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1. 

   5/11/08

   Jaylb

   I actually purchased a Canon and took it back..I had a rogue. It put me totally off Canon lol!
   Pentax K10D...I love it!
   J

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2. 

   5/11/08

   blu111

   can you post a picture on your cam and specs? I would love to see them. How's the after market sales of pentax?

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3. 

   5/12/08

   Jaylb

   Pentax are excellent... I am so happy with the camera and the company. The camera is very reasonably priced compared to many cameras with the same or similar spec. Its true there are no preset user modes so you do have to sit and read some of the manual. The one thing I really love about this is the 1 touch RAW. Because I take so many photos I take general shots using the high quality JPG but if there is something I want in RAW I literally press one button on the front of the camera and I get RAW and JPG. without having to go into the Menu and change over.
   That just saves a lot of time but also space on my card. It's my first Pentax.. Im not a seasoned photographer but I have sold several photographs taken with this camera to friends and that is inspiring in itself.
   www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk10d/

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4. 

   5/13/08

   sfalcont

   I have a Cannon Rebel XTi, has worked great for me so far, takes great pics both in light and dark conditions. See some of my photos here:
   
   ferhiltphoto.blogspot.com
   
   S

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5. 

   5/14/08

   dneez

   Nikon D80

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6. 

   5/14/08

   blu111

   Great photos sfalcont!

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7. 

   6/10/08

   fstasu

   I have way too many cameras to list, but my favorites are my Pentax ME, camera never fails to give me brilliant pictures. In the digital realm I prefer my Nikon D80, but I use it mostly for test shots.
   
   Bobbi

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8. 

   6/10/08

   DamienFranco

   Canon 40D, Canon 10D, Polaroid SX-70, and a really old Chinon

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9. 

   6/10/08

   perezstudios

   I have learned that it is not really the camera that makes the pictures itself. I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT and I bought it for a great price. It comes with its small 18-55mm lens which is useless unless you are just photographing outside or always with the flash. I had to photograph a wedding once and I knew I needed a better lens so I picked up the Canon 28-135mm lens which works great in just about any situation. I use it in low light or in bright light situations and it is awesome. I am thinking of upgrading to the Canon 5D or 20D, still not sure yet. Any suggestions I would be greatful.

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   1. 

      6/11/08

      blu111

      Yup! The camera only helps you to capture great photos but it's really the shooter that matters the most. Here in my country a famous photographer told us that "It's the Indian and not the Bow that makes great photos". Even if you have the most expensive camera and lens you won't get nice photos if you don't know what you're doing and no eye for beauty. It also reminds me of racing, put a mediocre driver in a modified car he'll surely lose but put a modified driver in a mediocre car then you have a race of your life!
10. 

    6/10/08

    perezstudios

    Anyone ever use a Hasselblad? I have seen that those are outrageous on the price though. Let me know!

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11. 

    6/10/08

    fstasu

    I have a couple Hasselblad's, they are strictly for portrait photography. If you want them for anything other than portrait photographs, I suggest you go with an SLR, instead.

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    1. 

       6/11/08

       perezstudios

       Bobbi, that is great! I would love to see some of your work that you have taken with the Hasselblad. Can you share some with us or with me? I would really love to see the overall performance.
12. 

    6/12/08

    fstasu

    Unfortunately all that I had taken with the Hasselblads was lost last year when my house burned down. I haven't used the ones I have now much, and since my photography is part of how I pay the bills I don't share it on the internet, since my past bad experiences. It's amazing how many unscruplious people there are online.

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    1. 

       6/12/08

       perezstudios

       Bobbi,
       What do you recommend that we do to protect our work from theifs? How can we go about showcasing our work but still be careful not to get it stolen? I am only curious because I have noticed sites that claim they protect your work by blocking the right click option but yet if you look deep in the code you can find the exact location of a file. I was able to steal my own pictures off of my Better Photo gallery.
13. 

    6/12/08

    fstasu

    After a battle with a photo hosting site, that I was using for promotion slideshows, I no longer put my photos on the web, except for those that I sell in my shop. I have watermarked, try the right click blocking, I even found the software they use to remove the watermarks. Your best protection is don't share if you don't want to find it elsewhere claimed by those that have never shot a photograph in their lives.
    
    Sorry for the rant, it still upsets me that this happens.

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14. 

    6/12/08

    blu111

    Sorry to here that. Actually it really is frustrating when the shot you took will be credited to those photonappers!

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15. 

    6/16/08

    Pashing

    I'm using an Olympus E-1 to photograph import shows. All my pics online. Won't be upgrading anytime soon, so I expect a few more years from this body.

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16. 

    6/17/08

    Shotstories

    Hi Group
    
    I use a Pentax istDL2 + Sigma 17-70mm lens.
    The Pentax/Sigma is a great combination for all situations - i won't need an upgrade for a long time (I'm not a professional).
    You can have a look on my personal page www.flickr.com/photos/oruehl
    
    Or check the photos and their stories on our blog:
    www.shotstories.net

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17. 

    6/17/08

    Fusionista (guest)

    I just bought a Nikon D40 (got it today!) and before I used the Nikon F55, my phone, my boyfriend's olympus-I-don't-know-which-model, anything at hand basically.
    
    You can find my photos here:
    picasaweb.google.com/wontletlifedefineme/

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18. 

    6/17/08

    Pashing

    Well, here's my site where you can see my posts and pictures which are linked to the photo album. Most of the photos are of cars, lowriders, import models, bikini contests... etc.
    
    www.310610.com

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19. 

    6/17/08

    blu111

    Cool site Pashing! I love cars as well! Do you race?

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20. 

    6/17/08

    Pashing

    thanks dude. i like taking pictures of the women. the cars are just gravy
    
    been using manual mode a lot when going to import shows because the organizers decrease the light so low that it's basically dark.

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21. 

    6/17/08

    fstasu

    Pashing, what kind of camera do you use for those conditions?

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22. 

    6/18/08

    Pashing

    Using an Olympus E-1 in manual mode. This is the only mode I trust in dark situations. The new cameras are better in low light like the Nikon D300.

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23. 

    6/18/08

    thenimirra

    I use a Canon 5D which I just purchased a month ago to shoot my first wedding assignment. My first camera (and still my great tried and true camera) is my Canon Rebel XTi. Ultimately I would like to get a Canon Mark...but by the time I can afford it, they would have produced a Mark 12 (they are still currently on Mark II I believe!)

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24. 

    6/19/08

    borneoboy

    I use a Nikon D70s most of the time. Pre-digital I used the Nikon FM, Nikon FE, and few years back I bought an FM3a which is like a combination of the FM and FE. It has Aperture Priority. It is a really great little camera, but sadly I have not used it much since the digital age.

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25. 

    6/24/08

    8MinutesOld

    My most recent one is a Canon 50E, usually with the 24mm/f2.8 lens attached. I have a Ricoh KR-10, too. And actually I should own a Minolta SLR, but that happens to be with my brother since January...
    I don't own a digital camera and have no aspirations do do in the future, but I scan my negs.

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26. 

    6/24/08

    myrac

    i shoot with a olympus e500. lots of great photographers here.

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27. 

    7/01/08

    crossmark

    I have a Canon Rebel XTi with the standard 28-55 lens. Love it, love it, love it. Of course I'm comparing it to my old, heavy Canon AE-1 film camera. The jump to auto focus lens, lighter weight, and digital workflow still has me dreamy eyed a year and a half later.
    
    I've talked this camera up so much that I know of 6 or 7 of them that have been purchased just off of my raving.
    
    Having said that, I'm sure that Nikon and others have excellent models.
    
    www.crossmarkdesign.com

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28. 

    7/03/08

    huffman

    Canon 400D (Rebel XTi) with standard 18-55mm, an old Tamrom (EF) 100-300mm, and a newly bought 10-22mm lenses.
    
    Quite happy with it. I used a Nikon D70 for a while, and, in my humble opinion, it was less intuitive... don't want to start a Canon vs Nikon discussion, though! ;D
    
    Salud!

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29. 

    7/16/08

    PhotonicHarmony

    I use a Canon 450D with the EF-S 18-55mm, it's my first real digital camera and I'm having fun with it.

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30. 

    7/23/08

    ricmonkey

    I use a Nikon D200 with Nikon 18-135mm, Sigma 70-300mm APO and Nikon 50mm f1.8. I'd like an ultra wide lens, but can't really justify the cost!
    
    Before this, I used a Fuji S9600, which still comes out sometimes. Recently, for a little variety, I bought a Lomo LC-A.

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31. 

    8/16/08

    MikeWCFL

    Hello! Just joined the group and have been photographing for years.
    
    I have a Canon 20D and 5 lenses, plus 580EX flash. It's an old (by now) model, but it has served me well. I'm waiting for $$ to upgrade, tho.
    
    If you would like to see the photos I took, please visit www.thephotositook.com
    
    Thanks!

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32. 

    9/08/08

    mediaonela

    Using a Nikon D200 and saving up for Nikon D3 successor.

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33. 

    9/18/08

    namibnat

    I just bought a Canon 400D and still just have the standard lens. It's been years since I have had a slr, and so I am still busy learning a lot of basics. Enjoying it, though.

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34. 

    7/08/09

    artofthecity

    I have a Canon 350D but keen to upgrade - recommendations would be welcome. I've just added a new discussion topic on this... Please help!

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35. 

    8/07/09

    chriscctan

    i just got myself a Nikon D5000 with Kit lense 18-55mm. Love it until now, you can check out my blog on my photos.
    
    chriscctan.wordpress.com
    
    feel free to comment too!

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36. 

    11/13/09

    SilviaHum

    I use a Nikon D3000, it's my first digital SLR camera and I'm having fun with it.

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37. 

    11/14/09

    ZoeMcduncan

    I'm using an Olympus 565UZ.... I love her
    
    cat-eyes858photography.blogspot.com/

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38. 

    11/19/09

    throughmyeyes

    Canon Eos 450d with 18-55mm is
    I'm planning to buy a tokinga 50-135mm as soon as possible.

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39. 

    5 days ago

    MDphotography

    I use a Sony Alpha300 body!
    As lens:
    - DT 18-70
    - Helios 44M-7
    - Tamron 80-220
    
    diyphotos.blogspot.com/

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