D90 User Group

[Ongoinglearner]

Assuming you are getting your bag from CP, no harm checking out their tripod range at the adjacent store. Still can't find what you like, then TK is just one traffic junction away.

Night scenery around Esplanade can be nice, depending on the angle of your shot. Moreover Baybeats starts that night and so there should be lots of activities too!

Thanks for the advise, we'll look around that day

lolx.. Zerocool you also agree.. haha... :devil:

ok bro, we'll keep in contact. Anyone who wanna join us do feel free to pm me.

 

[daredevil123]

lolx.. Zerocool you also agree.. haha... :devil:

For outings, I think a sling bag is still more versatile, because it gives easy access to all the gear.
But yesterday I covered over 3 or 4km around the streets and shopping centres, and I could feel the weight of my tripod and sling bag (S.Reporter100) on my left shoulder. This despite me only carrying my very light setup (UWA, 1 prime, and SB400). If I carried my full setup I think confirm collapse on the street.


* really happy about the added menu function (over my D80) to take multiple shots with 1 timer activation...

If you shoot something that require very quick access to gear (like a wedding), this bag is perfect. And when you travel, you can fold this bag flat and put in luggage. Use a backpack for handcarry to carry more gear. Then reach destination, switch to this bag.

 

[skylover]

If you shoot something that require very quick access to gear (like a wedding), this bag is perfect. And when you travel, you can fold this bag flat and put in luggage. Use a backpack for handcarry to carry more gear. Then reach destination, switch to this bag.

true.. sling bag is easier to access the equipment you need plus travelling wise it can be compacted, no doubt about that.

 

[madmartian]

Yo dude, while you are at it tonight, don't forget to check this out for me > I have the MC-DC2 cable... Used it once - the trouble is, with this cable you can't use the exposure delay function (where mirror will raise up 1 sec before shutter opens). I'll test it out again to see if it allows you to overide the 15 min auto off.
Check if the 15 mins timer is in effect when the cable is plug in & see if it stays at 15 mins or will the timer be de-activated when the cable is plugged in.
TIA & for that you can have an extra bowl of green curry

Yo dude, heard you guys had fun & did you do your homework? :think:

 

[kriegsketten]

Yo dude, heard you guys had fun & did you do your homework? :think:

The only homework they are doing right now is BBB... :bsmilie:

 

[madmartian]

The only homework they are doing right now is BBB... :bsmilie:

I meant you, not them. Your homework is free, but BBB is not....................:bsmilie: :bsmilie:

 

[kriegsketten]

I meant you, not them. Your homework is free, but BBB is not....................:bsmilie: :bsmilie:

Oh yeah! Sure did! Much landscape images since the meeting, still need to PP... :bsmilie:

 

[madmartian]

Oh yeah! Sure did! Much landscape images since the meeting, still need to PP... :bsmilie:

Besides that, its about the cable release

 

[Smiles88]

haha. i can see that kriegsketten is confused and has forgotten abt this piece of his homework.

 

[kriegsketten]

Oh, luckily I was using my shutter release cable last night! :bsmilie:

You actually did not need to set the mode to remote wireless (with timer option as well). So the 15 mins does not apply at all. In other words, MC-DC2 cable (once plugged in) at all times. Except when you set it to wireless(with/without timer) mode which is reserved strictly for the ML-L3.

Secondly, corrections on my previous statement (made when I was less experienced with the D90). The 1 second delay exposure DOES work even with the cable release. As it seems the 1 sec delay applies to all shutter release functions - whether using the body's shutter release button, cable release or remote wireless. Set it to ON - 1 sec delay applies to any kinds of shutter release. But do remember to set it OFF when you don't require it, or else you'd wonder why the shutter suddenly so slow... I think this happens when peeps used this function together with the Long Exposure mode and then forget to turn it off for the night...next day they think the DSLR needs to pay a visit to NSC...

So, repeat again cable release does not require setting mode to wireless mode (hence 15 min does not apply).

Cable release in this case is a better option than ML-L3, unless you want to take self portraits.

One important note when using cable release - make sure the button is not stuck on the "down" mode when you plug it in - or else camera will instantly open its shutters upon connection. I thought my DSLR went beserk when I plugged it in..then I realised that the button was stuck in "down" position... :sweat:

 

[Stagheart]

Newbie here i just got my D90 second hand with standard kit....can anyone pls recommend D90 lens for Landscape/Portrait under SGD500 ? Macro and Zoom not important for me for now.

 

[Smiles88]

Newbie here i just got my D90 second hand with standard kit....can anyone pls recommend D90 lens for Landscape/Portrait under SGD500 ? Macro and Zoom not important for me for now.

Welcome!!

Portrait you can consider the 35mm F1.8. Costs abt SGD 300. If on a tighter budget, 50mm F1.8.:devil:

Landscape can get Tokina 11-16mm.:devil::devil:

Landscape and portrait?? I'm not so sure abt a combination of the 2.:embrass:

 

[Stagheart]

that;s fast thanks for advise...
hmm if you have 500 bucks,and you're planning for a trip to australia, which lens would u go for? i'm on a very tight budget :embrass:

 

[kriegsketten]

that;s fast thanks for advise...
hmm if you have 500 bucks,and you're planning for a trip to australia, which lens would u go for? i'm on a very tight budget :embrass:

On a tight budget, I'd recommend the kit lenses. Wide angle zooms. You can find this very frequently from people trying to off load the kit lens after getting a DSLR+lens kit.

Here are a few options:

18-55 VR
18-70 VR
18-105 VR
18-135 VR

All should be under 500 brand new, or cheaper if you buy it at 2nd hand (check for Retail pricing first).

If it was me... 18-135 - longer focal length for all kinds of opportunities.

 

[kriegsketten]

Welcome!!

Portrait you can consider the 35mm F1.8. Costs abt SGD 300. If on a tighter budget, 50mm F1.8.

Landscape can get Tokina 11-16mm.

Landscape and portrait?? I'm not so sure abt a combination of the 2.:embrass:

Those are specialty lenses already lah! :bsmilie: Apart from the 35mm, 50mm, the Tokina will be about 900 already! :bsmilie:

Peeps who go travelling usually would like to keep it as simple as possible (one lens cover all)... Hence the some would even recommend the 18-200 for even greater coverage.. However, all these lenses will have some degree of distortions - but usable in most outdoor conditions. Indoor, better set the ISO to 1600 or 2000.

Unless Stagheart doesn't mind changing lenses, then go for what you've suggested 35mm DX and 50mm (75mm on a D90 body), but what about wide angle enough for landscape?

 

[Stagheart]

oh i bought second with the kit already ,included
the kit is 18 - 105mm.
That one is enough to do landscape and portrait?
by portrait i mean like those normal holiday photo with people in it i thikn hehehe sorry for beeing noobz!

 

[daredevil123]

Besides that, its about the cable release

Bro, no need to wait for that result la. Ask me can already.

A wired shutter release = shutter release button. Not affected by the time out.

 

[daredevil123]

oh i bought second with the kit already ,included
the kit is 18 - 105mm.
That one is enough to do landscape and portrait?
by portrait i mean like those normal holiday photo with people in it i thikn hehehe sorry for beeing noobz!

More than enough. Just go with kit lens. If you want to do a lot of landscape, remember to bring along a travel tripod.

 

[kriegsketten]

oh i bought second with the kit already ,included
the kit is 18 - 105mm.
That one is enough to do landscape and portrait?
by portrait i mean like those normal holiday photo with people in it i thikn hehehe sorry for beeing noobz!

Yes, that lens should be enough for general landscape (not the ultra wide kind, which is a specialty lens for landscapes). Should be good enough for portrait as well, but indoor it will suffer unless you set the ISO levels to much higher levels (which will invite much noise levels). Landscape-wise, not the widest but sufficient if your landscapes are not broad horizons (should be fine for some cityscapes, etc).

Since you have that lens already, my advice like Smiles88 mentioned would be either AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8 or AF-D 50mm f/1.8 to couple with your kit lens. These two are very affordable fixed focal/angle that is great for indoor/low light shoots (due to the large f/1.8 aperture - no need to boost up the ISO). Good for indoor portraits.

 

[Smiles88]

Those are specialty lenses already lah! :bsmilie: Apart from the 35mm, 50mm, the Tokina will be about 900 already! :bsmilie:

Peeps who go travelling usually would like to keep it as simple as possible (one lens cover all)... Hence the some would even recommend the 18-200 for even greater coverage.. However, all these lenses will have some degree of distortions - but usable in most outdoor conditions. Indoor, better set the ISO to 1600 or 2000.

Unless Stagheart doesn't mind changing lenses, then go for what you've suggested 35mm DX and 50mm (75mm on a D90 body), but what about wide angle enough for landscape?

Haha. Just helping to poison abit. Stagheart if you're going to buy a lens between the 35mm or the 50mm(both are pretty good for low light shooting), you shld consider getting the 35mm. I feel it's more shiok. Haha. Personal preferrence ah.

If not, your kit lens shld suffice.