D5100 user...fall in!! Part Two

[spree86]

I would like to be part of 5100 group. may i check if kit set is enough for newbie?

If you are just starting out, the kit would be ideal, until you specifically know what lens you want in the future.

[ahockz]

If you are just starting out, the kit would be ideal, until you specifically know what lens you want in the future.

42 page too long for me to read from 1 page to end i just random skipping a few pages.

Got read about dry box/cabinet etc. Len need to be kept in a cabinet or dry box?
Think i got more to read up, just found a link about this in snap.

Mainly I just like to take photos. Been using point and shoot type. But when go in event like NDP, friend wedding, site seeing some pictures taken always not clear and small. Think should at least get a DSLR for better image.

Saw the current offer is $1199 with Card Reader, 8GB SD Card, Rain Proof Bag, Tripod & Nikon Supreme Cleaning Kit worth more than $200.*
+ AF-S 55-200mm VR lens at $199 (Should i get this too)

T K Foto (May) - $909, (Cash only) FOC : 8GB Class 4 SDHC Card, Nikon Bag, Nikon D5100 Leather Hand Grip Strap, Nikon Cleaning Kit and Nikon Tripod, Screen Protector

Need to scout around to see any better deal..

^_^

[spree86]

42 page too long for me to read from 1 page to end i just random skipping a few pages.

Got read about dry box/cabinet etc. Len need to be kept in a cabinet or dry box?
Think i got more to read up, just found a link about this in snap.

Mainly I just like to take photos. Been using point and shoot type. But when go in event like NDP, friend wedding, site seeing some pictures taken always not clear and small. Think should at least get a DSLR for better image.

Saw the current offer is $1199 with Card Reader, 8GB SD Card, Rain Proof Bag, Tripod & Nikon Supreme Cleaning Kit worth more than $200.*
+ AF-S 55-200mm VR lens at $199 (Should i get this too)

T K Foto (May) - $909, (Cash only) FOC : 8GB Class 4 SDHC Card, Nikon Bag, Nikon D5100 Leather Hand Grip Strap, Nikon Cleaning Kit and Nikon Tripod, Screen Protector

Need to scout around to see any better deal..

^_^

Yes you definitely need a dry box/cabinet in Singapore's weather. I will go for the cabinet.

I will go for the TK Foto package if it's only between these 2 options and the 55-200 depends on whether you need the longer focal length.

[fmeeran]

Maybe we can meet for coffee sometimes

Good idea. :-)
YIH? I work at the t-lab building.

[spree86]

Good idea. :-)
YIH? I work at the t-lab building.

I'm usually at the science side but I think YIH is the middle ground for the both of us

[sin77]

I would like to be part of 5100 group. may i check if kit set is enough for newbie?

welcome to 5100!

Kit is enough for u to practice.
Later on you may want to upgrade lens, but can do it slowly.
Some newbie for a start would try 50/1.8 because it is bright, can shoot shallow DOF, yet cheap ($180?).
However, the old type 50/1.8 cannot auto focus on 5100.

[fmeeran]

I'm usually at the science side but I think YIH is the middle ground for the both of us

I do come over to the science canteen for lunches some days. Should catch up sometime.

[steventay]

how is D5100 vs D7000?

[rain5533]

how is D5100 vs D7000?

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Thanks

[ahockz]

Yes you definitely need a dry box/cabinet in Singapore's weather. I will go for the cabinet.

I will go for the TK Foto package if it's only between these 2 options and the 55-200 depends on whether you need the longer focal length.

welcome to 5100!

Kit is enough for u to practice.
Later on you may want to upgrade lens, but can do it slowly.
Some newbie for a start would try 50/1.8 because it is bright, can shoot shallow DOF, yet cheap ($180?).
However, the old type 50/1.8 cannot auto focus on 5100.

Thank for the advice. what it is mean for longer focal length, zooming? Depth Of Field . . . . I think i got a lot to learn, just did a goggle @ wikipedia and read until quite blur liao.

I think i call TK to check out. Need to touch the cam in order to know if it suit me.

^_^

Oh yah. Another stupid Q, Is there any different for left-handed? I mean normally the product tend to build more custom for right-handed to use.

[spree86]

Thank for the advice. what it is mean for longer focal length, zooming? Depth Of Field . . . . I think i got a lot to learn, just did a goggle @ wikipedia and read until quite blur liao.

I think i call TK to check out. Need to touch the cam in order to know if it suit me.

^_^

Oh yah. Another stupid Q, Is there any different for left-handed? I mean normally the product tend to build more custom for right-handed to use.

A longer focal length means a longer reach and a narrower field of view. Focal length does affect DOF but it's only one of the factor, better to let you try it out after you get the camera.

All the cameras are design for right handed people, the shutter button and the dials are all on the right, so you get have to get used to it.

[ahockz]

I had joined the group, just got my new cam yest. I also buy the promotion lens 55-200. now charging before learning how to use it. ^_^

It there a need to get a filter for lens? and what is the recommend filter to be used (Budget low)? Main concern will be to protect the len bah.

Read though (B+W filters, HOYA filters and other creative filters - photoart)

Maybe just get a normal cheap filter first. OEM each $15.90 only wo.

[SkimMilk]

I had joined the group, just got my new cam yest. I also buy the promotion lens 55-200. now charging before learning how to use it. ^_^

It there a need to get a filter for lens? and what is the recommend filter to be used (Budget low)? Main concern will be to protect the len bah.

Read though (B+W filters, HOYA filters and other creative filters - photoart)

Maybe just get a normal cheap filter first. OEM each $15.90 only wo.

Read the filters thread to understand more.

Cheap filters = worse than no filters, since they may degrade your image quality.

[mds80]

A good brand for filters is Hoya. Affordable and good quality. Get the multi-coated ones.

[Blur Shadow]

Hoya, Kenko, Nikon NC, B+W are common recommendations. Multi-coated preferred.

[fmeeran]

I had joined the group, just got my new cam yest. I also buy the promotion lens 55-200. now charging before learning how to use it. ^_^

It there a need to get a filter for lens? and what is the recommend filter to be used (Budget low)? Main concern will be to protect the len bah.

Read though (B+W filters, HOYA filters and other creative filters - photoart)

Maybe just get a normal cheap filter first. OEM each $15.90 only wo.

Don't buy filters for the inexpensive lenses. The price goes up significantly if you buy good filters, and bad filters will just bring down IQ.

I wouldn't buy filters for the 18-55 and 55-200. They are too cheap to justify good uv filters, have a rotating front element that rules out polarisers, and you should really shoot a lot more before getting into NDs and GNDs.

[Luminare]

I had joined the group, just got my new cam yest. I also buy the promotion lens 55-200. now charging before learning how to use it. ^_^

It there a need to get a filter for lens? and what is the recommend filter to be used (Budget low)? Main concern will be to protect the len bah.

Read though (B+W filters, HOYA filters and other creative filters - photoart)

Maybe just get a normal cheap filter first. OEM each $15.90 only wo.

Getting decent filter helps with preventing dust from getting onto the front lens element and prevent accidental staining of the front lens element with finger prints and stuff. But no need to get those expensive filters. Kenko ones are good enough for daily use.

There is no need to buy creative filters for a start and creative filters are expensive. B+W 10 F-Stop filter is S$145 and CPL filters dont work with the 18-55 kit lens as the lens rotate. ND Grads require filter holders and the circular Singh-Ray ND is very very expensive.

[SkimMilk]

Getting decent filter helps with preventing dust from getting onto the front lens element and prevent accidental staining of the front lens element with finger prints and stuff. But no need to get those expensive filters. Kenko ones are good enough for daily use.

There is no need to buy creative filters for a start and creative filters are expensive. B+W 10 F-Stop filter is S$145 and CPL filters dont work with the 18-55 kit lens as the lens rotate. ND Grads require filter holders and the circular Singh-Ray ND is very very expensive.

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The filter ring of the 18-55 doesn't rotate. I'm do use a CPL filter on this lens.

[Luminare]

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The filter ring of the 18-55 doesn't rotate. I'm do use a CPL filter on this lens.

You need to rotate the CPL clockwise or counter-clockwise to get a different amount of polarization?

Polarizing filters work by blocking certain light waves from entering the lens. Rotating the polarizer allows certain types of light waves to pass through, while blocking other ranges of light waves.

i recall that the 18-55 rotates as it focus, using a CPL means you need to lock focus and reset the CPL setting?

[mds80]

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The filter ring of the 18-55 doesn't rotate. I'm do use a CPL filter on this lens.

How come your kit lens so special doesn't rotate? Mine rotates when it focuses