Nikon ED lenses should be quite sharp.....can see from uncle chin eng's pics....Originally posted by Icemoon:Hmm .. the Nikon E8700 camera good or not?
Uncle....the D40 series can only use expensive AFS lenses (coz no built-in AF motor in the camera)...cannot AF with AF or third party lenses which do not have built in motorOriginally posted by Chin Eng:You think?
Might be upgrading soon. Looking at the Sony Alpha 100 or D40X. Despite my previous reservations, I might go the DSLR way soon.
D40 has a package that includes two lenses, unfortunately the D40x does not have any package.....Originally posted by laoda99:Uncle....the D40 series can only use expensive AFS lenses (coz no built-in AF motor in the camera)...cannot AF with AF or third party lenses which do not have built in motor
best u get other series
if u have $$$, buy the Fujifilm S5 Pro....it is good!!!
which reminds me .. they say Canon's trademark is that their picture is not sharp? Their cameras seem to produce pictures with the "soft" look.Originally posted by laoda99:Nikon ED lenses should be quite sharp.....can see from uncle chin eng's pics....
If u buy D40 series, u will be stuck to using expensive AFS lenses or Sigma HSM mount....u will not be able to use Prime Lenses in Auto Focus mode.Originally posted by Chin Eng:D40 has a package that includes two lenses, unfortunately the D40x does not have any package.....
Sony A100 also has packages that allow you to pick and choose lenses, plus they throw in the GPS recorder, and a 80Gb harddisk player for archival and viewing.
Still undecided.
Nope. Fuji is not a brand I'd consider.
Not really. But I think Nikon is better too. Mebbe becoz I dun have good experience with Canon's QC on the lower prosumer series hahaOriginally posted by Icemoon:which reminds me .. they say Canon's trademark is that their picture is not sharp? Their cameras seem to produce pictures with the "soft" look.
Yup u are right in some way....but I hope unker chin eng won't be tempted to upgrade later....becoz D40 has its limitations.Originally posted by sillyme:I think Unker wants a "low-fuss" system that meets a certain budget right? I don't think he will buy many lenses.
D40x is good enough for its value
I agree. Then again, in my opinion, when it comes to digital cameras, their lifespan is relatively short. The general trend now is to use and change.Originally posted by laoda99:Yup u are right in some way....but I hope unker chin eng won't be tempted to upgrade later....becoz D40 has its limitations
How have the manufacturers been improving on the lens?Originally posted by sillyme:The only thing that stays is the lens.
yup, right on.... I am not one of those who'd buy add-ons... the reality of digital camera is that technology changes overnight. One mount today may be obsolete tomorrow.Originally posted by sillyme:I think Unker wants a "low-fuss" system that meets a certain budget right? I don't think he will buy many lenses.
D40x is good enough for its value
lenses are getting better but more expensiveOriginally posted by Icemoon:How have the manufacturers been improving on the lens?
http://www.sony.com.sg/alpha/products_kits01.htmlOriginally posted by Chin Eng:yup, right on.... I am not one of those who'd buy add-ons... the reality of digital camera is that technology changes overnight. One mount today may be obsolete tomorrow.
I am looking for value for money deals... currently the sony package looks dam good. I reckon, body, 2 lenses, 1 flash plus all the freebies is about 2 grand.
.... but we are OOTing.....
in what sense better?Originally posted by laoda99:lenses are getting better but more expensive
like the new canon 16-35 F2.8 version II.........
I think less chromatic abbreration and corner-to-corner sharpnessOriginally posted by Icemoon:in what sense better?
bigger range of aperture? sharper lens?
first of all... please don't hijack my thread. this thread is about my dolls.Originally posted by laoda99:http://www.sony.com.sg/alpha/products_kits01.html
no flash though.....
My recommendation still: if u want to stick with nikon D40s, buy it with a 18-200VR.......couple with a SB800 Flash........
nikon accessories are readily available.....and compare to Sony I think less expensive (like the nikon using SD card which is already cheaper than Sony memory card, and there is wide range of 3rd party factories making accessories for nikon too as nikon has larger market)...
Noted. I will direct it to a new topic.Originally posted by Chin Eng:first of all... please don't hijack my thread. this thread is about my dolls.
not really.... found it quite easy.Originally posted by Icemoon:Amazing .. your catwoman can stand. Did you have a tough time balancing it?