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From what I've seen the 30D will also use the BG-E2 so you still have plenty of time think about buying one.

I've never used 120 before but I take all my 35mm film to Central Camera. It's in the loop on Wabash b/n Adams and Jackson (230 S Wabash). I'm sure they'll develop it but I can't speak for the quality.

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I can answer one part. I have a 20D and just picked up the Cokin P and and HiTech GND and the filter fits like a charm. On B&H's website there is a page specifically for Cokin P size filters.

Also, I do not believe Write Acceleration is supported by Canon, so you'll have to take that out of the equation.

I'll second that. I did not fill out the warranty card and my rebates have been approved.

My rebate was sent in a loooong time ago and just now I see that the check has been approved. I was starting to get nervous but it looks like they try to maintain the 6-8 week time frame they quote.

Also note that some cards have features that may not be supported by your camera. For instance, some Lexar cards offer Write Acceleration but that isn't combatable with my 20D.

I'm in your same boat as my next purchase will be a ballhead and tripod. It's confusing. I haven't done all the research on the tripods, but I think I have a handle on the ballheads. I'll be getting the Arca Swiss B-1. I went to B&H's website and sorted for all the Arca-Swiss ballheads. I printed the results and then spent about 1 day and half re-reading and comparing all options. Eventually, it starts to make sense and I now feel like I understand what they offer and what fits my needs. For me, I'll be getting the B1 with Ind panning & lock and Quick release plus the Really Right Stuff L-bracket.

B&H's website says it does have a Mirror Lock-up when used with the self timer. That's all I know right now.

Thanks for the quick responses. It sounds like the FM3a is a solid camera that will give me years and years of enjoyment. From these replies and others I've seen this is a great camera for what it is. I do rather enjoy MF cameras, probably since I learned what I know on the N2000. And since getting a digital I really appreciate and enjoy the simplicity of MF. Well, I think I'm off to the shop to touch and feel.

So I have an old, but fairly unused N2000 which I use and like. I do

have a digital, but with Nikon's recent annoucement to retire the

bulk of their film line I'm really thinking of purchasing a new film

camera while I can. Does anyone out there with knowledge know how

much of an upgrade the FM3a (or other) would be over my old N2000? I

understand the basic differences but as an amateur I'm wondering what

others think about such an upgrade. There seems to be a lot of folks

that are very attached and sentimental regarding the FM3a so this is

why I am asking about this particular model.

 

For my part, this camera will be used mainly for

street/landscape/travel purposes.

Had an interesting experience with my 20D last night. I was taking

pictures with my 20D and 580EX. On my first shot I forgot about 2

things: 1) the flash wasn't turned on and 2) I was on the timer

mode. Yes, I'm new to photography. Anyway, with the timer beeping I

quickly turned on the flash but it did not flash when the picture was

taken. No big deal. But when I went to delete the picture my entire

menu was now in one of the Asian languages. Yikes! I was able to

pull out my manual and figured out how to get it back to English.

I'm just curious if anyone else has had an issue with language

switches like this. I'm assuming it occured due to my interesing use

of the flash.

I'm a beginner in the same boat. The advice here is all good and it works. I gave myself "assignments" to figure out my camera settings: I shot a ton of pics in manula mode changing aperature, shutter speed, etc, writing everything down. I was terrified of manual mode before I did this but after 1 weekend I am comfortable using it and feel like I can take the next step. Good luck!

OK, I'm an amateur and really confused too, even after reading this thread. I just bought a 20D and need to figure out my lens options. On my old 35mm I really like my prime 28. So, if I want to capture the same field of view on my 20D I need to get a lens around 17?

The media sucks too. They basically accused and convicted him of being a pervert by plastering his name and picture all over the news and yet he WASN'T EVEN CHARGED! Any apology from them?

I'm new to the whole thing too. A book I just finished is "Photographic Composition" by Tom Grill. It's a basic intro to composing the photograph. This is more along the lines of the "art" of a photo as opposed to the technical side. I found it very interesting and helpful since I have little background in art. I think it will help my photos be more interesting to the viewer. Jsut thought I'd share with another rookie.

Wow, great reponses. Thanks to everyone for pitching in. For me, I'm mainly doing architecture/landscapes/street type stuff now. I'm not doing much of the sports/action shots, I'd like to do some wildlife in the future, but I think I'll need a big (and $$) lens for that. With my N2000 I have the 3 lenses: Nikkor 50mm, a Sigma 25-85 (or something close, can't quite remember), and a Tamron 60-200. I've put the 50mm on and have kinda committed to using it soley so I can improve my skills with composition/aperture/exposure.

I've recently began shooting more pictures with my dad's old N2000.

The body is in pristine condition as he never used it that much at

all. As I begin to improve my skills I'm wondering what

photo.netters would say the pros/cons would be of upgrading the

camera body to something newer (like an F100) vs. just keeping this

body and putting my money into better lenses. This discussion may

move into the merits of AutoFocus vs Manual as the N2000 is a manual

focus camera and thus the AF lenses would be wasted on this body.

Yep, stupid question. I just checked out my camera and see that it's right there in the menu.

Hey, maybe a stupid q here, but how do I tell what version of firmware is on my 20D? I just bought one 3 weeks ago.

I'm new to photography and somewhat new to Chicago, but for street photography you could do:

 

Michigan Ave. from the river to the Hancock tower. This is the heart of shopping in downtown so you'll have hoards of tourists and that scene.

 

Rush & Division has the bars/clubs scene at night, could be interesting since this weekend is Halloween.

 

In thhe loop wil probably by boring since you're here on the weekend and not much happens.

 

Or, just hop a ride on the El. Always interesting...

 

Good luck.

Thanks again for the advice on the credit card. My CC does offer extended coverage. Glad I joined photo.net!

Ok, thanks for the advice. I did the search for warranty and found the info I need. Thank for the replies!