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The fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex (although this was probably a juvenile one, it was still impressive):

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/1...3ca281a7_c.jpg

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Sea turtle:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7330/1...4c657bac_c.jpg

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Very cool.

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Cool shots Ron!

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http://i.imgur.com/HO86jC4.jpg

playing around with the new camera on my way home today. Its a picture and stuff.

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Alright all you photography guys out there I need some help with a camera...
I am buying a new camera this week or next for personal reasons not for a job or anything like that otherwise I wouldn't be asking for help!

I am looking for something mid level, something that I will not grow out of in a year or two like your standard point and shoots, something that will take good pictures, wifi connected or something that has the option for a wifi adapter, I would think high mega pixels would be key but not sure and honestly it doesn't have to shoot video Although I guess that would be a bonus. Looking to spend around $500 but that is negotiable can be less or more if needed.

Any help would greatly be appreciated...I will try and check this page every day but if it's something I really shouldn't miss out on please PM me!

Thanks,
Taki

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Are you looking for DSLR or what? I recently got a Canon G1x and it's great. It's got a sensor almost as big as a crop dslr. They can be had used for $500 and less.

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I would say yes on the DSLR, is there any good spots to find a used one? It's been probably since college (6-8 yrs) since I used an actual camera so the terminology I'm not up to date on. After doing some initial research, I hear Canon is a very reliable name and brand (I do like their products had one in the past) but I also hear they are very easy to use and work which would be good because my wife is very technically challenged.

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Check out this place to learn a lot about just about an camera that you could want:

http://www.dpreview.com/


Used cameras? Try http://www.adorama.com/
or

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse...1/N/4294247179

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Appreciate all the help!!!

Thanks

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also check out http://snapsort.com/

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:tu

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Keh.com is a good spot for used as well.

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Started my Christmas shopping early.
I had some cash put away for a trip that happened without me,:mad: and the money was burning a hole in my pocket :D
My wife is out every day taking pictures.I think this Cannon is just what she needs?
The hard part is to keep it stashed away until Christmas.
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/tech/report/2013/01/

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To both of you looking for cameras, I have to chime in with what everyone else knew I would, I have 5 DSLRs for sale.

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What are some good lenses for cigar photography? If I am lucky something I can also use other generic shooting.

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Look for something that can clearly focus to a point as close to the subject as possible. For a good close-up, you need a lens that lets you focus clearly as close to the subject as possible. Personally I like a lens that can get down to under a foot away from the subject for this purpose. A smaller focal length lens, say 50mm or less that is designed to be a macro lens should work.

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Also, taking great shots takes patience and quite a bit of practice. When I'm out shooting my eyes are everywhere; I'm looking at everyone and everything and judging whether or not, based on experience, if this scene or that one would make a worthwhile photo.

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Reflection in the lake

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5505/1...30b62fe0_b.jpg

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I used a circular polarizing filter in the above shot, IMO with some amazing results.

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Did I mention that I love this time of year?


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2839/1...584ac4c6_b.jpg

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Brad will hook you up. He doesn't buy or sell junk. :D

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I bought a t4i recently. Been eyeing it for a very long time. Pretty happy so far.

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My first DSLR was a T2i, the T4i is a very nice camera, congrats.

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The wife uses the XTi and I have a T1i
Love the results we get with both

Don

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Been looking around, Thinking the canon 50mm f/2.8 macro would be a good place to start for me, maybe get the extension tube along with that since the lense is pretty cheap.

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I'll say one thing about it Ron, I rotate those cameras and take a lot of pictures with those ole hunks of junk. :D
I tried to stay true to the idea that I can do anything with any one of em if I play by the rules. Low light
is the only time I ever feel a little trapped by the body I take somewhere, but I also have the lenses now
to get me out of trouble. My brain and my impatience are the only things that hold me back.

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Calling Brad Calling Brad

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3511...frt34r-560.jpg

http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/4/50...ld-school-body

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http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3823/1...fc445466_b.jpg
IMG_0464 by Devanmc, on Flickr

Unedited as I still need to learn all that.

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PASS!!! For $3,000 I can pick up a nice D700 and still have enough left over for a couple of very nice lenses.

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Thanks! The mystery car was (I'm sure you knew already):

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5498/1...b9ac99f5_b.jpg

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IMO not too much editing needed. I use Photoshop Elements, which is kinda like a "Photoshop Light" without all of the bells and whistles of Photoshop CS. Maybe a little tweaking with contrast and levels to bring the colors out a little more. IMHO, the light post is a bit distracting, as is the stop sign. Just my opinion, of course. :)

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Desoto Fireflite. Yeah, even a stodgy company like Desoto made some pretty nice looking cars in the '50's:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7426/1...298c6c6c_b.jpg

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Tailfins taken to an extreme! 1959 Caddy Eldorado (convertible, too. That is a RARE car now):

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/1...3e6df53f_b.jpg

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I love that car! When I was a kid of around 10 or 11, a good friend of my parents, who had worked in the NY garment business and been a hand model in her youth, had one under a cover in her garage. The story was that every year she got herself a new, pink caddie. She was an 80 year old sport model for sure!

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Lightroom is a really good tool, it can be a challenge at first, but offers enough options for both beginners and more advanced users. It handles RAW files very well and I really like the organization options it offers. :2

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I got two emails, one from B&H and one from Ado about this, and I have to tell you, I have resisted
EVERYTHING NEW that Nikon has ever produced. THIS......this might be another kettle o fish. I went
to the link and looked over it in DEPTH to see if it was something I wanted, check that, I WANT IT.
Something I should spend money on.....another matter. But it specs out to me as the perfect camera
for me. Before I buy ANOTHER used D700, I will get this one. I really like the 'low' Megapixel count on
the full size sensor. But in black and silver, HELLS NO. ;)

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Why have 2 of the same camera? You mentioned buying another d700.

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This turned out well without a macro lens or macro flash

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/1...02e2da8e_b.jpg
IMG_0508 by Devanmc, on Flickr

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Daughter and her boyfriend before Homecoming
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3834/1...06f06cb4_b.jpg
Infrared-1468.jpg by Jeff Carroll01, on Flickr

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Playing around with the 50mm and a new box :D
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/1...727b9e0e_b.jpg
Cigars by Jeff Carroll01, on Flickr

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:tu Jeff

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I am an idiot. Well, an idiot who takes a ton of photos. I like having spares of cameras I like,
since they all use the same battery.

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A more concise answer is that I started backwards.....I knew I wanted a D700 a long time ago,
but it was too pricey. I bought a D70 and a D100. I traded for a D100 with some cigars
from my end. I saw a number of D200s with defects I did not consider to be deal-breakers,
and bought every one cheaper than I feel was a fair price. Before you know it, I had jumped on so
many markdowns that I have a full closet of old Nikons....why? Wanna buy one? Cause I will make you
a hell of a deal.

Like I told Shark earlier, NOT A SINGLE ONE of my cameras is incapable of taking a great photo.
But you can ask Shark, having a capable camera on hand is not always quite enough to deter
the demons of our own minds. You want newer, better, more low-light capability, the ability
to use legacy lenses. One by one factors come in to play that force you to look at something higher
up the food chain. But if you just wanted to take photos for pleasure, and not for sale as prints,
any camera will do you right. The deal with multiples, on my end, was that all of my cameras can utilize
the same batteries. Why not pick up a cheap D200 when you see it? I bought a D90 that had a flash
that would not stay locked and seated. Gaffer's tape.....saved $150, gave it to my sister.

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I could have had more awesome dinosaur remains pics here, but at the time I thought that the flash on my D90 was malfunctioning, so I went home. I get to looking the camera over later that day, and realized that the flash thingy was being obstructed from opening all of the way because of the BASEBALL CAP that I was wearing at the time! :r:r:r The flash unit was hitting the visor of my cap so of course it wouldn't fire if it wasn't opening all of the way.... :gary

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http://hungrytravels.com/wp-content/.../homer_doh.png

:)

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OLS, any chance you have a Canon 60D you would trade for a T4i plus some cash?