23. Eidja
24. TennoRZ(since Dec'06)
25. anwask (D40 with 18-55,55-200) (Updated by chanjyj 1130H, 7 Sept 07)
26. neverneverever (D40x with SB-600)
27. damkuff
28. JillValentine
29. JeeT77 (since X'mas '06)
30. huoyun (d40 kit since jan 07)
31. czeno
32. vroom
33. kamiru
34. fusetrips
35. Jimny (Bought in Japan kit + 55-200 )
36. lloyds (since july 07)
37. shirak
38. Popeye gal (D40x - 18-200mm)
39. XiaoXian (Name re-entered by chanjyj)
40. csiwei
41. fungoer (with 55-200mm VR)
42. jeffng28 (D40X with 55-200VR)
43. Stray Sheep (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> from COMEX 07
44. deathwiz (D40 + 18-200VR)
45. KeefeSNAP (due to 1/500 flash sync speed)
46. popiah123
47. konahead (D40 kit + 55-200mm VR + SB400)
48. steadyshot
49. guiii (D40 + 18-135mm)
50. jayzzz
51.danielwu0808
52. tigereye19
53. Starspurz (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> also just from COMEX 07
54. lsisaxon --> Not mine.. ;p Company bought a D40kit and it just arrived this morning.
55. yxannes (entered by chanjyj)
56. dscans (entered by chanjyj)

Anyway too late. Please add me to the list :bsmilie:

I just got a D40, too! So far I'm enjoying it tremendously.

 

[chanjyj]

Hahaha.. okie.. I never use Auto ISO. Most of the time my shutter speed is between 1/60 to 1/250 and aperture between f/4 to f/8 when shooting at ISO100, the exposure latitude of the film handles the rest.. ;p For flash, I just use Auto or TTL lah.. ;p

For me film cannot do this way.. exposure must be spot on because I send to cheapo neighbourhood lab for printing>> nobody is going to fix any exposure prob for me ;p

Digital and film, I use P mode most of the time... and auto ISO.. and TTL flash... Everything auto ;p

I like Auto ISO-When you are shooting events (with fluctuating light conditions, i.e. 1 dinner & dance I covered was basically a big party with disco lights) with a slow lens, atuo ISO saves you alot of button pressing and energy.
If you use your expensive fast lenses I have nothing to say since f/2.8 can cover most things with ISO 800.

Film I use/used Canon. Only shifted to Nikon for digital. :bsmilie:

 

[Six-GHz]

I just got a D40, too! So far I'm enjoying it tremendously.
Some sample photos I've taken on a day trip to Johor last week
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dscans/sets/72157601924879258/

You used the kit lens? :think: The colour rendition and bokeh is really good (at least for my eyes!)

 

[chanjyj]

List updated by chanjyj, 2129H, 11 September 2007

Added augustai, upon user request
1. Zaren
2. Hlyf
3. Psychobiologist (D200, D40/D80 sold)
4. BlueBull
5. IfourDesign
6. Helmiz
7. Six-GHz
8. Matthew1381
9. Samtcy (with one tripod totting hubby!)
10. Benson S A Chua
11. GriGri
12. Wing Oscar
13. geraldKhoo (with D200, sold D40x to friend... but still available for my use )
14. chanjyj (With D2x)
15. Mousedeer213
16. Clubgrit
17. monokydni
18. mysterio506
19. IceMocha
20. PhotoGiant (D40x with SB-600)
21. Mickie
22. Graphicz
23. Eidja
24. TennoRZ(since Dec'06)
25. anwask (D40 with 18-55,55-200) (Updated by chanjyj 1130H, 7 Sept 07)
26. neverneverever (D40x with SB-600)
27. damkuff
28. JillValentine
29. JeeT77 (since X'mas '06)
30. huoyun (d40 kit since jan 07)
31. czeno
32. vroom
33. kamiru
34. fusetrips
35. Jimny (Bought in Japan kit + 55-200 )
36. lloyds (since july 07)
37. shirak
38. Popeye gal (D40x - 18-200mm)
39. XiaoXian (Name re-entered by chanjyj)
40. csiwei
41. fungoer (with 55-200mm VR)
42. jeffng28 (D40X with 55-200VR)
43. Stray Sheep (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> from COMEX 07
44. deathwiz (D40 + 18-200VR)
45. KeefeSNAP (due to 1/500 flash sync speed)
46. popiah123
47. konahead (D40 kit + 55-200mm VR + SB400)
48. steadyshot
49. guiii (D40 + 18-135mm)
50. jayzzz
51. danielwu0808
52. tigereye19
53. Starspurz (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> also just from COMEX 07
54. lsisaxon --> Not mine.. ;p Company bought a D40kit and it just arrived this morning.
55. yxannes (entered by chanjyj upon user request)
56. dscans (entered by chanjyj)
57. augustai (D40 with AF-S 18-200mm VR II) (entered by chanjyj upon user request)

 

[redpills]

just got my D40x last Sat..together with Sigma 30 1.4..and went shooting from 3pm till 3am It's a wonderful day, with 500+shutters clicked away -_-

 

[chanjyj]

List updated by chanjyj, 2212H, 11 September 2007

Added redpill. Please update the thread yourselves!
1. Zaren
2. Hlyf
3. Psychobiologist (D200, D40/D80 sold)
4. BlueBull
5. IfourDesign
6. Helmiz
7. Six-GHz
8. Matthew1381
9. Samtcy (with one tripod totting hubby!)
10. Benson S A Chua
11. GriGri
12. Wing Oscar
13. geraldKhoo (with D200, sold D40x to friend... but still available for my use )
14. chanjyj (With D2x)
15. Mousedeer213
16. Clubgrit
17. monokydni
18. mysterio506
19. IceMocha
20. PhotoGiant (D40x with SB-600)
21. Mickie
22. Graphicz
23. Eidja
24. TennoRZ(since Dec'06)
25. anwask (D40 with 18-55,55-200) (Updated by chanjyj 1130H, 7 Sept 07)
26. neverneverever (D40x with SB-600)
27. damkuff
28. JillValentine
29. JeeT77 (since X'mas '06)
30. huoyun (d40 kit since jan 07)
31. czeno
32. vroom
33. kamiru
34. fusetrips
35. Jimny (Bought in Japan kit + 55-200 )
36. lloyds (since july 07)
37. shirak
38. Popeye gal (D40x - 18-200mm)
39. XiaoXian (re-entered by chanjyj)
40. csiwei
41. fungoer (with 55-200mm VR)
42. jeffng28 (D40X with 55-200VR)
43. Stray Sheep (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> from COMEX 07
44. deathwiz (D40 + 18-200VR)
45. KeefeSNAP (due to 1/500 flash sync speed)
46. popiah123
47. konahead (D40 kit + 55-200mm VR + SB400)
48. steadyshot
49. guiii (D40 + 18-135mm)
50. jayzzz
51. danielwu0808
52. tigereye19
53. Starspurz (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> also just from COMEX 07
54. lsisaxon --> Not mine.. ;p Company bought a D40kit and it just arrived this morning.
55. yxannes (entered by chanjyj upon user request 1729H, 11 Sept 2007)
56. dscans (entered by chanjyj 1729H, 11 Sept 2007)
57. augustai (D40 with AF-S 18-200mm VR II) (entered by chanjyj upon user request 2129H, 11 Sept 2007)
68. redpills (Sigma 30mm f/1.4) (entered by chanjyj 2212H, 11 Sept 2007)

 

[psychobiologist]

just got my D40x last Sat..together with Sigma 30 1.4..and went shooting from 3pm till 3am It's a wonderful day, with 500+shutters clicked away -_-

you will learn to appreciate how quiet the d40 shutter is.. and how soft it feels.

 

[dscans]

You used the kit lens? :think: The colour rendition and bokeh is really good (at least for my eyes!)

No, I used the Nikon 18-200 VR. Pricey, but a fantastic piece of kit.

 

[redpills]

HELP!
Why can't I run pictureproject 1.7 on my Mac? :dunno:

there is a pop-up window saying:
The application "PictureProject" could not be launched because of a shared library error: ",<PictureProject><PictureProject><Zelkova3><>"

btw, I did a bit touch-ups on some photos in photoshop cs, but the color turned out to be a bit paler than what i see in ps and some other photo-viewing softwares when i upload them to internet photo albums. Can someone tell me why? Is it because i didn't set my colorspace correctly in PS CS? I changed to sRGB one as it is said to be the embedded color space of d40x's fotos..shall i use another color space instead?

Million thanks in advance!

 

[redpills]

you will learn to appreciate how quiet the d40 shutter is.. and how soft it feels.

hmm..didn't notice that..my friend brought his D80 and I met a girl who was using a MINT FM3A:lovegrin: and she had been the model for the whole day. I didn't pay attention to the volume of shutter of D80 in the hustle and bustle of the downtown area. And as for FM3A..Mamamia! the appearance and the smooth feel of its metal body are so attention-grabbing that who cares how it sounds;p

 

[chanjyj]

you will learn to appreciate how quiet the d40 shutter is.. and how soft it feels.

I dunno leh psycho. I prefer my D2x shutter-you can't feel the mirror slap. It's like shooting a gun with no recoil. (.22 subsonic round vs 7.62 GPMG?!)

 

[lsisaxon]

I dunno leh psycho. I prefer my D2x shutter-you can't feel the mirror slap. It's like shooting a gun with no recoil. (.22 subsonic round vs 7.62 GPMG?!)

Like 84mm recoiless rifle? Freaking loud but you don't feel anything... ;p

 

[Six-GHz]

No, I used the Nikon 18-200 VR. Pricey, but a fantastic piece of kit.

That explains...! Yeah, I know, it's freaking versatile!

you will learn to appreciate how quiet the d40 shutter is.. and how soft it feels.

It's more muffled.

 

[photogiant]

Updated list to include my new 18-200mm. The last piece of DX lens i would ever own. Going FF next time. (When they make a FX camera for the mass market. Perhaps a D40FX? Lol!)

Please update the thread yourselves!
1. Zaren
2. Hlyf
3. Psychobiologist (D200, D40/D80 sold)
4. BlueBull
5. IfourDesign
6. Helmiz
7. Six-GHz
8. Matthew1381
9. Samtcy (with one tripod totting hubby!)
10. Benson S A Chua
11. GriGri
12. Wing Oscar
13. geraldKhoo (with D200, sold D40x to friend... but still available for my use )
14. chanjyj (With D2x)
15. Mousedeer213
16. Clubgrit
17. monokydni
18. mysterio506
19. IceMocha
20. PhotoGiant (D40x with AF-S 18-200mm VRII. I lyke~!)
21. Mickie
22. Graphicz
23. Eidja
24. TennoRZ(since Dec'06)
25. anwask (D40 with 18-55,55-200) (Updated by chanjyj 1130H, 7 Sept 07)
26. neverneverever (D40x with SB-600)
27. damkuff
28. JillValentine
29. JeeT77 (since X'mas '06)
30. huoyun (d40 kit since jan 07)
31. czeno
32. vroom
33. kamiru
34. fusetrips
35. Jimny (Bought in Japan kit + 55-200 )
36. lloyds (since july 07)
37. shirak
38. Popeye gal (D40x - 18-200mm)
39. XiaoXian (re-entered by chanjyj)
40. csiwei
41. fungoer (with 55-200mm VR)
42. jeffng28 (D40X with 55-200VR)
43. Stray Sheep (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> from COMEX 07
44. deathwiz (D40 + 18-200VR)
45. KeefeSNAP (due to 1/500 flash sync speed)
46. popiah123
47. konahead (D40 kit + 55-200mm VR + SB400)
48. steadyshot
49. guiii (D40 + 18-135mm)
50. jayzzz
51. danielwu0808
52. tigereye19
53. Starspurz (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> also just from COMEX 07
54. lsisaxon --> Not mine.. Company bought a D40kit and it just arrived this morning.
55. yxannes (entered by chanjyj upon user request 1729H, 11 Sept 2007)
56. dscans (entered by chanjyj 1729H, 11 Sept 2007)
57. augustai (D40 with AF-S 18-200mm VR II) (entered by chanjyj upon user request 2129H, 11 Sept 2007)
68. redpills (Sigma 30mm f/1.4) (entered by chanjyj 2212H, 11 Sept 2007)

 

[kudos]

Please update the thread yourselves!
1. Zaren
2. Hlyf
3. Psychobiologist (D200, D40/D80 sold)
4. BlueBull
5. IfourDesign
6. Helmiz
7. Six-GHz
8. Matthew1381
9. Samtcy (with one tripod totting hubby!)
10. Benson S A Chua
11. GriGri
12. Wing Oscar
13. geraldKhoo (with D200, sold D40x to friend... but still available for my use )
14. chanjyj (With D2x)
15. Mousedeer213
16. Clubgrit
17. monokydni
18. mysterio506
19. IceMocha
20. PhotoGiant (D40x with AF-S 18-200mm VRII. I lyke~!)
21. Mickie
22. Graphicz
23. Eidja
24. TennoRZ(since Dec'06)
25. anwask (D40 with 18-55,55-200) (Updated by chanjyj 1130H, 7 Sept 07)
26. neverneverever (D40x with SB-600)
27. damkuff
28. JillValentine
29. JeeT77 (since X'mas '06)
30. huoyun (d40 kit since jan 07)
31. czeno
32. vroom
33. kamiru
34. fusetrips
35. Jimny (Bought in Japan kit + 55-200 )
36. lloyds (since july 07)
37. shirak
38. Popeye gal (D40x - 18-200mm)
39. XiaoXian (re-entered by chanjyj)
40. csiwei
41. fungoer (with 55-200mm VR)
42. jeffng28 (D40X with 55-200VR)
43. Stray Sheep (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> from COMEX 07
44. deathwiz (D40 + 18-200VR)
45. KeefeSNAP (due to 1/500 flash sync speed)
46. popiah123
47. konahead (D40 kit + 55-200mm VR + SB400)
48. steadyshot
49. guiii (D40 + 18-135mm)
50. jayzzz
51. danielwu0808
52. tigereye19
53. Starspurz (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> also just from COMEX 07
54. lsisaxon --> Not mine.. Company bought a D40kit and it just arrived this morning.
55. yxannes (entered by chanjyj upon user request 1729H, 11 Sept 2007)
56. dscans (entered by chanjyj 1729H, 11 Sept 2007)
57. augustai (D40 with AF-S 18-200mm VR II) (entered by chanjyj upon user request 2129H, 11 Sept 2007)
58. redpills (Sigma 30mm f/1.4) (entered by chanjyj 2212H, 11 Sept 2007)
59. kudos