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I'm in search of the Ares series receivers. Please let me know if you have any for sale.

Where do I go to look for equipment for sale? I would like to buy Phottix Ares receivers. I apologize for the bother.

I probably didn't express myself clearly. Unless I've overlooked some functions, Auto Collage (as pictured) creates blended collages; I need delineated collages for school, bands, lawyers associations... that set off each picture with names beneath each photo box. Thanks for trying, though.

Thank you, Sandy. I'll look into it.

I see very little information on-line about businesses that sell software to make composites for such things as schools. Can anyone suggest some places, please? Curt

I have a couple of twist-flex sports backgrounds that I've used for several years. I'd like to update the look, but I can't find a place that offers these - not even the company (Backdrop Outlet) that I bought them from about seven years ago. Do you know a place where I can find any? I use the backdrops mostly for soccer, but because I occasionally photograph other sessions, I'd like something general - like a locker room scene.

I found this device a couple of weeks ago thinking it would be a great solution to the delay that sometimes occurs in accessing and showing images at events. In the limited tests I've given it, it works well, and certainly does that. However, the images will appear only on the computer screen - not on the camera's LCD. I find that a little distressing because I trust my eye for focus, lighting and composition more than anyone else's - as I'm sure most photographers do. The issue is that nothing will show on the LCD if a USB cord is plugged in. If I decide to keep and use it, that burden is now placed on my assistant. My long-winded preface is to ask if anyone else uses this, and whether there's a way to work around it. Nikon itself says no - not just with the model I have (D700), but ALL Nikon bodies.

<p>This doesn't seem to be the precise forum for what I'm after, but I hope it's not too far off.<br> How is the effect on the water achieved in this image? http://www.flickriver.com/photos/jorma_hevonkoski/11097417234/ <br> Is it a very slow shutter speed with the camera set on a tripod? Or is this something done after the fact, on the computer? If so, please guide me on how to do it.</p>

<p>A DC 105 or 135, Mark? I must confess I'm not familiar with those. But, wouldn't I always want maximum sharpness, or are you referring to background sharpness/bokeh? Can you give me a brief summary on those, please?</p>

<p>Thank you, Wouter.<br> I assume I'll use the 1.4 (or 1.8) very often - inside and out - especially in the studio, but as I said, it's my increased interest in night photography that has me searching.<br> What about the issue of even being able to get my subjects sharp at such a low f/stop? I've been practicing by shooting as much as possible at 2.8. The margin of error is pretty slim. I saw another Photo.net comment elsewhere from someone who pointed out that while you might get the eyes very sharp, the person's nose might be blurry. Is that a common problem?</p>

<p>Will you please give me some advice?<br> I'm considering buying a used 1.4 85 mm lens because I like doing night photography of people - individuals more than groups. How big a help is that extra (half?) stop from 1.8? Does the image also appear brighter in the viewfinder to allow an easier time of focusing? I've noticed previously that a picture I take at a given f/stop with my Nikon 80-200 mm f/2.8 turns out brighter than one I've taken with my Tamron f/2.8 28-105 done at the same f/stop. Will I get the same advantage with a 1.4? Will it be even more than I might get from the 1.8? <br> I use a D700 Nikon. How much better will a Nikon or Zeiss serve me than some other?<br> I focus manually, so a manual focus lens is just fine. Also, how difficult is it to get a person in focus if I ever have to stop down so low?</p>

<p>Would it help if you went over all the terms of the wedding about a week before? I imagine you collect your final payment at about this time anyway. And, while going over their last minute check list, it's nice for them to hear from you at about that time just for the peace of mind.</p>

<p>I'd like to get some recommendations, please, on excellent software that will allow me to make school composites. A template is fine, but it can't be limited to a specific number of photo openings.<br> Of course cost is a factor, but I'm very concerned about ease/speed of use and the quality of the finished product.<br> Feel free to contact me here or at spectrumphotography@photocurt.com</p> <p> </p>