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Posts tagged ‘Photography’

21
Jun
Olympus XA2

Olympus XA2

I have heard praises for the Olympus XA2. I spotted one on sale when I chilling out in Cat Socrates. The camera is still in good condition. I succumbed to temptation.

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19
May
Bokeh

Flickriver

I like to browse photos taken by others to learn from them and when I need inspiration. Flickr is probably the largest image site and it should be the first place to search for photos. One of the sites that I like to use to browse Flickr is Flickriver. Read more »

30
Apr
Hadley large (black)

Billingham Hadley Large

It had always been my dream to own a Billingham camera bag. The legendary label exudes an aura of sheer elegance that other brands cannot match. Like a Lamborghini Gallardo, the Billingham is not just about looks but also sensible practicality. Read more »

18
Sep
01132010

Getting a shallow depth of field

The depth of field is the portion of the scene that appears sharp in an image. Shallow depth of field is often used to isolate the subject from the background. Several factors contribute to decreasing the depth of field in a picture.

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24
Aug
Nikon 35mm f/2D

My Nikkor AF 35mm f/2D

I have had this lens for since February this year. Since then, it has been the lens on my camera most of the time.

35mm on crop sensor gives and equivalent focal length of 52.5mm on a full frame sensor.  This makes it a standard or “normal” lens on a crop sensor body. It is not as sharp or as fast as its sucessor, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G. However, it is still a very fun lens to use. Read more »