Another night with a faster lens; a Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D. This is at 1/15 sec f1.8 ISO 3200. I really like this lens. No distortion, good in low light, and cheap. I think it’s also partly because I’ve never used a prime lens before; one less variable to play with.

I have just been taking some random shots with my new D90. This is one of the backyard at night. As you can see, or not see in this case, I need a faster lens. This is already at max aperture of f3.5 and ISO 3200; albeit with an exposure of 1/15 sec.

Actually, I collected it yesterday. However, I was too busy, playing with the D90, to blog about it. After two nights of personalising the camera, I now have a pretty good feel for it.

The D90 and its accompanying lens, a Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II, were shipped all the way from Hong Kong. According to the packaging, the contents are ‘Gifts: 2 x Toys‘ with a total value of HKD 340. Now, I wouldn’t exactly call a D90 a toy. Also, the only way you could possibly get a D90 for HKD 340 is if it’s seriously broken. Anyhow, I’m not complaining; considering it was a bargain price.

I missed the delivery of my Nikon D90 today. This time tomorrow, I should be able to hold it in my hands. Photography seems to be the latest obsession. Last year, it was badminton; and to some extent it still is. I will probably be playing interclub badminton this year. Anyway, I really should be catching up on my assignments.

Evidently, quite a bit. We drove all the way to Kaikoura just to have crayfish. Anyway, the prices have gone up since the last time we had it. It’s now about NZD 40 for a small crayfish; or roughly NZD 80 per kilogram.

I took the opportunity to take a few photographs. It was high tide at the Seal Colony in Kaikoura so we didn’t go out.

I’m currently faced with a dilemma of choosing a lens to invest in. A 35mm or a 50mm fast prime for my Nikon D90 which has yet to arrive. I think I’ll go for the Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D. Cheap and great.

I was just reminded how soothing blogging can be. You can just dump whatever is in your head onto a web page for the whole world to read. Though, you probably ought to think twice about what you do put out there; as digital content lives forever.