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<p>Picture I took while I was at Big Bend in Texas. D200 with 18-55mm </p><div></div>

<p>Thanks for the responses! I ended up selling the two lens' and buying a new 35mm f/1.8 which I'm very happy with. I should have mentioned that I wasn't only selling the lens' because I wanted another lens, but because I was also trying to get some money for a new camera bag since my old one was just too small for my D200 (it fit my F80 perfectly). </p>

<p>Anyway, I'm very very happy with my 35mm and my new domke. Appreciate the feedback though. I'm looking into buying a used tripod now too (to help with the sharpness).</p>

<p>Thanks for the detailed responses! I showed my hubby them and he was happy to learn more about it all. I do think that he understands the differences/limitations and I'm more hopeful that I'll be getting the SB-600 in a few months! Yay :)</p>

<p>Thanks again,<br>

Francesca</p>

<p>I'm hoping to convince my husband that the pop-up flash on my D200 is limiting and why an SB-600 would be a good investment.</p>

<p>Said husband wants to read an article which explains why a pop-up flash can be limiting, and what a dedicated flash can do (for me as a photographer). My birthday is coming up in April and he asked me what I wanted, I replied a Nikon SB-600 or 400. He thinks that the pop-up flash which my camera already has should be sufficient for anything and everything (sigh). So, any links or good advice would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks,<br>

Francesca</p>

<p>Downtown Los Angeles - Walt Disney Concert Hall</p><div></div>

<p>I do really hate that tinkertoy feel which the 18-55 has. I would keep the 50mm, but I can always buy that back sometime in the future when I have more need for it. Does the 18-55 VR version have any more of a solid feel to it? I don't have a tripod (am going to start saving up for one, but owning one is still a ways off), so that does definitely contribute to an overall lack of sharpness. I'd also just prefer something that works better in low light situations, though.</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses so far! I really appreciate it. </p>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I have a D200 and am currently equipped with a 50mm 1.8(D) and a kit 18-55mm (DX-II ED) zoom lens. The kit lens seems too fuzzy to my liking and I'm hoping to sell both lens' and get something that I can use more. I really like the 50mm, but I'd need to sell both to come up with enough money to get a new lens (plus I find it a little too tight on a small sensor). I was thinking about the Nikon 35mm 1.8(G)....?</p>

<p>Does anyone have any better solutions (even maybe another brand :/)? If I sell both the other two lens' I should have about $200 to spend on a new one. I'd prefer a zoom somewhere between the range of 12-70mm (I like to frame a large composition) but I'm most concerned about getting a sharp and clear lens. I'd also like to get a new lens, since I've only ever owned used ones (so that affects what I can buy with my $200). </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>Thanks! In retrospect that seemed like a really obvious thing to look for. :/ I appreciate the help, though.</p>

<p>Hi,<br /> I'm fairly new to Lightroom, and I was wondering if anyone knew whether it was possible for me to go back and rename files of pictures that I had already imported to Lightroom from my computer? FYI: I have an older iMac.</p>

<p>Like if I just imported some pictures (say 300 raw pics), I notice that they all are labled stuff like, "DSC_0061"....can I rename them from within Lightroom? Or do I have to go and rename them all individually than reimport them???<br /> Thanks!</p>

<p>I'm gonna try that Giotto's Rocket since I'm pretty tight on cash at the moment and I found a kit online which only costs $16 :) Thanks for all the help. After I've used it, I'll post back.</p>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I have a D200 and would appreciate some advice on what to look for when buying a tripod. I've never owned one before and could use some help. I'm obviously not a professional, but I do want something that isn't going to collapse under my camera or disappoint in a big way. I don't have a bunch of cash to spend, so under $100 will have to do (as that was my Christmas money). This is for both a head and the legs.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>Hi,<br>

So I have a D200 which I bought this past year around June and I've noticed that there are some specks on pictures I've taken and I think that my sensor needs some cleaning. This is my first digital SLR and I feel a bit a new to all of this. When I called in to a camera repair shop today the person on the phone quoted me a price of $75 just for a cleaning. Is this normal? </p>

<p>I'd attempt to clean the sensor myself but I'm afraid that one wrong move and I'd scratch it or something and I just don't feel so confident in my ability to properly and safely clean the thing. Any suggestions? </p>

<p>I currently reside in the Houston area (Texas) so if you guys could even recommend a good place I could go, that would be wonderful. I'm new to the area after having moved from Los Angeles. :)</p>

<p>Thanks,<br>

Francesca</p>

<p>All right. Thanks guys. I guess most retailers are just out of stock right now...</p>

<p>Maybe I just haven't been paying attention lately and missed it, but is the 35mm f/2D AF Lens discontinued? I just checked on Amazon and they aren't selling it anymore, except for one marketplace seller. I do, however, notice that there is a 35mm f/1.8G DX lens coming out. Does this mean it's the replacement of the 35mm f/2D lens? I just bought a 50mm 1.8D AF and was hoping to buy one of the 35mm lens' soon. :(</p>

<p>Please someone, say it ain't so.</p>

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<p>Here's a picture I took somewhat recently. ISO 100 / 18mm / f5.0 - 1/90 sec.</p><div></div>

D200 w/18-55mm

 

Converted to B&W in Lightroom on a Mac.<div></div>

<p>Descanso Gardens in California.</p>

<p>D200 w/18-55mm </p><div></div>

<p>Thanks for the response. I just backed up all my photo's to an external hard drive as an extra precaution and I'll probably either back them up to CD's or an on-line website as well.</p>

<p>So I need to take off Adobe Bridge CS3 and Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac from my computer but I just wanted to make sure that all my pictures which I uploaded to Bridge CS3 would remain unchanged on my computer in the "Pictures" folder. I'm pretty sure that it'll all be fine but I just wanted to ask here on the forum (to be safe).</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>Well I've been playing around a lot with PSE 6 but I don't like the flow of everything in it and I hate the Bridge CS3 thing. I was recently looking at Lightroom and think that may be the way to go but I'm not able to test it out in a trial so I have to make a decision here about what software I"m gonna buy for my digital processing. </p>

<p>To those of you who use Lightroom with(out) other programs what's your general thoughts with it? Would it work well by itself, or do I need to supplement it with something else? I really want a program that will help me to organize all the pictures and make general (maybe advanced) editing. I really wish I could do Aperture but my computer doesn't meet it's minimum requirments (even the old original version) :(</p>

<p>Thanks again for all the helpful responses.</p>

<p>I've been playing around with PSE 6 and like it. I don't like the layout of NX and still want to try out Aperture.</p>

<p>Thanks for all the feedback! It's been very helpful. Are there any books you guys might suggest relating to creating a digital workflow? I currently have pictures on my computer distributed between iPhoto and PS Elements. It feels kind of messy.</p>

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