maryanne_morrow

<p>Hi There,<br>

I'm the photgrapher in the family--I have a Nikon DSLR as well as the Canon G11. People ask why I'm in none of the pictures. Well, that's because I'm the one taking the photos. My husband would love to take some of the photos, but he's really not camera or photography savvy (and doesn't really have the time right now to learn). I'd like to get him a digital P&S camera that he can cart around for those special moments. I'll need something that is EASY to use. He'll likely just be using it in the scene mode options---he won't be using it in S, A, or M mode for sure. So, ideally something with easy to find basic scene modes and, in general, a camera that is pretty straight forward to use. He, as I, can still appreciate a good photo, so from my perspective I'd like the simple to use camera also to be one that (for a point and shoot) has decent image quality and preferrably one that has a decent zoom range. Any ideas?<br>

Many thanks!</p>

<p>Thanks everyone! Yes, it's a pretty small plane---an 18-seater with NO overhead compartments for luggage. They reluctantly let me bring the diaper bag on board last time we flew. We fly out of a large airport, and fly into a smaller airport. I think I'll look into the hard case. LOVE that picture with the baby in the case...priceless!</p>

 

<p>I'm going to Cape Cod for a week in July. We're traveling by plane with our 18 month old daughter. Obviously, I wanted to bring my DSLR (Nikon) to take pictures of this fabulous scenery. However, I don't know how it is physically possible to travel with a toddler and to drag along camera gear. I was planning on only bringing one (or two) lenses in order to lighten the load and leave the tripod at home. I won't be able to carry the camera on board the plane with me as we will already be at our maximum for hand luggage with the diaper bag, stroller, laptop, etc. We're traveling on a very small plane and they are very strict with hand bags. I'm reluctant to pack the camera in my checked luggage for fear that it may get damaged, lost or stolen---and as it is our luggage will be brimming with port-a-cribs, booster seats and all the joys of toddler-hood. I also have a Canon G11 which I could bring instead of the DSLR. I'm less familiar with this camera, but I have time to get used to it before the trip. I know that Cape Cod is mostly sand and beach. Somehow, I'm far less concerned about the risk of getting sand in my camera than how I'm actually going to get the gear there!! I was hoping someone with experience with traveling with photo equipment and a toddler may be able to shed some light on this dilemma for me. Once we're there we are renting a car so it won't be an issue to have the camera with me then...it's just getting it there. Purging any of the toddler gear isn't an option!! <br>

Many thanks for you help,<br>

Maryanne.</p>

<p>Canon G11</p>

<p>Do you think this lens will be superior to the tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 with VC?</p>

<p>Many thanks to all...I feel better now knowing that this is normal!</p>

<p>I just bought a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for my Nikon D90. I've never had a Sigma zoom lens before so I have no basis for comparison. I immediately noticed that when zooming with this lens it seems that there is more resistance then when I zoom with one of my Nikon lenses. In particular, from about 24-35 mm there is slightly less resistance, but when I go from 35mm to 70mm it seems like there is suddenly more resistance when I turn the dial. I don't particularly live nearby to the store, otherwise I would have gone back in. I called the store and the salesperson said that this is normal with this lens (he was telling me something about a 'cam' and a 'gear'?) and that it is also normal for the sense of resistance to change as I zoom in more. Does this sound right to any of you? Has anyone experienced this with any of your Sigma lenses? Should I assume this is normal?<br>

Thanks,<br>

Maryanne</p>

<p>I was interested in this lens too and recently went to look at it. A friend of mine has one and is able to capture beautiful images with it, particularly indoors. What's the difference between this particular lens and the same one by Sigma that is HSM (with no macro), other than being more expensive?</p>

<p>Hi,<br>

Does anyone have any experience using the 1.4X teleconvertor for the Canon G11? Any thoughts or advice? What is image quality like?<br>

Also, I was interested in getting an external flash (likely Canon) to use with my G11? Does anyone have any advice on which flash would best suit this camera. It's primarily for indoor shots.<br>

Thanks,<br>

Maryanne</p>

<p>Mark,<br>

I owned a Sigma lens in the past. While I did find that it took nice images, I did have to have it repaired shortly after I bought it. The AF just started to make a "grinding" noise all of a sudden...definitely not something I did. I was reading some reviews online and encountered other people with similar issues with Sigma lens. It was still covered under their excellent warranty, but somehow I am still a little leary of sigma lenses.</p>

<p>Hi there,<br>

I was interested in a lens for my Nikon D90. Although I have several lenses already for specific purposes, I wanted to get a lens that would be a good lens for travelling or just one that would be a good walk around lens for everyday purposes. I really do like buying Nikon lenses almost exclusively, but haven't really come across a Nikon lens that is what I'm looking for. The Nikon 18-200 is probably the closest to what I'm looking for, however, I'd ideally like something that goes farther than 200mm. I was looking at either the Tamron 18-270 mm or the Tamron 28-300 mm. Does anyone have any experience with these lenses and, if so, which one (or other lens) should I consider? My biggest criteria are: superior optics and image quality, compactness for ease of everyday use. I know you can't "get it all" with one lens, but sometimes there are occasions when I just want to take one lens with me...I have my other lenses for all other occasions!!</p>

<p>...and also any suggestions for how to protect my camera from falling snow as I take these pictures?</p>

<p>Many thanks for your responses! <br>

For once I'm looking forward for the snow to fall so that I can experiment!</p>

<p>Hi,<br>

I'd like to take some outdoor daytime photos when the snow is falling and be able to capture the snow falling as part of the picture. Some of the pictures may be portraits with a shallow depth of field, while other photos may be more landscape or just simply have a larger depth of field. How would you recommend that I do this? Is it all about the shutter speed irrespective of my aperture for DOF? If so, what shutter speeds would be typical to capture falling snow? Also, does it matter where and what I'm focusing on in order to capture falling snow (since likely my focus will be a person or object or landscape primarily and not the snow)? Do I need to increase the ISO since it won't likely be a sunny day (other than a lot of white from the sky and snow)? I'm shooting with a Nikon D90 DSLR if this is relevant and I can give you the lens information if needed (unless you have any good lens suggestions for this)? Finally, what would I do if I wanted to capture falling snow at night time?<br>

Many thanks!</p>

<p>Does anybody know anything about the Canon Powershot SX1 IS 10.1 MP 20XWA 2.8i and how this camera rates and compares with the Canon G11? I'm looking for superior IQ and versatility. I can see that the former camera has more optical zoom, which I might find handy in some situations, however, does this camera even compare with the G11?</p>

<p>Jen,<br>

If you are in the market for a telephoto that will give you more depth than the 300 mm, I'd be interested to know what your interested in/looking at. I looked at both the sigmas 120-400 and the 150-500mm. I also toyed with the Nikon 80-400 mm. I simply couldn't decide and ultimately made the decision to wait as it's not a lens that I will get a chance to use often.</p>

<p>If you don't mind buying a new lens, what about the 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR II. It's a slightly bigger lens, but still okay for a walk around lens. Not the biggest aperture, but you're more likely to be taking landscape than portraits in this setting. It'll give you fairly wide for a zoom, but also the capability of getting closer up when you can't get closer. Thoughts??</p>

<p>Hi there,<br>

I was going to buy the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VRII at some point over the next few months for my D90. I just saw that it was on sale ($50 off) at my local store so I thought I might take advantage of this sale. However, I always wonder when things go on sale (without an obvious reason like a holiday) that it may be because they are trying to move inventory if a newer model is set to be released. Has anyone heard of a newer or replacement model of this lens that may be released soon? I hate when I buy something and then a newer model comes out two weeks later (even though there may have been nothing wrong with the older version)!!</p>

<p>Does anybody know anything about the Fuji Finepix S200EXR 12 MP 14.3X WA 2.7i or have any thoughts on this camera?</p>

<p>Do you know if the Sigma cameras have a viewfinder and any zoom capability (without having to add another lens)? I know that zoom ultimately can decrease image quality, but there are just sometimes those times that you can't get closer to the subject!</p>

<p>Hi there,<br>

I'm really a DSLR user at heart, but I wanted to get a better quality P&S camera that I could carry with me at other times so I don't miss any photo opps. I want one that I will get decent quality photos with. Is there such thing as a P&S camera with a viewfinder? Any suggestions on makes/model. I don't necessarily need one that is super small (although smaller than my DSLR is the point!), but would like one with superior image quality and preferably a decent zoom potential (and a viewfinder if possible).<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>I also had a Sony A300 and decided to upgrade it to the Sony A550 when it came out a few months ago for the increased mega-pixels and the HDR feature. I was not happy with the A550. Unfortunately, it wasn't so easy for me to get back my A300 which had served me exceptionally well. At that point I decided to take the plunge and I got the Nikon D90. While I'm still fumbling around getting used to working a new camera, I am very satisfied with the switch to Nikon. Definitely a quality piece of equipment...plus so many more lens options!</p>

<p>Tom,<br>

I live in Toronto too and am looking for some decent courses in photography to sign up for. Where is this course that you signed up for??<br>

Many thanks,<br>

Maryanne</p>

<p>That's Sigma 150-500 mm (not 1500!)</p>

<p>All of this makes perfect sense. Thanks for all the responses.<br>

I was looking at some of the zoom telephoto lenses like the Sigma 120-400mm and the Sigma 150-1500. I don't remember the specific f/stop value but I know that neither of them was lower than 4. Why would this lens still be good for sports and freezing action (as I was told at the store) with that aperature?? </p>