The Nikon D300s Received Lukewarm Reception
From the Nikon D90 perspective, the Nikon D5000 is a stripped down Nikon D90 while the Nikon D300s offering a faster shoot rate and an excellent AF engine than the Nikon D90. The Nikon D90 camp is on...
View ArticleA Feasible Backup Camera - Nikon D3000
Moving to the next camera launched today, the "easy-peasy, lemon squeezy" Nikon D3000 seems to have a totally different appeal to Nikon D90 owners (at least to me) altogether. The 10.2 MP sensor seems...
View ArticleNext Stop - Nikon D700 and Above?
So, what's next, you say? My verdict - Full frame territory. Or just wait for the Nikon D400 to break the current DX mould. It's just not worth the effort to start the engine on the Nikon D300...
View ArticleNikon Has Created A Monster!
It was a breed that the world was caught by surprise in 2008, one that rewrites history as the first DSLR that captures HD videos, together with crispy still shots. The Nikon D90, in my observation,...
View ArticleManual Focus = Tiring Eye
Perhaps, it's fun to begin with. But as it turns out, you will soon find that manual focus can lead to a very tiring eye and body, especially after a consecutive 350 shots cycle.Manual photography also...
View ArticleFirst Step in Manual Photography
Of course, the first motivating step to delve into manual photography should originate from one primary factor - fun. Without which, it will not be sustainable. Imagine turning your AF mode of the...
View ArticleWhat Constitutes Fun Lenses?
On my radar, there's only two categories of lenses that can be considered fun to me - Fisheye and Tilt shift. All others are serious fun, and no way close to light fun.Firstly, our Nikon D90 already...
View ArticleTop Choice - Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G
As the statistics show, I cannot agree with you more, that the Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G forms the most coveted lens in every DX camera owners' mind. It's a wonderful, sharp lens, with much resolving power to...
View ArticleNew Definition of Fun - Lensbaby Muse!
Yup, you heard me. Fun is one of the key ingredient to fuel your passion in photography. And what better way to fuel it than to get the Lensbaby Muse Glass Optics!It was seriously for fun that I got...
View ArticleAbout Lensbaby Muse
The double glass optics option of the Muse gives user a higher taken down rate of decent tilt-biased images. The ability to focus fast and loose is what I like best about this model. You basically...
View ArticleThe Advantage of Manual Focus
It's been almost a week (only) since I began playing with manual focusing, and I am beginning to realize one key advantage of shooting manual - faster response time to capture what you really want,...
View ArticleFirst Impression of Nikon Capture NX 2
In a phrase - Blown away twice, off my chair and down the stairs!Sticking to my conviction that software such as Aperture 2 and Nikon Capture NX 2 should serve only as an insurance policy in...
View ArticleWhat Nikon D90 Owners Are Missing Out from Nikon D300s
So, with the newly launched Nikon D300s ringing in the air, what exactly will Nikon D90 owners lack from the Nikon D300s? Here's a complete list1. 1005-segment RGB sensor2. Lens data input capability...
View ArticleTrial Run - Lensbaby Muse Double Glass
So, with the F1 fever gaining momentum on the island, more of these models are on display on retail fronts. A few caught my eyes yesterday while exiting a giant electronic mall and the Lensbaby Muse...
View ArticleSweater Lickin' Good!
In the teething months of each boy, we will often begin to see the corners of our home furniture chipped, books being mutilated with saliva and bite marks, toys been nibbled off, crayons been halved...
View ArticleSmall Prosumer Camera's Advantage
There are just times when you want to remain inconspicuous when shooting, may it be in a museum or some sites where carrying a DSLR would only invite security personnel to approach you.And that's when...
View ArticleWait! We Almost Forgot About 4th August 2009!
Hey! There's still another press conference tomorrow by Nikon! Fingers cross, I hope Nikon will finally announce the Nikon Coolpix P7000!!Frankly, my objective analysis confirms the Nikon Coolpix P6000...
View ArticleNew Nikon D90 Discovery - Live View Zoom
All of us has been busily shooting with the view finder that one hardly bothered to explore the Live View option of the Nikon D90! Shooting with the minute view finder for macro or odd-angled shots can...
View ArticleDifference Between Phase & Contrast AF
Phase Detection AutofocusThis AF method is most prevalent in digital SLR cameras. It requires dedicated hardware (line and cross-type autofocus sensors) which can increase the overall cost of a camera....
View ArticleSingapore F1 Drawing Close
Its only about two months away, and we are beginning to see some spectacular news of this upcoming race. The six time champion veteran, Michael Schumacher has decided to make a sudden come back. And...
View ArticleApproaching 600 Posts!
All in a month's work of fun in shooting!I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for spending your precious time to drop by and read this blog. Your valuable comments are all that really...
View ArticleNikon Camera is Now A Projector?
Until I hear more about this, this sure is ground-breaking news, yet weirdest one from Nikon! Where do they actually get their inspiration? So, the next time you wish to show off those images you shot,...
View ArticleNational Day Rehearsal
So, with Singapore's National Day round the corner, the frequency of rehearsal increases around the island. And if you are lucky, you will witness some of the most advanced combat aircraft and choppers...
View ArticleGoogle Advertisement Quality & Site Stability Deteriorating Fast!
Firstly, all my posts now no longer allows me to attach an image (no matter which browser I used). Secondly, all my formating went all hay wired! Thirdly, I can no longer label any of my articles! I...
View ArticleNikon D90 Lab New Platform!
In a move to beef up the capability, appeal of Nikon D90 Lab, a new platform has been selected to host all future contents on Wordpress! (Following Nikon Rumors)Citing the lack of group-centric...
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