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Matt - 06 Apr 2006 21:22 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I just wrote a book--see blog
http://digitalartphotographyfordummies.blogspot.com/

I'm new to the group. I used a Rebel XT dSLR and a Rebel film camera
for the nearly 300 pictures I had to submit to my publisher.

I have a wide angle 18-22 mm lens (Canon) and a Telephoto 28-300 mm
(Tamron)

I mostly do architectural and candid photography (I sell my signage
photos, mid-century modern motel signs) and want another lens.

I'm debating in my head whether to get a macro or another, better wide
angle (one with little barrel distortion).

Any suggestions?

Last, I want another point-and-shoot with little lag time for my candid
stuff.

Thanks!

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Charles Schuler - 06 Apr 2006 23:58 GMT

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I just wrote a book--see blog
> http://digitalartphotographyfordummies.blogspot.com/

The "for dummies" phrase in your title could cause you some legal problems
... it has happened to others.

> I'm new to the group. I used a Rebel XT dSLR and a Rebel film camera
> for the nearly 300 pictures I had to submit to my publisher.
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
> Any suggestions?

I like my Canon efs 10-22. I also like my Sigma 105 macro but it does have
some occasional "communication" problems with my 20D.

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Beach Bum - 07 Apr 2006 17:22 GMT

> "Matt" <matthewbam@aol.com> wrote in message

> > I just wrote a book--see blog
> > http://digitalartphotographyfordummies.blogspot.com/
>
> The "for dummies" phrase in your title could cause you some legal problems
> ... it has happened to others.

Looks rather like he is legitamitly published by the "for dummies"
publisher. :)

Congrats, Matt, on your new book. :)

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Mark

Mostly photography...
http://www.marklauter.com

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Beach Bum - 07 Apr 2006 17:26 GMT

> Looks rather like he is legitamitly published by the "for dummies"
> publisher. :)

legitimately... sheesh, Fridays are bad for my spelling. <g>

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Mark

Mostly photography...
http://www.marklauter.com

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Matt - 13 Apr 2006 07:24 GMT

Thanks, I guess I'm getting used to people thinking that I borrowed the
Dummies name and am using it at will. I get that a lot at book
signings. Just to be clear about the Dummies issue, all Dummies titles
are just like regular books. You have an idea, you get an agent,
and--viola--you've got yourself a Dummies book. And, last, it was the
publisher--Wiley--that suggested I write a blog.
It's been a hoot, because the "art" in the title lets me go where the
ordinary tech titles can't--deep into the art world.

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cjcampbell - 13 Apr 2006 07:48 GMT

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I just wrote a book--see blog
> http://digitalartphotographyfordummies.blogspot.com/

Looks great, Matt. Congratulations on your book. And it got a good
review, too!

I like your blog. It is nicely laid out and the photos do an excellent
job illustrating what you want.

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cjcampbell - 13 Apr 2006 08:03 GMT

> I mostly do architectural and candid photography (I sell my signage
> photos, mid-century modern motel signs) and want another lens.
>
> I'm debating in my head whether to get a macro or another, better wide
> angle (one with little barrel distortion).

Well, if you don't do any macro work, why would you get the macro?

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Matt - 19 Apr 2006 03:30 GMT

I've been doing some photographing of insects and flowers, and,
eventually, I want to try out more lenses for some experimental stuff.

> I mostly do architectural and candid photography (I sell my signage
> photos, mid-century modern motel signs) and want another lens.

> I'm debating in my head whether to get a macro or another, better wide
> angle (one with little barrel distortion).

Well, if you don't do any macro work, why would you get the macro?

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