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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by NYNCTC
go to hell roja....you and your nice cars...damn you


ha ha i think we need to start a F Roja In the A club for being able to be around all those nice cars. I've never even seen half those cars in person let alone awesome and tuned versions of them. ha ha


Once again, I am a Californian HATER! ha ha
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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lol
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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So I'm thinking about getting started with a DSLR. What's everyone's opinions on the D60?
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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it has the same body as the d40/x but with more features and MP. its a good starter camera but you will wanna upgrade soon (like me)
Since the body is so small it does not come with the built in motor that makes AF (autofocus) work so you have to buy AF-S lenses which are more expensive becuase they come with the built-in motor that makes AF work. i love my d40, dont get me wrong but sometimes i wish i didn't have to but AF-S lenses.
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Not having AF on some lenses has only been a problem for me when you're trying to focus on an ever changing subject. Otherwise learning how to manual focus is a good skill to have.
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon
Not having AF on some lenses has only been a problem for me when you're trying to focus on an ever changing subject. Otherwise learning how to manual focus is a good skill to have.
x2...i manual focus on my 70-300mm all the time.
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Yea, I had a Canon AE-1 back in the day, so I can use manual.
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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[quote="burstaneurysm"]Yea, I had a A AE-1 back in the day, so I can use manual.[/quote

get a canon preferable an xsi for learning
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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CANON FTW!!!
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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The viewfinder will be tiny on those entry level SLR's therefore it will be harder to MF, but it's still not impossible.
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by scion_jon
well no one says good stuff about my stuff
not everyone will like your work. Just keep at it. Try photographing different subject matter, that may inspire you.
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Elijahtc
Originally Posted by NYNCTC
go to hell roja....you and your nice cars...damn you
ha ha i think we need to start a F Roja In the A club for being able to be around all those nice cars. I've never even seen half those cars in person let alone awesome and tuned versions of them. ha ha


Once again, I am a Californian HATER! ha ha
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DonNguyen
professional really depends on the industry ur shooting in...some just don't have the money to support said things...
well said don.
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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i got media passes to the D1GP this weekend and i was wondering if anybody has any tips on taking good pan shots of the drift cars.. all i know is have a somewhat slow shutter speed and kinda be straight line.. im going to be shoot with probably a 18-70mm if that helps..
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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I got a media pass as well. I'll be shooting for AutoImportCraze[dot]com once again.
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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I just picked a new project for my photography class, I am going around taking pictures of people in everyday life.

this is my friend Ashley she recently shaved her head and donated her hair to a little girl that has cancer, her hair will be turned into a wig for the little girl.
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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well that was generous
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Ro_Ja
I got a media pass as well. I'll be shooting for AutoImportCraze[dot]com once again.
my cousin and I bamboozled D1 for our passes.. but i will be shooting for my flickr account..
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Just kickin' it.

Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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what the hell is the tag still doing on that shoe? are they making chuck knock offs now or something?

nice pic though



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