DSLR Reccomendations


Do try to remove the term "good DOF" from your vocabulary... :angel:
There is no such thing as 'good' or 'bad' Depth of Field. It is usually described as thin/narrow or large/deep.

If you're talking about photos where the subject stands out from the background because the subject is sharp whilst the background is very blur, then you're referring to photography with thin DOF to isolate the subject.

If all else is consistent (eg. focal length, camera--->subject distance) and you take 2 photos at f/1.8 and f/2.8, the f/1.8 photo will have a thinner DOF, so the background will be more blur than that taken at f/2.8
Clear enough? HTH...

YES SIR!!

Don't so strict.

Newbie Here... :p
 

Yeah loh, can't get in Singapore unless you get someone to get it from you from japan or order online.

But order online no international warranty rights?
 

YES SIR!!

Don't so strict.

Newbie Here... :p
i'm not strict :angel:

It's better to learn the "proper" terms first, rather that ingrain the wrong terms in your head, and get people sniggering at you later on! :)

I'm also long-time newbie ! :)
 

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Well you can also get a shallow DOF from using a slow telephoto . the higher your focal length the shallower DOF even when i use 200mm f6.7 my DOF is shallower than my 50mm f1.4 ...:sweat: thats is focus as close as the lens can . try learning more about photgraphy and DOF and you will know that any lens can give you bokeh. But the quality of bokeh still depends on the lens , generally the more aperture blades, the more smoother the bokeh:D
 

But order online no international warranty rights?

As what I know,
Body - Local warranty. No warranty if you buy in other country.
Lens - International warranty regardless of where you buy.
 

Don't know if anyone has suggested the TS to consider other things that are important yet, so i'll suggest some stuff.

Dry Cabinet - (U may not want to get it but this is a must have. Dry box are the cheaper options)
Camera bag - (Free one's are usually unglam if u know what i mean :) )
Filters - (Multi Coated UV filter mainly to protect your lens)
Flash - (Might not seem important, but trust me they work wonders)
Lens - (Depends on your personal taste)

Sometimes taking into consideration what lenses or equipment you want to have as future upgrades might help you decide on a camera body. As if u take nikon ur stuck with nikon and vice versa for all other brands. Even things like buying 2nd hand equipment, which can be found much more commonly.
 

But order online no international warranty rights?

i'm not too sure on that.
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6022436&postcount=368

If u see this post, the User Moggie order it through the site in the post.
He did manage to get an international warrenty. However, i am not too sure whether Emjay (the local distributor) would acknowledge it ornot.

There's used to be a discussion on it but i can't remember where is the thread already, if you are able to buy from Japan at Yokobashi (hope is spell correctly), you may request for international warranty and they would change it for you.

Anyway, easier to get the white one in SG. ^^ Also look nice :heart:
 

Most of all dont get infected by the "BBB" virus, buy what u need not what u want..IMO
 

Don't know if anyone has suggested the TS to consider other things that are important yet, so i'll suggest some stuff.

Dry Cabinet - (U may not want to get it but this is a must have. Dry box are the cheaper options)
Camera bag - (Free one's are usually unglam if u know what i mean :) )
Filters - (Multi Coated UV filter mainly to protect your lens)
Flash - (Might not seem important, but trust me they work wonders)
Lens - (Depends on your personal taste)

Sometimes taking into consideration what lenses or equipment you want to have as future upgrades might help you decide on a camera body. As if u take nikon ur stuck with nikon and vice versa for all other brands. Even things like buying 2nd hand equipment, which can be found much more commonly.

Yes, I've considered the other important things already.

Dry Cabinet - Digi-Dry Cabinet 36L - $118 (NTUC Fairprice Extra)
Camera bag - Crumpler 5 / 6 million Dollar Bag
Filters - A Cheap Hoyu Filter for the Kit Lens
Flash - Not at the moment.
Lens - 50mm f1.4 (2nd hand)
 

Yes, I've considered the other important things already.

Dry Cabinet - Digi-Dry Cabinet 36L - $118 (NTUC Fairprice Extra)
Camera bag - Crumpler 5 / 6 million Dollar Bag
Filters - A Cheap Hoyu Filter for the Kit Lens
Flash - Not at the moment.
Lens - 50mm f1.4 (2nd hand)

Note that this Cabinet is an analogue type, you might have to spent quite some time
to calibrate it unless you get the DHC model .

cheers
 

Yes, I've considered the other important things already.

Dry Cabinet - Digi-Dry Cabinet 36L - $118 (NTUC Fairprice Extra)
Camera bag - Crumpler 5 / 6 million Dollar Bag
Filters - A Cheap Hoyu Filter for the Kit Lens
Flash - Not at the moment.
Lens - 50mm f1.4 (2nd hand)

Wow your going straight for the 50 1.4...:D
Ever considered the Sigma 30 1.4?
I'd actually recommend a bigger dry cabinet. I bought a 60L as my first dry cabinet, back then it seemed so big. But now abt 4 years later, its not big enough haha.
If your going to put a cheap filter, then there's no point in having a filter. Putting a cheap filter is like buying a sports car and then pump in 92 :dunno:Why not consider using this instead http://www.artworkfoto.com/mcuv.html
Their reasonably priced and their multi coated.
 

Note that this Cabinet is an analogue type, you might have to spent quite some time
to calibrate it unless you get the DHC model .

cheers

But I've read in CS that they reccomend getting the analogue type?
The DHC ones are quite expensive.
 

Wow your going straight for the 50 1.4...:D
Ever considered the Sigma 30 1.4?
I'd actually recommend a bigger dry cabinet. I bought a 60L as my first dry cabinet, back then it seemed so big. But now abt 4 years later, its not big enough haha.
If your going to put a cheap filter, then there's no point in having a filter. Putting a cheap filter is like buying a sports car and then pump in 92 :dunno:Why not consider using this instead http://www.artworkfoto.com/mcuv.html
Their reasonably priced and their multi coated.

Not bad.
Price is very reasonable.

So if I want this lens can just purchase from the site?
Or there are other places selling outside cheaper?
 

Not bad.
Price is very reasonable.

So if I want this lens can just purchase from the site?
Or there are other places selling outside cheaper?

I usually just go down. Its actually the building right next to nafa. The one inbetween sculpture house and bank of china.
 

But I've read in CS that they reccomend getting the analogue type?
The DHC ones are quite expensive.

value for money i would say..

don't worry a few days of settings will automatically get it right :)
 

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