Photographer
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Hi… I am Aylwin (aka “Bob”). Am not sure why Wordpress does not allow me to use “admin” instead of “Bob” for all the postings. I have tried all available means but guess it is fated ! Haha… =P
This is my secondary website of “Aylwin’s Digital SLR Journey” as it focuses on 1-2 big picture per post instead of sets of galleries. These big pictures are a part of the various sets of galleries found on the main website itself. My intention is to have 2 websites (1 as a photo blog with galleries, and the other as a portfolio which features selected pictures). This website will also show MORE BIG PICTURES, and LESS WORDS ! =)
From my younger days, I have always liked photography and I vividly remember my first film camera was a Pentax Zoom camera. I would go around just taking shots of scenaries, objects and people. Back then, it is a costly mistake whenever I find my photos turn out blur (cost of purchasing films and developing the photos). As time passes by, I slowly got myself one of the first digital camera (Canon PowerShot S20) which is a 3 megapixel camera. Things started to change for me as now I can snap any photos and still not invoke any costly mistakes ! I stayed on with digital compact cameras until one fine day, my eyes were opened to the word of DSLR by a friend ! From then… well… you should get the “picture” by now !
Here you will be able to view photos which shows the “horrible”/beginner shots when I first started using my Canon EOS 1000D… and photos of other shots after those, as my techniques improve along the way. Currently, I have upgraded to a Canon EOS 40D and purchased another Canon EOS 400D ( as a backup camera body) to further pursue my interest in this field. I will also share with you the various lens and accessories that I have owned or planning to purchase along the journey.
Please feel free to offer your comments in whichever way possible so that I can share and further improve on my techniques and knowledge for this hobby !
I have attached an image of my main DSLR and my external flash below for your reference.

Apart from the main two equipments, I own the following (and history of previously owned) as well.
- Canon EOS 1000D - Sold
- Canon EOS 400D (Secondary Camera Body)
- Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS (Kit Lens) - Sold
- Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM - Mounted with Hoya Pro1 UV Digital Filter
- Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM - Sold
- Canon EF 50mm F1.8 mkII - Sold
- Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM - Mounted with Kenko Pro1 Clr-Plr Digital Filter
- Tamron DiII 17-50mm F2.8 SP - Mounted with Hoya Pro1 UV Digital Filter
- Tamron Di 90mm F2.8 SP - Mounted with Hoya Pro1 UV Digital Filter
- Tamron Di 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 - Mounted with Hoya UV Filter
- Metz Mecablitz AF 48-1 Digital (Secondary Flash Unit)
- Nissin Di622 Compatible External Flash (Spare Flash Unit)
- Vertical Battery Grips for 40D and 400D
Here’s a picture of my 3 Tamron lenses.

I have other accessories that include :
———– Portable Studio/Lighting Setup ———–
- Phottix Stratos C8 Wireless Remote Control & Flash Trigger
- Hotshoe Flash Holder With 2.0m Light Stand (2pcs)
- Hakutatz VL-36 LED Video Light (2pcs)
- Shoot Through Soft White Umbrella (33inch diameter)
- Studio Light Tent (75cm)
- 5-In-1 Reflector (80cm)
Thanks and cheers !
~ There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer ~