jelite

D.J I have the D300 and use Sandisk Extreme 2 and 3. I don't see that any difference. But to be on the safe side just go with what the manual suggest.

 

J

James, I found this on Thom Hogan's website http://www.bythom.com/2008predictions.htm

he stated "70-200mm AF-S VR N redesign in time for the Olympics. Some of you might not think it needs it, but a quick nudge to the newer VR and N coating specs aren't difficult." Also my local pro shop owner told me to look out for Nikon's announcement of this new lens at the end of this month or early Feb. but again I CAN'T confirm this. :~P

Nikon is coming out with a new 70-200mm 2.8 zoom with the update VR and new Nano Crystal Coat. I was going to buy the gray lens from b&h but when I heard Nikon was coming out with this new lens at the end of the month I figure I better wait. But of course this is just a rumor. :~P

you might want to dump the 18-70mm f 3.5-4.5 and get 28-70 2.8 I tend to use this lens the most when shooting weddings. fast glass is a must for shooting weddings in low light.

 

www.jelitephotography.com

Rock Star is great I love the new site from Blu. Good thing they limit the amount of templets per state. You did a good job on your site the music I feel takes away from the mood when viewing your photographs. I would change it. But what do I know...lol

Just my 2c.

I would like to thank everyone who posted answers it was a great help. Looks like I need to finish my web site ASAP. I will post my site for advice and any suggestion for improvement once it's completed.

Again Thanks,

I started a small wedding photography business two years ago. I have placed

business cards in local bridal shops, I sent out information about my services

to local churches and follow up with phone calls with no luck, most church?s

tell me they have a wedding photographer. I can't seem to generate any

customers. No one is calling; I can't afford the $1,000 -$1600 to enter bridal

shows and was told that?s not a grantee for clients. I know word of mouth is

the best way but when you don't have a customer base what do you do? Please

help

 

Additional Details:

My first year in business around January I put out brochures in one bridal

store and from Jan. to March I received about 15 calls but the brides said my

prices were too high. They wanted to only spend $400.00 and below. One bride

wanted me to shoot her wedding for only $200.00.Needless to say I didn't take

those weddings. I later found out that this shop catered to brides on a tight

budget. (These are not my target customers)

I have shot 9 weddings in the past two years I will have a web site up at the

end of the month.

1.How do I let brides know I exists?

2.What are the most cost effective and successful ways to advertise?

3.I have spoke to some local wedding photographer's who say they don't

advertise at all and are doing well. I just don't see how that is possible?

 

Thank you in advance for any feedback

Thanks Ed for your advice. I've had the nikon 24-120vr for just over two days now and I like the range but it doesn't work as well as I thought it would in low light. Thinking about taking it back to the store and getting the tamron 17-50 2.8. It's hard when your on a budget. I've been renting the nikon 28-70 2.8 and it's great.

Thanks for your responses!!!

I will try the Nikon 24-120vr. I guess the best way to find out to shoot with the lens, print the results and compare.

I put down $100.00 on a used Nikon 24-120 vr lens.($400.00) I was told by

store manager this is a good lens for wedding photography. I recently read

about the Tamron 17-50 2.8 $449.00. I would like to have the Nikon 17-55 2.8

but can't afford it. So my question is this, which lens is best for wedding

photography?

 

Thanks,

 

Nikon D200,N90s, 50mm 1.8,80-200mm 2.8