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Topic Started: Jul 6 2009, 11:52 PM (2,433 Views)
Stvc
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bruce lee
Jul 7 2009, 01:33 AM
Stvc
Jul 7 2009, 01:13 AM
You can join us this saturday at SBG, there is a lot of shifu there. Prepare your question and ask.
Can't make it this Saturday. I'm abit embarrassed to ask any questions, because I know I have yet to get the basics right yet.
Just like the other brother said, you ask you gain. Nothing to paiseh one, dont know mean dont know, know mean know la. Dont know act know then.......


Where you stay? maybe you can look for brother here that stay close to you to guide you a bit.


Maybe it's a time to have some newbie outing?
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Galdor
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No need to be discourage lah bro. I believe not only you faced thsi kind of treatment. So it shows the true colours of your friends lor, not a bad thing right. I knew that people around me always despise me because I'm not using the so call popular brands, but who cares as long as I like it (because I want to be different from the rest) and I'm happy with the photos that I take. As time goes by, I have break away from my so call friends and form a stronger brotherhood with the bros here - people whom I can share, consult and will not be teased. As you can see, theer are alot of great photographers here and they are not the usual Canon or Nikon users. Look at Willis, Richard, Clem, P3, Birder and Johnston (just to name a few as the list will be long) they are great photographers who can produce great pictures. In fact I personally find them much better than some photographers using some L lenses but their photos are much inferior.

No need to get too upset over such stuff. Spend more time getting to know the bros here and learn from them and shoot more instead. Getting upset will not yield you better pictures but shooting more may help you to improve. ;)
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Jul 7 2009, 09:28 AM
No need to be discourage lah bro. I believe not only you faced thsi kind of treatment. So it shows the true colours of your friends lor, not a bad thing right. I knew that people around me always despise me because I'm not using the so call popular brands, but who cares as long as I like it (because I want to be different from the rest) and I'm happy with the photos that I take. As time goes by, I have break away from my so call friends and form a stronger brotherhood with the bros here - people whom I can share, consult and will not be teased. As you can see, theer are alot of great photographers here and they are not the usual Canon or Nikon users. Look at Willis, Richard, Clem, P3, Birder and Johnston (just to name a few as the list will be long) they are great photographers who can produce great pictures. In fact I personally find them much better than some photographers using some L lenses but their photos are much inferior.

No need to get too upset over such stuff. Spend more time getting to know the bros here and learn from them and shoot more instead. Getting upset will not yield you better pictures but shooting more may help you to improve. ;)
Not forgetting Zapper, Brand and our resident babe shooter, MontoyaSG. ;) All got skill, and all are alpha users.

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camera is just a tool if u have the right foundation even handphone camera can do wonders

find the kind of pics u like, and start asking how it was done, NOT asking wat camera, wat lens, wat brands etc

have confidence in yourself, shoot more, read more and like the bros here suggested post some pics and get feedback, it can be positive or negative. take it constructively. join some of the outings here cos there is bound to be someone with the same setup as u and u can get some tips on using it

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Hahaha bruce, where border so much about brands of camera, I 'm very new too. Look at the picture I posts, some are oof and some are off color, do I mind what they said. Even the best photographer also make a lot of over expose pictures whether intentionally or for others purpose,so you need not be discourage over theirs comment. People tents to put comments on the piece of Art work u produces,does it matters or does it kill? Continue with your own progress is the matter to success.Remember a good craftsman never blame theirs tools are inferior,Only those stupid people think they are great,leaning is no ends. I 'm also learning from freedick whom are even younger than me,shifu don't degraded you but point out the mistakes.Enjoy your shooting here in Alpha, do join this alpha 2 gathering n I m sure u will be very happy man again.
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i get the same thing too............a200+70300g, nikon? erh no sony. WHY SONY??

now i use a200+min400 4.5(white lens) canon? hahahahah . now i tell them minolta and they say huh?!

the really good photographers actually know about all lenses and cameras and wouldn't criticise your equipment.....ALSO they let their photos do the talking. those that highlight and brag about what system are the best...you should listen with a BIG pinch of salt.

as i am a newbie here....... my photos also lousy. but i enjoy the fresh air and the thrill of occasionally getting a good shot. and like most everyone has commented,i have this to add, unless you are a pro, do it for yourself not for so called friends.

happy shooting
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hey bruce lee......well im newbies too...no worries...i do have that feeling before....during event..all canon and nikon.....when when i take out my 1st @350...they gave a kind of look...well i dont give a damn....photography is all abt creativity and whats ur perspective of the pic to be taken....ive got harsh comment over my pics but i tell myself...comment and critics are gd for improvement....we all got to start from somewhere......sony...Like.No.Other
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cjng
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Those who haven't sign up.pls come join us for the Alpha2 event.
take this chance to said hello to each other.new members are strongly encourage to join in the fun ;)

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hi bruce lee :D

don't be discouraged... for me, i've not found it useful to compare my photos with those of photographers using other brands as i'm always tempted to blame my camera when my photos don't look as good as theirs. what i've done instead is to compare my photos with those of photographers who not only use a sony dslr, but in particular, who use the same model sony as mine (an a700) and the same lenses too. then i have nothing to blame but myself :P

many bros on this site take fantastic photos with their a700s. some bros are professional photographers, others are complete newbies, but all have produced at least one photo that has made me say to myself "how on earth did they produce such a great shot with their a700?"

i'm constantly challenged to improve when i see what is possible with the sony a700 dslr.

the bros on this site are really friendly and helpful and will be happy to encourage you and give you pointers on how to improve.

my recommendation to you is to view the photos that they take and have posted on this site and, for those photos that you really like, begin by trying to copy what they have produced (and if you can't, ask them how they did it - they'll be happy to share their techniques). once you've done that, experiment with other camera setting, focal lengths, viewpoints etc and see if you can produce photos that you like.

i look forward viewing many great photos from you on this site. :thumbsup1:
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Jul 7 2009, 11:08 AM
Those who haven't sign up.pls come join us for the Alpha2 event.
take this chance to said hello to each other.new members are strongly encourage to join in the fun ;)

Bro, i don't have anymore alpha cam. How to join le!
Now I onli shoot film and also sometime use PNS cam. So paiseh to join. :coming:
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