Seems like lately everyone is asking about lenses so here I go...
I'm going to buy a Canon EOS 20D (body only) and don't want to spend a
fortune on lenses for the moment till I learn more about them so I
want to get a decent (not the kit lens) all in one lens for right now.

I have an Epson CX 5400, recently the printing started acting up. I
cleaned and aligned the theads repeatedly, installed new cartridges,
and then cleaned those with alcohol swabs. Nothing  helped. I am
currently getting the top half of some word, none of others, and black

I'll cut to the chase --- this FD-88 model uses a floppy-disc with
multiple light-type setting adjustments etc.. i've had major problems
getting a subjects azure-blue color, EXACTLY the same color as the
"Windex" glass window cleaner, to come out when i shoot. It seems always

Is there any mid-range camera with a CMOS sensor?
For now, only low-end cameras like toy cameras and high-end SLR like Canon,
Nikon and Kodak.
Jerry

Being new to this digital business, I read that CCD sensors were 'superior'
to CMOS sensors. Now I see that the new Canon 5D (12 Mp) is a CMOS. I doubt
that my compact Canon Ixus 700 (7.1 Mp CCD) is superior to this SLR. Can any
of you learned types offer words of wisdom on this ...

Looking to buy a used Canon 1D (4.15mp) with or without extras.
http://www.usa.canon.com/EOS-1D/specs.html
If you have one or know of a good place to look for one, please let me
know.... email or post here.

I know that there are many areas of possible comparison between a point
and shoot with image stabilization (IS) such as the Panasonic DMC-FZ20
and a DSLR such as the Nikon D70. I am concerned here just with image
signal to noise, in particular long telephoto shots. Since the IS

After much reading and googling, I have narrowed down to the Sony W7
and the Canon SD500.
Both seem neck to neck except that the Sony is larger, has a larger LCD
(with almost the same resolution though), the Sony uses regular AAs but

I just downloaded the latest version of the firmware for the Canon 20D. When
trying to upgrade, I got the following message:
Firmware update
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Does any one have a web-based d-photo printer in mind who charges 25 to 30
cents (US) per 5x7 photo.  Quantity discount (25 to 40 or more) is o.k.
Dave

Westerners and Easterners see the world differently
22:00 22 August 2005
NewScientist.com news service
Zeeya Merali

At our last club meeting - Tom Davis displayed some of his black an
white photos. I was very impressed with his work. Those of you wishin
to view three of his pictures should visit:
http://tinyurl.com/d63aa

Sorry for the website foul up. To see three of Tom Davis's B&W pic
goto:
http://tinyurl.com/d63aa
Best,

I've just got a Sony DVD Handycam. Comes with "Picture Package"
software, which contains "DVD Viewer". This supposedly lets you see
stills and movies via a USB link to the Handycam.
Trouble is, unless I run "DVD Viewer" with admin privileges, I can only

Thank you to all who replied to my last post. From what I have learned, my
choice is down to 2 digital cameras ... the Panasonic FZ5 and the Canon S2
IS.
The Panasonic