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1) Do you convert you RAW into DNG for archive (or other purpose)?

busted my arm, full recovery of range of motion in right arm uncertain. hope
i will be able to continue using my d-50 slr. would hate to go back to using
p&s camera.
any workarounds in case healing is less than optimal?

How bad is the noise on the Sony A100 camera?  I've heard it's pretty
bad, but does anybody have experience with it?
And how about in-camera vibration reduction, does it work as well as
traditional VR lenses?

Can anyone either give me an explaination of what is refered to as
"Banding" or a link to a site where it is explained clearly. I hear it
refered to often - generally with regard to particular cameras - and I
was just curious what it is, the cause  and what to look for in my

The D70 gives a range of exposure bracketing from -2EV to +2EV with numerous
increments in between.
Assuming that I want "one under, one over, and one right on" what determines
whether I go in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or a full EV?

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Hello out there!
Since december 2005 I am using the Nikon D70s. Now my work with the camera
gets more professional, so I want to buy another camera to have a back-up.
Until recently the D200 was my clear choise. Another D70s would not give me

Just took the plunge, and went dslr, purchased the Nikon D-50, after using
Sony P&S and a Cannon AE-1, which is over 20 years old, still works, but I
cant bear to part with.
The D-50 is great, still learning it, but its nice to be able to shoot and

And you have to pay for IS in each lens you want it for.  Still, a big
step up from
the old D70.

We are researchers from Shih Hsin University and we are currently
launching the 2006 New Energy and Environmental Media Issues Survey,
this is a non-profit academic research. In this survey, we would like
to know your opinions about the topics of adoption and safety of new

Hiya all,
With the new changes on flights and the limits of hand luggage, what is
the best option for protecting cameras, camcorders and lenses on
flights to the USA?  Is it to wrap them up in clothes in the main

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0608/06080904fujifilms3prouvir.asp
Covers portions of IR and UV spectrums.

I was out yesterday riding my bike at Acadia National Park with my cameras
packed in my Lowepro Mini-Trekker backpack when I got a flat tire and ended
up having to walk 3 1/2 miles in a thunderstorm. Stupid me, I didn't open my
backpack until this afternoon. The cameras and ...