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The odds of a ff consumer body are pretty close to 0. If I had to guess, a replacement of the Rebel XT to mirror the 30D should be there. A 1DSmIII or sub Rebel XT DSLR could appear.
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I have the 3 channel AC version. I found some discussion on photo.net about issues with the battery recievers. Since the strobe reguires ac to run the ac receivers have worked well. The ony issue I have seen is sensitivity to bad grounds or miss-wired sockets. I had 1 light go into a constant cycleing mode. Plugging into a good outlet solved the issue.
The 3 channel have a pc port on the transmitter that allows a pc cord from the camera to fire the strobes or the button on the transmitter to signal the flash meter. As far as I know ALL receivers have a PC output. I don't think any of the receivers have a PC input on the receiver, I have 4 lights and the system works well.
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Another place to look:
http://donwiss.com/pictures/BrooklynStores/h0020.htm
Looks like a "state-of-the-art corporate headquarters and distribution centers"
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Get a used 80-200 2.8L. It predates the 70-200 2.8L version. Be aware if the af unit fails parts are not available. I have a copy. The cost will be about the same as the F4 version. I use it for events and theater photography.
Here's a link to my theater photography
http://beecherphoto.com/Deertrees.htm
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Prices are US prices.
Postcard marketing requires some capitol. You need to fill a rack in each location you want to sell. Say you have 20 locations that will take counter top spinner @$60/ea = $1200. You have 24 slots in the rack but need at least 36 cards because each outlet wants a different selection with cards specific to the town. 5000 cards are where the price levels out. 36 * $250 = $9000. You can save some money by printing in full sheets. You can fit 28 cards on a 22x34" sheet and you can find printers in the $150-$200 range for 5000 cards. Now you are looking at 2 full sheets of 28 cards or 56 cards at $175. = $9800.
You have invested $11000 and can place the racks with 1200 cards at .10-.125/ea. The store will want to retail at .20-.25/ea. If you can sell at .125/ea the bill will be $150/per store. The store will most likely not pay much if anything for the rack. You can get them to sign a contract that only your cards go in the rack and you retain ownership of the rack. Congratulations you have billed $3,000. The cards you have printed have a wholesale value of $35,000. You either need great turns or many more stores.
It looks to me like you need 100-200 outlets and a schedule of visiting on a 2 week cycle to keep the racks stocked. At 200 outlets your capitol investment is on the order of $30,000 for 200 racks and 112 cards. Your initial investment is covered by billing $150 for each rack. You should plan on $2-5000 additional to market your images at wholesale gift shows.
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Canon makes much more money selling lenses than bodies. I would say 0% chance.
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My understanding is Art you produced is deductable at the lower of materials or fair market value. This includes photographs.
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11 1/4" x 14 1/8" (286x362)
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11 7/16" x 14 1/4" (290x362)
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11 11/16" x 14 3/8" (297x365)
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14 1/4" x 11 1/16" (362x281)
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14 7/16" x 11 1/8" (367x283)
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A Canopy I would suggest a Whse Club. BJ's has had an EZ-UP 10x10 with 4 sides for $200 as of last year. Matting in standard sizes Bags Unlimited
http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?subcat=261
Backing boards, cards, envelopes, clear packaging clearbags.com
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The best deal on frames, buy collage frames. They are on sale 2-4 times a year for $5 or less (16x20). Watch the glass. You may have to replace some of the glass. I have found waves and other defects in the glass.
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I hope the exodus of Kodak from wet prints is not true. I use a fully digital work flow but use only silver process prints. Kodak has all but abandoned the 1 hour market to Fuji. I still see advantages to traditional silver based prints over inkjet and dye sublmation. I think Kodak has lost their way and going down the wrong course. That may be the only path open to them with no focus on smaller silver based processors. Their focus on the "Picture Maker" may make sense for the vacation/snapshot market. I would never use the Picture Maker system.
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Optically yes. Radio no.
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Another option would be to query local artists on who the best giclee print maker is in the area. They specialize in scanning or photographing fine art for reproduction.
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It appears to be tied to Census income numbers.
The Summary file 3 data includes income data from most zip codes. I think the variation in income within a zip code matters more than the average income in a zip code. The housing, cars, clothing of the person footing the bill are all clues to ability to pay.
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Your questions triggered the response. I know my local town and school district have policies that a group that wants to use the gym in the town hall or school has to name the town as additional insured and pay some fees. The fees most likely relate to exclusive use of the park. Are you planning on bringing lights and generators into the park?
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I'm a proponent of real backgrounds. I always have issues with the transition when I try to replace a background. If I had a tablet it might be easier. Cleaning up the edges with a mouse can be a pain.
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I did not specify that the directory created was in my local copy of the website.
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I use CS to watermark and generate the galleries on my website.
http://www.beecherphoto.com/Deertrees.htm
The site is a basic Frontpage site. Here is the procedure I use: in the select a destination requester I make a new folder and select it as the destination. This copies the script files to each directory I create. I felt this was the safest option. I use the "Table 2" format not the Filmstrip. Are you doing something differently?
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I notice my cards get a little warm after multiple shots in a short time.
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I did some rip cards 3.5x9"(the bottom 2"is perfed an tears off as a business card). I sourced some chipboard rack card holders ($1/ea delivered). The front of the holder has space for a 3"x4" photo. I cut a 4x6 in half and attach the photo to the front. The look is professional. The holders I purchased were the economy version. If I buy again, I will try the deluxe grade (sb $1.30-$1.40/ea delivered). The economy version will hold 25-50 without an issue. More cards or much movement and the tabs in back fold in and no longer support the holder.
I think you need to plan on how/where the postcards / rack cards / brochures will be displayed. If you leave them out on loose on a table do they end up looking like a mess does the store owner trash them? At .10/ea the ones that are thrown out add up.
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Most DSLR's hold list through the first 6 months or so. I would guess after Christmas 2006 it would decline. You may see movement (rebate or reduction) earlier.
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3600 photos seem excessive. Is that a typo?
Even if I shot 3597 pictures, I would plan on showing only 1/2 to 1/3. You need to edit down to your best. I would never give all the shots. You have shots with eyes closed and other unavoidable issues in addition to any shots with errors of your own making.
In the 3600 there should be 300-600 that shine. Figure out what's missing from the ones that "pop" and include some of the better ones of those. I would not plan on major retouching (17 hours/69 pictures) with out an order for those frames. I would use the time to edit the images to a more managaable number.
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Most likely a wide angle lens. Objects in the foreground (like the bar top) might be<div></div>
EXIF and such - copyright guarantee?
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You can use Photoshop's Digimark Plug-in to place hidden copyright info in the image. It requires an annual subscription of $79 - $499.
You can watermark your images. Your customer might not want to use them with your name on the image. Ask them if they want their competitors to use the images you are selling them. The answer should be no. Tell them you will water mark their name on the image to limit their competitors stealing the image.
You can add description, author, and copyright info to the EXIF in photoshop. I know of no way to keep someone from deleting or overwriting your info.