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Monday, 29 September 2008 12:18 Last Updated on Saturday, 20 August 2011 11:53 Written by Sofian Monday, 29 September 2008 12:18

More than four years, I've interested in photography. Started from 2005, at first time, I bought a new pocket camera with the which was Suitable my pocket ^ _ ^ condition. Photography was so exciting for me. When I Could capture a beautiful image, it would make me comfortable, so happy.

Now, I would like to introduce My Photography Gear, my friend, my lovely camera.

A. Nikon Coolpix 7900 - pocket camera.

When the first time I bought this camera, Ramadhan fasting month in 2005, wow, this camera was so expensive. It cost 3750 K to buy. It has 7.1 Mpixel with 3072 × 2304 resolution. It was used to be Such a great pocket camera. Minimum aperture is f2.8 wide, so I Could shoot in low light condition. The weakness of this camera is no manual shoot. It replaced by many shooting modes given. But so far, I satisfied with this camera, the which Could Produce bright, sharp, and clear image, compared to other brands owned by my friends.

Until today this pocket camera always be with me, Wherever I go accompany. But poor, the battery cover has been broken after fall down while it was being used by my bro.

2. Canon EOS 400D - SLR Camera

This is the first DSLR I have, bought in November 2007. A lot of picture I've made with this gear. User friendly, not difficult, to learn this camera. After I bought this DSLR, I start to learn the concept of real photography, from the lighting theory, shutter, aperture, film, flash, lens, etc. You can see my photography website about tutorials at thephotospots.com .

3. Canon EFS 18-55mm - Canon Walk Around Lens

This is a kit lens, with the default lens for the 400D. The result, the image captured was less contrast, unsharp enough. But when compared with my pocket lens, it's better. I plan to replace this lens with the Canon 17-40 f4.0 L series or Tamron 17-50 f2.8 with less cost. But maybe later ... hehe .. no budget for it now.

4. Canon EF 50mm F1.8 - Canon Lens Fix

May be this is the best seller lens. Every canonian should have this lens due to its sharpness in producing images with very cheap in price. I bought this lens only 750K at Mango Two. Hehe ...

I love this lens so much, ESPECIALLY when used for fashion / model hunting. Its aperture also made it available to shoot in low light condition.

5. Tamron SP AF 50mm f2.8 XR 17-II LD Aspherical In (IF)

I have recently bought this lens to replace my Canon kit lens. This 3rd party lens is very sharp and have large enough aperture of the which is available to shoot in the dark. But its autofocus is not good as canon. However I really love this lens as my best walkaround lens.

6. Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L - Canon Tele Lens

This is my favorite lens. L series so loh. The first time I plan to buy a new lens, I compared Between this and 17-40 f4 L. Because I have already have a walk around lens kit, I choose this telephoto zoom lens.

This lens is very sharp in 70mm focal length. This lens was also very useful when I want to capture the image the which is difficult, if shot nearby. The picture below was taken in Ragunan zoo at noon with about 70m in distance.

7. Velbon CX-200 - Tripod

Velbon, for over 40 years, its name has been Recognized as a leader in the design, development, and manufacturer of tripods. I bought this tripod in PTC. Its quality is the best and made from titanium.

I usually used this tripod when I shoot landscape photography. It's very tight and steady.

8. Wonderful Dry Box

This has protected my drybox gears from dust, fungus, and weather effects, and keep the humidity as well. But It should always be connected to the electricity.

With all of these gears, I have many pictures create the which you can see in my portfolio .

Visit my portfolio at http://photography.sofianonline.com

Thanks for visiting.