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Bob,<br>My 300mm squealed new out of the box...and my 17-35mm after about 6-8 months of use. I've found letting the lens hunt 2 or 3 cycles will usually clear it when it occurs. I called Nikon originally and they indicated it's not something to be concerned about...it seems to be quite common. Now, these are just soft squeals that essentially only I can detect as the photographer...if you're hearing something much louder it may be worth having it looked at.
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The self timer on the FE2 is useful when mirror pre-fire is desired for shooting at slower shutter speeds where vibration could be a problem. Are you asking the question in terms of possibly selling the camera one day? Doesn't sound like you need the feature.
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Psul,<br>The original film doors I've seen for sale typically are without the joy-pad and pressure plate....whereas the MF-29 is sold as an interchangeable accessory to the camera body. Just pull down the upper right hinge with your finger nail and the door removes.
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Psul,<br>
Just an option to consider...I see the MF-29 (F100 data back) all the time on the auction site going for next to nothing. Right now Cameta has a couple listed at $24.99 "Buy it Now" plus $8 shipping. Could possibly be cheaper than the hassle/cost of repair.
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The amphitheather is just the heart and main attraction to Red Rocks Park...there's plenty else to it. It is smaller than Roxborough and the formations more tightly grouped which I would attribute to a previous poster's comment of it being less scenic. While they ask people not climb on the rocks, there is free access to roam around and explore, it's a very interesting place. In that respect it's a little more interactive than Roxborough which tries to keep people on trail. Should also mention that directly to the East of Red Rocks is a place called "Dinosaur Ridge" (www.dinoridge.org) that has exposed areas of fossils and foot prints...I have a picture in my portfolio from there I took as a kid. Hope I'm not coming across as pro one place over the other, all of the locations discussed in this thread are worth visiting.
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It's best to take off any filters as even high quality multi-coated ones will create reflections...at least that's been my experience.
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For me it's the true mirror lock up and HP viewfinder. I typically use the F3 when my intention is to shoot from a tripod and FM2 as a carry around.
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The Buffalo Herd range is private, but easily accessible for viewing right off I-70. I no longer live in Colorado, but recall they used to feed them mid-afternoon which brought them up for easy roadside viewing...if that's still the case your 300mm would be more than adequate.<br>Roxborough State Park has a nice visitors center and is mostly comprised of large red rock formations shooting up from the prairie floor...wide angle and mid-range zooms will suffice there. It also has lots of wildlife opportunities including big horn sheep...incredible as it basically sits amidst suburbia. If you like Roxborough you may also want to check out nearby Red Rocks park. Enjoy your visit.
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For the right price sure, but if you upfront hate it's size don't buy it just for the sake of a good deal...likely you'd end up shelving it.
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USB cables can and do fail...I had one fail for a printer. If you can't get any computer to read it I'd suggest taking both the camera and cable into an electronics store to have them test it out.
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I use a KATA cover @$60 for my film and digital bodies whenever I'm concerned about dust or moisture. The thing with tape is that it leaves a sticky residue that will in turn tack up dust and sand. I've shot with my F3 out in drizzling rain on many of occasions without issue...it was built for heavy duty work.
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Sharon, I think it would be premature to add lenses at this time. I would suggest first mounting your camera to a tripod and taking test images of a static object (with each lens) to validate whether or not it's a body or lens issue. If the lenses pass the test share your problem images with an experienced photographer to determine whether it's really a sharpness issue or motion blur...kids are very challenging subjects; not knowing your current abilities what you may need more than anything is practice of proper technique. Primes are faster and lighter which will help somewhat, but the lenses you have are quite capable. Also, if you're shooting in RAW, images will generally need some level of sharpening in your editing software. Good luck.
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The F3 and 105 2.5 AI is one of my all time favorite camera and lens combinations...and to think what both of these can be picked up for on the auction site it's a real boon for those still interested in film capture. My only complaint has been the LCD meter display, but it's tolerable. Enjoy your new camera, Red!
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I picked up a Kata E-702 a couple of years ago and have had great success with it in rain and at the beach. The only drawback I've experienced is that it's difficult to use with smaller prime lenses as it has a large velcro lens cuff for adding on a long lens sleeve.
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I prefer black because it draws less attention to itself...many I know desire a worn look and even mask over the body logos with black tape. If maintaining a pristine finish is important to you, chrome definitely handles wear and tear more gracefully. Other than that, the quality between the two cameras is identical.
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If I did not currently own a DSLR I would opt for the D200 over the D1X without hesitation, but as an ugrade feel differently. I initially picked up a used D1X as a stop gap until the D200 would launch...thinking for sure that I'd upgrade, but still have yet to do so. There's no argument the D200 has technical advantages, but I remain very satisfied with the image quality of the D1X. I just haven't seen anything compelling enough first hand in D200 image samples at sizes I typically print to go for it.
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My favorites in no particular order: 1. From atop of any one of the fourteeners...I've been up 24 of them 2. Red Rocks Park 3. Mesa Verde 4. Colorado Nat'l Monument 5. Hanging Lake 6. Glenwood Canyon 7. Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park 8. Grandby in the Fall for Aspens 9. Cache Le Poudre River 10. Black Canyon
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Depends on the working distance I have to play with. My 85mm 1.8 is terrific outdoors, but too restrictive down in my basement studio...there I use my 50mm 1.4. Fast zooms are terrific lenses, but IMO real clunkers for extended hand holding. While I can shoot indefinity with one of my primes mounted, within a few minutes I get shaky with my 80-200mm 2.8...if you plan to do all your shooting from tripod then of course this doesn't matter. The "D" designation lenses provide distance information to the camera body (info used for flash shots)...the latest AF primes are "D" lenses.
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