Nikon Speedlight SB-900

The SB-900 is set to replace my SB-600. SB-600 will be used as a remote wireless flash. SB-900 is much larger in size, but has alot more features: Better Interface, Better Zoom range (up to 200mm), Faster recycling, Better AF assist, Wider Swivel, Thermal cut off, etc… SB-600 on the …

Camera Sensor Sizes

The size of the camera sensor can affect 1. the angle of view of the lens (crop factor); 2. noise leve; and 3. dynamic range Different image sensor size Medium format – 51x39mm Full frames (FX) – 36x24mm. e.g.Nikon D3, D700; Canon 1D, 5D DX format (DX) – 24x16mm for …

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8

An addition to my Nikon collection is the 14-24mm f/2.8. Consider that Canon and Nikon are increasing their prices in Feb, 09. I hope I have struck at the right time to get this amazing wide angle lens. This lens first came out in 2007, so a fairly new lens, …

Travelling to Germany

This year my travel plan starts with Germany. The trip will take place in winter, in time to get away from the cold weather here. Since Germany acts as the centre rail connection hub to Denmark, Holland, Poland, France, Austria and Italy, I would regret if I didn’t go to …