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I took my first class in photography in high school and my first camera was a Nikon N30. Ever since then I have been using mainly Nikon Cameras and Lens (with a sigma lens tossed in every now along with a Canon digital point and shoot). When people ask me what camera they should buy I always tell them that you can’t go wrong with Canon or Nikon, which in most cases is true, do some research on the internet and most importantly, while it may be cheaper to buy online, go to your local store and actually hold the camera and play with it then go back and buy online if you can find a cheaper deal.

I started out shooting film in high school, but in college I switched to digital photography because of my focus being photojournalism (here is why I think digital photography is better than film). Below is a list of my main equipment that I use and have used for all of my photographs on babibubebo.com:

  • Cameras
    • Nikon D200
    • Nikon D100
    • Canon PowerShot S50
    • Canon PowerShot G7
  • Lens
    • Nikkor AF-s 18 – 200 mm VR f/3.5 – 5.6G DX IF-ED (BEST lens ever! Seriously, since buying this lens I have not taken this lens off my D200 once! Amazing lens!)
    • Nikkor AF-s 17 -35 mm f/2.8 ED-I
    • Nikkor AF 35 – 70 mm f/2.8
  • Flashes
    • SB-80DX (for Nikon D100)
    • SB-600 (for Nikon D200)
  • Filters
    • Only a UV filter to protect my lens
  • Digital Editing
    • Adobe Photoshop CS2

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  • http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=568149 Andrew Campbell

    Just discovered your site, and it’s great. You’ve obviously put a lot of work into it.

    And your images are excellent. (How did you get that one of Kinkakuji without all the people?)

    I am a permanent resident of Kani City in Gifu prefecture. If you’re ever in the area, please let me know. I’d like to meet you.

    AC

  • http://babibubebo.com babibubebo

    Hey Andrew, thanks for stopping by and sorry about responding so late, somehow I missed your comment… Also, thanks for the kind words! To answer your question about Kinkakuji, I went there really early, and went it just as it opened (which I think is 830, but I could be wrong about that) and there were a few people there and one of those huge tour groups, but after waiting a few minutes everyone was gone (well from my frame at least)! I found that most places in Kyoto will be somewhat vacant early in the mornings (especially on weekdays)! Not sure if i will ever make it to Gifu or not, but I will let you know if I do!

  • Jill Ilagan

    Same here, just discovered your site as I was browsing for photo stores in Japan. Anyway, if it’s not too much to ask, I’d like to ask some tips on where I could buy cheaper photo equipments/accessories in Japan. I heard there are a lot of photo stores in Shinjiku (Did I get the name right?) I’m planning to visit Japan soon, and I’d like to include the visiting and even shopping in the places that you will be suggesting in my itinerary.

    And also, I’m planning to switch from a Canon 400D to a sturdier 5d/1d. Where do you think I can get a cheaper camera body in Japan? Thanks. Hope to hear from you soon. You can just email me at the address I included above. Thanks again.

  • http://babibubebo.com babibubebo

    Hey Jill, to be honest, usually the prices here in Japan are not cheaper than other parts of the world (or the internet). The cameras come here first but in general are more expensive (compared to the USA anyway). If you want to buy a camera here I would recommend a store like Yamada Denki or Yodobashi Camera where you can get a point card and get money towards a future purchase (usually 10-15%). For example if you buy a camera for 50,000 yen and you get 15% points you would get 7500 yen that can be used towards your next purchase (for example memory card or extra battery). Hope that helps and make sense!

  • http://yuuwaku.wordpress.com suneo

    heya just found your site randomly while looking through dannychoo’s portal lol
    Gotta say great photos you have on your site. I just recently got into photography and went with a Canon rebel xt as a starter. Started at the beginning of this year, but honestly I haven’t been shooting as much as I’d like to. Whenever I do shoot though, sometimes I just can’t quite seem to get the results that I want. I guess that’s the kind of stuff that can only be learned through experience and practice. Hope you don’t mind if I ever have any photo taking questions if I come over and ask you! haha

  • http://babibubebo.com babibubebo

    Hey Suneo! Glad you found my site and that you appreciate the photos. Please feel free to ask me any question you like, but yes, you are right about a lot is just learning through experience… Take care!

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