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"I recently got a D200 and I am selling my D70 kit. For $450.00 you get: - Nikon D70 Outfit (Camera plus 18-70mm DX Lens): http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=6&productNr=25214 (Camera, strap, body cap, eyepiece cap, LCD monitor cover, video cable, USB cable, rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL3, quick charger MH-18, PictureProject CD-ROM, CR2 battery holder MS-D70) - Extra Nikon battery EN-EL3 - 1GB Lexar Professional CompactFlash (40x - WA Tech) - 512MB Lexar Professional CompactFlash (40x - WA Tech) "

Should I jump on thsi?

10/31/2007 10:57:32 AM

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"Anyone have recommendations on a camera/laptop backpack?"

Buy what you want off ebay and save $texas.

10/31/2007 11:51:28 AM

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"I would junk your kit lens and get an EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens and let that be your primary lens. If you need something telephoto, then pick up something like a 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM. Lots of people in Chicago like to shoot the bean."

Is the IS technology really worth the money? I've read some good reviews on comparable lenses, without it.

So far I'm looking at the Canon EF 28-105 F/3.5-4.5 II USM

[Edited on October 31, 2007 at 5:21 PM. Reason : ...]

10/31/2007 5:16:44 PM

IS will rock your world. Don't go with the 28-105....you'll want something wider than 28mm. After the camera's 1.6x crop, it's like you're looking through a 45mm lens, not nearly wide-angle.

10/31/2007 6:11:57 PM

11/2/2007 6:33:02 PM

Holy shit. A+

11/2/2007 7:13:54 PM

Don't buy a cheap Sigma lens.

11/2/2007 7:42:57 PM

^^Thanks. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

11/2/2007 8:10:12 PM

My dad was passing by the computer and was so stunned by my new background he had to sit down in my chair to study it.

Really nice work. I love the glare.

11/2/2007 9:52:09 PM

Fucking awesome man, good job

11/2/2007 10:16:35 PM

^^^ What kind of camera is that? Did you digitally enhance the pic?

[Edited on November 2, 2007 at 10:57 PM. Reason : ^]

11/2/2007 10:57:26 PM

^Nikon D70 with the 18-200VR. I edited it in photoshop and adjusted the levels maybe some contrast too.

11/4/2007 6:41:01 PM

that bird is like

dang you got me...........

good job!

11/4/2007 7:51:53 PM

damn that is nice...

11/4/2007 10:30:06 PM

the squirrel/chipmunk/whatever got pwnt

11/4/2007 10:42:40 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico


[Edited on November 5, 2007 at 1:51 AM. Reason : ]

11/5/2007 1:51:25 AM

Rincón, Puerto Rico

11/5/2007 1:52:40 AM

Looks like an ad from surfer mag. Nicely Done!

11/5/2007 7:52:28 AM

i will not be posting much of anything for a while until i can replace all my equipment.
my place got robbed friday and they stuck for me my setup including about 1500.00 worth of other stuff

11/5/2007 10:09:19 AM

Renter's insurance?

11/5/2007 10:24:30 AM

thats the irony...i was planning on getting it today through SECE after speaking with them about last week. wanted to wait until i got paid so i could pay a full year.

that was going to be today, during my lunch break
day late and a dollar short

11/5/2007 10:27:12 AM

Damn.

11/5/2007 10:29:45 AM

someone above asked about crumpler. I have a crumpler keystone backpack, which holds a 12" laptop, about 3 lenses, camera body, and some knick-knacks. I paid $180 for it - which hurt - but it's an excellent pack. it fits very comfortably on your back, and there's no way it's going to cause any back strain. In fact, it's so nice for hiking around in that it's only drawback is that it doesn't integrate a place to hold a water bottle if you wanted to do a day hike / shoot with it on. Excellent for travel - especially if you want small carry-on luggage to contain your laptop and camera equipment.

One other thing, it's design doesn't scream "i contain expensive digital electronic equipment". I've seen Tamron bags that have special "DIGITAL SLR blah blah" logos emblazoned on the back.

11/5/2007 11:02:55 AM

Sorry, gunzz.

I always thought cameras could not be dropped, and then learned otherwise when they put me on painkillers after discharging me from Rex.

Biiiiiig fan of insurance ever since.

11/5/2007 11:03:08 AM

^^Good to know.

I try to not check anything when I fly, but now that I'm getting an SLR, I may need to invest in something just like that.

(I've got a purse-like laptop bag right now, but it doesn't allow for too much else)

11/5/2007 11:08:30 AM

I got a similar backpack, it's fantastic. The lowepro label is descreet, and there could be textbooks in there for all you can tell. I also like the fat shoulder straps for distributing the weight, the buckles for the upper chest and stomach, and the ease of the zipper (a solid and smooth zip is important for me because I dive into the pack regularly in a hurry). Expensive as hell and worth every penny.

My boss gave me a smaller version for a birthday gift which is equally as crucial. I'm not sure if this will apply to many other fields but in wedding photography I do need to dump the backpack and run with the body and a few lenses and cards if the reception is a tight area (plus it's less noisy during the ceremony to maneuver). The smaller pack is about the size of two bricks and holds three lenses or two lenses and a body, with a small side pocket for doodads. Typically my own boss doesn't wear one - she just got a nylon sock with a string to tote her extra lens around on her wrist, but that makes me cringe.

One quick note on dumping your gear somewhere - I keep mine with the DJ's stuff. They usually pack expensive equipment and because they're not as mobile (they might leave the stand to hand the mike over during toasts or something) so if you rub elbows and they look trustworthy, you've got a good guard dog. It also helps in networking if the two of you recommend each other.

11/5/2007 12:01:56 PM

11/7/2007 10:59:46 PM

not a DSLR camera but i was told to post here, so here i am.


Worst kind of faggot


Buttons


For classifieds


Energy saving Bulb


Another shot


"I see what you did there"


The wave


Mendelev goes on and on


Product placement


Claiborne


Go Pack!


Desktop Background, looks kinduv cool with the dust on the screen


Yay more buttons!


Phillips 66

11/8/2007 9:35:35 PM

That's a very good start.

11/8/2007 9:38:52 PM

yay!

yea i literally snapped these right after i found out about the macro.

11/8/2007 9:40:38 PM

I'll give you feedback when I'm not at work

11/8/2007 9:41:39 PM

sweet, thanks.

11/8/2007 9:45:37 PM

First pictures with my D50. Right now, I only have a 70-300 lens

11/13/2007 8:43:04 PM

i'm going to steal that camera from you.

11/13/2007 8:58:37 PM

That's going to involve an awful lot of firepower.

11/13/2007 8:59:44 PM

or maybe a high tone and a cute puppet

11/13/2007 9:00:20 PM

?

11/13/2007 9:03:06 PM

i thought maybe i could distract you with a puppet and snag the camera when you weren't looking.

11/13/2007 9:09:00 PM

:-\

My mom has asked for a complete christmas/birthday wishlist from me by Sunday.

So far, I have
- extra battery for my camera
- 62mm UV filter

I'm wanting a new camera bag for this, and maybe two? One to carry like a backpack, with all my crap (I've looked at the crumper mentioned above; at that price, it's not what I need. The Sinking Barge might work, though, but no one will buy it for me), and then one for just my camera, that I can throw in my larger purse - just enough room for the camera, and lens, for protective purposes.

My birthday is 12/21, and as I get older, gifts get more expensive, and so $200+ gifts are not in bad taste, as folks can and do combine the two events.

As I'm looking at lenses to ask for, I'm realizing how pitifully little I know about lenses, especially as far as types of glasses, brand, and sadly, range, both distance and aperture. I used to be excited by my 70-210 when I shot film

What are good lenses to ask for (note: Working with two budgets for my list: the family without much money to spend, and the bf who is horribly excited for me to have this new camera, quite happily encourages me, and is, uh, not poor), in these: macro, close-ish? range, and general all-purpose?

I know my mom WANTS to get me camera stuff, but other than the UV filter, she probably can't afford anything, but I need lots of stuff in the <$20 range. Suggestions?

11/14/2007 6:09:27 PM

Photo magazine subscriptions would be nice.

11/14/2007 6:43:37 PM

Most are from a Sony DSC-H5, U.O.N.

outer banks (sony dsc-p93)

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vegas (canon ixus 500)


computer architecture

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cherry blossom festival - dc

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new york

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rockies game

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11/14/2007 7:54:19 PM

some more:

quandary peak, co

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washington, dc

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bristol, tn

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my nephew-in-law

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slovenia

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salzburg, austria

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first snow in denver, co




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11/14/2007 8:05:31 PM

11/14/2007 8:14:26 PM

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Quote :

":-\ My mom has asked for a complete christmas/birthday wishlist from me by Sunday. So far, I have - extra battery for my camera - 62mm UV filter I'm wanting a new camera bag for this, and maybe two? One to carry like a backpack, with all my crap (I've looked at the crumper mentioned above; at that price, it's not what I need. The Sinking Barge might work, though, but no one will buy it for me), and then one for just my camera, that I can throw in my larger purse - just enough room for the camera, and lens, for protective purposes. My birthday is 12/21, and as I get older, gifts get more expensive, and so $200+ gifts are not in bad taste, as folks can and do combine the two events. As I'm looking at lenses to ask for, I'm realizing how pitifully little I know about lenses, especially as far as types of glasses, brand, and sadly, range, both distance and aperture. I used to be excited by my 70-210 when I shot film What are good lenses to ask for (note: Working with two budgets for my list: the family without much money to spend, and the bf who is horribly excited for me to have this new camera, quite happily encourages me, and is, uh, not poor), in these: macro, close-ish? range, and general all-purpose? I know my mom WANTS to get me camera stuff, but other than the UV filter, she probably can't afford anything, but I need lots of stuff in the <$20 range. Suggestions?"

At work today.


On campus, my best friend totally losing her shit

11/14/2007 11:52:58 PM

at least I lost it in a good way

11/15/2007 12:26:54 AM

And the good it

11/15/2007 12:31:12 AM

I thought this image needed a little digital love:

Before:


After:

11/15/2007 1:14:52 AM

you turned the lighthouse into a frog!?!?!?

11/15/2007 2:37:56 AM

^^yes, while i use photoshop for my profession nearly everyday, i hardly ever get to photoshop my photos at home, you did a nice job btw. it really makes the picture sing.

[Edited on November 15, 2007 at 5:52 PM. Reason : .]

11/15/2007 5:52:27 PM

Prospero, so you didn't edit any of the pictures that you posted? Or just not the lighthouse pic? If not you've got some awesome photography skills. I'd love to be able to take pictures like that. I finally got some decent equipment (Nikon D80) but now I've got to spend some time working on my technique.

11/15/2007 6:16:26 PM