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Old 03-21-2006, 01:03 AM   #1
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Old 03-21-2006, 01:12 AM   #2
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sweet dude, what that set ya back?
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Old 03-21-2006, 01:51 AM   #3
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congrads dude.....now go get some pics for us
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Old 03-21-2006, 11:49 AM   #4
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Glad I could recruit another member to the D50 gang

Before you go to Yosemite you should look up the Photographer Ansel Adams. He grew up taking pictures of Yosemite and is one of the worlds best black and white photographers.
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Old 03-21-2006, 10:24 PM   #5
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^ And be an Ansel Adams wannabe . They have an entire museum there for him.

Originally Posted by ZfrkS62
sweet dude, what that set ya back?
$600 even w/ the Kit Lense 18-55mm AF-S DX ED f/3.5-5.6G . Which I heard from many as one of the best "kit" lenses around!

I know I know, I gotta prove it w/ some pictures!

Thanks for everyone's help the past few months. I couldn't decide a highend point and shoot or a DSLR. In the end, the highend Point and Shoot were just too expensive. All of the Sony R1s and Nikon 8800s were still in the 600 - 800. So I figure why not pick this up and go from there.

Thanks again!
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Old 03-21-2006, 10:54 PM   #6
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Nice camera!

Funny how the term 'rig' can be applied to so many things, I wasn't quite sure what you'd bought til I opened the topic

Could have been a semi truck, hypodermic needle*, sound equipment...

* Not that I thought anyone on here is into that shit. 8)
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Old 03-28-2006, 07:29 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by ae86_16v
$600 even w/ the Kit Lense 18-55mm AF-S DX ED f/3.5-5.6G . Which I heard from many as one of the best "kit" lenses around!
I think you got that confused with the 18-70 from Nikon.
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Old 03-28-2006, 09:49 AM   #8
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^ thats the lens that comes with the D70 kit right?

That lens is still a couple hundred dollars more expensive than the 18-55 that comes with the D50.. a 18-70mm would be fucking sweeeeet though..
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Old 03-28-2006, 10:39 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by MartijnGizmo
Originally Posted by ae86_16v
$600 even w/ the Kit Lense 18-55mm AF-S DX ED f/3.5-5.6G . Which I heard from many as one of the best "kit" lenses around!
I think you got that confused with the 18-70 from Nikon.
Well, I heard great things about the 18-55mm too. But yeah, the 18-70mm from the D70 would be nice as well.
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Old 03-28-2006, 11:44 AM   #10
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Don't forget to buy filters
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Old 03-28-2006, 10:43 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by 5vz-fe
Don't forget to buy filters
Any recommendations? .

Thanks for all the help guys!!!
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Old 03-28-2006, 10:53 PM   #12
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A circular polarizer and a UV filter is a must.
I would recommend B+W for both.

www.MaxSaver.Net

^They are pretty good in pricing.
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Old 03-28-2006, 10:57 PM   #13
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^^^^^
its not often i find many advantages of the UV filter; practically speaking.

B+W (red, or yellow) filters are nice for concerts... but i havent used that much.
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Old 03-28-2006, 11:00 PM   #14
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It does prevent ur lens from scratches.....~
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Old 04-02-2006, 04:19 AM   #15
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First Test Shots!!! Took long enough I know. First sunny day in about 2 weeks. I also have about 200 pictures from Yosemite I have to sort through.

Here are some first impressions.











And of course the Badge pics .

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