If I, as a swede, is strange or not I let other decide ;-). But here is fact about the new law. Three parts; private space,

hidden or not aloud from the subject. If this is fullfilled it's looked upon as a offensive behaviour from the photographer

and a crime. As far as I understand the law will not be a problem concerning streetphotography. At all.

 

Here's a link explaining it. In swedish. Sorry.

 

http://www.fotosidan.se/cldoc/lag-om-krankande-fotografering.htm

I would prefer new primes for the DX-line and other new lenses.

<p>Since you use a dx-sensor, choosing a dx-lens would be better. You´ll get better range that way, at least on the wide side. Avoid fx-lenses starting up from 24-. You´ll pay for more than you get. I chose the Nikkor 17-55/2,8 for my D300, no regrets.</p>

<p>Check these out, using them myself.<br>

http://products.lowepro.com/product/Topload-Zoom-1,2051,8.htm</p>

<p>Less is more, definite. Bring just one lens and many have pointed out standardzoom lenses for you, a good choice IMO. Concentrate on picturemaking instead of equipment.</p>

<p>I tried the trick with setting CS3 as a secondary choice and it worked! Concerning scan and defrag I do it every week. By the way - how do I reset my settings to use CS3 as editor?</p>

<p>I ran into a new problem - to me at least.<br>

I´ve Lightroom 2.3 and Photoshop CS3, both updated. After I´d installed the Lightroom 2.3 the problem occured:<br>

Suddenly it is not possible anymore to open images from Lightroom into CS3. It doesn´t matter what format - the picture doesn´t show up in CS3. A message in Lightroom states that CS3 can´t be launched. But that´s not true. CS3 launches alwright, but not the picture.<br>

Any suggestions? Please help me out someone! :)</p>

<p>I have the AF 85mm/1.8 non - D version. It´s excellent. Don´t worry - be happy!</p>

<p>My vote goes to Lightroom and Photoshop CS3 or 4. the best and most fast and intelligent choice.<br /> It´s my belief that your skill in editing your picturefiles really sets the limit, not the camera or lenschoice. We´re all doing this for the picture, right? My efford and energy is aimed at learning editing so that I better can express myself in my pictures and I, for myself, still have a long journey to go.</p>

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<p>DX or FX?</p>

<p>Thanks Tim! I understand you use one yourself, so I feel safe now. :)<br>

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!</p>

<p>I must say - Thanks all for helping me out!! I do really enjoy this thread, it has helped me a lot!!!<br>

Finally, I think....., I have decided to stay DX for a couple of years and buy myself the D300 /and my wife says OK...)<br>

BAsically I think it´s more wise to wait a couple of years to see how the FX-buisness developes, pricelevels come down etc... Meanwhile I can continue taking pictures and have fun!</p>

<p>Merry Christmas to all of you and a Happy New Year!</p>

<p>Till dig Lil - God Jul och Gott Nytt År! Hoppas din hemlängtan kan "tämjas"! Jag försöker lägga ut Stockholmsbilder lite då och då. På återhörande!</p>

<p>/Bengt C</p>

<p>Dave, I guess you´re right - I have to make up my mind :) And I really don´t want to chase my tail..........<br>

It´s a hard decision, mostly because I don´t like to get stuck upon technichal issues but still do just that.... hmmm.<br>

I´m most happy when I have my things in order, taking my pictures. And I´m a little of a cheapskate, that doesn´t make it easier.</p>

<p>Hey guys - I have primes; the AF-versions of 24, 35, 50 and 85mm.</p>

<p>Thank you guys for your respons to my dilemma!<br /> I still really don´t know my way further on, but at least I know that I should rule out the D90. I´ll check my finances and look for the best deal on both the D300 and the D700 and then I´ll decide. Lucky me to have saved my good old AF primes. The investment will be only the camera and that´s not a bad position to start from.<br /> Whatever it´ll be - I will publish pictures from my trip next year!</p>

<p>I guess not. The AF 35mm/2.0 is an excellent choise IMO - I have one myself. Bang for the bucks!</p>

<p>Thank you all!<br>

It´s very easy to be blind by all facts and figures these day - the options are too many!</p>

<p>I´ve been thinking of buying a new camera for a year or so, but the "why fix it if it aint broken"-stylish way of thinking I have did delay the process. When the D300 came I was much interested. The D3/fx did´nt give me a feeling of something I needed at all, perhaps the price? I don´t know. I read all threads on the net on how all people was excited over the fantastic D300. I thought "hey, I wait a little while, but I will get myself a D300"!</p>

<p>Then, suddenly, came the D700/fx out of the blue. And, suddenly, all the threads was filled with people convinced that fx was all that they had been waiting for. The dx was something for amateurs, all too noisy etc etc. Fx will fix everything, including peace on earth! (well, perhaps not exactly, but.....) In half a year!! Give me a break!</p>

<p>I must admit that I was influenced by all this too. But today, when I have to decide, I try to come to my senses again. And what I´ve found this far is that it is complex decition to make. Thas why I wrote to you guys.</p>

<p>Is fx the answer to everything? Why did so many people change their point of view concerning the D300/dx almost over half a year? Did I miss something?</p>

<p>I´m using my camera in my everyday-life. That includes everything from landscape to lowlightsituations. I prefer the ordinary angles - no supertele or superwideangle. I just want it to work, but I want reliability and quality. <br>

I really don´t like the feeling to be pushed like now of the situation.</p>

<p>Oooohhhh............<br>

My dilemma:<br>

I´m going to India in the end of january 2009. My trusty D70 has got a deathsentence - some circuit(?) does´nt function well anymore according to Nikonreps. It does´nt yet show when using, but I can´t take the risk. So I´ve decided to upgrade anyway. If it was´nt for the Indiatrip, I would have stay put for a while in camerainvesting because:<br>

1. I´m not sure yet what´s best for me dx or fx. I can afford what I decide, but I want bang for bucks. I´m not professional, but am picky.<br>

2. I´m pretty convinced that within 1 year the D700 will be replaced to a 24mpx sensor - it´s not the right time to buy now<br>

I own two dx lenses; the 18-70 and a 12-24. Works prefectly well for me. If staying with dx I want to buy a 17-55/2.8. I also own prime lenses; the AF versions of 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm. Today I not use them that much - I prefer simplicity.<br>

What shall I do? I am pushed to decide something that doesn´t feel alright.</p>

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