I'm new to SLR cameras and photography but would like to get involved and
soon develop my own pictures and so fourth later on. I am also going to be
taking a class soon as well to help but right now I need some help picking
out the right SLR camera to buy.

I'm looking for Michael Freeman's "The Image - designing effective
pictures" book. Sadly, it's out of print. I've seen people selling
used copies at Amazon for 80$ and more, way expensive for me. Can
anyone here point me to other used book shops in internet, please ?

Has anybody tried the OP/TECH Stabilizer strap ...
 http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=58&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=
... w/ a long lens like Tamron 90mm (2.7"x3.8" cylinder, 14.24 oz)
or long & heavy like the Minolta 70-200mm f/4 (~3"x6", 24.5 oz)?

I have been reading about the flash exposure compensation feature
(Elan 7E with 420EX flash).  Most of my indoor flash photos seem to
have washed out subjects because of too much flash power.  
If I dial in -1 FEC, do I need to adjust the (non flash) exposure

first of all, please excuse me if i'm off topic. if so, please suggest
me the best group where to ask.
we're planning to spend our holidays in usa this year and we'll be in
las vegas at least a couple of days. since this will be the only big

Anyone know the difference between the Canon 7N and the 7NE?

For the new year, I've started a new blog site with thoughts on
photoethnography, classic cameras, digital cameras, fieldwork in Japan,
and other musings:
http://www.photoethnography.com/blog

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Jim (Birds is good; eating) Kramer

I am shopping for a flash for my F100 and have been reading the specs on the
Metz units. The description on Adorama says the 54AF-1 for Nikon was
designed for the digital cameras. Why would a flash be different between
digital and film cameras? How compatible is this with the F100?

My friend wants to give DSLR (Canon 300D) a try. He worries that his
film lens (EF) will not work or have problems on 300D. Did anyone have
similar experience?
The following also botheres me:

Hi from Down Under,
I have a Nikon SB-21 Macro Speedlight, with the Nikon AS 14
Controller, which I use for macro photography with my old FE2. For
many years I have been happy to use the Nikon for macro work, although

I'd like to invite anyone with an interest in 35mm night photography to
visit my site www.nightfolio.co.uk
Happy New Year
David Baldwin

Which Canon lens is the sharpest?
Some say the 100 f/2 (not the macro version).
Others vouch for the 300 f/2.8L.
So which is it?

I picked up a used one yesterday. Nice condition and clean. Are there
any sites that describe flash connections and the V X M settings on
the barrel of the lens?
This is the later, non folding lens model. f1:3.5 45 mm with the match

Can anybody quickly highlight the benefits of infra red photography
and the type of effects to be expected, situations where it would be a
good idea to do some, special equipment required ? Brands recommended
?