[it_inspector]

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

hahaha, i see
Regards,
TG.

You can see some of my older images at

Flickr: it_inspector's Photostream

Nothing special though

Cheers

[Torqueguru]

I just added you there.

[it_inspector]

Lol

Not that active on flickr. To be honest, i don`t put too many images online, unless they are in specific closed forums

Too busy in work and life, too little time to shoot.

[Shan2nu]

RAW :

Was finally able to convert raw to tiff and open it in PS.

Oh boy, i've never seen such depth in any of the jpeg images. The light is spread evenly throughout the image with no high contrast areas.

I dont think i can go back to jpeg after seeing this. Time to get a new hard drive. LOL

Shan2nu

[jkdas]

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

RAW :

Was finally able to convert raw to tiff and open it in PS.

Oh boy, i've never seen such depth in any of the jpeg images. The light is spread evenly throughout the image with no high contrast areas.

I dont think i can go back to jpeg after seeing this. Time to get a new hard drive. LOL

Shan2nu

I too look ages to try RAW ; made a big difference.

it_inspector; great pix and awesome gyan. Too scared to read all, but know where to return when I need it.

[rkbharat]

Good news.

Got my D5000 with Kit lens, I am simply loving, got it yesterday, in Grey, CC, Delhi.

Carried my laptop and checked for recall series and actuation count, both positive.

Have not yet started taking pics,

[parimal_g]

rkbharat

congrats for the new purchase,how much you have paid for the D5000 and which lens you have brought...?

[neoonwheels]

Originally Posted by rkbharat

Good news.

Got my D5000 with Kit lens, I am simply loving, got it yesterday, in Grey, CC, Delhi.
Carried my laptop and checked for recall series and actuation count, both positive.
Have not yet started taking pics,

Hey congrats buddy. If you remember I had asked you about Olympus 590uz in PM. I recently got it in Pune with warranty n all for 21K. Will go on a shooting spree soon.

[rkbharat]

34K with 18-55 AF-S, VR lense, Bag (Cone type), 8 GB Card, Kenko UV Filter.

In Grey, No Manufacturer warranty, but 6 month replacement gurantee for any problem, by the guy at Pritam Studio.

Originally Posted by parimal_g

rkbharat

congrats for the new purchase,how much you have paid for the D5000 and which lens you have brought...?

My Sincere thanks to Navin Sir, IT-Inspector and other, for such a valuable inputs, now I gonna bug you guys more

Originally Posted by neoonwheels

Hey congrats buddy. If you remember I had asked you about Olympus 590uz in PM. I recently got it in Pune with warranty n all for 21K. Will go on a shooting spree soon.

Very good buy, its an excellent cam, very near to entry level DSLR. Try learning Manual mode, its just too amazing. I have kept mine as the second cam. I do not want to miss the zoom level it gives

[it_inspector]

Originally Posted by rkbharat

Good news.

Got my D5000 with Kit lens, I am simply loving, got it yesterday, in Grey, CC, Delhi.

Carried my laptop and checked for recall series and actuation count, both positive.

Have not yet started taking pics,

Congrats !!!

What u waiting for, go crazy shooting pictures.

Cheers

[sj_koova]

Originally Posted by rkbharat

Good news.

Got my D5000 with Kit lens, I am simply loving, got it yesterday, in Grey, CC, Delhi.

Carried my laptop and checked for recall series and actuation count, both positive.

Have not yet started taking pics,

Congrats
Where are the test shots?

[Jaguar]

Originally Posted by rkbharat

34K with 18-55 AF-S, VR lense, Bag (Cone type), 8 GB Card, Kenko UV Filter.

In Grey, No Manufacturer warranty, but 6 month replacement gurantee for any problem, by the guy at Pritam Studio.

Nice deal you got there! Now, I am tempted to jump into the DSLR bandwagon now. Need to check out the prices in bangalore.

[aZa]

killer purchase rkbharat! Show us some test shots and pen down ur review on the d5000.

[lazy]

Congrats rkbharat.

Now that me too about to jump into the pit, need guidance from gurus here.

[Longish...pls bear]

Have pretty much decided on the Canon system.
First I selected a lens, but got stuck here only, since the lens I think I want (may not need), takes up my entire budget.

ok, the selected lens: EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM.
Problem: costs USD 800 (canon site), & Blore ~ Rs.40k.
And the budget for which I have approval is 40K.
(almost fixed. Any more and "but dear, at around 50K we can get the new side-by-side refrigerator ...... with much more utility"...So, increasing budget may actually make it vanish)

Next, lens choice: EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.
Costs: USD 500 (canon site) & Blore ~ 17K.

PS: Don’t know how USD800 become Rs. 40K & USD500 become 17K. Blore prices are via phone enquiry to Blore shop.

Now, 2 questions:
1. Is this a good idea - new USM lens above + used body (400D or 450D)?
If I wait until Dec. offers (in US) might get within USD700 (32K). Rest for a used body. Get a friend to carry for me.

2. How much worse is the 2nd lens compared to the first above?
If not too much, then 2nd Lens + 500D would be my choice.

Guidance, opinion, corrections please.

cheers
lazy

[kkr2k2]

Originally Posted by mobike008

I am planning to upgrade my D40X kit lens ( 18mm-55mm) and want to buy a telephoto lens......

What??? upgrade!!!

Is your lens back in working condition? Last i remember is that its beyond repair!! In that case I would suggest 18-55 VR lens.