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These have all been very helpful. Thanks. I agree that brackets are "to each his own". FYI, I have the 10D with battery grip and a 550EX. I will probably have my local store order a few brackets for me to try....particularly the Custom Bracket and RRS. Yeah, $300 for a piece of metal loop...I'm in the wrong business.....

I have not found a comprehensive review and critique of flash

brackets yet. I'm sure there are but I probably just haven't looked

hard enough. I am deciding between a Custom Bracket QRS-35PJ

(Photojournlism Model) and the www.reallyrightstuff.com "Perfect for

Portraits" brackets. I really like the reallyrightstuff brackets

because they are so compact and great for weddings but they are about

$500. The Custom Bracket PJ model isn't too bad either but a little

bulkier. Are there any other ones you guys can recommend that are

small and compact like these models? Thanks so much.

I am a Canon shooter, but I would recommend you go with one of Nikon's professional lenses that are comprable to the Canon L series lenses. The sharpness and contrast you get from these lenses is what will set you apart as a professional photographer and obtain great images on which your reputation will ride on. I don't know the specifics of these lenses you mentioned but you always get what you pay for....

Can anyone tell me where I can download a .pdf copy of the Canon 10D

User Manual? I tried the Canon site to no success. Perhaps it was

server problem. Thanks.

I photographed an engagement session today using a Canon 10D and

SanDisk 512MB CF card which I've owned for quite sometime without any

problems. Everything appeared fine until I got home and discovered

that card was EMPTY!! I still can't figure what went wrong. There was

no hint of any problems during the shoot. Has anyone ever experienced

this problem?

There is nothing wrong with the ones in the UK but it would probably be cheaper and quicker shipping joining one here in the states.

Are there any photography book clubs / book of the month clubs in the

US? The only ones I've seen advertised are in the UK. Thanks.

Are there any photography book clubs / book of the month clubs in the

US? The only ones I've seen advertised are in the UK. Thanks.

Can anyone recommend a good place for lens rental, specifically Canon

L series lenses? There is nothing near me but I figure there are

places that will ship them to you.

 

I am looking to get the 24-70L but would like to check it out first.

Secondly, can anyone recommend a cheaper site to buy Canon lenses and

equipment besides B&H or Adorama?

 

Thanks so much.

Can anyone recommend a site to buy foam for converting your suitcase

to a camera case? Thanks.

I have this lens. All I have to say is you get what you pay for. Not a bad lens but certainly not a good one either. I like it for travel because I don't want to carry other ones. However, the color is poor and telephoto end is not sharp. I agree with the previous post about slow focusing at the 300mm end and in low light conditions. If I could afford a Canon lens, I would certainly take it over this one, but given a budget, I suppose this will have to do.