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<p>The software I really like for slideshow presentations is called Fotomagico by Bonix. It has a simple user interface but can to some pretty advance stuff. Bonix has a trial version you can try out to see if its what you are looking for.</p>

<p>Good luck</p>

<p>Hi Eskil!<br>

I have the same lens and ran into the same problem. I have only two solutions for your problem.<br>

1. Shave/Cut the outer slots off of the filter holder. Unfortunately you will only be able to use one filter at a time.<br>

2. Buy the Lee 4x6 filter holder. This will be a costly investment at first but you will get rid of the problem unless you stack multiple filters. This is the route that I went with and am glad I did.<br>

Brian</p>

<p>I was participating in the same webinar. It was rather strange. I live here in San Diego. I can confirm there was no earthquake. I checked the local news stations and there was no mention of any commercial structure fires in the city (thats not to say there was not one).<br>

I hope all is well and everyone is safe. I'm looking forward to more tutorials when they get back online.<br>

Brian R.</p>

<p>Patrick,<br>

Thank you very much for your generosity. Merry Christmas to you and your family.</p>

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<p>Yep, I definitely agree with the group, Tom Phillips is the person you want to see. I had the opportunity to go to Monument Valley for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I am glad I looked up Tom when I was there. He will take you places that most people can not get to without a guide. He will also give you a history lesson of the area, he recommends lenses for the particular area that you are at and will even show you different compositions that you may not have thought about. He meets the group in the lobby of the hotel that you are staying at. The trip to Hunts Mesa leaves the parking lot at 2:00 pm. As stated, it is an overnight trip. You will have the option to hike up to Hunts Mesa (he will take your camera gear up in his truck) or you can drive up. It is money well spent.</p>

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<p>Elle,<br>

I have shot with the Canon EF 17-40mm and the Canon EF-s 10-22mm on my 40D. As far as a wide angle perspective, there is no comparison. The Canon 10-22 is the way to go. I understand that you will be switching to a full frame camera. Like others have said, you could sell the 10-22 when the time comes or keep it as a backup for your 50D. The Canon 10-22 is a little wider than the 17-40 on a full frame. Another option would be to rent one and see for yourself. I have attached a photo that was taken with the 10-22. Gook luck and good shooting.</p>

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<p>Jerry<br>

If you intend on shooting weddings and portraits take a look at the Weddings and Portraits sections under the "Learning" tab on this site. They have some really great information on what to expect and what equipment most people use. That still does not answer your question on what to purchase first. </p>

<p>My personal opinion is you should start with lenses. Fast glass (large aperture) will help you in low light conditions where a flash can not be used, such as inside most churches. Personally I would be looking at the 24-70 f/2.8L. This lens is probably the most widely used wedding lens out there and for good reason. For portraits, there is a lot of debate between which lens is better, the 50mm or 85mm. My suggestion here is maybe rent both and see which one fits your needs.</p>

<p>Keep in mind that if you do decide to purchase lenses first, plan for the future. I would stay clear of the EF-S lenses if you plan on switching to full frame as these lenses are incompatible. If you run into a situation where you need a particular lens but don't have the money to buy one, renting is always a good option.</p>

<p>One last piece of advice (if I may). Only purchase once. Don't settle for less expensive lenses to try to save money. Eventually you will end up with expensive lenses having paid more money in the long run. Even if you did sell those less expensive lenses.</p>

<p>Brian Rhodes</p>

<p>Merry Christmas All</p>

<p>I'm going to take the road less traveled so far and say look at the Canon Pixma Pro 9000. You can find one occasionally on ebay or local craigs list for almost half of the price of a new one. I switched from Epson to Canon and am very happy with my decision. I did have the R800 which consumed the ink like a sh@# through a Christmas goose. The Canon doesn't seem to drink as much.</p>

A recommendation on a great book that helped me tremendously is called, "Understanding Exposure - How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera" by Bryan Peterson. The light clicked on for me after I read it and my shots dramatically improved. The book does not cover editing or printing. I have no advice on editing and printing. I'm sure with all the experience in this forum, someone else can help you out there.

 

As far as lenses go, without knowing what type of photography you shoot, I'll speak in general terms.First, let me say that it is the person behind the camera that is the deciding factor on if a photo is a great photo or not. The camera and lens is a tool used to capture it. Any camera can take a great photo if the operator knows how to use it. When it comes to lenses, I can only speak about Canon. I don't have any experience with the other brands that are out there. With Canon lenses it's fairly easy to determine what is a higher quality lens vs a general use lens. They are called the "L" or "luxury" series and are symbolized by a red ring around the body of the lens. The 'L" lenses are built with higher quality optics, generally focus faster, and the zoom lenses focus internally which means the front of the lenses does not move (very nice when using filters). The "L" lenses definitely cost more but for the most part you get what you pay for. There are some non-"L" lenses that are very good and take amazing photos. The important thing to remember is that each lens has it's strengths and weaknesses. You really need to do your homework before you buy a lens and this forum is a great place to start. I would recommend that you get intimately familiar with your camera before you buy another lens. Experiment with the settings in the camera (ie. white-balance, contrast, saturation, metering, etc). You will be amazed at how you can change the message or the mood in your photo. Best of luck to you on your journey........