Enough is enough. It's time to bring about some results from this monster. All that metal and electronics put together means absolutely nothing if it doesn't perform as mentioned in their brochures. Hey, we all know brochures are meant to glorify in a God-like manner the product that it advertises and sadly most of them end up too good to be true.
Suffice to say, I wasn't too disappointed with the D300. This review will not discuss much on the technicalities of the camera, rather more to the qualitative character of the camera. All the specs in a camera makes the camera, but the images are altogether a result of the communication between you and your tool. Yes yes, the photos are all about the photographer, but heck, the equipment helps a great deal LAH.
Most shots were taken with the all popular 50mm 1.8D, and it was no surprise that it was. I took some experimental shots using the Monochrome Mode, with Toning effects. The rest of the pics were under Standard mode. All this can be found under the Picture Control Menu. Very very comprehensive to the point that it shows your settings in a X vs Y axis of sharpness and contrast. Excellent. Simply put, you just have to know what you're doing when using this camera. Did I tell you that the manual was more than 400 pages? Yes, all those pages are in good english.
Pardon for most of the pics are made up of half naked men. What do you expect to shoot in a 'bujang' house at 9am in the morning! You're right, a heck load of other things. LOL. Well, this is just the beginning. Look out for more colourful pics coming up in my next few posts, especially of Scott's and Anne's wedding. I'm excited.
This is a picture of Stan. Say 'hi' to Stan the man. His story is that he lost approx 12kgs in a month. He improved his looks and most importantly, his self confidence. How did he do that? Well, ask him yourself, and good luck trying.
Nikkor 50mm, F2, 1/15 Sec, iso 320
My bro, Jon. Holding the all too familiar Nikon Fm. Reminds me of the days when cameras were made so finely despite using crude materials like steel and has the potential to save your life when a bullet hits you on your camera. Shot using a >20 year old Tamron 28mm F2.5, full metal jacket. When the lens was placed on the camera, it metered perfectly, but of course on manual focus and the camera weighed a tonne. Results? Speaks for itself. Shot at 28mm (duhh), 1/50 sec F2.5, iso 200.
No, he doesn't play the guitar, but at least you were tricked thinking that he does. Nikkor 50mm, 1/20, f2.2 iso 500.
Windows lit shot of Jon, waking up from sleep. He sleeps with his glasses on. He's myopic (shot sighted) even in his dreams. Nikkor 50mm 1/40, f3.2, iso 500
While my girlfriend was cooking in the kitchen, took the chance to grab a shot of this faucet. Notice how the tone is sooooo buttery and realistic and colours don't overblast themselves to death.
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