Hi.  Somewhat of a newbie to this group so I apologize in advance if
this is OT.
I want to get a grip-action ball head to use primarily with my monopod.
I have a Canon 5D with a couple of L lenses so the combo can get

I've been looking at camera bodies at KEH, a few of them with a
"bargain" grade.  I've bought stuff at KEH before, but not at the
bargain grade level.  I was wondering what kind of experience people
have had buying bargain grade stuff (especially bodies).

Or in Crystal City?
Thx, Alan

       "Convergence"
       "The use of graphic elements to portray some kind of convergence. The
interpretation does not need to be literal, but for those of us without an
ounce of artistic talent, like me, it probably will result in a picture of

I'm thinking of making a couple changes in my lens line-up and would like to know your thoughts.
I'm not a pro but every once in a while do work for hire (wedding/event assistant photographer, product) but mostly shoot landscape, portrait (mostly family), and daughter's dance ...

I need a decent photo printer to make 8 x 10's of my scanned color slides. I
was looking at printers like the Epson 2200, which is a $600 machine, but I
am frankly very tempted to try a cheaper machine like the Canon IP-4200 (
http://www.shop ...

I just noticed that they have removed most of their long-established logo
from their web site and have replaced it with a new font.  Have a look at
the letters "D" and "A" in their name--It sure looks like they've made a
change.

Is it me or is there some problem I am sharing with many? I can't get
e-mail! Hopefully I can get an intelligent answer on our site. I can't
get messages from many of you.

I am going to buy a 35mm neg/slide scanner within the next month and
was wondering what would be the best buy??
--
Colyn Goodson

I would like to show you, the picture of the week.
In square and b&w.
http://www.monochromatique.com/photosemaine/
Regards,

Unique Pictures from Vietnam
http://tranhvui.blogspot.com/2005/12/uniquely-vietnam.html

I have a  Shepherd FM-1000 Flash/Ambient Light Meter for sale on Ebay.
It's new, never used, in the original box.
http://tinyurl.com/pbn6n

Thought-provoking comments from Erwin Puts' Website
"But with digital imagery we are in the business of constructing reality and
no longer in the realm of recording reality."
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Any good online sources of ready-made mounts for 8.5 x 11 and 13x19 prints?
Thanks.

I was just given a Toshiba light meter in what appears to be good
working condition.
The only markings on it are Toshiba linear and a serial number. It is
a match needle unit which uses a 625 battery and what looks to be a