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<p>Like others have said, I would not take on a wedding job without experience. Knowing how to shoot these events and providing consistent results for once-in-a-lifetime events take a lot of practice. Get hired as a second shooter or assistant to a wedding photographer and do that few a few years first.</p>

<p>Having someone (a guide) who speaks Hindi will take you leaps and bounds. Most places will demand staggering fees to bring equipment in, so having someone who speaks the language will allow you to bring down the price. Acting stern will go a long way.</p>

<p>The focus point you have highlighted in yellow perform fairly well on the D800 and they perform fine, but not as well on the D600. From what I have heard from you, Jay, the D800 is probably the better choice because of the autofocus advantage it maintains, but to reiterate what I said earlier the D600 autofocus is by no means poor and is just fine for most people.</p>

<p>Jay,<br>

I have both cameras and shoot weddings and events as well as every other type of photography. After testing both cameras I have found the ISO performance to be roughly comparable. The autofocus on the D800 is definitely slightly faster, as well as more convenient. The D600 autofocus is by no means poor, but having the more limited periphery is a slight disadvantage, but is in no way a major problem. It just requires a slightly larger effort to make sure you're moving your camera, so the subject is more centered for accurate focusing and then quickly recomposing. When I immediately started shooting with the camera, honestly, it was one of the first things I noticed, but I have found you get used to it quickly. Do make note of my bias though because I am using the D800 as a primary and the D600 as a secondary, so I don't expect perfection from the cheaper body. If you're really that worried about the smaller array, it may be worth getting the D800 over the D600. Overall though, I have been very satisfied with the D600 and would recommend it because of the outstanding price point and excellent quality.</p>

<p>Some places will most likely have solar systems but they can be unreliable and in my experience portable solar charges tend to have shaky performance as well. If your only trekking for a few days bring enough extra batteries to last you without charging. </p>

<p>I built this site and have been adjusting it for a few months and it's close to where I want it. I used Zenfolio to create it. Let me know what you think. I am open to any suggestions you may have. Thanks<br>

http://www.jacobreiskin.com/</p>

<p>I don't think the $616 from Nikon is correct. I just ordered one from Adorama for $449.95, it will hopefully go down from there.</p>

<p>Sorry if I was unclear in the post. I am looking to capture disaster aftermath and the small amount of recovery that has occurred. I would like to come back with a series of strong portraits of victims. I agree that the natural beauty will be hard to appreciate. </p>

<p>I will be traveling to Haiti next month for humanitarian work, both participating and documenting, and I was wondering if any one has been there post-earth quake and has any suggestions about places to see, things to watch out for, etc... I will be staying in Port au Prince for only a day and then will be headed North to the Mirebalais area. I will be taking a D300s (the D800 hasn't come out fast enough), 10-24 DX, 24-70 2.8, 70-200mm 2.8, 35 1.8, sb-600, and a sb-910. <br>

Thanks for you help,<br>

Jacob</p>

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<p>I would prefer that laptop if it is good enough because I am also a student and my current laptop (Older Macbook model) is falling apart.</p>

<p>I have been needing a new computer for a while. I am looking at the Imac and Macbook Pro however i am worried that the screen on the Macbook Pro is not high enough resolution for photo editing. Also if the color (calibrated) will be as accurate as an Imac. The Macbook would be more convenient because I would be able to edit in the field. Thanks for your imput!</p>

<p>I only use a card reader, no problems to be had.</p>

<p>Thank you everyone for the great advice I will be talking to photographers in my area (Washington D.C.) to see if I can assist or shoot and improving my photography. Thank you Bob for looking at my pictures and giving me that advice, but i'm wondering if you have any suggestions on which books to get. Thanks.</p>

<p>Hello, I am looking to be an assistant and or a second shooter and i'm wondering as a 15 year old if I stand a chance at being hired. I having been doing photography for 6 or 7 years. I have shot family portraits and portraits of friends. I do landscape as well and I recently went on a National Geographic student trip in Tanzania to do photography. I take class in school and my father is also a very serious amateur and I have learned a lot from him. I shoot with a d300s/D80 with 70-200mm 2.8, 10-24, 35mm 1.8.... As a professional wedding/event photographer would you use me? Jacob </p>

<p>Hello, I currently own the 18-55 Nikon, but i am looking at upgrading to possibly the 17-55 Nikon. I wanted to know if people think the expensive price and weight are worth it for better build quality, 2.8... I shoot mostly outdoors and portrait photography with a D300s. Thanks!</p>

<p>Hi, I will be traveling to Tanzania for a safari in a few months and i have been debating what lens to purchase for the trip. I had originally looked at the Nikon 80-400mm, but then looked into the Nikon 70-200 for the trip with a teleconverter (TC-17E). I was wondering if that will be a better combination and if it will be enough reach? The 70-200 seems more appealing for after the trip because of the 2.8 aperture for shooting sports at night and other events. I won't have much use for the 80-400 after the trip. I will be using a D300s, so i will have a 1.5x crop factor which should help. Thank you for the advice!</p>

<p>Hello, during the summer i will be traveling to Tanzania. I will be spending time with the Maasai, in a village and on a safari. I currently own Nikon 10-24, Nikon 18-55, Nikon 55-200, and Nikon 35mm 1.8. I also plan on taking a D80 and a d300s. I would like to take 3 lenses. What lenses would be best to bring and what would lens or lenses should be purchased? I have looked at the 18-200 nikon and the 80-400 nikon. I do not want to spend a lot of money, but i am willing to spend up to $2,000. Thanks for your input!</p>

<p>Hi, the D80 is a good camera, but after two years it was already time to upgrade because i had purchased the D80 in late 2008, so it was already old now its really old and I purchased the d300s. The D80 was good but the technology has gotten so much better and by buying the d90 or d5000 you will be saving money in the longer term because you will not need to upgrade in 1 year because you have "outgrown" the d80. I was on a tight budget as well and looking back spending the extra money (if possible) would have been the right decision. You will be much happier with the D90 or D80</p>

<p>Thanks for the advice Paul and Julie, sorry about the dust Paul. Two question for Julie. Can lenses be zoomed and focused with the storm jacket on and did you find 300mm was enough reach from the vehicles? </p>

<p>I use the p-600 epson viewer which is fantastic and has 40 gb hardrive and accepts SD and CF cards. It works great and is nice and small, so it easily fits in my bag. It is $250 after rebate. Epson also makes 80 and 160gb hardrives but they are expensive. Overall the are a great alternative to laptops and the screen is fantastic.</p>

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<p>Thank you all for the advice and the pictures are great. </p>

<p>i plan on bringing a 10-24 nikon, 18-200 nikon and i think i am going to buy a 80-400. I think that should be sufficient. I am just trying decide wether it is worth uprgrading.</p>

<p>I am going on a safari in Tanzania and i have a nikon d80 but i am wondering if not having weather sealing will be a problem and its also an old camera with old tecnology. I was looking at the d300s and i was wondering if it would be a good idea to upgrade or if another camera would be better.</p>