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<p>there appears to be a tipping point. sure i can tell the difference between a crappy point and shoot vs. a basic good slr/dslr. having said that, yes, in very specific situations, some high end equipment can yield marginally or perhaps even more than marginally better results.<br>

the op however has a good point: in general, while acknowledging some exceptional situations, we indeed have gone way too far with our obsession about the allegedly perfect picture. but then again, perhaps this obsession allows gadget maniacs (such as me) to buy equipment that may not enhance their skills, but will keep some good photographic companies afloat :)</p>

<p>a cartesian doubter no doubt</p>

<p>hmmmm...that's only because you have no idea what i look like :)</p>

<p>"i wonder if women interested in street photography has (HAVE!) it slightly easier compared to men?"</p>

<p>thanks! i didn't necessarily think it would be gender specific, but was curious to know if it does play out like that. yes, in a crowded touristy area, folks taking pics of other folks is routine, so no eyebrows raised. however, even if one is not stereotypically "suspicious looking" (whatever that means), some people do get suspicious if they see a lone photographer off the beaten tracks...i suppose how one conducts oneself plays a role too...</p>

<p>i wonder if women interested in street photography has it slightly easier compared to men? are men more likely to be perceived as "wierdos" prowling the streets with a camera? any thoughts on this?</p>

<p>the sigma 17-50mm 2.8 HSM is simply stellar - would satisfy a "sharp freak" and convert non-sharp freaks into the same!</p>

<p>as shun says, if you have to ask, you don't really "need" to upgrade. the D90 is still as good as it was when you bought it</p>

<p>these cameras are in operation in many parts of the world - used for taking passport size pictures for a variety of customers who cannot afford the costs involved in getting it done in a "studio". the ones i have seen are cruder in construction but they do their job. and yes, they do involve re-photographing the negative...</p>

<p>as for "trivia" - possibly true...but then again, the dividing line between antique (old or new!) and junk is a very thin one!</p>

<p>on a slight but hopefully not too much of a tangent, does anyone have any information about whether Tokina ever made lenses for Nikon as an "OEM" - which i think means something like sub-contract manufacturing?<br>

any information at all will be much appreciated and acknowledged. thanks!</p>

<p>Michael, thanks for the new info! plus, AT-X, not AY-X I typed</p>

<p>Thanks folks! True or not, what i remember reading was that specifically the "pro AY-X" line was initiated by some ex-nikon engineers who were reportedly frustrated by the more conservative (or established) approach of nikon.</p>

<p>i remember reading somewhere that some of the new tokina lenses are designed by ex-nikon engineers - possibly ex-nikon employees who now work with tokina. has anybody else heard of this?</p>

<p>Andrew, maybe you are right...it's nice to have open-ended questions that generate some discussion. At the same time however, a few days ago Matt Laur made these observations regarding the OP - and I happen to agree with him:<br>

Matt Laur: "<em>Not that I'm a cynic or anything, but I've seen enough of such things, including posts like this that come on the heels of a relatively new (three weeks) member's asking of several generic photography questions that he or she never returns to. No follow-up on those threads, and no social graces (thanking PN's members for their generous and sometimes detailed responses). That's classic window dressing to set up an user profile with some history, the better to disguise the inevitable blog-flogging, later. Which is what this is, I suspect. If I'm wrong, it's because the coincidence, history, and pattern-matching factors are so strong. My gut says that this thread should be titled "What is your secret for getting people to visit your web site?" If not, then I'll be both surprised and contrite."</em><br>

In the end however, I guess nothing does matter :) (Am I getting tired of these generic questions posted by the OP? Yes! But is it the end of the world for me, No!)<br>

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<p>My question is: has the OP raised a real question in which she is seriously interested in? I don't see her engaging at all after throwing out a "what do you think" line. Just saying...</p>

<p>i tried taking a picture without a camera once, but regardless of how hard i tried i couldn't do it.</p>

<p>i am totally paranoid shooting in the rain or even drizzle - after having some real bad experiences...</p>

<p>i never ceased to be amazed at the sight of so many photographers with expensive gear, snapping away in almost full torrential rain! even if the gear is weather sealed...:)</p>

<p>strange though it may sound, i hardly ever use the LCD to review the shots...not that i never do it, but it's not that important :) overall i use the D70 like a "point and shoot with benefits" since it is lighter and more compact...<br>

thanks for all the response</p>

<p>thanks so much! i'm familiar with some of these stores, particularly henry's...your takes on the quality and service in these stores is very useful! thanks!</p>

<p>Ron sure is joking! Nothing "wrong" as such with the D70! But then again, it all depends :)</p>

<p>For those who are in Toronto, any general input on the major camera stores would be welcome. Good and bad experiences etc. Thanks!</p>

<p>After using the D300 for a few years, I was on the verge of selling off my Nikon D70s...tried it out again - and surprise, surprise, it is still as good as it was seven years ago! Technology may have moved on, but it has not affected the original capabilities of the D70s. I think I will hang on to it. Anybody else in the same situation?</p>

<p>Daniel Bayer: "... it is the rampant overemphasis on it that seems to have become the main reason to even get into photography in the first place, the cameras, not the photographs."<br>

hear hear!</p>