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<p>This is from our Village Carnival last year, with a cavalcade of vintage cars with drivers and passengers in period costume. The woman in this picture seems to have a mixture of fear, hysteria and anticipation that the ordeal will soon be over, written on her face.</p><div></div>

<p>Looks like 'Try again Wednesday' for some of us!<br>

Pachinko Parlour, Nagoya, Japan. <strong>Nikon D200, 50mm f1.4: 1/400, f1.4</strong></p><div></div>

<p>Pachinko Parlour, Nagoya Japan. <strong>Nikon D200 50mm f1.4, 1/400 sec f1.4</strong></p>

<p>Hi Joanne<br>

I'm also a student (50+ yr old) photographer and I use a Nikon D80 too, and I don't see what is getting these guys so hung up about tripods! Possibly Man thing!<br>

I have a Velbon CX 444; The Velbon is excellent for location and studio work with the Nikon; it's small, compact and lightweight, which makes it ideal for packing when traveling, especially for flight; maybe the head ain't the best, but it keeps the camera connected!<br>

The camera don't enter into it! What will you be doing with the camera is the question that needs to be answered. Obviously longer lenses need more stabilization, but if you're a student, then perhaps you can't afford long lenses anyway. Look on e-bay for the bargain du jour!:D<br>

Guys - deal with it!!!<br>

Jean-Guillaume</p>

For both 35mm and 120 Delta 100, I use Ilford ID11 1:3 - process @ 20 degrees C for 20mins.