I'm about to make the jump from my Canon S1-IS digital point-and-shoot to a
DSLR model, but I'm torn between the Nikon D70s (with the 18-70mm AF-S DX
f/3.5-4.5G lens) and the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D, with a KM 28-100mm AF
f/3.5-5.6 lens.

I am speculating to buy a DSLR and having used a Minolta 7Hi,
the Dynax (Maxxum) 7D is one of the candidates. I am browsing
through the lens possibilities and have a few questions:
- Sigma and Tamron catalogues say that some of the lenses

Bought a lens that came wth a Tiffen Haze filter. Cheap and nasty or good
and good value? How do they compare to Hoya filters. Did the seller simply
want to get rid of his rubbish.
Cheers.

How do I take a 'Dust Off ref.NEF' image with a D100 for use in Capture 4?

When my brand new D20 is mounted as a drive .CR2 files don't show up
in the list of files on the CF card.   Digital Photo Professional does
see these CR2s but can't open/preview them.  The only way to get to
the files are through the CF card reader.  This is ok but I am

Konica Minolta to liquidate Canadian unit
Konica Minolta has decided to liquidate a wholly-owned Canadian unit
that sells digital cameras because of stiffer competition. The Japanese
company says the closure will not affect its forecast for the financial

Has anybody got either one?
I saw the Epson for the first time last week. Wow! Awesome screen, but
ugly price tag for very little functionality.
I am thinking of upgrading my 40GB Flaxtrax but apart from the screen I

I noticed Nikon D50 did a significant price drop on the D50.  Was $899,
now $799 and I'm starting to see it on sale it some stores.
Anyone know the reason for the drop?  Problems with the camera? New
model coming out (seems unlikely since it is a fairly new one), etc?

If life gives you lemons, make lemon aide..
IOW, if the lens isn't known for amazing tack sharp images, then take out of
focus motion blurred night shots.
http://marklauter.com/gallery/MiscColor/IMG_3851

I was thinking about a Nikon D-50 or D-70 also. Anyone recomend an
online web sight that will give me a good deal? I see quit a few
selling these cameras.
Thanks alot

I'm thinking about purchasing a lens to replace my Sigma 18-200mm
f35.-5.6 DC, which although a pretty capable lens, I've found it's very
soft at the long end.  I'd like to replace it with something that gives
me sharper images.

Why support for Pentax DSLRs and not Olympus?
I figured Olympus sells at least as many bodies
as Pentax.
Is this because they simply slap a new mount on

When I purchased my 350d a few months ago, the dealer recommended that I
get a Skylight filter to protect the lens. Being new to SLR photography
I took the advice offered!
Since then I've read various articles about whether to keep a skylight

Just starting out in raw. I have Photoshop cs2  withthe canon plug (3.1)
When I open the canon image (raw) it has a lot of very bright red areas,
mainly on the white areas of the picture. After adjusting the settings or
using "auto" the red blotches are still there. However when ...