update on the 50mm prime March 16, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Shutter Hits.Tags: dogs, nikkor 50mm f/1.8d, photography, spot and nikki
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the 50mm prime provides tack sharp photos and a very nice bokeh/depth of field (that blurred background for photos to make your subject stand out). however, it does not autofocus on the d40 so i’m currently getting the hang of manually focusing. it’s hard right now but i’m hoping it would get easier with practice.
so i was doing some practice shots last weekend while my dogs were romping ang playing in the terrace. i didn’t mind them since the gate was locked and so i proceeded to take shots. did i mention my dogs are smart? well, they are! spot, our half dachshund and pinscher fur clown, has been opening the gate at whim whenever no one is looking. since i was very busy with the camera, spot decided to open the gate and both dogs decided to make a break for it.
as i was chasing them, my newly acquired lens banged on the gate. thank god nothing serious happened to it, just a smudge of paint plastered on the side of the lens filter.
these are the two little devils who almost destroyed my new toy. innocent and sweet eh? they also gouged one of our sofa sets open. 
i just got a new toy March 11, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Shutter Hits.Tags: nikkor 50mm f/1.8 d, nikon lens, photography
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i bought myself a Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D. it’s in used but good condition.
off to practice, i’m excited.
hmmm. now, i just need to save for that 55-200mm VR.
Hidalgo Camera and Photography Supply Retailers March 3, 2009
Posted by isakangdiyosa in Shutter Hits.Tags: camera retailers, hidalgo, photography, quiapo
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This is handy information for those who wish to buy cameras in Hidalgo/Quiapo. Here are the contact numbers, you can call ahead and place your orders before going all the way there.
Avenue Photo Supply
Address: 712 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-2761, 733-5474, 734-3307
Contact: Wilson Lu
Products: Quantum, Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Slik, China brand lights, Radio receivers, Bulbs, Flash bulbs, Tamron, Tiffen, Domke, Kodak, Fuji, Ilford Film, Widest range of Lighting equiptment in Hidalgo.
Fotohaus
Address: 713 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 734-4471, 734-3304 to 05, 733-4565, 733-5531
Fax: 733-5528
Contact: Lety C. Uy
Products: Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Kodak, Rechargeable batteries, Lamination equiptment, Film, Dry boxes
Henry’s Camera & Photo Supply
Address: 310 P. Gomez St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7723, 735-7989, 734-5099
Fax: 734-4018
Contact: Nicholson Ong
E : henryscamera@yahoo.com
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Assorted Studio lighting and lots of batteries
Mayer Photo
Address: 111, 113, 115 C. Palanca St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7598, 733-7722
Look for: Ramon Ong
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, good source for high end lenses.
Watson Photo Shop
Address: 312 P. Gomez St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7697
Look for: Philip King Tan Tang
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, Sunpak, Olympus
