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Re: [Killietalk] Recommendation/opinions requested...
Woops
I did it again! I should know better by now! Sorry everyone!
Markus
----- Original Message -----
From: "Markus Brown" <thefishbiologist at charter_net>
To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Recommendation/opinions requested...
> Thanks so much for your input Tony! I respect your opinion more than
> anyone's on fish pics, although I understand you photo other subjects,
> just
> never seen em!
>
> I have pretty much decided on a Nikon D50, with a 15-24mm lens. I will
> upgrade at a later date for a better macro lens, but for now, I cannot
> afford the cost on a macro!
>
> A good friend of mine, Lance Peck suggested the same thing as you did
> regarding a better macro lens. He is a stellar photographer, like yourself
> and It is nice to hear the same from to Know-it-alls!
>
> I attached a couple of pic's he took wile we were collecting in Peru a few
> weeks ago, if you like I can forward them on to you for your collection!
> He
> has collected many fish which have yet to be accurately identified. He is
> awaiting to hear from J. Huber to see if the multiple locations of R.
> christinae and Aphyo.rubrocaudatus are the same or a different species! I
> have several of these locations and look forward to taking photos of them
> for my own collection and for other in the AKA.
>
> Look forward to thanking you in person at the National show for all your
> help!
>
> Markus Brown
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony Terceira" <terceira at ride_ri.net>
> To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
> Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 5:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Recommendation/opinions requested...
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> You cannot go wrong with a Nikon or Cannon DSLR, they are in
>> control of the market and competition is driving quality up and prices
>> down. Your real use and pocketbook should determine the model
>>
>> Just remember Camera's do not take pictures,
>> lenses do.................. save up your money and buy the finest macro
>> or
>> micro you can afford. They will insure you have the optics for the
>> camera
>> you have chose........... all of these macro zooms etc, are trying to be
>> all things to all people............... Macro lenses are some of the
>> finest optics in the world and work well as a general short portrait
>> lens.
>>
>> If I were buying one macro it would probably be in the 60mm
>> range.
>>
>> I have used and can recommend.............. www.keh.com ...
>> their used lenses rated excellent or above are outstanding as is their
>> new
>> equipment.
>>
>> 17th St Photo in NY........... is on the web and
>> reliable............. there are many others, one of the largest in the
>> world is B&H Photo.
>>
>>
>> Just be careful you buy a US camera body and lens .. the Gary
>> market or imported have a lower price on them, but they have no warrantee
>> with Nikon.............
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> At 07:49 PM 3/31/2006 -0800, you wrote:
>>>Hello all!
>>>
>>>I am in the market for a good SLR camera and I think I would like to get
>>>a
>>>Nikon D50. A good friend recommended it for fish pics. I have attached a
>>>picture given to me by Lance Peck as an example at how well the D50 works
>>>for him. This pic was taken in the field. Anyway, what are your
>>>recommendations for where to purchase? I found a place called
>>>bestpricedcameras.com where the deals seem almost too good to be true??
>>>Anyone do business with these guys? Of course, this is a non-fishy
>>>question and an opinion I am looking for so please, private email me so
>>>We
>>>don't insult anyone! Thanks a bunch!
>>>
>>>Markus Brown,
>>>Diapteron Species Coordinator For the KCC, AKA.
>>>Astoria, Oregon
>>>503-38-6721 Work
>>>503-338-6286 Home
>>>AKA #08697 NWK 46
>>>www.diapteron.org
>>>
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>>
>> Anthony C. Terceira, Consultant
>> 253 Central Pike
>> N. Scituate, RI 02857-1507
>> U.S.A.
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>
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