Would appreciate a good FAQ on how to handle NiMH batteries for best results
(most pics on a charge, longest battery life, etc.)
Interested in answers to questions like this:
(1)  Should I keep the NiMHs in the charger or not?  I've heard that it's

Has anyone seriously called B&H to find out if they are having any shipping
delays due to the fire?  I was just about to place an order for the Canon EF
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens when I heard about the fire (thank goodness
now one was seriously hurt) but now I'm hesitant.

Folks
I wish to start on a project that will involve taking shots of insects
gathering nectar from Australian native plants (bees and the like as well as
butterflies, bugs & birds).  Main body is to be a 20D supported by a 10D.  I

Any opinions on what printer will get me the best quality for 13x19 color
prints, as well as monochrome? I am looking to spend less than $1000. Is
Epson my best bet?
thanks,

want to use for digital photos. could care less about the speed or
document printing. it appears that the ip 8500 is the narrow version of
the i9900. i am not sure since i know nothing about photo printers. i
will be printing quite a few 8 x 10 photos. my present hp photosmart

I have been tempted to use the DNG file format and switching from Nikon
Capture to Camera Raw.  Does Camera Raw Store the information inside
the DNG file or are we still stuck with Side Car files?
This has been a big issue with staying with Capture.  I very much

GOD!!! this can not be real.
Where are we going to get our photo equipments.
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/news/wabc_022405_brooklynnavyyardfire.html#

Here is my Question does anyone have a Canon Digital Rebel XT and if so what
is the advandages of it compared to the Rebel 2000 Digital.
Thanks,

Just had a Raynox Wide Angle lens 6600PRO delivered today.
Will use it with a Lumix FZ 20.
Instruction manual fo the WA says that it ain't possible to capture
the broadened angle view through the optical finder. It also says that

I'm learning photography by trial and error.  I shoot a Nikon D70.
My outdoor photos come out looking really good, but all of my indoor
photos are either too dark or show up off-color (yellowish, maybe extra
white, etc).  I occasionally use the fill-in speedlite that came with

I'm looking to replace my wife's Canon G1 and am trying to find the right
camera for her.
Things she loves:
The LCD on the flipout/swivel (this is a must have item for her)

Sorry if I a being thick but which can I use all the time to protect the
lens.
Which may improve my shots. Half inside rooms, half outside - buildings or
scenery. None of people.

There are now a multitude of these large zoom cameras on the market,
including Canon S1 IS, Nikon 5700, Panasonic FZ20, Konica Minolta Z5 etc
etc.
Any recommendations or one's to avoid ?

I'll be visiting the USA in 2 months time and will be buying 2 or 3 decent
lenses - the low US$ is a great thing for some of us. :o)
I was after a little guidance on the issue of local taxes, particularly in
California, where I'm likely to do the shopping. Are there taxes applied to

When I got my Digital Rebel from B&H a couple months ago, the box it
came in was beat to holy hell by UPS including tears and patches with
their clear tape, and the B&H "inspect package carefully, if tape is
broken, note in presence of carrier" security tape was broken on both