Hey, I'm 16, and have been using a Fuji S3000 with some filters and
such for a little more than 2 years. The resolution and shutter lag are
really holding me back and I would like to stop missing shots and get a
DSLR. I got some cash for my birthday, and have been saving up a

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Thanks to those who replied.  Should I consider the Sigma 30 MM F/1.4 or the
new Canon 18-55 F/2.8 IS?  Both are designed for the digital sensor size.  I
have not seen reviews on these yet.  The 18-55 has not been released in the
USA yet.

What would you recommend as a portrait lens for the 20D?

http://forums.photographyreview.com/showthread.php?t=18218

I still learning about making adjustments to my digital images. I just got
Photoshop CS but have been using Microsoft's Digital Image Suite 2006 for
now.
Since I'm still a newbie, I'm using large .jpg images to do adjustments to.

I just bought the new Nikon 18-200mm AF-S VR DX and noticed that the zoom
action is not very smooth. It has a very noticeable resistance around 70mm.
Is this normal for this particular model? Has anyone noticed this resistance
in zoom action?

Not that I expect many here to notice or care, but Pentax has announced
a 10MP DSLR camera with APS-sized sensor as well as a medium format
(yes, medium format) digital that they will be displaying but not
demoing at PMA next week.

Looks like a nice lens, complete with VR, but does anyone know how much
this gem is going to cost?

Chrlz*
(http://www.pbase.com/shootin/image/56276981)
A wonderful shot.  White it displays one of the two main shortcomings of
a cat lens, Chrlz has taken full advantage and turned that defect into a

http://www.epinions.com/content_221813968516
Of course, all the pros and cons of the camera are also discussed.
Enjoy and hope you Pentax folks found it useful!
RiceHigh

This is another question for the newsgroup.  As
I continue to play with my Pentax DL, then I find
the need to use my manual focus irresistable.  I
want to focus on a certain object for effect or

Are there any manufacturers producing EF-mount lenses with IS? AFAIK there
is none at present; any rumours/ideas whether there are any plans to build
one?
Peter

I was wondering how the word stop came to mean cut the light in half?
Maybe someone could provide me with a link to that story.
Also I am a little confused about how to use it.  For example, if I
close the iris one stop that reduces the aperture area by half.  But if

I bought a Canon 5D and a Canon 20mm lens at Christmas.
I've recently bought a Canon 28mm F2.8 and a Canon 50mm F1.8 Mk 2.
The quality of the picture with the 20mm is always great.
The quality of the picture with both the 28mm and the 50mm is great