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<p>Jean, +1 for Kent Staubus and others re Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro. You can do this for under your $300 limit if you are willing to shop for a used version on the net. Check with your Botanist, and good luck.</p>

<p>Thank you all, gents. It was KEH that I was trying to recall.</p>

<p>Can't remember the name of the well thought of dealer in pre-owned photo gear. I believe it was located in Georgia.<br> Decatur maybe? Help appreciated.</p>

<p>Tim, thanks for the invite (challenge?). 18 months ago, I lost all of my photos to a computer attack. As much as that, I have developed some physical problems that limit my efforts. The reason I posted my thanks to this forum was that a monitor kindly advised me that it would be appropriate here, since many of you stop here.<br> So far as "comments" regarding a specific photo, I will occasionaly message them to the contributor as i recently did for Julie H and Luis T.<br> Again, Thanks to all at No Words.<br> Charles Fletcher</p>

<p>This is just a Thank You note to all who contribute to "No Words", and especially to those who are the most regular contributors. Your posts are a themed tapestry of talents and imagination. You carry my interest in photography each day as I go through the threads. Please don't go away...keep your good work (and play) coming.<br> Charles Fletcher</p>

<p>Thanks Richard. No plans to go RAW so will look at the options to replace Picasa.</p>

<p>Richard et al, I'm a very basic picture taker who uses a Nikon D90, shoots in JPEG, and uses Picasa for a little post processing of 300 to 400 pictures per year. Would either Capture or View be of any use to me? Would appreciate your input. </p>

<p>Thanks for your comments. Bought it from B&H. Anxious to put it through it's paces.</p>

<p>I like the idea of long reach without the expense/weight of another lens. May I have the opinions of those who have experience with the P900? Interested in both pros and cons, knowing that there are drawbacks to something so specialized. <br> Sample photos, too.</p> <p>Thanks</p>

<p>Thank you guys, most helpful.</p>

<p>I'm going to be starting to learn this software. I'd like some feedback from those of you who have used it...pros and cons.<br> It seems there is very little in the way of tutorials for this. Any input about the PaintShop series would be helpful. Thanks.</p>

<p>p.s. to Peter's post...Suggest you take a look at Sony A6000. Not perfect but an affordable start with 16-50mm lens, and a long list of desirable specs. Happy Christmas.</p>

<p>Casey, I'm +1 for Elliott, especially his comment re lighting and composition. And as Wouter said,"use it till it fails".</p>

<p>Thanks for giving me your thoughts, (and your correction, Shun). I'll let Nikon be Nikon, and a second system for the car stand on its own.</p>

<p>I'm a Nikon D90 shooter with a variety of DX lenses (i.e. 50mm 1.8D, 85mm 1.8D, 55-300 4.5-5.6G and a Tamron SP 90mm 2.8m). I would like to add a smaller camera to be kept in my car for occasional use. The Sony A6000 with the 16-50mm lens is attractive for its size and many features. I will need to buy an adapter to use any of my Nikon mount gear but that will not be a problem.<br> I would like to get some feedback from actual A6000 users about the camera itself, and also from users who have tried some of these DX lenses on the A6000.<br> Thanks for the help.</p>

<p>Stacy and Bob B... I believe the next "supermoon" is August 10, per an article I read yesterday.</p>