Canon images from their Rebel XTi/400 to follow.
Only odd thing.  When I converted the NEFs to JPEGS using PS at its
highest quality setting, file size dropped a fair bit, and the files
are considerably smaller than those of the in-camera JPEGs.  Sharpness

I went shopping for a new D70s or D50 today. I first stopped at Circuit
City and looked at their D70s and D50 which both had very dim
viewfinders. I mean extremely dim, like it was turned off. I checked at
the new D80 and it did not have the same problem.

The following message is highly speculative, and is based on my limited
understanding of digital sensors as well as my online reading in various
photography forums and websites.  That said, here goes...
In playing around recently with medium format film, I was astonished at the

After reading everywhere I could find about information on cleaning the
CCD sensor I decided to order what I read was the best kit.  It
consisted of the Sensor Swabs and Eclipse Optic Cleaning solution.  The
instructions said to place a couple of drops on the end of the swab and

I have been asked by a friend of mine if I would photograph his Navy
Retirement Ceremony. I am a complete amateur and have never even
considered this before, but the command photographer has transferred
and he has no one else, as it is a really small base. I told him I

Images were uploaded as out of the cameras.  NEF and RAWs converted
using PS to highest quality JPEG.  Some slight cropping due to
levelling of images.
http://upload.pbase.com/edit_gallery/andersonrm/nikon_canon_test_images

JPEGs.
http://www.pbase.com/andersonrm/image/68412683
http://www.pbase.com/andersonrm/image/68412661
This situation is a bit sad because the D80 is 100x better in-terms of

I acquired a Canon 100-400 IS zoom lens for my Canon 20 D.  The lens is in
like new condition except for dust inside the lens...and some large specks
that are troubleing.  Is there any way I can get to thei inside of this lens
without screwing things up?  If I need to send it out ...

Surely Helen loves Marks and Sparks.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1888977,00.html . She's a grammar
maven.

All,
A while ago I posted a review of the Sony A100 and was asked to post
some pictures.  At the time, I had only just started playing, so didnt
want to show up my lack of picture taking ability.  However, I have put

So I'm looking for a tripod. My current tripod is a cheap Giottos (One
of the VT 800 series -- I think the VT 816). I snagged it a couple
years ago for $30 CDN and don't regret it - it's easily been worth $30.
But, it's just not cutting it anymore. My major beef is that it simply

       I have a Minolta Maxxum 7xi . Now , 14 yeras after I purchased it ,
I am looking to find instruction sheets for the creative expansion cards
that it uses. I am seriously considering skipping to the Minolta Maxxum 7D
( digital ) sooner rather than later . Can anyone tell me ...

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I am considering purchasing a DSLR camera and have been looking at the
Canon 350D. My question is really two-fold:
1) Is it a good entry level DSLR for a noob
2) Should I master all aspects of Manual settings before I take the

I took some pictures at a car wash fund raiser today using a custom
white balance by mistake. (Canon 300D.  WB was set up for indoor
volleyball)  When I realized, I took two shots in quick successions
with custom and auto WB so that I'd have two pictures that differed