I have a Pentax *ist - I want to supplement the kit 18-55 lens with
a longer zoom. I'm considering the DA-50-200/4-5.6  by Pentax.
My needs are fairly moderate - mostly snapshots. Is there any
other consumer zooms I should consider? Other manufacturers?

You need to watch out for those punk kids with the bug eye shades, the
slicked back hair and the unshaven faces.
http://www.jlkramer.net/Pictures/DiD/Punk.htm
-Jim

Which 300mm f/2.8 Nikkor to get if upgrading my AI Tokina ATX MC?
According to Bjorn R. http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_tele.html
...the old AI-S is compact with built-in retractable hood, well regarded
but not so good on teleconverters or extension tubes and does have CA,

This group "rec.photo.equipment.35mm" has a charter which all
subscriber's are required to abide by when posting or replying to messages.
Before posting to this group, please ensure your message is on-topic and
is not about a prohibited subject. In particular does not advertise a

"Bert Hyman" <bert@rsvl.unisys.com> wrote in message

I'll be arriving at SFO next week.
Is there a good store with 120 near the airport?
Velvia 100, 100F, E100G, ...
Thanks,

In regard to your replies in many threads on rec.photo.equipment.35mm.
and I quote:
"This post is off-topic for this newsgroup, rec.photo.equipment.35mm,
which is concerned with film cameras that use 35mm film, not digital

Since this subject is related to flash sync, I thought I'd ask it here.
I have been taking some product shots for a new website I will be
launching in a few weeks (it's actually up and running, but not much is
there). While taking my product shots, I noticed some shading of what

After I made the suggestion about not associating names with
"Shoot-In" entries, I was challenged by Alan Browne to submit
something to the program.  Realizing that I haven't been out looking
for photo opportunities for quite a while (It's terribly hot in

Hey guys,
I'm glad to post my topic here.
I knew that,the best Digital Camera Reviews, Ratings and
Recommendations are available at DigitalCameraReviewsBlog.Com.

Curious on this, I would like a very pocket-able 35mm film camera
with autofocus and a zoom lens on it, anyone know which one to get?
Okay with me if it is a used machine... considering what's in production
these days.

I was talking to a magazine editor on my Nokia phone. He said "show me"
unbelievable stuff. without even hanging up I sent him a photo.
My telephone photo! http://www.d-mac.info/fun-pix/nokia-audi.htm

Nikon does it again by introducing another new camera designed exclusively
for wildlife enthusiasts.  The new P-Cam has new ground breaking feature
that thrust it light years ahead of the competition.
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Album number 35, named “May 2008-2” has been just published. Thanks to
410 visitors of album number 34.
This is information about my website, but not a spam.
The galleries of this website display photographs taken around the

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Look out for the next generation of Cell Phone DSLR's!
-Jim