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Ken Bondy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
Nikon D70 - includes "Commander mode" with internal flash provides for wireless Nikon Creative Lighting System support with
dedicated external speedlights.
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Pompano the Commander mode is EXTREMELY useful when using the wireless closeup strobes mounted on a ring on the front of the lens. Without it you
need a separate sensor. If you are interested in that type of tight shot (flowers, bugs), and you go with a Nikon, I would strongly recommend one
with the Commander mode. ++Ken++
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The Gull
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It's Obvious
From the rear view (and I've used both cameras styles) the Rebel gets you to the information faster and displays critical information without having
to look through the viewfinder. The handling of the menus on the Rebel is nearer to web-based thinking with tabs to scroll through the different
screens. Nikon was much more cumbersome...or I was too stupid (could happen).
See the smaller body in all dimensions. Makes a difference when you hand carry (not bag carry) your stuff. With a full range zoom that you are
considering, you will leave the bag behind and take off for the day and night with nothing but the camera and possibly an extra battery and storage
disk in your pocket.
Don't underestimate the flash differences, as you will be using that feature more often than any other besides the point and shoot characteristics in
daytime.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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Natalie Ann
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Another take on that crop.
One of the things about cropping, Pompano, is that it can happen as many ways as the eye sees a pleasing image. I really liked your original photo,
as well as Igor's cropped example of same... and in no way do I mean to try to 'improve' on what's already good. I just wanted to show you the way I
see that photo.
(Hmmm.... no image... let's try this again)
[Edited on 5-31-2007 by Natalie Ann]
oh rats... let me work on this.... 
[Edited on 5-31-2007 by Natalie Ann]
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Natalie Ann
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ok... try again:
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Skipjack Joe
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Pompano,
This is probably obvious, but if you're going to plunk down a grand for a camera make sure you can return it if you don't like anything about it,
regardless if it's broken or not. I'm not sure you can do that with these internet deals. I still think it would be great if you could shoot with it
before you made the purchase. Perhaps your ladyfriend from NIKON can arrange something like that.
Natalie, It's interesting how many good images you can create when you've got something good to work with to start out.
[Edited on 5-31-2007 by Skipjack Joe]
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Skipjack Joe
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How many people like to sit and read at Barnes and Nobles until they find something they really like and then buy it on Amazon?
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lewm
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cameras
You might want to take a look at [vanns.com] for a camera. They offer free shipping & no taxes. I think they have 5 stores in Montana. I live in
Laughlin, Nv. I recently bought a plasma tv from them $200 dollars cheaper then Sam's club plus no tax & free shipping to my door.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
How many people like to sit and read at Barnes and Nobles until they find something they really like and then buy it on Amazon?
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..or spend hours talking with new cars salespeople, aining knowledge, test driving, and then buying their vehicle from some online discount site.
Come time for warranty work or maintenance, those folks are usually put to the back of the waiting list...forever. (Hello, Dave Smith
Motors!:rolleyes
NOTHING beats buying locally and/or personally.
p.s. I really do like that Point Loma Camera store next to Shelter Island. They have done very good work for me in the past with my old Canon
AE-1...plus a few hundred rolls of film-developing over the years.
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We bought our last camera at Nelson's in San Diego, and when we lived in the Central Valley, we always used Boot's Camera in Fresno.
Like you, I shopped the internet and places like Best Buy, but I like to buy things like a camera at a small shop---was very close to the Best Buy
price, but came with tons, and tons, of help and advice. Also, the help did not stop when we walked out the door.
Good Luck----will look forward to more and more great photos and the great stories that go along with your photos.
Diane
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
I just purchased the Nikon D40 and it should arrive this week. I based my decision after much research and the comments by Ken Rockwell here
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
Purchased the camera with three lens kit on Ebay for $698.00
Includes:
Nikon D40 SLR
Nikon 18-55mm Lens
Nikon 70-300mm Lens
High Resolution Wide Angle Lens
1GB Secure Digital Card
3 piece Filter Set
All aluminum hard case
Medium Soft Case
3 piece cleaning kit with screen protectors
52" Vidpro TT-250 tripod
Hi Speed USB Card Reader/Writer
Can't wait for this to get here.
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Pompano,
I received my camera package (above) a couple of days ago and absolute LOVE it! Great pricing found on ebay from Digitalcorp... Here's a link
http://search.stores.ebay.com/DigitalCorp_nikon-d40_W0QQfciZ...
Or search DigitalCorp for other models...
http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&us...
Let us know your final decision.
Bob H
[Edited on 6-2-2007 by Bob H]
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
I just purchased the Nikon D40 and it should arrive this week. I based my decision after much research and the comments by Ken Rockwell here
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
Purchased the camera with three lens kit on Ebay for $698.00
Includes:
Nikon D40 SLR
Nikon 18-55mm Lens
Nikon 70-300mm Lens
High Resolution Wide Angle Lens
1GB Secure Digital Card
3 piece Filter Set
All aluminum hard case
Medium Soft Case
3 piece cleaning kit with screen protectors
52" Vidpro TT-250 tripod
Hi Speed USB Card Reader/Writer
Can't wait for this to get here.
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Pompano,
I received my camera package (above) a couple of days ago and absolute LOVE it! Great pricing found on ebay from Digitalcorp... Here's a link
http://search.stores.ebay.com/DigitalCorp_nikon-d40_W0QQfciZ...
Nikon D80 packages...
http://search.stores.ebay.com/DigitalCorp_nikon-d80_W0QQfciZ...
Let us know your final decision.
Bob H |
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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805gregg
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I'm looking for a Nikon D40x I didn't see it on Digitals list. The 40x has 10.2 mega pix and there is a new underwater housing made for the D40. I
found a D40x at WiseTronics. com with 3.5 18-135 nikon zoom lens $749 anyone find one cheaper?
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[Edited on 6-11-2007 by 805gregg]
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