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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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I ordered a grip for my camera along with some more stuff.
did you go with the nikon brand grip or something else? this is something i've been wanting for quite some time as i seem to shoot tall more often than wide. i've seen many different brands and some of some extra features on them. i'm a little skeptical of the ones other than nikon though.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Does it have macro mode?
No.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70300g.htm
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by snowromance
did you go with the nikon brand grip or something else? this is something i've been wanting for quite some time as i seem to shoot tall more often than wide. i've seen many different brands and some of some extra features on them. i'm a little skeptical of the ones other than nikon though.
I ordered a Zeikos grip and a Nikon EN-EL3e battery. Every review I read was good on this particular grip. Just don't use off brand batteries as I've heard bad things about them.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Okay, so I tried to create my own logo like everyone else.
Here is a quick one.
Chances are it will change.

Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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Looks good just watch the colors as black tends to disappear. You can also mess with the opacity to make it blend in with the photo.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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Thanks, good tip!
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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man already a professional photographer with his own watermark and photography company. jealous.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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Haha, give me a break, man!
I just want my pictures to look cool like everyone elses.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Personally, that's not why I watermark my photos. I just believe in giving credit where it's due.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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I first wanted to water mark in the beginning because I did think it was cool.

But I obviously do agree with you Jon.

Although my photos might not be "professional", I would still also like to get credit if it is deserved.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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i don't have a watermark. that means im not cool?
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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The way I see it pros don't shoot with DX bodies. So I don't even pretend like I'm at that level. However I've had people use my pics before without permission. Had they asked I would have probably given them an unmarked version. But ever since then if I post a higher res photo I mark it to where it can't be used.
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If ANYONE deserves a water mark, I would personally say your photos.
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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here is a couple more of my little pack of lifesavers...




one thing i've noticed as of lately, my camera doesn't even come out of the bag at home before sunset anymore. is anyone else like this? the lighting is always just so warm and inviting, i love it.
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 01:36 AM
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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wanted to try some hdr this morning. tell me what you guys think and let me know what you dont like about it. thanks.





Old Oct 15, 2009 | 02:44 AM
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i love number one..
the last two look way too edited
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by breaux_tC
how much did you spend repairing it?

about $45
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:24 AM
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I made a new logo type. What do you guys think? Yay or Nay?

Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:54 AM
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I've seen that style sig too often. First person I saw use it was Daniel Song. I even rocked that sig once long ago... LOL

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