Nikon D300s Lab

New Addition – Op/tech Rainsleeve October 4, 2009

It must be fear that has driven me to get this, a sales pitch most insurance agent would use against humans. I was looking for something less flimsy but could not find anything more so than the Op/tech Rainsleeve. OK. It’s now equipped in the Lowe Pro Outback 100 all the time. I think I am ready for a rougher ride. (O yes, my Gore-tex paclite shell and hat is my favorite jacket for such scrabbling shoot trips, where bulk is undesirable here)

No big deal accessory. More of a necessity. Comes in a pack of two. Just nice – one for each camera of mine. I did not choose the one with room for the SB-900 for one simple reason – bulk.

Waterguard WG-AS2 for Nikon D300s and SB-900 Review October 4, 2009

Nice accessory, functional accessory. Inexpensive. Fits snugly on the Nikon D300s but not on the Nikon D90, with a small gap exposed on the latter. Makes dust and water attacks a thing of the past when mounted under the Nikon SB-900. In fact, I have been researching on the actual weak points of the camera and has embarked on a mini project to safeguard water tight integrity for the Nikon D300s. From the purchasing of stronger weather-resistant lens to all available Nikon accessory to bulletproof the camera, its all been done.

Remember my various articles on weather-resistant Nikon lenses on my Nikon D90 blog…well, I will be expanding on it this time round on the D300s blog. So stay cool, we will cover it all here. Ever since the WG-AS2 has been purchased, it has not been removed ever since under my SB-900. Excellent, very professional looking piece of gear that makes the camera looks much stronger too!

Storm Jacket It Is September 29, 2009

Will be getting one for the upcoming trip, just in case the weather turns really nasty…

DIY Solution for Nikkor 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G VR II September 28, 2009

Now, for those of you who owns the older Nikkor 18-200mm lens, here’s a piece of good news for you. I have just improvised a very effective double-purpose solution to prevent both lens creep and sweaty palms – Nike Terry Wrist band!

You just get a pair of them off the Nike retail outlet and slip it onto the lens barrel! That’s it really! Now, you can still focus by turning the lens barrel as before while maintaining a firm grip on the entire lens, preventing any form of lens creep. Try it and let me know.It works for me.

Thankfully, my lens doesn’t creep as reported all over the Internet on the 18mm position but will do so, when extending to 35mm. In a way, my sweaty palm (in very hot day shoot) can also now rest on the Dri-fit wrist band, taking those moisture away from the lens itself.

Best Gear for Photography Dads with Kids September 19, 2009

I highly recommend this if you still don’t have one…I loved it so much I got two of these! (one for my wife)

Now, your kids can go shoot when you go shoot! A must for active families traveling with small kids.