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DO NO plug it into the side of the camera - YES there is the possibility of damage. Small.... but there...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...t_Shoe_to.html
thats what folks generally use to plug in.... but that would kind of defeat the purpose of free now wouldn't it? :tg

Anyone else have some ideas for him?

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Thanks Francis. Free is best but 50 bucks isn't so bad. Looking into the 480 or 520 but they aint free ;)
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I picked a used one up for a good price a while back. Optics were superb, but I didn't have much use for a 300mm lens, especially one that heavy.
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Worked on some concept shots over the last few days.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/...1872a324_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/...57d868ce_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/...597bd1e2_o.jpg

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Nice pictures. Got ym new camera today. Love it! Already shot 500 pictures.

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What did you get?

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Nub, I really like the vignetting on the 2nd one. Sometimes it is overused, but it works well here I think... looks natural

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Nikon D90 and 35mm 1.8G WOOT!

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NICE!

Bet you are like a kid at Christmas....even with only one good arm....

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Some of my fav birds:
http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...g/bunting+.jpg
http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...hawkbottom.jpg
http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...zed_hummer.jpg
http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...gcardrwbb4.jpg
http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...akatfeeder.jpg

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I sure am E.J. after shooting 500 pictures today my shoulder loosened up but now I have ice lol. Ive been reading the manual all day. My favorite parts are the flash commander, bracketing, and dials on the front and back of the grip. Still learning too.

P.s. I know I was talking about going canon but with 2 bags full of nikon bodes, lenses, and flashes its not cost effective. Both companies are equivalent (IMO) One is better one year and the next the following. I also put the 10mm 2.8 fisheye on hold. that would heve been good for curves lol.

The worlds original airplanes. Who woulda thunk youd be good at bird photos too?!

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Not sure if this has been done in here but what are you alls gear arsenal?

CANON:
G10

Nikon:
EM
FG
FM2
D40X
D90

28mm F2.8
50mm F1.8
55mm F2.8 micro
135mm F3.5
35-70mm F3.3
35mm 1.8G
50mm F1.8 AF
18-55 F3.5-5.6
55-200 F4-5.6 VR

SB-600

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At the moment:

CANON

20D
2x 30D
2x 5D

17-35mm 2.8L
24-105mm 4L
70-200mm 4L
70-200mm 2.8L
85mm 1.8
15mm 2.8 fish
14mm 2.8 wise (NOT fish)
Lens baby

580EX
The canon external battery pack to go with it.


getting ready to sell some stuff off though. 70-200 2.8, 15 fish, and the 30D's

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Nice.

P.s. I forgot the N80

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:r:r

Here was my entry that I snapped for the curves assignment this week, but couldn't get home in time to submit (my dumb ass brought the laptop and card reader but not the USB cable for the card reader!)

fisheye is kind of cheating in a curves assignment, hahaha....

http://cardullophotography.com/image...2010-04-05.jpg

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You should have sent it anyways. I would have let you participate. #4 needs competition anyways lol.

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Caught this in my herf shed.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...8810/Smoke.jpg

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nice :tu

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Seeing the tree shot in this weeks photo competition got me in the artistic mood, so I hope the original author does not mind that I played around with it a little.

I made it a warmer tone, but I very easily could have stayed with the cool tones and been happy, I was just in the mood for red at the moment. Filtered it out to a brushstroke texture and thats about it. If I was a nature painting fan, that could then get sent to a canvas printer and you got an instant painting, minus the frame :)

100% of any credit goes to the original author, not me. I just ran a couple filters, nothing more.

http://www.cardullophotography.com/i...-tree-edit.jpg

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I like!

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I loves me some airshow!

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/..._kc759-L-1.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...10_hCJr7-L.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...54_GAUgp-L.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...77_RJXRi-L.jpg

-Mark.

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Well done!

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I love the one with the clouds forming on the wings! So cool.

Side note. I see sensor dust.

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http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...70_wU9PG-L.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...73_23QWR-L.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...20_6vBkp-L.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...64_RtbKA-L.jpg

-Mark.

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Not quite as exciting as airplanes but here is a picture of some new coral i added to my tank today.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...teorShower.jpg

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Thanks!

Thanks! I hate the damn sensor dust.

-Mark.

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Vapor. What we all strive for!

http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...ed_f22cone.jpg
http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...ssivevapes.jpg
http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...9/IMG_4379.jpg
http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...9/IMG_0281.jpg
http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...bluesvapor.jpg

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I don't have very many "good" vapor shots.

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...64_tnt3x-L.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...32_NrHL9-L.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...7_4hGWm-XL.jpg

I wish I wouldn't have missed this one...
http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Machines/...88_KwYvg-L.jpg

-Mark.

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http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...netvaporcr.jpg

Not too often you see B-2 vapes!

http://www.montgomeryaviationphotogr...ed_b2vapor.jpg

Your Tucker "falling leaf" is excellent. You also have excellent panning skills! I recommend the Lens Pen to clean sensor dust. http://www.lenspen.com/?cPath=&produ...K-1-a&tpid=146 Vapor usually occurs when you have a terrible sky, alas, as the F-22 pix from Pittsburgh demonstrate. MASSIVE vapor, horrible sky/backdrop.

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Great Stuff Reds!

-Mark.

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I can heartily recommend a brush from www.visibledust.com for sensor cleaning as well. Been using em for years. Charge the brush, wipe, and done :tu

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How good is the sensor cleaning that is now on the 40 and 50D for Canon? As I recall it just vibrates the sensor to more or less shake stuff off, but has it seemed to be effective?

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Great airplane pictures friends!

here is my contribution today. A Daisy from the Easter bouquet at home.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/...48545997_o.jpg

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Not really. To really clean the sensor, you still need to use one of the products mentioned here. I used to use the swabs with solutions that were available, but it seems that the 50D sensor would get destroyed using the same liquid as the 40d sensor cleaner. Better to use a non-liquid. You gotta remember that the sensor is not THAT fragile, it can be cleaned if you're careful. And, it DOES need to be cleaned every now and again unless you want to spend hours cloning away dust spots!

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I just bought a "rocket blower" and it helps a lot, but I would still like to clean my sensor. I think I'm going to send the 1D MK II to canon and have it "tuned up". It's due.

-Mark.

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Unless canon has improved their sensor cleaning service over the last few years since I cared to check, you may need to clean it when it gets back anyway.

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My 35mm 1.8G comes in tomorrow. Im excited to use it for this weeks comp.

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I'm curious what the topic is!

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I love shooting the little kids baseball softball, great pic EJ

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I'm still waiting for the topic too francis lol

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Thanks! The kids and their activities was the reason I went and picked up a camera and started taking pictures.... (one of the boy) Added bonus, they both get a kick out of looking at the results.... Vain little monsters...:r

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/2871/jbhockey.jpg

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That is exactly why I got into it. :tu

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Ditto.

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Wolfgang has been talking lenses with me.

I'm thinking of getting the Nikon 35mm 1.8. It looks like it takes some really nice photos.

What do you guys think?

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Im getting mine today. Ill post some pictures to kick you over the edge.

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:tu

If I decide to get it, I'll do so tomorrow. :tu

Do you know if the d40 has the snap on clear plastic LCD cover like the other models? I can't seem to find it anywhere, also the "remote" works for the d40 right?

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WARNING! BEWARE OF LOW-QUALITY LIGHTSTANDS! Recently, I purchased a lightstand at a bargain price, but after using it for just one nighttime
shoot, it seized up and could not be used. I tried to return it, but the seller refused; he told me it was a one-night stand. ;-)

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*groan*

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on the canon side I dearly adore my 85 1.8