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I was going to before I took these... then the heavens opened! Soon as it stops raining I will have a go. Its a bit dark and grey outside so will make for a good test.
Just a quick test to show the effectiveness that VR has on Nikon Lenses as its been questioned on flickr about how effective it can be. This is VR II technology.
Though I would share my results... might interest some people, or not!
Both pics are at 200mm, indoor (with poor office...
D50 was friends that I was buying, it went wrong a couple of days after i bought it so was sent to Nikon for repair (was sent to Nikon France as was a pixmania return), 10 weeks later (and god knows how many emails) they sent a refund of the original cost as the D50 was not made anymore. A...
Thought this camera was dead and buried, it was sent off for repair months a go and a D40 was sent as its replacement.
Now its just come back fixed, so it needs a new home!
Its D50 + 18-55 lens + Battery.
Have tested the camera and it all works fine, didn't want to use it for long as...
I would stick with Nikon or Canon, but go use them both and sit what fits in your hand better and what menus you find better.
It's addictive once started.... my D40 has become less compact than it was, lol:
The standard 18-55 lens will struggle in low light indoors. Its an average lens at best. As mentioned, a tripod will help, then when ready... delve in to the expensive and fun world of more glass!
Also, next time try some shots at iso 800, and maybe start saving for a new lens as the standard canon 18-55 is a pretty poor glass. The rather cheap 50mm would give you excellent low light pics and is cheap as chips!
^^ as above, although I find the AF motor is not an issue as there is a huge amount of lenses out there that have AF-S/HSM.
All depends how far you want to take your photography and in the long run how much you want to spend!
My D40 body costs less than the glass that sits on it!
As for...
Probably, I have had 2 things delivered, one cost £30, the other nothing. Depends if you get lucky, but with something that weight I would say you will get charged. Fedex will charge you for sure, but they will send you invoice a week or so after they have delivered the item.
I'm using an 18-200 VR.... will not help you for macro though! But excellent all round lens and a decent macro lens will be its ideal partner :)
Decent macro will cost you decent money! Thats the trouble with this SLR business!
In flicke click on photo and go to edit photo above the pic. 2nd option in from the right!
Although I use CS3 for better shots as flickr only allows so much for free!
Re: For all those who whish to add a border to their photos.
Good one....
If you have a Flickr account you can edit them online to get differnt effects and borders... I made this one in flickr :)
You can adjust the inner and outer colours as well as both sizes.