I recently bought a D70s with a 18-70 lens.  I want to get into macro
photography but my lens does not work well in that case.  I have read
that some people use 105mm and 60mm lenses.  Can anyone recommend a
good macro lens?

Santa is bringing me a Digital Rebel XT (I've been good this year).  I
hear that the lense which comes with it isn't ideal, and I may want to
invest in a better one.
I've read lots of different opinions - too many to formulate an answer!

 Has there been any comparison on Hi ISO settings of the two cameras.
There was some reports on a banding problem with the 20D , has there any
problems with the 5D. If no banding problems are found with the 5D, then
that is the way to go. I just hate it when a Product has ...

In trying to choose my first DSLR I've noticed something. Everyone
leans towards either Nikon or Canon. Why has Minolta been left out in
the cold?
I already own a Minolta 600si. I'd like to be able to use its Sigma

send

I give up.
I am just too new to figure out how to do it.
The snow always shows up as round blurry dots...
Equip. is Rebel XT with various lenses, tried using popup flash

  Does anyone know where I can get a Canon EOS 10D converted to take IR  
photos? What the conversion price is? Anyone had a camera converted who  
wants to share their experiance?
 I know the irguy advertises in the back of Outdoor Photographer but he  

By usual supplier, B&H, doesn;t have them and can't tell me when they will
be in. Anyone know a good supplier who has them?
Thanks
Nick

Investing in better lenses and a Canon 20D will result in better
photos than spending the extra money on a 5D and buying modest glass?
I've seen shots taken with both cameras and I just don't see a huge
difference, even with 100% crops.  Certainly not as much as between

The phrase is used but I can't find a description/definition. Can
someone help?

Really would like one but it is way over budget.
So does anyone have any experience with the alternatives
like the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 or the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 or
the Tokina 28-80 f2.8?

Is there any worthwhile alternative to the Pentax 360 flash?
I  looked  at Digi-slave and other Vititar/Sigma alternative. None of
them
had positive review.

After 25 years with my OM-2, a couple of years ago I broke down and got a
Cannon PowerShot.  Great little camera, but I'm ready to move up.  One
thing I'm thinking of is the Olympus E-500, but I'm a long way from
plunking down any money yet.

Canon 20D with 2.0.3 Firmware
EFS18-55mm lens (Cheap but sharp enough for now.)
EF 70-200 f/4 L (Very sharp)
When I use manual fucussing the results are sharp.

Dear members:
I am purchasing a special tripod head for panorama shots and have some
questions for the group.
1. how can I determine what the nodal point for my lens is ? I have looked