I have recently been asked to take pictures of the speakers in a conference.
I have done it once last year and I did not like the outcome very much - you
can see it at :
http://www.csd.uwo.ca/~nic/dcfs04/

This is probably a big "duh" for everyone but the newbies, but I have to
share it with everyone.  Here is the best piece of advice anyone in this
group will give you.
"shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot!"

Can anyone recommend any software for creating slideshows from digital
images, I've heard of Falcon Preview software which is around the £400
mark - any other good / user friendly software that people use ?
Regards

I have an old Cannon Rebel 35mm that I never use. Am I right in assuming I
can use all my old lenses with the new digital rebel? Ive noticed digital
lenses for sale...............what are those?

I'm just curious about pricing on a holiday and what the general opinion is.
I met with a client that is getting married on New Years Eve.  At first I
thought I would charge a few hundred extra if they wanted me for a few
hours.   Turns out, they are going to need me for about 12 ...

can anyon recommend a 2 flash head studio flash set up?

I'm not sure how to interpret magnification factors.  I'm looking into
the possibility of picking up a wide-angle converter lens for my HD
camcorder (URL may wrap):
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP ...

A friend of mine is headlining at the Punchline tonight and asked me if
I would take some pictures of him.  He completely understands I am
nothing but a friend with a nice camera, and is only hoping that he
might get one or two good shots for his web page. (www.scottyk.com)

Just wondering if anyone has ever heard of or used  ProShow Gold by
Photodex.  Its a photo slide show program... I'm going to download the trial
version... just curious if anyone has used it, or heard of it because I have
never heard of this company.  It also looks like you can ...

Speed, brand, range.  For shots in daylight conditions, dusk and some
night photography.  Also, how does stepping down ISO's from, say, 800
to 100 effect the shots?

Does anyone know if the MB-D100 is compatible with the Nikon D70?

I am looking for a lens for enhanced landscapes/cityscapes (not
portraits).  I am using the stock 28-80mm AF Nikkor lens, and I need a
stronger focal length lens.  At any rate, a cursory bit of research at
bhphotovideo.com reveals a ton of options, some of which are included

A camera has a min. ilumination of 3 lux, How dark would that be?? I'm
looking at cams for home monitoring use. Thank you!
Yvonne

What is more important: Mega-pixels or optical Zoom?

A company here makes custom steel stove hoods and furniture, etc.  They're
looking for a photographer - enter ME. :)  They have their own photo
equipment that I'd use (canon digital SLR's).  No idea what I'd get paid,
but hey, who cares!? :)