HI,
I have a prime lens-50mm f1.7.
I'm thinking of selling it and buying a 17-50mm f2.8 and a flash.
Would they be a good substitute for the prime lens for indoor/low light shots of my kids?
Can the flash work on fairly auto mode or do I have to set stuff on it (distance etc) thus ending up missing shots?

I know I'll lose some dof with the f2.8 instead of 1.7
Cheers

It wasn't any problem. Only took a few, will post any 1/2 way decent ones here.

really like the 2nd and 3rd one.

Thanks- just noticed stickys in this site now. On other sites they're more prominent.

Just saw this post on PetaPixel about recovering deleted photos.
Don't think I'll bother though this time

Thanks- I think I'll use my compact so.
All the more reason to look forward to getting a Panasonic LX5/Sony S95/similar so I'll have full manual controls.

Just wondering why there isn't a sticky on this thread with 'idiot's guide to flashes/fashes faq' or similar?
I'd find it helpful, sure others would too....

Hi,
I'll be getting the underground from Heathrow to Knightsbridge and Knightsbridge to Gatwick.
I'm wondering what's the story with taking pictures-I'll have a K-X and Panasonic ZS3 with me (more discreet but probably not as good in low light).
1. Are you allowed to take photos on the underground network?
2. If yes, is it a case of take photos but you might be approacthed and asked what you're doing? Will they ask you to delete photos?
3. Anything else to note?
Cheers,
Pa.

Hi,
I've put off getting a flash cos it seemed like something I didn't need as photography is just a hobby and that it's a big thing that sits on your camera and just attracts people's comments...
But every wedding we're at my wife is always going on about how some shots always come out blurred. (last wedding I brought the nifty fifty but then had no zoom).
I'm planning on selling the nifty fifty and getting a 17-50 f2.8 (or similar) instead.
I finally said I might as well get a flash. I havent' looked into it at all yet and know nothing about flashes (differnet types etc)
Requirements:
1. inexpensive flash. I'm not mentioning rough price cos I've no idea what they begin at....
2. I suppose any time it'd be handy.For weddings (not that we have many coming up), indoors shots of kids (6 month & 3 year old) mainly (probably other times too but can't think of when), sports maybe?
3. I'd prefer something that is easy to use
4. I'd prefer one that's inexpensive (will also consider 2nd hand).I have a K-X.

My questions:
1. when do you use a flash/for what?
2. what woud you recommend & why?

Thanks,
Pa.

I think the echo is incredible.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=36559605

I often double-post; dpreveiw tends to be more people in the USA so you often get a different opinion there. I'm sure other people do too.