Got your attention didn't it!

How do I work this thing?

http://static.flickr.com/89/243946123_0d424a366b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedeluria/243946123/)

Now I can infiltrate this side of the forum :Angry:

Congratulations Dave!

Now you will know what it feels like to have in your hands the power of superior ergonomics :)

regards.

Thanks Zandy. Yes, it does feel comfy alright. Can't power it up yet though since the battery was drained by my photo friends earlier this evening. I let them have first crack at it.

Oohhh! :Grin: D80! Congrats!

Dave,

Probably a Switcher, Decoy, Spy or Attention Deficiency Syndrome. It's your choice. By the way, you can try powering it up by using the enclosed power cord in the box. Hope this is the real thing. Congratulations Jedi, Happy Shooting and Do read the instruction manual since it's different from your Canon Saber. :-).

Ang lakas ng influence sa yo ng kapatid mo Dave. I can understand. He is very passionate with the Dark side. Congrats and hope to see you one of these days in the Nikon EBs. Now I see the early results of the efforts of Anderson Tan.

Congratulations, our new sith apprentice! Hmmm... the force is strong with you Dave... I can sense it... Could you be the chosen one that brings balance to the force? A sith lord in the making? :D

May the force always be with you! Enjoy your new toy! :)

Hey Dave, welcome to the fold! Looks like the D80 has started you on a dark and powerful journey...

Teka, teka, teka...
Based on your pic, you got the D80 kit and the 18-200???
SB-800 na lang!

Congrats Dave! :)

Welcome to the few and the proud... :D

congrats on the new gear dave! you finally got that 18-200.

Woooohooo thats sexy haha.

I on the other hand am on confused sith haha. Nikon + Yashica, want to branch out to Leica :P Different story though.

Does this mean you'll be letting go of your white glasses dave? :D

They're called Sith Apprentices

Welcome to the Dark Side Sith Apprentice Dave! Di ka talaga makatiis no? And so the converts keep coming in! :D


Peace!

They're called Sith Apprentices

Welcome to the Dark Side Sith Apprentice Dave! Di ka talaga makatiis no? And so the converts keep coming in! :D


Peace!

Wow! Our light Sabers are glowing redder and redder...:Grin:

Training, forbidden it is!

Too much fear, I sense with him.

Fear leads to anger, anger leads to suffering... suffering leads to the DARK SIDE. :D

If you will take that path do it with conviction and throw all your canon gear away. I have a garbage bag here, dito mo na itapon! :) :) :)

...wow... Your new lightsaber is so cool.

Hehehe let us, Canon users, know your experience ha!

Goes to show in photography, you can't be too brand specific :)

But in computing, it's another matter. Right Dave? :)

BTW, looks like you've found your 2nd camera body already. Congrats Dave!

If you will take that path do it with conviction and throw all your canon gear away. I have a garbage bag here, dito mo na itapon! :) :) :)

I have first dibs! hahha

If you will take that path do it with conviction and throw all your canon gear away. I have a garbage bag here, dito mo na itapon! :) :) :)

:D Muaahahahahaha!! This got me!

Welcome to the Darkside Sir Dave! :Grin: We are definitely growing in numbers! Yipee! :)

Welcome home, Dave.....

hehehe... jumped in dual systems now dave huh... ;)

been thinking about that myself....

not only did dave jump, he leap-frogged a lot of us! imagine, a d80 + 18-200mm VR kaagad! wow!

Got your attention didn't it!

How do I work this thing?

http://static.flickr.com/89/243946123_0d424a366b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedeluria/243946123/)

Now I can infiltrate this side of the forum :Angry:

That didn't come from our base since our units haven't arrived yet. This is the only thing I have to complain about Nikon HK. I'm always behind in allocation compared to other countries since my volume cannot match USA or Europe. We are ordering more quantity now though. I hope in the near future we will be prioritized more as we increase purchase volume.

However, thanks for joining the dark side. You are now a Sith Lord...

Say hi to Taj for me. :)

congrats dave!!! that one was fast. i also asked about body only option. that's why you haven't posted again, busy pala. hehehe

Looks like Dave is really very busy adapting to the Dark Side. While you are at it, maybe we can see a first hand review from you, since you are among one of the few who has one now...Go Dave...

hey dave! congrats! you'll love nikon as much as you're loving canon fo' sho'! :D wish I didn't unload my nikon gear along the way! haha! oh welps! let me know if it's time na ha? my 2 30Ds are still naked! hehe!

The Dark Side of the Force is Strong within you Dave...Welcome to the Brotherhood of the Sith

Welcome to the Dark Side Dave! You will experience how the dark side operates... Congrats! :)

That didn't come from our base since our units haven't arrived yet. This is the only thing I have to complain about Nikon HK. I'm always behind in allocation compared to other countries since my volume cannot match USA or Europe. We are ordering more quantity now though. I hope in the near future we will be prioritized more as we increase purchase volume.

However, thanks for joining the dark side. You are now a Sith Lord...

Say hi to Taj for me. :)

I will sir. Thanks very much for the welcome.

I consider myself the worst shopper because I have reached a level of financial means that I really don't care too much whether it's gray or not. My 30D is also gray market (first in Manila to buy one).

Both items (D80 & 18-200 VR) are in high demand and short supply so when the opportunity presented itself I took it. I guess you know the business a lot more but I do know a lot of like minded impulse buyers who would pay extra just to get one so I suggest just to get these items even if one has to pay COD.

Loving the product so far.

I'm done with the first set.

Nikon D80 + 18-200 VR Gallery (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedeluria/sets/72157594286290105/show/)
http://static.flickr.com/81/244483572_3fa9bb4363_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedeluria/sets/72157594286290105/show/)

Notes:

Since I am a Nikon newbie, nearly all of these were shot at FULL AUTOMATIC.
Some were shot by me, some were shot by my eldest son. NO POST PROCESSING WHATSOEVER.

now if we could just see some sample cut's from your new Dark Saber :)

Your wish is my command.

From the thumbnails, the colors are beautiful. Congrats and welcome.

From the thumbnails, the colors are beautiful. Congrats and welcome.

Yes I noticed that too...

Makes me wonder if I should leave it on Full Auto :D

I've been getting requests to test the new 18-135 kit lens so I'll try to accomodate your request.

Since I am a Nikon newbie, nearly all of these were shot at FULL AUTOMATIC.
Some were shot by me, some were shot by my eldest son. NO POST PROCESSING WHATSOEVER.

those shots where straight out of the cam? all seem to be OK except for the single flower that seemed OOF. will you care to post the same set but this time with PP? are shots taken at 10mp setting?

thanks for sharing there

Color Mode IIIa really produces vibrant and saturated colors especially the reds and the greens! I think it is the default color mode for the D50/D80... :)

Nice shots dave! More samples! :)

those shots where straight out of the cam? all seem to be OK except for the single flower that seemed OOF. will you care to post the same set but this time with PP? are shots taken at 10mp setting?

thanks for sharing there

Yes, there's noticable CA too.. but who cares? I LOVE the colors! I will never compare a walkaround to any of my L glass, it's just not fair. But I was amazed that I was taking a landscape shot then saw a plane flying overhead and captured it too within a couple of seconds. Gotta love that!

Yes, all the shots are set to the highest JPEG quality (Large & Fine) which means 10MP.

cool! will be waiting for those shots you processed through PS CS, i'll be you can get more dynamic range after post processinmg some of the shots. care to try an HDR shot?

Hu hu hu you're killing me here... Ok.. I'll put that on my to do list.

nice colors from the d80 :)

bakit tayo na sa darkside just because we use nikon? di naman tayo kawawa ah :P

nice colors dave! partida pa yan, no PP! gotta test an 18-200VR... :)

Dave, short request from a Canon user. How about 100% crops from 28-70 against your L lens :) Or 18-22 from your EF-S :)

WELCOME Dave! the dark side is much cooler. he he

I don't have access to that kinda gear. I'll let the more experienced Nikon users do it. Maybe during the next "meeting" we can ask TJ to do the tests with his glass and my DSLR body.

Oh sorry. I thought you still had your 28-70L.

I do still have it. It's just that I don't think it's fair to compare a superzoom vs a 28-70 F2.8 L glass.

Unless you meant I take 28-70mm shots using the same aperture as the 18-200's equivalent aperture setting. I still think it will be unfair.

During my early posts here in DPP, I started the Canon wishlist. I put there what I wanted and in that list is a better consumer zoom to rival the 18-200 VR. Well, I saw the latest releases and although they were nice and all, Canon still neglected the glaring gap between it's kit lenses versus other brands (including Sony).

By introducing a 400D with a EFS 18-55, it's just begging the Canon users to buy another lens. Nikon with it's 18-70 & now the 18-135 kit lenses offer superior value as the owners don't feel the pressure to accumulate glass if they don't want to.

congrats dave! asteeg naman!

you do of course remember that story of a certain jedi...

from his youngling days he was perceived to be on a different level than the rest of the jedi...his midicholorian count surpassed that of master yoda. he went on to become the greatest jedi of his era only to succumb to the dark side and be the dark lord of the sith that was his calling....

he crushed a few throats, yeah...t'was cool...but he donned a hideous gas mask for props!

but in the end...didn't he like...return to the light???

will that be your path also? hehehe. :Grin:

satire lang yan ha. congrats, and do let us know how it compares with the 30D saber...

kung kit lens lang, panalo talaga ang nikon! if im buying a d200, it would be because i need a camera with excellent weather sealing for my mountain escapades AND MORE IMPORTANTLY for that 18-200 VR! wish ko lang may ganyan din ang canon.

excuse me, canon, are you like, listening???

excellent samples dave! i love the vibrancy of the D80! reminds me of my D50 before.

@Dave

Now that you own both systems, can you compare how each brand handles color when it comes to flesh tones?

I've read numerous accounts that Canon colors aren't life-like compared to Nikon (this they say is a trade off of Canon's excellent high-ISO performance). The usual term they use is that it looks "plasticky".

Can you confirm or deny this?

Thanks.

bakit tayo na sa darkside just because we use nikon? di naman tayo kawawa ah :P

I think it had something to do with not being "masa". :Grin:

Wow! Congrats on the purchase. Especially with the 18-200 vr. On my recent trip to vegas, I really wished I had an 18-200 vr lens. Unfortunately, they're practically nonexistent here in the US.

Unless you meant I take 28-70mm shots using the same aperture as the 18-200's equivalent aperture setting. I still think it will be unfair.


Yup, that's the one I meant. But its cool, the 18-200 is an engineering masterpiece in itself. And at the right price. Who knows? Might get a Nikon too as my second body :)

i think i need to switch to Full Auto :D nice colors!!! :)

Nice Shots Dave, and the color is Very NICE I Like it.



I think it had something to do with not being "masa". :Grin:

I think because nikon only makes "Black" Camera Body & Lenses, While Canon makes White Lens. That's why, they call us the "Dark Side". I'm Very happy with that.

Next is, the Dark Side are Only Few, but they are the BRAVE!!!!!.

To all Nikonians:) , I just notice that OUR THREAD are much more FUN (opps No offense to the other Side).:Grin:

Peace

Nice Shots Dave, and the color is Very NICE I Like it.





I think because nikon only makes "Black" Camera Body & Lenses, While Canon makes White Lens. That's why, they call us the "Dark Side".


FYI... there are white Nikon lenses.

FYI... there are white Nikon lenses.

Yup yup! True True! :Grin: I have 2 of the rare ones... a white 28-70 and 70-200 VR. :)

FYI... there are white Nikon lenses.


Opps Sorry Nick, I never seen one yet, maybe they are collectors item now:) ..Thanks for the Info...

Dave, Dave, Dave. :) Just a few months ago, Canon na Canon ka when we were talking. Welcome and nice rig. :Grin:

Opps Sorry Nick, I never seen one yet, maybe they are collectors item now:) ..Thanks for the Info...

Earl is right, it exist. As far as i know the white ones are exclusive for Japanese Market. For some reason it appears on the shelves of Nikon dealears here in the Middle East. I was in Bahrain a month ago in Nikon store when one photographer came i think he is european, checkout the white lens and he told me he never saw one like this. With no further question he grab his credit card. And for me :Sick: "hanggang tinging na lang ako... tulo laway" wla pang budget.):Grin:

Earl is right, it exist. As far as i know the white ones are exclusive for Japanese Market. For some reason it appears on the shelves of Nikon dealears here in the Middle East. I was in Bahrain a month ago in Nikon store when one photographer came i think he is european, checkout the white lens and he told me he never saw one like this. With no further question he grab his credit card. And for me :Sick: "hanggang tinging na lang ako... tulo laway" wla pang budget.):Grin:

Jerome, actually they're turning to "collector's" already... I guess I'll hold unto what I have for a very long time. :)

OIC, I hope they are still producing it. There is one left in the store here. Thanks Earl.

i think they are "grey" not white.. gives better heat rejections daw than black bodies.

Yes they are grey..... but most people called it white lens not grey lens. :)

For the curious. Here's a couple of images comparing the 18-200 & 18-135. EXIF for both is nearly identical. Just click the images to see the large versions.

Shot with 18-200.
http://static.flickr.com/90/245203475_33ba4a6147_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedeluria/245203475/)

Shot with 18-135 DX Kit lens
http://static.flickr.com/92/245203145_6a0e7383be_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedeluria/245203145/)

@John P. Reyes

Uh huh. My Canon is still here and there's still some things I can do with it better. That's the point I guess. You can't have it all whatever gear you have. The right tool for the right job.

welcome to the club dave. im also tempted to get one.... but trying to control myself.... heheheh

kuha na dan.. you know you want to :D

Guys,

I am new to the idea but why are Nikon users on the Dark Side?

Anyways, using my D70 never made me the meanest Sith lord of all time.

This event did: http://jaoa.multiply.com/photos/album/4

Taken July last year, another one coming this September :D :D :D

Guys,

I am new to the idea but why are Nikon users on the Dark Side?



Hi Alden, the heresy was created when people started noticing Canon's White L lenses predominant in shear number; but little do they know that we also have our own... Well not that much but it's enough to dessimate everything in its path! :D

kuha na dan.. you know you want to :D


Hi Kai.
tignan natin. ipon muna ako... im still thinking..... 2nd hand d70, bnew d80 or d200 ulit. hmmmm hirap magisip.. im just figuring out what i really need rather than what i want.

dan,

what you need is to sell all your gear and get one of those D2x on sale floating around the market :) nothing beats having a professional body for peace of mind... only problem is once you get it... it will be hard to turn back ang get anything less :)

dan,

what you need is to sell all your gear and get one of those D2x on sale floating around the market :) nothing beats having a professional body for peace of mind... only problem is once you get it... it will be hard to turn back ang get anything less :)

Couldn't agree more! This is so true! :Grin:

Teka, teka, teka...
Based on your pic, you got the D80 kit and the 18-200???
SB-800 na lang!

atsaka 12-24,
extra battery,
new strap,
60mm micro
85 mm
and NAS goes on and on and on.....

walang magawa s pera si dave e. heheheheh:Grin:

Dodie intrigero ka talaga!

My yougner brother has Nikon lenses up the wazoo so I will borrow his. After seeing the EF 50mm F1.2 L in action last night. I have an idea what I want to try next. Wala nun sa Nikon that's why I am going to stay with both setups even though I agree it is a bit crazy.

It's not crazy Dave...different tools for different applications.. :)

Best of both worlds!!!

:D

mahirap yan pero kung kaya mong tustusan ok lang . . . hehehe but again welcome to the Dark Side, like one photographer said, we are not common, we are a rare breed . . . :)

D80 is very tempting indeed. i'll wait for Mr. Andersons launch first, then decide.

how in the world did canon price their new 400D at 45k? sweet for canon users :)

dan,

what you need is to sell all your gear and get one of those D2x on sale floating around the market :) nothing beats having a professional body for peace of mind... only problem is once you get it... it will be hard to turn back ang get anything less :)

i think its true... but i dont really see any point of spending twice the value of my current d200... unless a great deal comes up.

Feature wise d200 is just enough for my work anything more than that is really not practical. I guess I'm just looking for another cam equal to d200 or smaller n lighter than d200 so i can put a dedicated lens on the body.

D80 is very tempting indeed. i'll wait for Mr. Andersons launch first, then decide.

how in the world did canon price their new 400D at 45k? sweet for canon users :)

if canon is priced at 45k im sure a d80 wud cost around 40-43k... heheheh wishfull thinking

dan, d200 ka na lang.. overkill yun d2x sa work mo.. dv cam na ata kailangan mo next :P

if 400d is 45k, then kawawa mga bumili ng earlier models.. mababa na re-sale value ng mga cams nila now..

if 400d is 45k, then kawawa mga bumili ng earlier models.. mababa na re-sale value ng mga cams nila now..
That's just the way it is I'm afraid. :(
Just as with any other electronic equipment, camera bodies depreciate quickly. For example, the D2x , which retailed for $5k not too long ago, can now be had for $3500 new and around $2,700 used (< 10k clicks). Same with other bodies regardless of brand.

Personally, I'm still waiting for the D2hs, to come down to below $1800. :)

The good news for us is that glass tends to retain more of its value since it takes manufacturers years to replace them with newer models. E.g., the 28-70mm f/2.8, aka "the beast" was introduced way back Feb 99 (almost 8 years ago!) but it still commands the same high price.

regards.

That's just the way it is I'm afraid. :(
Just as with any other electronic equipment, camera bodies depreciate quickly. For example, the D2x , which retailed for $5k not too long ago, can now be had for $3500 new and around $2,700 used (< 10k clicks). Same with other bodies regardless of brand.

Personally, I'm still waiting for the D2hs, to come down to below $1800. :)

The good news for us is that glass tends to retain more of its value since it takes manufacturers years to replace them with newer models. E.g., the 28-70mm f/2.8, aka "the beast" was introduced way back Feb 99 (almost 8 years ago!) but it still commands the same high price.

regards.

Agree ako dito! :Grin: But Zandy if the price of the D2Hs falls down below $1800... I'm sure probably the D2Xs will also be alot cheaper already by that time... Dun ka nalang! :)

i think its true... but i dont really see any point of spending twice the value of my current d200... unless a great deal comes up.

Feature wise d200 is just enough for my work anything more than that is really not practical. I guess I'm just looking for another cam equal to d200 or smaller n lighter than d200 so i can put a dedicated lens on the body.

D80 would be a perfect brother to that D200 of yours. :Love:

[quote=Earl Gonzalez]I'm sure probably the D2Xs will also be alot cheaper already by that time... Dun ka nalang! :)[/quo

u know my best bet wud be a d2xs if it goes below 150k i dont mind getting one also. :Grin:

[quote=Earl Gonzalez]I'm sure probably the D2Xs will also be alot cheaper already by that time... Dun ka nalang! :)[/quo

u know my best bet wud be a d2xs if it goes below 150k i dont mind getting one also. :Grin:

I just got one recently and it's great. Auto white balance is better on the D200, though.

u know my best bet wud be a d2xs if it goes below 150k i dont mind getting one also. :Grin:
You know when that D2Xs came out... Medyo nakakainis lang ng kaunti for us D2X owners... Specially the first batch... :Shock: But while I was thinking about it and deliberating whether I should get one and make my current X as back-up... I paused and thought it over... Kaya naman ng firmware upgrade yung additional features, plus makakabili naman ako ng cropped focusing screen if I really do need one--so never mind. :D So I guess I'll wait things out... Hintayin ko nalang yung D3X and that would automatically make my current cam as back-up... These are difficult times... Medyo kailangan magtipid at pagkasyahin ang maliit na kumot... :Grin: I'll make my current gear pay over itself a couple of times more before reinvesting again...

I just got one recently and it's great. Auto white balance is better on the D200, though.

Congrats!

i know the d2xs is an improved d2x in terms of WB and focusing and other features. kaya alanganin ako sa d2x.

So hows ur new cam? wer did u get it?

Congrats!

i know the d2xs is an improved d2x in terms of WB and focusing and other features. kaya alanganin ako sa d2x.

So hows ur new cam? wer did u get it?

Ordered it thru a friend. Im happy with everything except auto white balance. It also has a tendency to over-expose. Focusing is SUPER FAST. HSC mode is great. 8fps at almost 7mp.

You know when that D2Xs came out... Medyo nakakainis lang ng kaunti for us D2X owners... Specially the first batch... :Shock: But while I was thinking about it and deliberating whether I should get one and make my current X as back-up... I paused and thought it over... Kaya naman ng firmware upgrade yung additional features, plus makakabili naman ako ng cropped focusing screen if I really do need one--so never mind. :D So I guess I'll wait things out... Hintayin ko nalang yung D3X and that would automatically make my current cam as back-up... These are difficult times... Medyo kailangan magtipid at pagkasyahin ang maliit na kumot... :Grin: I'll make my current gear pay over itself a couple of times more before reinvesting again...

well yun nga eh.... technology improves and changes every 3 months. That's how fast you should get ur ROI to be on top of the race and have always the latest gears. As you've said times are hard... kaya i'm also thinking very hard what to buy that I can use it in a very practical way. Kung nasira I can always get a cheap replacement.

baka lens nalang bilhin ko.... 200mm VR f2? 200-400mm VR f4?

Wishful thinking....... sana maglabas din Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 with VR or a Nikon 100-300mm f2.8 VR:Grin: yan sigurado kukuha ako

well yun nga eh.... technology improves and changes every 3 months. That's how fast you should get ur ROI to be on top of the race and have always the latest gears. As you've said times are hard... kaya i'm also thinking very hard what to buy that I can use it in a very practical way. Kung nasira I can always get a cheap replacement.

baka lens nalang bilhin ko.... 200mm VR f2? 200-400mm VR f4?

Wishful thinking....... sana maglabas din Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 with VR or a Nikon 100-300mm f2.8 VR:Grin: yan sigurado kukuha ako

Get the 200mm VR f/2 :D... Paging Zandy M... Nakakainis talaga yung lens mo! :Grin:

Nikon D80 + 18-200 VR Gallery (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedeluria/sets/72157594286290105/show/)


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Notes:

Since I am a Nikon newbie, nearly all of these were shot at FULL AUTOMATIC.
Some were shot by me, some were shot by my eldest son. NO POST PROCESSING WHATSOEVER.

I find myself teetering in between.
But these sample shots might just push me over completely to the dark side.
hehehe :D

Thank you very much Dave. Much appreciated.

--------------------

Paging Mr Anderson (Tan) does Columbia Digital sell the D80 units or do you distribute only to resellers?

:Scared: Am I allowed to ask that question?

Get the 200mm VR f/2... Paging Zandy M... Nakakainis talaga yung lens mo! :Grin:

You rang? :)

http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/96825627-L.jpg

shot at @f/2.4, no PP. Kakainis nga.... :)

Is she holding the remote for the shutter?

Nice image! I'd convert that to B&W.

Nakakainggit naman,Tulo laway ko Ah ang Talim ng Lens mo:Grin:

wow... very nice indeed...

hmmm... control control... :D

Is she holding the remote for the shutter?

Nice image! I'd convert that to B&W.

Thanks Dave. It was just a piece of glass she found at the park.

I'll try your B&W suggestion.

regards.

Don't forget to play with channel mixers to see the effects like using a red, green or blue filter when you convert it. You can also add a pinch of noise as well (yes noise) similar to real B&W film to add that finishing punch.

Nakakainggit naman,Tulo laway ko Ah ang Talim ng Lens mo:Grin:

Yep. Super talas nga.:) I did some comparison tests with it against the 70-200mm VR over the weekend and the results were an eye opener. The lens is sharper wide open than the 70-200mm at any aperture! :Shock: (the sharpest setting for the 70-200 was @f/5.6)

Let me know if somebody wants to take a look at the results. I can send you links to the full resolution images. Baka mina-malikmata lang ako :Grin:

Regards.

zandy, post mo na lang in another thread! love your 200/2 images.

Yep. Super talas nga.:) I did some comparison tests with it against the 70-200mm VR over the weekend and the results were an eye opener. The lens is sharper wide open than the 70-200mm at any aperture! :Shock: (the sharpest setting for the 70-200 was @f/5.6)

Let me know if somebody wants to take a look at the results. I can send you links to the full resolution images. Baka mina-malikmata lang ako :Grin:

Regards.

ganda!

nangangati nanaman ang mga kamay ko! umulan sana ng pera! :Grin:

do u have the link of the comparison on both lens?

@dave

i forgot to congratulate you on your latest purchase/s.

welcome to our world...

Thanks Dindin!

I'm liking the camera very much.

will 200mm f2 be much sharper than this kaya? ;)

shot taken at the recently at BMW Z4 Launch w/ Rajo Laurel Fashion Show 2006http://www.pbase.com/dtan_ph/image/67243444.jpg

Shot below taken @ Groove 2006 @ AF Pasig Cold Plant w/ DJ Polywog (http://www.pbase.com/dtan_ph/groove2006) event

http://www.pbase.com/image/67244226.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/image/67244229.jpg

Zandy... I'll just pretend that I didn't see that super sharp pic of your daughter. :D

Regards to your family Bro.! :)

Wow! That's Crisp.

I say start a new thread on the 200 f2 :)

will 200mm f2 be much sharper than this kaya? ;)



Those look good Daniel!

I noticed that the shots were taken at ISO 800. I generally don't use anything above ISO 400 because the D200 doesn't handle noise very well. Have you tried printing those with sizes 8x10 or larger? Maybe I'm just worrying too much. :Thinking:


regards.

isn't this thread for dave's impressions of the D80? :)

It's ok Chewy...

I already met some DPPers this evening and I let them play with it. I actually shot tonight using both 30D and D80 so I'm looking at the output.

So far so good. Noise performance of the D80 is at par with the 30D up to ISO800. It's the colors that really set the Nikon apart. As a test, I also used the Canon's picture styles feature to at least see if there will be some difference as oppossed to post processing them.

I did show the new In camera editing features which is a first on Nikon DSLRs on the D80 and it sure turned a some heads. This thing has an edge for on-the-spot photo contests where I can crop, apply filter effects and change white balance "in-camera" without the need for a computer.

Fun fun fun!

... Anyway, Dave congrats again on your new toy! :)

Yup... It's all about the fun of it! Cheers and Happy shooting! :D

Dave: How's the auto white balance on the 80? Congratulations, by the way.:)

I've been using Auto White Balance but I don't have anything to compare it to yet so I can't answer your queries about it. What do you wanna know?

hey dave, i found a review of the D80 from dpreview.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond80/

as expected, it got a "highly recommended" grade :)

the reviewer's complaint? it's $200 more expensive than the 400D

i've just followed dave's footsteps... i must say... should have done this sooner

But when you follow, you outdid me in a big way!

Look at the evidence people!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/maverick_f14/250514600/

P.S. What lens did you get? I can't see any.

oopsss forgot the lens... 18-200 just like you... hehehe

Hey John, welcome aboard!

Hey John, welcome aboard!

thanks TJ, should have jumped in sooner. :)

i've just followed dave's footsteps... i must say... should have done this sooner

Welcome then John! :Grin:

Hi John,

Welcome to the Nikon clan! Please post some sample shots :)

regards.

thanks earl and zandy... ;)
i'll post some in a bit... still getting the hang of it.

Hey John, Congrats' on your new toys:) , Grabe bought all those in one time:Dum: ?, For sure you will love it:Grin: , especially the SB800 doing a wireless work... Inggit ako:)

thanks eric. thinking of getting a few more lenses before the end of the week. and I do love the wireless flash system indeed.

here are some test shots i took. still getting the hang of it.

http://static.flickr.com/115/251073043_705efe366b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/110/251072943_76b46650e0.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/92/251072980_48694f7f57.jpg

What do you wanna know?

What kind of color temps do you get when you shoot in AWB especially outdoors?

The images I posted in flickr were all shot AWB. Color mode IIIa

The images I posted in flickr were all shot AWB. Color mode IIIa
Ah. Ok thanks. :)

The images I posted in flickr were all shot AWB. Color mode IIIa

dave how do you get that color mode?

That's the default...

In the Shooting Menu, I select OPTIMIZE IMAGE and you have choices from Normal, Vivid, More Vivid etc... it's kinda like the Nikon equivalent of Picture Styles.

@dave

whichi OPTIMIZE IMAGE did you choose? I use VIVID...

For the ones in this thread.. it's Normal.

I've been playing around with VIVID and the otehr stuff but maybe somebody can shed more light on which ones they like for which situation.

so far i've used normal and more vivid and vivid...

Hey dave, you can check out http://www.nikondigital.com (http://www.nikondigital.com/). Go to D50's page and then click on the Digitutor then select Image Optimization on the menu. This will play a movie which gives you a brief explanation on the different Image Optimization settings. :)

Just a quick overview on the color modes...

Color Mode III/IIIa produces vibrant and saturated colors especially the reds and the greens. It is the default color mode for the D50/D80. Best used on landscapes, macro or any other outdoor and nature shots.

Color Mode II is the equivalent of Adobe RGB color space which produces flat and dull colors but preserves a wide gamut of colors which could be an advantage if you want to post-process your image.

Color Mode I/Ia produces a toned down version of III/IIIa which yields better skin tone.Best used on portraits.

Hope that helps! :)

Thank you very much... checking it now.

Got your attention didn't it!

How do I work this thing?

http://static.flickr.com/89/243946123_0d424a366b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedeluria/243946123/)

Now I can infiltrate this side of the forum :Angry:

Wow! Ganda ng pic! Taken by a Canon? hahahaha :D

Yes.... one of my last sa 30D ;)

But it won't be my last Canon shot for sure.

I'm so fickle about my own gear you can count on me lining up to look at the next FF Canon body.

Yes.... one of my last sa 30D ;)

But it won't be my last Canon shot for sure.

I'm so fickle about my own gear you can count on me lining up to look at the next FF Canon body.

So you came from a 30D? Why the shift? Ako nag-shift din pero galing ako 300D.:D

Color Mode III/IIIa produces vibrant and saturated colors especially the reds and the greens. It is the default color mode for the D50/D80. Best used on landscapes, macro or any other outdoor and nature shots.

Color Mode II is the equivalent of Adobe RGB color space which produces flat and dull colors but preserves a wide gamut of colors which could be an advantage if you want to post-process your image.

Color Mode I/Ia produces a toned down version of III/IIIa which yields better skin tone.Best used on portraits.


sir dave, if i'm not mistaken, you mentioned before about skin tone not being acurate. i suspect it is the color mode posted above. try using custom and switching to Mode I.

i think the D50 and D80 default has punchier colors, but may be too much for some skin tone conditions. more reviews please :)

For all those who switched from Canon to Nikon, how easy was it to adjust to the new interface and controls? A day or two of practice? :)

For all those who switched from Canon to Nikon, how easy was it to adjust to the new interface and controls? A day or two of practice? :)

Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate and hate leads to the dark side :D hehehe it won't take long fidel :)

didn't take me long at all... maybe about a day's worth of tinkering.

For all those who switched from Canon to Nikon, how easy was it to adjust to the new interface and controls? A day or two of practice? :)

Give the camera about a second or two to boot up... :Grin:

Give the camera about a second or two to boot up... :Grin:
You heard da man fidel!:) Now go get yourself a spankin brand new Nikon! :D:Grin:

1 week to go, i can relate with dave having d80.. whew!!!

Guys,

I am new to the idea but why are Nikon users on the Dark Side?

Anyways, using my D70 never made me the meanest Sith lord of all time.

In nikonians.com, the nikonians who are tempted to go kwanon (that's how they spell it there), are the ones who are considered being lured to the dark side. I was a bit confused to learn that it's the other way around here in DPP.

1 week to go, i can relate with dave having d80.. whew!!!
wow, congratulations on your soon-to-be new toy :) i'm sure you're going to enjoy it :Grin:

Oh okay, thanks for the info John, thought it would take longer.

Marton, Earl, Orlando are pushing me to the edge. :Evil:

Haha, I've been tinkering with a D200 lately in a local camera store here.... sure feels good and works well too. Love the easy access to the essential controls like autofocus modes, burst modes and the two wheels. :D Will have to sell all my Canon stuff first and save though. In time, in due time.

Oh okay, thanks for the info John, thought it would take longer.

Marton, Earl, Orlando are pushing me to the edge. :Evil:

Haha, I've been tinkering with a D200 lately in a local camera store here.... sure feels good and works well too. Love the easy access to the essential controls like autofocus modes, burst modes and the two wheels. :D Will have to sell all my Canon stuff first and save though. In time, in due time.

Alright! Congrats na in advance! The sooner the better! :)

Hehehe :D Feels good and solid right?! Not light and "Plasticky" hehehe :)

Hehehe :D Feels good and solid right?! Not light and "Plasticky" hehehe :)

Brief but concise point... :Grin:

Hahahaha, well, the 30D feels solid too. :D We'll see, we'll see.

Hahahaha, well, the 30D feels solid too. :D We'll see, we'll see.

i can feel the force in you sir... join the dark side:Grin:

i can feel the force in you sir... join the dark side:Grin:

Yeah, it is calling indeed. And come to think of it, I don't see it as dark. It's bright and sunny over there too. :Grin: I'll let you guys know once my 350D has found another owner sometime next year. :)

Yeah, it is calling indeed. And come to think of it, I don't see it as dark. It's bright and sunny over there too. :Grin: I'll let you guys know once my 350D has found another owner sometime next year. :)

I'll give you a better suggestion... Start saving for a new body now while you're waiting for a buyer for your existing one... If you plan to sell; do it fast coz the price of your system now will definitely be different next year. :)

Thanks Earl, I was looking at prices a while ago and boy, they have dropped like a rock. :D Hahaha, in time, in time.

Thanks Earl, I was looking at prices a while ago and boy, they have dropped like a rock. :D Hahaha, in time, in time.

you wont experience that once you go to the other side... the price of nikon stuff is pretty stable :)

you wont experience that once you go to the other side... the price of nikon stuff is pretty stable :)

Precisely where I'm getting at... It's like Canons are BMWs vs. Nikon Benzs... :D hahahahaha

Now I know what it is to be on the dark side (ex-oly user)...

Got me a D50 with 18-70mm kit for a start..

Now I know what it is to be on the dark side (ex-oly user)...

Got me a D50 with 18-70mm kit for a start..

Congrats on the purchase! Welcome to the Dark Side! :)

really want to give up my cam and go to the dark side:) but i have bought a canon75-300, canon 50 1.8 already:( for my 350d:(

my christmas wishlist is a nikond70s ( d80 :Angry: if budget permits ) and a nikon 18-200 VR

really want to give up my cam and go to the dark side

What cam are you using? Go for it!!! Hehehe... :Grin:

a 350d:(

:(

will post here when already a sithlord

Precisely where I'm getting at... It's like Canons are BMWs vs. Nikon Benzs... :D hahahahaha

NAKU - the battle of the brands ... hmmm ... i find the BMWs better in terms of design than Benzs though ...though I wouldnt mind being given a Benz - hahahaha.

ei i'm not starting a war here,, just honestly think that nikon is right for me,,, btw,, a member of photoworld manila posted on our yahoo group selling his d70s for 31k? i don't know the guy,, but do you think this is a good price,,

he don't know the actuation of the cam

therat, ako yun! hahaha

Congrats on the purchase! Welcome to the Dark Side! :)

Thanks Rosalie for the warm welcome...now am craving for the 50 1.8 and 80-200 2.8.
The force is really strong on the dark side.

Precisely where I'm getting at... It's like Canons are BMWs vs. Nikon Benzs... :D hahahahaha

Hahaha! Similar to what someone I know said... Nikon is like a European car while Canon is like a Japanese car (comparing my then D70 and his 350D). :D

Naku ... battle of the brands. Canon vs. Nikon ba? Hehehe ... European cars vs. Japanese cars? I drive a european car .. hahaa .. and I have a Canon. Hmmm I wonder what does that make me? A hybrid?

I think whatever makes one happy should be the answer to this age old question of who/what is better. I remember seeing a line or two here before that its not about equipment but talent and an eye for photography :> Just making up for the fact that I'm a Canon 350d user :> Hehehehe ..

Hehe, Ako rin nag-switch... I own a "jedi" p&s, and an entry level nikon dlsr... for me it was the look and feel of the images and the built of the body... lalo na at mahilig ako dati magbasa ng national geographic. dahil sa texture ng output ng nikon, that is why I went with nikon. Pero, still I have no plans of chugging my "other" cam.

so, what does that make me? i was born into this side! hehe!