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    Canons i9100 vs HP 1220C

    In addition to my first post I can now add that you will be replacing ink tanks more frequently on the Canon that you will the cartridge on the HP. Having said that I don't really see the benefit of the individual tanks. They certainly do not produce better prints than the hp. As far as color...
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    January theme challenge - winner!

    Way to go Muskrat. A well deserved win.
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    January theme challenge - Voting Booth

    I don't know about the weeding process. I can understand that looking through many photos can be time consuming but I personally don't do it all at once. I start looking at them from the time people start submitting so the amount does not really bother me. As far as a competition just for...
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    Announcing January 2004 Theme/Challenge...

    I understand that completely. The problem of a free for all stands true for a competition that has rules that are not enforced. I didn't mean any offense to anyone, I was just point out what I have observed. The competitions I have watched went from by the book to completely in the opposite...
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    Announcing January 2004 Theme/Challenge...

    Somewhat agree but it seems that sticking to the rules would be good practice for other competitions. As I recall there were quite a few disqualified images in the last few non prize comps. They were disqualified for the same violations that some of the current comp images are violating. Hardly...
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    Announcing January 2004 Theme/Challenge...

    I don't know how technical this was meant to be but #8 suggests that specific information is needed. I see alot of entries with locations like "my yard, California" or just city and state. If its not going to be specific then this rule should have been worded differently. To be on the safe side...
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    Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Possibility

    Well I have not been able to see the bird at the same time my dad has but he did comment that it calls out in series and according to guides I have read, the ivory billed was one high pitche single note. He is apparently seeing a pileated woodpecker. The only way I can explain him describing the...
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    Lens advise on Canon L IS USM

    Thanks for the input. Thats the overall opinion I have about the sigma also. The images are good but soft. Every now and then I get one that has a bit of sharpness but they are few and far between.
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    Lens advise on Canon L IS USM

    Yes I figured that it was focusing ok especially after the test shots. The IS feature is really what I'm looking at. I was so impressed with the one I just got and the results I see from big IS lenses seem to be very good. I know it wont be a miracle lens that will suddenly make all my shots...
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    Canon 300D

    Now that I have both cameras, I would like to retract my statement about the one wheel :) . The layout of the 10D to me is better and having the second wheel is much easier than having to hold a button and turn a wheel. I like the layout of the 10D much better. There are other differences as...
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    300d Vs 10d

    I was going to start a poll and find out. The forum FAQ says you can start your own polls but I have yet to see it.
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    Lens advise on Canon L IS USM

    Hi Richard. Nigel may know different but I would think that any SLR could have this problem. If you want to test it. Go to this address, download the full size image, print it out and follow the instructions on the page. http://www.photo.net/learn/focustest/ I also have a rebel, which I...
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    Lens advise on Canon L IS USM

    Thanks for your advise Nigel. I found a printable scale to use and conducted the test with three lenses. The pattern was set up at a 45% angle in relation to the centerline of the lens. I used a sigma 105, canon 28-135 and sigma 50-500. The last two were set at full zoom. The center focus point...
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    Lens advise on Canon L IS USM

    I am about to sell my Sigma EX 50-500, 105 macro and 2x teleconverter to get some cash towards a new Canon L lens. My question is whats going to be my best choice? I am debating between two but will consider others if suggested (in the same price area). The Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM...
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    300d Vs 10d

    Oh yes I agree completely. I did this about 4 different times and I just could not see what benefit it would give me. Maybe if I knew a little more about the processing advantages it might.
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    300d Vs 10d

    Hi Brian.. I do not know how qualified I am to discuss it :) I have taken some shots in RAW format but I have never really studied them. Now if you are just asking me to compare two identical shots (ie. same settings, lighting, etc.) with the only difference being one in raw and one in jpeg...
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    G-3 suggestions

    I would get a USB 2.0 Reader, regardless if you system has USB 2.0. You can add a 2.0 card now or later. If you already have USB 2.0 ports then your set.. I have found that some are clearly marked as 2.0 and some are not. I have the Lexar Reader. I only found that it was 2.0 after I opened the...
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    300d Vs 10d

    Hi Bob... First let me say that the RAW setting has no effect on frames/sec. As soon as I saw your post I started a little test on both cameras. These numbers are not exact, just a reference. Both cameras set on raw, same ISO, same lens, shooting same scene, same settings and same CF Card. I...
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    300d Vs 10d

    I just wanted to throw in a few first hand observations that might help someone who is debating between these two cameras. First you should go read the review on each at dpreview.com. I am only pointing out a few things. I own both and I'm about to sell the Rebel (300D) simply because the 10D...
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    Canons i9100 vs HP 1220C

    I have had my HP 1220 C for about a year now. Its a large format inkjet that prints up to 13x19. I saw the new Canon Flagship, the i9100, and the reviews looked in its favor and some even praised its quality. I decided to upgrade and thought I would be looking at better prints, although I really...
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    Review by 'Widowmaker' on item '50-500mm f4-6 APO EX'

    This was my first "Big Lens" purchase and my second Sigma lens with the 105mm EX Macro being my first. Having dealt with the 105mm lens first, which lacks the Hypersonic Motor (HSM), I was very impressed with the quiet and fast zoom of the 50-500. Image quality is very good but appears to be on...
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    Sigma 2X APO Teleconverter

    I just purchased this teleconverter to go with my Sigma 50-500 F4-6.3 APO Lens and just wanted to leave some opinion for anyone else that might be considering. I'm satisfied with the 50-500 lens although I expected sharper images. I have seen images from the same camera and lens that look much...
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    Macro Lens with DSLR

    You explained it very well as far as I'm concerned and I was wondering what that little o with the line through it was :) I was use to taking photos with the 18-55mm lens and was expecting for things to be the same with this when apparently they are not. F8 with the 18-55mm lens was usually...
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    Macro Lens with DSLR

    Thanks for the response Eric. I will try to find somewhere to post this. I was using f5 - 1/400 on this shot. I guess I could have stood to make some adjustments.
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    Macro Lens with DSLR

    This may not be the right place but I wanted to post here since its dealing with a digital slr and macro lens. I just got a Sigma 105mm EX Macro lens and it seems like I cannot get my entire subject in focus. I know that this will be characteristic to a certain extent depending on how deep the...
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