Dilemma 5W1H (Part 1)

Since I have started my new hobby, there are a lot of people questioning me on a lot of thing. As a newbie, my answer will only based on my research and a little of experience that I have. There are times where I could not answer even a single question. I have to admit that I yet to reach that level -> “Experience Is Priceless”. But I’m trying my hard to improve my skills. So for this first part, I will share with you on my experience last time on:

1) How I start loving this kind of hobby?
My first experience feels the DSLR body was during my friend’s engagement day (peja & shikin). I play with Canon 400D (Credit to Hafimas AKA Che’ Epy). I learned simple-simple thing from Che’ Epy as well. I really love to snap picture with a bokeh (depan terang belakang blur or vice-versa). However it is, I still do not want to get involve seriously since the price for this hobby will cost me a bomb!!

I tried to do some research of this kinda of hobby and I found a lot of information which help my interest growth to jump into this kind of hobby. During my first oversea trip to Bangkok with all the “sekepala” members (Ali, Peja, Zaini, Epy, & Betik – [ada 2 orang lagi kawan betik]), for the second time in my life, I had a chance to play again with DSLR. Right now, I “think”, I have more knowledge. So when want to play, it seems like I not so stupid la..hahaha..

When back from Bangkok Trip, zol AKA my first model, he did shared with me some fotopages link which also contribute a lot for me to jump into this arena. From here as well, I know “AMIR d’nikonian guys”. After some research, I set my aim to have my own DSLR in the future.

WHEN? Do not know…hahahaha

2) What is the brand that will suit me?
I really want to have my own DSLR but then, the above question make me headache. For a new comer, beginner, newbie or seangkatan denganya, this question will be play in our mind unless you already been exposed by either Nikonian or Canon people. For me, a firm decision yet to be made and the highest and the most popular brand during that time that cross to my mind is only either CANON or NIKON. Here is the list of DSLR brands:

Canon - Digital EOS/Digital Rebel DSLRs
Fujifilm - FinePix Pro DSLRs in collaboration with Nikon
Leica - S-series DSLRs including the Leica S3 based on the Four Thirds System
Nikon - D-series DSLRs
Olympus - E-series DSLRs based on the Four Thirds System
Panasonic - Lumix DMC-L DSLRs based on the Four Thirds System
Pentax - K-series DSLRs
Samsung - GX-series DSLRs in collaboration with Pentax
Sigma - SD-series DSLRs
Sony - α DSLRs

I have done some reading to this article which it has help me to understand more about which one is the best brand for me..

http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/canon-vs-nikon.html
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/how-to-pick-a-digital-slr-camera.html

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/nikon-vs-canon.htm

After almost 7 months -> the decision has been made. Nikon has been chosen even though I started with Canon 400D - Epy's Punya (D90 is the model target since it is the latest version..huhuhuh…).

3) What is the best lens that suit to my D90?
However it is, I got another problem on choosing which lenses that will cost me a little but in the same time can give me a good output. The simple answer will be, get the “3rd party lenses LOL!!”.arghhh!!! another research time..

Due to that problem, I started to learn what the exact meaning of Aperture & Shutter Speed is so that I can understand more on what is the best lens for me.

http://www.digisniper.com/2006/10/16/photography-basics-1-what-is-aperture-or-f-stopsf-number-depth-of-field/
http://www.digisniper.com/2007/01/21/photography-basics-2-what-is-iso-or-asa-camerafilm-sensitivity-aka-filmspeed/
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/fototech/apershutter/aperture.htm
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/fototech/apershutter/shutter.htm

I do asked Amir and he did mention to use any f2.8 aperture lens. Why? “Ko test dulu nanti baru ko tahu”. Pergh..how do I can test and how do can I feel the different? Since the orang lama said to test, then I test la..huhuhuhuh…the aperture will not change even though you zoom in or zoom out. Try snap a pic, mmm..quiet better from my point of view la..ahahaha

With a limitation on budget but wanted to have a good output with my D90, I spend my money to buy second-hand tamrone 17-50mm f2.8. So I already completed my dream camera. Just waiting time to buy..huhuhuhuh. Lastly, refer to this link

http://hafizsaadon.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-first-dslr-camera.html

p/s - sorry for BAD grammer and word structure..huhuh..