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With all the settings and features on today's dSLRs, it's easy to make a mistake like that. The dumb mistake that I seem to make every time I use the feature is to forget to turn off the shutter release timer after I use it. Invariably the next shot I take, I'll press the shutter release button...

I was referring to the "which is better, Canon or Nikon?" questions and discussions we all see. The latest dSLR models from either of this manufacturers, or Sony for that matter, will all produce outstanding results in capable hands. The perceived differences in quality are extremely minor...

The correct answer is -- whichever one you own. Honestly, if you cannot get outstanding results with the current models from any of the manufacturers, the problem is not with the camera, but with the piece of equipment behind the viewfinder.

You got the composition and timing down on that shot -- not much you can do about the mid-day lighting, as I doubt they would hold off the demonstration for you waiting for better light. ;) It's better than what I could capture last summer on Mackinac Island. I was sitting in the wrong spot...

Congrats, Sam! That's quite an honor!

Sam, I was actually joking. It was related to the subject matter and make up your subjects were wearing. Hence the :D .

Sam, your colors look off with those photos. :D

That is a good point, Cameron. I will occasionally forget to return the EC setting to zero, which can mess up subsequent photos if I do not notice it.

I never understood this mentality. If you are using the camera's built-in light meter to set your exposure, manual mode isn't really more "manual" than Av or Tv modes. You'll arrive at the same exposure settings with any of the three modes if you are doing things correctly. The only "work" the...

For that high an ISO, those look pretty good Sam. It certainly beats not being able to get the shot with an older DSLR that cannot shoot at that high an ISO. For settings, since you should have pretty consistent lighting under those circumstances, I would probably shoot in manual mode instead of...

The files on the newest dSLR's are certainly getting huge. It first hit me with the Canon 7D, and the 5D3's files are even bigger. The RAW files from a 36MP camera must be gigantic. I will print up to 20x30, and have been able to do so with each of my dSLR's -- including the 8MP Rebel XT. The...

Super shots, Sam!

Nice photos, Sam. It looks like the new camera is a keeper. That grizzly obviously was a Canon shooter. :) Very cool story and photos. Yellowstone is my favorite place to visit.

AF point selection does sound a little clunky, Sam. That is one of the things I've liked about my last three Canon bodies (40D, 7D and 5D3) -- the joystick can be configured to select AF points without pressing any other buttons. You can also configure which "modes" are present when you scroll...

Have fun learning your new camera, Sam. My new 5D3 showed up yesterday -- earlier than I expected. I plan to spend some time this weekend setting it up and trying it out, too.

It sure would be nice to have that new camera at the game, Sam. ;)

I experienced a "found item" situation last autumn on an airplane that disturbed me a little. I was sitting in an aisle seat when a gentleman a few rows behind me nudged me and pointed to a credit card sitting on the floor in the aisle next to me, asking if it was mine. It was not, but I...

That's one way to get the wife to approve a new camera, Cees! Maybe I'll try that so I can get a new Canon 5D3. :laugh: Seriously, did you lose all your lenses, too? You should check with your insurance company. Here in the States, a loss like this is sometimes covered under our homeowners...

True, but Stanley's post seemed to indicate he was interested in the D4.

A $6,000 camera body is probably overkill if you are not an advanced amateur (like Sam) or a professional.

I am considering the 5DMK2 plus 24-105mmL "kit" lens for $2,799 at Amazon. I have almost $300 in Amazon gift credits right now, which really brings the price down. The 24-105mm would work on my 7D, too. My only two EFS lenses are the 17-55mm (which I would probably sell) and the 10-22mm, which I...

I am starting to consider a FF body, too, as the prices of the Canon 5DMkII keep dropping. My plan would be to keep my 7D as a second body for the wildlife / telephoto shots, and use the 5D for landscapes. For ultra-wide angle, I would probably stick with using the 10-22mm on the 7D, since I do...