We are all in quest of true happiness.  In this world, the idea of
true/perfect happiness is not feasible because this world is
inevitably doomed to total annihilation.  True happiness is found only
in dwelling upon Paradise, and enjoying its blessings.  However, none

I'm very close to purchasing a Nikon D40 - my first SLR. My interest
is birds and wildlife so a high zoom is essential.
My questions are:
1. Will a 300mm lens and a 1.7x teleconverter give me 510mm zoom?

Is the PMA over?
If so does that mean Nikon is not replacing the D80?
I think their announcements are over.
Everybody was expecting a replacement.

PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Tilt/Shift lens €1829 (it wasn't ever going
to be cheap)
Also PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and a PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm
f/2.8D ED coming in mid- 2008.

What software do you use to edit IEXIF info?
I just got about 15 pictures in my computer that were shot on a friend's
camera and unknowingly he had his camera on 2009. I need to change that to
2008.

Jeesh - US$100k or so for a slow old f5.6 lens:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon
/auction-136607550.htm

D3 vs D300: what are the differences? Which should I buy?
Thanks for your advice.
Mike.

What does CMOS stand for?
I found this at The Free Dictionary:
     CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (transistor type)
     CMOS Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society

"Pixels are a pain. Do you know that I own a $5,000 D3, and usually
shoot it set down to 6MP, not its native 12 MP?"
Ken Rockwell, January 2008
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d60.htm

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