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<p>D90 is perfectly fine for indoor sports - I've done it for years. There are three things you need:</p>

<p>- A monopod. Don't underestimate what a monopod can do.<br>

- A fast lens. Consider a 70-200 f/2.8 if you can swing it. Otherwise go with a 85 f/1.8 lens<br>

- Get comfortable with setting the white balance as indoor lights can be very challenging. Learn how to manually set the white balance for every gym, and take multiple shots as the changign frequency of the lights can give different results on simultaneous shots.<br>

<br />You don't need a 300 for indoor sports and your camera is also fine so no need to upgrade that.</p>

 

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I would send the camera back to Nikon for further repairs. No need to ensure this type of problem on a brand new camera.</p>

<p>For $600, buy a D3200. Invest any left over money in a few memory cards and a few good books. I like to recommend to all newcomers an amazing book called Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.</p>

<p>Doesn't Zenfolio do everything that you listed? I would think that Smugmug also does the same.</p>

<p>I use a D7100 and don't have any issues with lag time. Look at Shun's ideas.</p>

<p>Are you looking to buy a new camera or fix your D300? Not sure what you're looking to do.</p>

<p>Welcome and good luck on your endeavors! You have a good camera so just keep shooting.</p>

<p>You can publish the photos anywhere you want. And unless you have a signed release from the B&G, they can sue you. </p>

<p>As others have stated in this thread, the answer is no, you cannot use their photos to publicize your business in any way without a signed release. This is why contracts are essential. </p>

 

 

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<p>If you shoot action a lot and shoot in RAW, the buffer in the D 7100 holds only 11or 10 images if you shoot in 12 or 14 bit lossless compressed NEF images. If you shoot in compressed, it increases to 15 or 12. These are not great capacities. </p>

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For shooting kids sports such as your kids and their friends, this buffer is more than enough! Even for pros, this buffer is fine for 99% of the pros out there.

 

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<p>Also make sure that you know that nothing on the new Macbooks can be upgraded, not even the hard drive or RAM. </p>

<p>I would take a different approach. Instead of taking the same pictures as the pro, look for different pictures to take. Change your perspective. Perhaps take pictures from an editorial perspective?</p>

<p>Would I ask the pro for permission? IMO, I would never do that because what do you do if the pro say no. However be respectful, stay out of their way, and never pull the B&G away for your shots when the pro needs them. Most pros are not going to like you being there but in practically every wedding, there is a guest with a DSLR taking pictures so they should be used to it and they will tolerate you. Again, be respectful of them and stay out of their way and you should be fine.</p>

 

<p>As a casual observer and a paid supporter of photo.net, I have to wonder why there is a push to get rid of Frans. He likes to obsess on the technicalities and while that is not something that interests me, why does that bother anyone else? If you don't want to read his posts, then ignore him.</p>

<p>I find it more interesting reading the responses in this thread. Just a thought but perhaps this is the underlying reason why photo.net traffic is on the decline (the site has a 60% bounce rate, page views are down, and average time on site is down).</p>

<p>Also consider getting written releases from anyone in the picture.</p>

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<p>That said, I think clients should be educated on certain aspects of a wedding day. They need to know that you are by their side the whole day and that you are only human. Do they honestly think you can work a 14 hour day without so much as a glass of water?</p>

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Sorry but I respectfully disagree. If you work in an office, do you really expect your employer to buy you lunch. As a professional, the photographer and videographer should plan on providing their own lunch or snacks.

 

If the client decides to pay for your lunch, then that should be appreciated but in way should it be expected. I view this was a false sense of entitlement.

 

Just my opinion.

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<p>Like Jeff said, way too much information. Think about what information would someone be looking for if they went to this page. </p>

<p>Also think about breaking the text - perhaps use bullets as long text is hard to read.</p>

<p>The 70-300 seems a bit long for portraits. Have you considered the Nikon 50mm f/1.8. It is a really good lens and a great value at only $125.<br>

It may help if you can give us an idea of how much you are looking to spend. There are other amazing lenses such as the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 but it may be above your budget.</p>

<p>+1 for the D7100 however it is not a small camera. Like others said, if you want to downsize the physical size and weight of the camera, then the D7100 is not for you. Other than that, it is amazing camera. I've only had mine for 3 weeks and I love it.</p>

<p>Regardless they are pretty cool shots. Thanks for sharing.</p>

<p>You can search for exif viewers at the Chrome store at <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps">https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps</a></p>

<p>There seem to be a few available.</p>

<p>Go with Lightroom. You cannot go wrong with it and you'll find that you can probably make most of your edits in LR instead of CS6.</p>

<p>Leslie - did you pay for this yet? Typically Groupon requires payment up-front? Also since the photographer's web site is down for maintenance, it is a bit confusing when you say that your pictures are posted to their site.</p>

<p>This does not add up. Either there are facts being omitted or something sounds a bit fishy here. </p>

<p>I'm always amazed at the large number of Ken haters. I for one, will be at Adorama to see him. Yes, he does have a strong opinion about everything related to photography, and while I do not always agree with him, I do find him entertaining and cannot wait to see him in-person. I also find him to be entertaining.</p>

 

<p>For those in NYC area who follow Ken Rockwell, he will be talking at Adorama on August 14.</p>

<p>http://www.adorama.com/workshops/ws-ken-rockwell-secrets-great-pictures-2013-08-14</p>