Don

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I don't know what a quid is.
around here we trade in Canadian dollars, if we run out of beer.
If you're talking more than a 12 pack, I'd opt for the Pentax 16-45.....
get them while you can, they'll be gone soon.

Comment by Don posted on Sigma 18-50 or Pentax 16-45 at 14/07/2008 - 22:33

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Is it just me or is the world going manipulation crazy?
not just with photos.
There's soon to be an environmental levy on funerals for people with non biodegradable parts.
Burying Michael Jackson, and Joan Rivers would be an ecological disaster.

but seriously...

photography is supposed to be fun.
that has different meanings for different people.

Comment by Don posted on Where is Photography going??? at 13/07/2008 - 01:32

Don
try duotoning it. (black/blue/pink) all that grey makes it drab. a pale blue with pink might work. then maybe play with the liquify tool on the water and land for some real abstract fun.

don't give up.
I was self taught.
That means I learned everything from a guy who knew nothing!
you wouldn't believe how much can be learned from just messing around! (that's how I learned about "Child Support!"

Comment by Don posted on Egret Painting at 13/07/2008 - 01:39

Don
ok, i didn't notice anybody commenting on the 16-45's close focussing abilities.


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I would go with the 16-50 but for the cost.
It's not that I couldn't afford to buy it just that I really cannot justify the expense when I know that 90% of my camera time will be macro
the 16-45 is almost a macro lens right out of the box.
I got some great closeups using it with the af 1.7 teleconverter....
no kidding!

Comment by Don posted on Bit of a quandry. at 12/07/2008 - 14:50

Don
2 birds one stone!

http://www.artleather.com/

ps don't ask about prices if you have a heart condition....

but the leather albums are stunning!

Comment by Don posted on Making a Wedding album (photo book) who to use? at 13/07/2008 - 23:56

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you guys should see the book design options from within aperture!

but i digress...

you can layout a book in photoshop and save it as a pdf.....and send that in.

but other places do offer high quality books...I've just never had to look for them.....

who wants to eat out when you got steak at home?

Comment by Don posted on Making a Wedding album (photo book) who to use? at 13/07/2008 - 22:39

Don
We use apple.
I won't hesitate to recommend them!
They make great gifts, and to be honest, most couples think they're fabulous, but still opt for the expensive leather albums to go with them.

Comment by Don posted on Making a Wedding album (photo book) who to use? at 11/07/2008 - 23:50

Don
look, cell phones and low end video cams will gut the market for pocketable, low to mid range cameras. consumer video cams will gut the market for mid to high end pocket cameras.

Pentax had better have a sizable chunk of "PRO" slr market, if they're going to survive.

And Wedding pros like me need high quality stills and video capabilities.

samsung is in a better position than Pentax to produce the next big thing.

Comment by Don posted on Full frame DSLR ? at 14/07/2008 - 13:44

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it would actually make more sense to drop samsungs new sensor into the 645d. if they put some serious computer power in there as well.
hell then I'd be happy to drop some money on a new portrait lens, and body.
but I still want 60-200 fps image capture, and an export to 1080p hdv.

Comment by Don posted on Full frame DSLR ? at 11/07/2008 - 17:55

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1-3:
the original full frame cameras mass produced were 8X10 inch glassplate.

Why isn't anybody cryng for a sensor that size?

4:
sensor size is not even on the radar, for me when I go to buy my next camera.
Image quality. Price/performance=value.

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I want High def video capabilities in a dslr, and don't need full frame for that.

Comment by Don posted on Full frame DSLR ? at 11/07/2008 - 11:06

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