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[shpack]

i'll try to get you a pick, by the way very nice aquarium

 

[amazd]

Great pics! What kind of camera are you using?

 

[Dano999]

Right now I am using a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3. Not fancy but works pretty good.

I just ordered a Nikon D80 with a 105 mm Macro lens and tripod so I will have some better shots soon.

 

[Dano999]

Day 119

Just got the new Nikon D80 digital SLR with a 105mm Macro lens so I thought I would post some of my first pics. I'm still practicing with different methods to get better pictures.

 

[marshman]

looks good man:thumbsup:

 

[Mavrk]

I love my D80. I have a lens in the shop right now, but Nikon was very responsive about my issue. I don't have a macro lens yet (maybe next year some time since I just got the new tank in August). I have heard great things about that lens. The SB-600 flash is a great addition BTW (or the 800 if you want more power).

I tweaked several settings on the D80 based on other's experiences. I highly recommend going to www.nikonians.org and joining the D80 forum there (I find the free one fine). They have loads of information and are really great people.

Your photos look great!

 

[Dano999]

Mavrk

Thanks looks like a great forum. I think the SB-600 would be fine.

I got some tweaks off the site but I just started looking so I have a lot more to read. As if this hobby didn't take enough time.

I worked a lot in photography 25 to 30 years ago so I'm a little rusty and the digitals are a whole new beast.

 

[Dano999]

Day 141

It's been a while since my last post but with the holidays and work nothing changed over the last 22 days.

I purchased 5 pieces of coral this week and below are pictures.

Giant Green Polyp Duncan - Duncanopsammia axifuga

Green Birds Nest - Seriatopora guttatus

Indigo Monti - Montipora digitata

Thin Branch Peach & Pink Birds Nest - Seriatopora hystrix

Super Red Samarensis - Montipora samarensis

Full tank shot

Temp - 79.9
SG - 1.025
NH4 - 0.0
NO2 - 0.0
NO3 - 0.0
PH - 7.97
Ca - 460
PO4 - 0.0
dKH - 9.5
Mg - 1410

 

[barngeatbayman]

Looking good Brett!!!!!!!!

 

[Dano999]

Haven't seen this before.

 

[Deb91]

Dano, I pictures are amazing! I thing a good camera is a must to show the real beauty of this hobby

 

[jccash]

Costco has pretty good pricing for good cameras. Here is an example:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11208748&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US&s=1

 

[Dano999]

Thanks

I am currently using a Nikon D80 with a 105 mm f/2.8 macro lens. I chose the D80 because I had several Nikon AF lenses and the D40 does not have the capability of using the AF features.

The majority of the pics are shot at 1/60 s - F/2.8.

 

[jccash]

That is the camera I am planning to purchase. Thanks, JC

 

[Dano999]

The most trusted and best priced online dealer is B&H.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

Go to the photography section forum and you'll see most will agree.

I compared against Costco and they are actually less expensive.

 

[Mavrk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11481396#post11481396 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dano999
The most trusted and best priced online dealer is B&H.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

Go to the photography section forum and you'll see most will agree.

I compared against Costco and they are actually less expensive.

Adorama is another well trusted one. I got mine from Beach Camera, and have no complaints. Ritz camera and Amazon are other places you might check out.

 

[Dano999]

I have also bought cameras from Beach and would include them as a good and honest dealer. They did not have everything I wanted when I bought the D80. B&H had a better selection at the time and the price was the same.

I found that Ritz, Adorama and Amazon tend to be higher than Beach or B&H.

Any prices lower than Beach or B&H are most likely scams as there are a lot out there when in comes to cameras.

Below is an article that points out a common scam.

Scam Article

 

[jccash]

I am in the pro video sales business. BH is the only online company I truest, but I hate it when I have to match their pricing LOL.

 

[Mavrk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11482170#post11482170 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dano999
I found that Ritz, Adorama and Amazon tend to be higher than Beach or B&H.

Any prices lower than Beach or B&H are most likely scams as there are a lot out there when in comes to cameras.

Below is an article that points out a common scam.

Scam Article

Yeah, just remember to calculate shipping, sometimes the other places are a few dollars less when this is taken into account.

Definately look out for scams.

 

[Mavrk]

On a side note, I just purchased the 50mm 1.8 from Adorama

BTW, if you are ever in NY City, you have to go into B&H, their store is HUGE.