Biography

Ai Nguyen is a freelance photographer from Orange County, California. In 2009, he began exploring and experimenting with the different fields of photography. Through his exploration and experimentation, it allowed him to find his specialties in photography.

His main specialty in photography is portraitures and black and white. This includes fashion/glamour, product advertisements, and fine art.

Photography to Ai is like an artist painting his or her masterpiece. Like a painter’s brush, a camera is just a tool used to capture what the artist envisions.


*All pictures posted on http://lifethroughaieyes.blogspot.com/ are not to be distrubted or used without my permission. Pictures are copyrighted under Flickr from aisphotography.

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The Switch

Posted by Ai Nguyen Monday, February 20, 2012 0 comments Labels: ,
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After months of contemplation on whether or not if I should make the switch to Canon or upgrade to a Nikon D2xs lingered in my mind.  This was due to Nikon's announcement of their upcoming release of the D800/D800E and the D4.  Therefore, this would cause a value deprecation in available Nikon equipment.  I was caught between whether to upgrade to a D2xs for it's in camera precise tonality and sharpness or a full frame from Canon (i.e. Canon 1ds Mk2, 5D, etc.).   

The reason why I chose the D2xs over the D700 was because of financial reasons.  However, after doing research online regarding the switch from a D200 to a D2xs made me contemplate and ponder whether or not it would be worth it to upgrade.  Since the D200 can handle higher noise higher than ISO 400 and is lighter and smaller.  Well, the noise and ISO is not an issue for me since I shoot outdoors and strobe indoors along with the use prime lens.  It picture rendering and color rendering of the D2xs was very appealing to me.  However, it was not enough to make me upgrade.

Having the opportunity to use and own a Canon 1ds before allowed me to see the difference between crop and full frame.  Canon had more affordable full frame as oppose to Nikon.  The depth of field from full frame was more than enough of a reason for me to make the switch.  

So why did I stuck with a Nikon lens?  To be honest I do not know why.  Financial reasons maybe?  Not really because I could have traded my Nikkor for a L lens.  Maybe, I have been a little biased about L lens after using Nikkor glass and just grew fond of Nikkors.  Did I really needed the F1.2 when I already have a F1.4 for the 85mm?  Was auto-focusing necessary for me since I don't shoot action?  I found an interesting statement from a user online regarding his comments on AF "photographers have been manual focusing for the last 100 years...".  If they can do it, so can I with a little bit of practice I should be able to master it.  Well after trying manual focusing I can tell you one thing.  Leica R and Carl Zeiss here I come for my next set of prime lens!  Of course I cannot forget my Nikkors.           


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