Recent content by microsmic

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    Nikon's VR vs Shutter Speed

    Hi Guys, Thanks heaps for the responses !! Actually,I was hoping VR could help lighten my load, when out taking night shots, as lugging a tripod around can be tiring and rather inconvenient, to some extent as circumstances do not really permit ( working by day........tourist by night )...
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    Nikon's VR vs Shutter Speed

    Hi Guys, I'm seriously looking at getting hold of the 18-200, when I'm heading down to Hong Kong at the end of the month, I'm still somewhat skeptical about the benefits of VR, when it comes to low lighting conditions with respect to the shutter speed, while taking night shots. I haven't...
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    Recommendations : Dallas,Texas

    Thanks for the tip....but Dun think I will be shooting now. My D70 just died on me !!....the Blinking CF Light of Death !!! ARGH!!!!!!.......just when I needed it most !!!! :angry: I'll be leaving tomorrow........:cry:
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    Recommendations : Dallas,Texas

    Hi Guys...Thanks for the tip.....:thumbsup: ....I'll definitely look into it. By the way, just got news that I'll be able to steal a couple of days off my schedule, and I'm looking at utilising them in Los Angeles - California. Would appreciate if you guys can give me a few more pointers...
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    Recommendations : Dallas,Texas

    Hi Guys, Would appreciate if anyone could advice on any scenic locations in and around Dallas,Texas. Will be there for about 2 weeks, and will be mainly shooting landscapes. Thanks for the advice in advanced !......:)
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    D70 new firmware released!

    A visible and welcomed change to the Menu. It's Great ! :thumbsup:
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    Nikon D2X who will buy?

    an Overkill for amateurs like myself ?
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    Recommend a tripod for D70 + 50-500mm

    50-500mm !!!??......where did you get your hands on this ? Jurassic Park ??!!
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    :: Sydney in Motion ::

    Good job.......Beautiful & Vibrant colours.....really brings out the character of Pitts Street.......just the way I remembered it. Thanks for the memories, mate ! :thumbsup:
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    If you left your wallet in Burger King

    .....without the cash ?......... :bsmilie: Jokes aside....most local would do otherwise.....I call that a "phenomenon".
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    Picture Backup Advice for travel

    You won't go wrong with portable storage.......nobody have....so far. :D
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    Damn you guys...Got me my own 70-200 VR...!

    What Took you so Long ??!! :D
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    quick physics question

    Now that's a good one !! :bsmilie:
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    quick physics question

    Wow......what's next ??.......the definitive guide for "DO-IT-YOURSELF" Nuclear fussion reactor, in a form factor that will power your DSLR or "what-have-you" for the next 3 million years ?? :D I can't wait....... :D
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    quick physics question

    Wow.....Great insight !! :thumbsup: Anyhow, just got a feeling that the Theory of Relativity is in full swing here......is that 2 Einsteins that I'm seeing ??...from my point of view........Relatively :D ...Seriously....no flames intended.....only puns. :embrass: