Raw: Kikle and Tatay

It's my first time to try NEF (RAW) Image quality in taking pictures. I was curious of its difference and distinction with JPEG. So, I changed the the image quality setting of my camera and let my sister, Keeshia, take a picture of me and baby Kikle.

I've discovered that one can play more on editing on various effects and image adjustments when using RAW. But the trivial thing - it consumes memory space... tsk3


Maybe one of these days, I'll buy a bigger memory card capacity and try to start using RAW. =)

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF

I was looking for a nice lens that totally focuses the subject and has a great blur effect on the background. As I have researched, the blur effect is called bokeh ("Japanese word for blur"). And I've learned that the aperture or f-stop is a great contributing factor to it. The higher the f-stop (the smaller the decimal number) the more light is absorbed. The lower the f-stop (the greater the decimal number) the less light is absorbed.

A friend  of mine suggested me to have a lens which has f/1.4.

I searched for online stores such as eBay and on GMarket. After series of searching, I discovered that there's a local photography store here in Cebu. The prices were not bad. And they offer different services and products on different brands.

So, I looked at their website ( I'll post the link at the end of this post ) and saw Nikon lenses. There's a 35mm f/1.4 which costs P12,000 and 50mm f/1.4 that costs P17,200. But there was one lens that caught my eye. It was SUPER CHEAP!!! (I guess. haha).

It's a 50mm f/1.8 AF that costs P6,400. It looks cool and sounds cool - price-wise. I was ecstatic to see such a cheap lens assuming all lenses are usually P10k above.

shot using Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 VR

There was no stopping me to get that. And ALAS, heaven was on my side. I had a a GREAT FAVOR when I told my parents about it, and they said OKAY!! nyahahaha!!!

Went to the store, purchased it. Attached it to my DSLR camera (I use the Nikon D90). And, OPEN SESAME!! The pictures I took were stunning as if taken by a professional photographer (nyahahahaha!! just AS IF.. hehe)

Here are the sample pictures I took from then and now:

Big Fat Red Pepper

Kazi - my niece

Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6

The pictures were amazing!!! But if budget is not an issue for you, go ahead for 35mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.4. Sometimes, I find the 50mm too zoomed and constantly I go back and forth to find the perfect view. But overall, it's worth it. Nice shots are achieved, and nice price too. 

If you are interested to buy this lens and other stuffs for your DSLR camera, visit The PhotoShop.

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A Take on Photography

Cellphones have become a fad for people of all ages - the old and young. But nowadays, another must-haves have become a great trend - DSLR Cameras. 

Well, I got mine unintentionally and unexpectedly.

I was away from home for almost 3 weeks outside the stressful metropolitan life. When I headed back to Cebu (because I ran out of money to sustain my survival. . . LOL), my sister gave me a weird news, my parents are buying a DSLR camera.

I said "Wat da #%&@!!" (It starts with 'H' not 'F') hehe.

They asked a close friend of theirs who went to Thailand for a business to buy the camera. Then, the moment of awe came. The camera was finally in our hands. 

I was wondering what's with the camera-thing. I can't see any VALID  reasons to purchase such an expensive gadget. Call it fate or whatever, but it turned out I was hooked on it. TOTALLY!!!

As I experiment and try to fully lavish the use of DSLR cameras, the more I appreciate its awesomeness and grandeur. Thanks to a dear friend of mine who gave me an idea on posting my pictures and share it through blogging. I had a blog previously (still working though. I checked it few minutes ago. haha) but I'm hoping that this would be productive and at the same time informative.

So, with no further adieu, I officially start - DCruz8 Photography Blog!!!

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