Recent content by MachCurve

Hi guys, Anyone knows where this photo was taken? https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1_taipei_sunrise_panorama_2015.jpg

Hey guys, Does anyone know where I can get a fitting DSLR pouch of sorts? I'll be going overseas in 1-2 days time. Am not intending to bring my camera bag as it doesn't have capacity to fill other stuff like bottles, umbrellas, etc. Hence the intention to find a fitting kinda casing, which...

4 of us. Landmark is more of scenic background

Hi guys, I tried finding info on how to frame photos of landscape with people in the foreground (i.e. friends/family standing in front of a landmark) but there appears to be very little info available. I looked through some of the photos I took previously and noticed that the photo cuts...

Guys, When I shoot in RAW, the photos shown in my D5300's LCD look pretty different when I open up the RAW files on my computer. The main difference (as I see it now) appears to be the brightness. The photos viewed on the D5300's LCD are much brighter than the RAW files viewed on my com (even...

Hey guys, sorry for the numerous threads recently. Can I check whether any one knows where I can find SD card holders? I'm looking for the tiny box kind and not the wallet one. (E.g. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/271466512756?nav=SEARCH) Tried numerous shops like Daiso, Challenger, Sony but they...

Alright thanks! Any chance the black dots will in the viewfinder will find their way to the image sensor or sth? On a side note, does anyone know where to buy (in shops) SD card holders? I'm looking for a small box that has compartments for SD cards (something like...

Alright! Should the VR be switched off even if the tripod is shaking a lil due to strong winds or sth?

Alright thanks folks! I got a slightly taller one in the end - about 1.5m. Realised that height isn't really much an issue!

Hey guys, I just bought a Sirui! Thanks all for the tips. Can I check with you guys, how do I register warranty for this? I was told that all I need to do is keep the receipt but it sounds a little too lax.

Hmm, then how do I know how much weight the hook of the tripod can tank? I should be using the freebie that comes along with the Sirui tripod though. That should do fine right?

Hey guys, Sorry again. Can I ask, 1. What do the symbols in the red boxes stand for? 2. The symbol in the green box is the weight of the tripod right? 3. And the symbol in the blue box is the weight the hook can tank? 4. Came across an article saying that the fewer the sections, the better...

Thanks for the tips. It's a lot clearer now. I also chanced upon this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp7H6D4nRTE) which was of substantial assistance. Can I ask if the tripod is extended to its maximum length, the hook at the end of the centre column is still useable right? Do you guys...

Uh, the reason why I'm so concerned about the height of the tripod is cos I'm worried that a tripod that isn't tall enough won't be able to capture people in the foreground properly (e.g. awkward angle cos tripod is too short). For other types of photography (e.g. night, long exposure shots)...

Indeed, the prices for sirui tripods are pretty attractive. That explains my dilemma... How do you all cope with a tripod that is shorter in height than the people in the foreground? The purpose for this tripod is more for family photos, where I'm not around to man it - and the reason why I...