Digital SLRs?

[ProfMonnitoff]

I was wondering, is there a program that allows you to browse raw files directly from my camera? without having to download them to my harddrive?

shoot in RAW + jpeg

[sunkenshoes]

what OS are you using

e: on Windows it's called "Windows Explorer"

Yeah, but I meant to actually see the pictures while browsing.

[altwaev]

Yeah, but I meant to actually see the pictures while browsing.

google "RAW shell integration"

[U MAD]

xposted

e: hope to pick up a 28mm F/2.8 soon for it, they seem to go very cheap around here. Holla if you eye a deal?

[cure]

i got $600 to spend on some new glass and i shoot with a nikon. I was thinking of getting the 18-200mm as an all purpose lens (all i have is the kit 18-55), but i thought i'd get opinions on what other options you guys would suggest. I use a D60 and don't plan on upgrading bodies until i've completely grown out of it.

[missblossom]

I bought a Nikon D70s for like $800 a year ago, should have waited for the D80!

[the Repeater]

I'm pulling my hair out on what to get..

I'm debating over a Canon G10 or a Panasonic LX3 or something totally SLR but it's gotta be fast...

RRRRRRR!!!!

[ericdw]

i got $600 to spend on some new glass and i shoot with a nikon. I was thinking of getting the 18-200mm as an all purpose lens (all i have is the kit 18-55), but i thought i'd get opinions on what other options you guys would suggest. I use a D60 and don't plan on upgrading bodies until i've completely grown out of it.

the 18-200 is a safe bet, but kinda boring... i'd hold on to the cash and get the 24-70 2.8. or get a longer prime from sigma (for af-s) to go with the 18-55.

[m1sterko]

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos350d/

any nifty sites (like the one above) / forum new dslr users can refer to?

[jeepster]

Any recommendations on fixed lenses, cheap/affordable + good quality. Want an all-around shooting lens preferably, probably wide angle. I've already got a kit 18-55 and a 55-200, but they're boring and useless for the most part. Looking for something with which I can do a lot with (portraiture, wide angle, crazy cool shit, generally a lens I can have FUN with)

any suggestions - I'm working with a Nikon D40X, nothing too hefty. Price range is probably between $0-$350 (holidays)

[keagan]

how much should i ask for a 4/5 condition canon rebel XT with 18-55mm kit lens, nice canon bag, all lens caps, strap, manuel, battrey+battery charger and no cf card??????

[jeepster]

how much should i ask for a 4/5 condition canon rebel XT with 18-55mm kit lens, nice canon bag, all lens caps, strap, manuel, battrey+battery charger and no cf card??????

maybe $300

you could get away with $400 if the person is stupid enough

you're selling I presume?

[keagan]

Yeah, i said 250 and i got a bunch of offers for 200

[freecat]

jeep the thing is that with the D40x you can't buy prime lens such as 28 or 35 that would, i think, fill your requirment, because there's no autofocus engine.

i'd get something like a second hand tamron 17-50 if it exists with integrated autofocus engine.

[ProfMonnitoff]

i don't get the G1

isnt the whole point of m4/3 that you dont have to make cameras look like dslrs anymore? so why did they make it look like a dslr?

[photo]

Anyone have or know of a working acivation codes for Photoshop CS4?A PM would be great

[captain5640]

So I'm in the market for a new tri-pod. Definitely want a ballhead and would like it to breakdown to 24" or less because of travel. I'm looking at the Manfrotto 724b but would also like something that extends to 60+". What do you guys use/recommend? I'd like to keep the price <$150.

[captain5640]

Edit... Double post.

[ericdw]

Any recommendations on fixed lenses, cheap/affordable + good quality. Want an all-around shooting lens preferably, probably wide angle. I've already got a kit 18-55 and a 55-200, but they're boring and useless for the most part. Looking for something with which I can do a lot with (portraiture, wide angle, crazy cool shit, generally a lens I can have FUN with)

any suggestions - I'm working with a Nikon D40X, nothing too hefty. Price range is probably between $0-$350 (holidays)

like someone mentioned, there's not many nikkors that will autofocus, but there are a bunch of sigmas right in your price range (i think) that should fit what you want. 30 1.4, 50 1.4, 10-20 are all fun lenses.

[mis]

Jeepster: sigma 30mm f1.4

[cure]

i was thinking of getting thew new 50mm 1.4 because its af-s but im not sure whether its worth the $450 price tag. How difficult is it to manual focus the regular 50mm 1.8 during concerts?

[aizan]

i don't get the G1

isnt the whole point of m4/3 that you dont have to make cameras look like dslrs anymore? so why did they make it look like a dslr?

conservative consumers, to balance those big zoom lenses, make us wait longer...

hey, photo. you have to pay the photoshop tax just like everyone else.

jeepster, sounds like you want the af-s micro nikkor 60/2.8.

captain, consider the feisol 3441. it's pretty hard to make a travel tripod go that high and still be sturdy, which translates into more $$.

[ProfMonnitoff]

i'll buy into m4/3 once they make a body the size of a panasonic x leica and have a decent selection of affordable primes.

basically i want a digital rangefinder that isn't the M8.

[VS408]

I currently use a nikon d70, and I'm happy with it. With All the DSLR's continuously coming out, I rather have my money go towards glass than a new body. Maybe if I plan on having a career in photography, I would upgrade. The point I'm getting at is that it's not the SLR, it's the person using it.

[mis]

The point I'm getting at is that it's not the SLR, it's the person using it.

Everytime I hear someone say this I want to puke. Honestly, who the fuck dosen't already know this.

[Pandemonium]

news to me brutha.

[m1sterko]

Nikon D40 Dslr with 2 len's and bunch of accessories.

-18-55mm Wide angle lens, 55-200 Telephoto lens both with protective UV filters

-3 memory cards two 2GB and one 4Gb SD cards,

-2 Nikon d40 batteries and charger and a Lowepro camera bag to hold it all.

-All equipment is like new condition no scratches or dings,

all this would be good for 500 OBO?

[ericdw]

a d40 kit with the 18-55 is 450, right? and the 55-200 is what, like 150? so seems fair with all the accessories, maybe a little low if it's all LNIB.

[jeepster]

Jeepster: sigma 30mm f1.4

link me? I just want something interesting/can give me a variety of uses. I'll probably need to get some filters but I can do that after the holidays when I'm back in the city.

anything thats applicable, please provide links. thanks, will reward with +rep <3

[ericdw]

sigma 30 1.4 is great. it's probably on my camera 80% of the time because it's so versitile. great bokeh, quick af. only complaint is that's it a little big.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/381616-REG/Sigma_300306_30mm_f_1_4_EX_DC.html

here's KR's review: http://www.kenrockwell.com/sigma/30mm-f14.htm but if you get a good copy or have yours calibrated by sigma for free, a lot of the problems he complains about are barely noticeable.