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<p>Thanks again all for your input. And while I have not used anything to clean off this lens (i.e. shirttail) I can recall where I have done so with other cameras in the past. Your point Frank is duly noted and I will be careful not to repeat this moving forward.<br>

Today is supposed to be sunny and 76, so I am off to practice what you guys have taught me. Wish me luck and thanks again.</p>

<p>Thanks so much for your quick responses. I was hoping that was all it was but as I have almost zero experience with this, I was not sure.<br>

I have a 28-135mm Canon lens coming tomorrow with a lens hood. I'm going to also get a book on my particular camera and then just go shoot a bunch of dumb stuff to play with everything other than auto. Hopefully this lens flare will become a thing of the past for me, but I imagine I will be posting more dumb questions soon. I promise to keep them to a minimum, and I thank you both for taking the time to answer this one.</p>

<p>Please forgive me for this being such a basic noob question but I am totally new to this as P&S are really the only kind of pictures I have ever taken. While I intend to take an intro class and read as much as possible, I had a situation arise today that has arisen before and I was hoping someone could kindly offer some constructive advise on fixing it.<br>

When taking shots that are important not to screw up, I typically put everything on auto. But today as an example I got clouds of light in some of my pictures. Today is not the first time. I am thinking perhaps this can be eliminated by the use of a lens hood or perhaps a polarizing filter, but I was hoping to get some RL feedback, rather than guess with what research I do online. It is as simple as adjusting white balance? I tried to find WB in PSelements to see if it would help, but came up empty handed.<br>

Anyway, here is an example of what I am referring to:<br>

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s190/cyclchyk/IMG_0057.jpg<br>

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s190/cyclchyk/IMG_0039.jpg<br>

Again I do apologize for this being such a basic and simple question, but it has this noob rather perplexed. Thanks in advance.</p>

 

<p>Hi everyone. Not sure if this is the right forum to ask this question but being as its probably an elementary question, I figure this is the best place to start.<br>

I have a Canon G10 and am looking to get the lensmate adapter so I can add the Canon 2X teleconverter. It is my understanding that 58mm filters will fit the teleconverter. Am I to understand this means the filter will screw directly to the teleconverter or is there yet another adapter that is needed?<br>

Also, I notice in some of the threads there is a lot of talk about vignetting and the such with the Canon 2x teleconverter and the extent you want to zoom out to avoid this. But if vignetting is not of concern, will the Lensmate A & C adapters allow for full extension of the camera zoom? Or is it capped at a certain distance?<br>

Sorry if these questions seem exceptionally basic, but I appreciate in advance any info anyone can offer.</p>

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<p>I'm hoping someone out there has experience with the Vixia HF20 as I am at my wits end trying to get my computer to acknowledge the camcorder to transfer data. Unfortunately all my research shows this as being one of the few disadvantages of the HF20 - poor computer compatibility. At this point, I just want to be able to transfer data from the camcorder to my computer but nothing has worked thus far, and I have been at it for about 2 1/2 hours now. I am on Vista and thought that might be the problem, so I got out my old XP computer and still could not get it to recognize my camcorder. <br>

Can anyone out there offer anything to keep me from going insane this Christmas? The Canon website was useless as it basically suggested creating a new drive path for the provided software.<br>

Any input is greatly appreciated (and on a sidenote, I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Christmas!)</p>

 

It's not that I do

not like the SLR,

its that it is too

big to take for day

trips for ME -

others might not

mind lugging a big

thing around with

interchangeable

lens, I do not. I do

however like being

able to manipulate a

shot when I have

time to do so, but

also be able to go

into automatic mode

and have the camera

be capable to snap

off a shot quick

enough so I do not

lose it. If that

means I keep it in

continuous mode for

action shots, so be

it. I just want the

best bang for my

buck and I was

thinking you guys

would be the best

for that advise.

Hi all. Have not posted in quite some time but I know you guys are the one who can help me out. Well, some of

you anyway. Others of you will tell me to figure it out on my own. :-)

 

I've tried the SLR and as much as I hate to admit it, unless I take a class and soon I will continue to suck at picture

taking. It is for this reason that I have have been searching for a P&S camera that will satisfy my vacations and

things of the sort that require spontaneous picture taking.

 

I have always preferred Nikon and I have a Nikon D50 (and depending on who you ask thats a good/bad thing) but

for P&S all the reviews say Canon. My P&S experience with Nikon isn't bad, but I feel its lacking as it leaves me

wanting more from the camera.

 

I have narrowed it down to 2. The Canon G9 or the SD870IS.

 

The G9 is pricy for a P&S, but it offers me greater zoom, and the ability to still learn about apature, etc, with the

settings. Reviews show a little (albeit small) lag time in shutter speed,etc, and for a novice as myself, that concerns

me, as I tend not to be steady handed. IS can only do so much.

 

The SD870 is better priced, is reviewed at being better on lag time, and picture quality is supposed to be superb.

Enough for someone like me? Thats anybody's guess. My ONLY concern is the 105mm. When I consider if it will

be enough for me for scenery, wildlife, etc, I question it as I will not be able to zoom in on precise things very well.

 

I guess I just want to know what you experienced photographers would suggest for the direction I need to look

towards. I know its a matter of preference, however if you could offer input regarding zoom factor versus potential lag

time, etc. Of the two -what you feel should be more important from a quality picture standpoint, etc.

 

I apologize in advance if I sound like a complete novice. Frankly, I am. :-) As well, thanks in advance for your input.

KL - thanks for posting so promptly as I am in such a quandry over this matter. I have viewed and drooled over Gitzo, and since I am such a novice who will only ever do photograpy as a hobby, THINK I have decided on Bogen (can't justify the Gitzo price at my level-or should I say "non-level"-of expertise).

 

My next question is this: I have read that the ball head is ideal for action shots, but does not offer precision for macro. On the flip side, I have read that the geared head is ideal for macro but not for action. Have you had experience with both? There again, I would like to buy only one head (remember I am a novice) that will provide varied use.

 

Again, thanks for any input.

My intended use is a D50 w/80-200/2.8 lens and am looking for a

tripod for macro photograpy that will offer additional usage for

nature. Weight is not too big of an issue for me since 4wheeling gets

me up close and personal without having to lug equipment. I am

considering the 3221WN Bogen legs with the Bogen 3275 geared head. Is

this a good choice? When I search for guidance, all the different

opinions compound the situation. I don't want to go cheap as I only

want to buy it once, but I don't need to go crazy paying for the

best/most popular.

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

oops - that was the wine talking. I meant to say I have the Nikkor 28-105mm lens as my everyday

I also have a D50 and love the 28-135mm Nikkor as my all around lens. I also use it in conjunction with a Tamron teleconvertor and the results satisfy. Crisp, sharp, and has macro capabilites as well (altho somewhat limited). I don't even use the kit lens.

I recently posted the same question here on photo.net (check the archieves) and due to responses decided on the 28-105mm. I was very impressed with the performance of the lens at all lengths (bear in mind I am an amateur). Pictures were very sharp and clear and the lens performed much better at low light than the 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 lens I was used to.

 

But I wanted the extra reach and bought the 24-120mm VR anyway. For me, it was not a good investment from the word go. Although the lens carried itself well in compensating for my novice-ness, I kept comparing it to the 28-105mm and after just a couple days, I returned the 24-120mm VR lens and have not regretted my decision for a moment.

 

I will give you the same advice so many gave me - look at what you need the lens to do for you. If holding the camera steady is an issue for you then by all means get the VR. If poor lighting without addtional flash is an issue, then I suggest the 28-105. I can honestly say however, do not let the extra "15" range of the 120over the 105 be your deciding factor. I personally do not even notice its not there.

 

And for those of you who were so gracious in offering advice to my original post - thanks. I now am greedy for lower aperature and have just today purchased the 35-70mm f/2.8 (I already purchased the 24mm f/1.8 prime) - lordy this is addictive.....

I apologize in advance if this is one of those newbie questions that

drives one to drink, but any constructive input would be greatly

appreciated.

 

I recently purchased a D50 - I currently use a 28mm-105mm F3.5-4.5 D

zoom most of the time but am looking to imppove/round off my glass

collection (for now). I have the kit lens, a 28-200mm that I am

selling, and a 24mm/F2.8 prime. I am seriously considering getting

the 85mm F1.8 D prime (the 105mm seems a hair more than I want should

I choose to use it for family gatherings in short range). Due to my

28-105mm zoom, would this be redundant? Currently I tend to take

scenic pictures of whatever my surroundings are at the time, pictures

of my 4 (call me crazy) dogs, and my husband when he is not looking.

I want to stay under $500. Thanks for any thoughts

Thanks so much to all who have replied. And yes Frank, I get it. And what I finally get is that unless I want to fork out a large sum of money (which my hubby would kill me for since I am SUCH an amateur) for serious lens, I need stick with what will serve me best (presuming I know what that is). Speed, sharpness, clarity, are more important to me at this point than zoom ratio, so you all have helped me to eliminate one part of my problem. Now I need to decide which prime I would most like to start with: 24mm/2.8D; 28mm/2.8D; 50mm/1.8;or the macro 60mm/2.8d?? I've heard the macro can be used as a standard and macro altho I understand the weight factor is not favorable. My current everday use lens is a 28-105mm, however the telephoto ratio is lacking. I have my kit lens (18-55DX) that came with my D50, however its performance is a little lacking (most of which I am sure is me). I realize I need to just practice, practice, practice, but I want the wider range two lens will give my learning curve than the range one lens will offer. Am I making sense?? Thanks again.

I have been reading the archives and found that many experienced

photographers suggest using a prime (ex:50mm/1.4d) lens in lieu of a

zoom (ie:28-200mm/3.5-5.6) for optically sharper pictures. I agree

that the 28-200mm on a DSLR (D50) lacks clarity when the zoom is

maxed. And whereas my 28-105mm is crystal clear, it doesn't always

bring me close enough to the subject as the 200mm would. So my

question is this: How would the 50mm benefit my want/need?? (I

apologise in advance if this question has been asked repeatedly,

however I am but a mere babe in this world of photography and

desperately need guidance). Thanks in advance to all who respond.

I too am a novice photographer and intend to take an intro class to help my technique and as well spent much time contemplating which camera I wanted to buy. I can honestly say get the camera you want the first time to save money in the long run. Many a camera of mine has been sold on the internet because I settled thinking this camera does everything I need it to do. I finally now have a D50 with kit lens as well as the 28mm-105mmnikkor and I love the combination. I can still take point and shoot for the pictures I do not want to mess up such as family gatherings but I also have the versatility to learn real photography at my own pace.

thanks so much for your quick responses!! What I take pictures of currently is simply family gatherings, trips, etc. My husband teases my about my desire for the D50 becuase he claims "any camera can take a picture of a turtle" (upon closer inspection, the "turtle" was actually driftwood which is why he teases me on this). I don't like posed shots - I prefer sponaneous and the naturalness of being unexpected. I lean towards lens with a zoom feature simply because it can bring closer things that are farther away without me having to ruin whatever shot I am aiming for trying to get closer. However if the zoom is of poor lens quality, then its just a waste of money. Any suggestions??? I hadn't considered the 28-80mm simply because of the range however if it will take more quality pictures (I realize most of good photos are about my technique - I just need help at this point so good glass is a must) then I will definately consider it.

I am the proud new owner of a D50 and am having difficultly of

deciding between two lens to use as my "everyday" - bear in mind I am

a novice photography and it will be solely for personal purposes.

I like the VR feature for those quick shots when I may not be so

stable but I also like the range of the 200mm - any input on pros and

cons of either would be greatly appreciated!!

First let me apologize for the caps. Sadly, I knew better and forgot. Secondly, I would like to thank all of your for your responses. I think I may be tetering towards the B&W. Also, the recommendation of the 50mm lens just further increases my desire for one as I have already been tossing that idea about in my noggin.

 

Again, thanks to all who responded.

MONEY NOT BEING THE QUESTION - QUALITY OF FILTER IS: I ONLY WANT TO

BUY IT ONCE. B&W MRC OR HELIOPAN SH-PMC? I HAVE A NIKON N80 W/NIKON

28-200 LENS. I AM MOSTLY A PHOTO HOBBYIST AND LOVE SHOOTING OUTDOOR

SCENERY. I AM THINKING POLARIZER IS BEST. ANY INPUT/EXPERIENCE WOULD

BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

I think Niles is the long lost brother of my dog Bruiser - too bad I don't have a pic to upload - I would swear they were twins.......

oops -it is an AF 35-135mmf3.5-f4.5 AI-S lens

To better clarify - it is a AF 35-135mm Nikkor lens. When I attached it to my N75 I adjusted down the aperature to the lowest setting as per instructions, but it will not meter or focus on auto or manual settings. I can get maybe one minor focus area but the focus light never stays solid and its only if I cross my eyes just so..... I'm guessing its a non-cpu lens and that is why.......????

I have a N75 and recently obtained an AIS 35-135mm Nikkor AF lens (I

am also new to photography). I know that the aperature needs to be

set at the lowest setting in order for my shutter to release, however

are there other incompatibility issues?? Finding specific answers on

the net or in the guidebook has left me empty handed. It seems to

have a limited range of focus when I try to make focus adjustments.

Would it work better or the same with a F/N70??? Any input would be

greatly appreciated.....

who are we to say whether it is a true story or not?? If you believe it then bully for you. If you don't... ditto. Someone is having fun telling the story.... why rob their moment in the sun of having (supposedly) consorted with the "SAS" (or dare I say "in") crowd???