Test drove a Nikon 80-400, seems rather noisy, anyone else have the same
experience. Also tried a Sigma 50-500, very quiet and fast but this lens was
stiff, anyone used the Sigma 80-400?
GLB

1.  Is the Olympus E1 the only DSLR with the ultrasonic
CCD window cleaner?
2.  Does the Fuji S3 Pro really have lower noise and greater
dynamic range than any other DSLR?

I have a nikon d70 and the speedlight sb-800 and I was interested in
getting a flash bracket. Does anyone have any suggestions?  Where to
go?  
Thanks,

Anybody else attempt to take adavantage of an annual free camera cleaning with
an extended warranty?
My camera has been gone for what I believe to be way too long at one of these
facilities and am wondering if the delay is atypical.

What would be the smallest flash I could use on a Canon 10D?  I don't care
if it is made by Canon or not, as long as it is compatible.
Jean

I know my Rebel will not autofocus my 100-400 at f/5.6 with my 1.4x TC (at
f/8.0) but it works fine on my 1D (without taping over pins of course) What
about the 20D, and what do you call this?

Hi group,
This comes up from time to time, in fact I've just caught the tail end
of a similar thread, so apologies for any duplication, but...
I have a 10D and have been using a Tamron 28-300 zoom for just over a

I will be doing a good bit of photographing scale models for print
(offset). What I'm hoping you can help me with is to give me some ideas
on what kind of prime lens would work best for this. I've got a Sigma
SD 9, so Sigma is the limit here, but I'm willing to invest in a EX

Hello group..........
Wondering if anyone has used; and their impressions, and viewpoints
(i've read the reveiws which seem positive). I'm Particulary
interested in compatibility with older pentax lens. I'must say i'm not

Hi group,
I wish to buy a digital camera worth it's value. I have pinned down to
the following four, but unable to decide whihc one is the best. Could
you guys please help me out in choosing the "one"?

I'm probably going to order a Canon EOS 20D in the very near future.
I have one question: are the printed manuals in the language of the
country where the camera is purchased, or are they multilingual? Same
question for the software CD(s?). I'd rather have the manuals in

Hey there -- This is my first post. I am a student photographer at
University of South Florida -- St Petersburg.
Later today I'll get the chance to make photos of juveniles at an area
correctional facility. They are puppy-raisers for a guide dog school

Any side-by side comparisons?
Thanks!

What digital combination would give the equivalent of a 35mm slr with a
80 - 200 mm lens.
I primarily shoot people walking in crowds.  I was using a Nikon 35mm
with a 80-200 zoom to isolate subjects.  What is the digital equivalent

What digital combination is the equivalent to a 35mm with a 80 to 200
zoom lens.