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<p>As a test I tried the SB700 with Body set to ISO 800. The image came out surprisingly decent with enough light. I will have to play some more. </p>

<p>I am covering a couple of social events and want to get in close. Not necessarily portraits but just close without literally being in the speakers faces I also want to capture guests as they socialize, etc. Nothing for pay but just casual events. I do have a 17-50 F2.8 which i will utilize for more formal portraits of guests. I will certainly bounce the flash, I use a Demb Flip-it. </p>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I picked up a Tamron 70-300 VC lens and plan to use this for some indoor shots. I know it's not an F2.8 lens. However, the lens fits within the budget. Would I be able to use this lens with a Nikon SB700 flash? If yes, what settings do you recommend?</p>

<p>@ Jeffrey - using a single flash. I will be using the Demb flip-it/diffuser.<br>

@ Mark - I am a family member and mainly shooting to practice with Canon equipment. Besides that I am a lil outta practice....so that complicates things.</p>

<p>I just picked up a 580ex II flash in the nick of time. I am photographing a wedding (not as a paid pro but mainly out of practice) this weekend. I have an off-camera TTL cable, bracket, and demb flip-it. I successfully used this type of setup w/ N*kon equipment.<br>

In the past I have used Stroboframe but this time I opted to get the Alzo bracket. Anyone using this bracket? Any tips?<br>

Anyhow looking for quick tips. I set the flash in ETTL which I know is not the preferred method but w/o time to really figure out settings...I probably will go this route.<br /> <br /> What settings should I look for on my T1i and on the flash?<br /> <br /> How can I disable pre-flash? I assume the camera and flash will want to pre-flash by default. <br /> <br /> I want to particularly minimize shadows but get pleasing results. I worked through the N*kon equipment w/o problems. I am a fairly experienced photographer as well.</p>

 

<p>I purchased a Promaster Deluxe TTL Off-camera remote cord for use with my Canon 580ex II flash and Canon Rebel T1i. From what I could see it is compatible/comparable to the OC-E3? However I could not get a 100% confirmation. Anyone using a Promaster? Is the cord compatible with the Canon OC-e3 TTL cord? The OC-e3 apparently works best with the 580ex II flash. The Promaster is built better from all indications.</p>

<p>Hi - I know there are quite a few places to get a camera repaired/CLA'd. I found Morgantown and SLR35, both of whom look ok. I picked up an AE-1 P recently and just want a reasonably priced CLA including shutter squeal fix.<br>

<br /> Also looking for suggestions for a wide angle lens in FD mount...again reasonably priced.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>KEH has always been great. Their rating system is top notch and very reliable. Their BGN grade is what other sellers might call "very good" or "excellent". </p>

<p>I cleaned a K100D sensor for a friend just the other day. I use the the CH sensor view:<br>

http://www.copperhillimages.com/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=47<br>

and Giottos Rocket Blower.<br>

This is the dry method which is recommended....use the wet method if the dry method does not completely clean your sensor.</p>

<p>KEH is very reliable. Their rating system is top notch and BGN grade is what other sellers might consider to be good/very good. Usually the BGN item is functional....may not be pretty but working.</p>

<p>Hi folks,<br>

<br /> I am a new Canon user...coming over Nikon mainly. What are your thoughts on the T1i, good, bad, or ugly? I looked around for an upgrade path...I didnt have many lenses for Nikon so it wasnt too bad. The T1i seemed appealing because $$ is tight. However, I am wondering if I made the right choice.</p>

<p>Anyway I am sure by now people have had a chance to use the T1i and wondered what you thought? Is this camera comparable in terms of image quality to the 50d...as it is touted to be?<br>

Thank you.</p>

 

I hear the Targus grips is actually better quality. Battery loading system is different??! Anyhow I have a MB-D200 coming soon...so'll find out!

I believe you will be fine sticking with the D200. The D200 is "new" for me right now and I have not begun to explore the possibilities. The D300 is a step up but as others might have said - a "step up" happens just about every 18 months. I had the D80 - waited until the D200 came down in price and really dont feel like I am missing anything right now.

Try it with the rectangular adapter. Unless I am missing something...it seems to work great for me. Not sure what you call it but I did have to remove a larger threaded adapter from the DR4. Once I did that the DR4 screwed right into the rectangular adapter w/o problems. If you buy from Cameta - they will gladly take returns.

I have been hearing quite a bit about the RRS L plate but I am not quite sure

what it does exactly. What purpose does it serve? Apologies if this sounds like

a newbie question. I believe it has something to do with mounting on a tripod.

Will it work with any tripod? I use a Manfrotto w/ 3265 head.

 

Thanks.

Go filterless. Keep the hood on the lens at all times.

I used the D80 for a few weddings. Never had focus issues. I used a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 for all of the photos.

Hi. I just bought the DR-4 RAF and it is beautiful. Works great on the D200. You will need an eyepiece adapter which is available @ BH for around $4.00. I found the info simply by searching.

 

Nikon EYEPIECE ADAPT f/N2-4-5-6000 SER/FM10 - NIEPAN6006

 

Hope this helps. BTW - Cameta has the DR4 on Eboy!