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**charlie** · 02-08-2006, 10:13 PM

Got my lenses today!!!!!!!!

I am hoping the camera get's here tomorrow, then it is time to do some serious reading and practicing. You will be definitly seeing something from this side of the US on Saturday after the water changes are done and the lites come on!! Man, I'm getting pretty excited here!!!!

***zhenya*** · 02-08-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Poseidon

Honestly I think you will get more use from the 17-40. On a 1.6X camera it works like a 27-64mm or so. That is a very useable range! I think my first zoom was a 35-70 or something like that. Once the grandkids get into sports then the 70-200 will be nice, unless you start hanging out at the ZOO!

OK Mike, you talked me into it, I'll be ordering this lens then.

**Poseidon** · 02-09-2006, 12:02 AM

Uh oh!!! I may have created a monster!

Charlie you will be very surprised, I'll bet you are staring through the glass right now aren't you!

**charlie** · 02-09-2006, 09:39 AM

Yeah, I got thru that part, just need something to do with them.!!!

**Poseidon** · 02-09-2006, 01:44 PM

Did the UPS man get there yet???

I got my state return, but I am still waiting on the Federal... UNCLE SAM doesn't want to get off MY MONEY!

**charlie** · 02-09-2006, 08:36 PM

Just got the package in the door!!! I am gonna have to wait for a couple of hours to get er open tho, it's cold out there. Not good to get it into the warm air really quick!!! I called Gene, he's gonna call back when he gets back. Hope to open it up, like I said in a couple of hours after it "acclimates".

**Poseidon** · 02-09-2006, 09:00 PM

LOL! I couldn't wait... I would be ripping it open! I am sure you are very excited to get started, you absolutely HAVE TO post your first attempts with the new rig once you get it going. You may want to crack open the box and start charging the battery though, it takes about 90 minutes or so to fully charge.

By the way, you can get those BP-511A batteries on E-bay VERY cheap! I bought 2 for 16 including shipping, so keep your eye out!

***zhenya*** · 02-09-2006, 09:35 PM

MIke,
I send him two batteries already and at least one of them should be fully charged.

Charlie, it's Ok to open up the box right away. It;s not a frag or a fish and should work if battery is charged.

**Poseidon** · 02-09-2006, 11:22 PM

I should have expected that Gene!

WELL???? Any pictures yet? Come on!!! Hurry up!

**charlie** · 02-09-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zhenya

MIke,
I send him two batteries already and at least one of them should be fully charged.

Charlie, it's Ok to open up the box right away. It;s not a frag or a fish and should work if battery is charged.

Well, the battery that was in there , I'm charging it now. To be honest, I have been busier that a cat covering you know what on a hot tin roof. Just got done with a water change and was gonna sit back, and delve into ................... THE INSTRUCTION BOOK.. EEEEEsh, I can't believe I said that. Be patient with me guys

, I haven't owned anything this nice in a long time.

BubbaWPB · 02-10-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by charlie

Well, the battery that was in there , I'm charging it now. To be honest, I have been busier that a cat covering you know what on a hot tin roof. Just got done with a water change and was gonna sit back, and delve into ................... THE INSTRUCTION BOOK.. EEEEEsh, I can't believe I said that. Be patient with me guys

, I haven't owned anything this nice in a long time.

Geez! Aren't you "retentive"?!?

A new electronic toy and you're going to read the instruction book FIRST?!? What happened to the ole, "If all else fails, read the instructions."?

WE WANT PICS!

**charlie** · 02-10-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BubbaWPB

Geez! Aren't you "retentive"?!?

A new electronic toy and you're going to read the instruction book FIRST?!? What happened to the ole, "If all else fails, read the instructions."?

WE WANT PICS!

Bubba, I'm 51 years old, my memory is as long as................................................ ....
I went to college in the early 70's, that has caused me to lose a great bit of brain cell material, irreperable damage!!!!!! This hobby has stretched my learning limitations already, I can't even imagine what this camera is gonna do to me. I NEED A DRINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Poseidon** · 02-10-2006, 08:50 PM

Oh come on Charlie... You are TEASING! Here I left this thread alone, and waited ever so patiently for you to post again...

**charlie** · 02-10-2006, 08:57 PM

First 3 pics with new camera and kit lens. Kinda hurried these along, so if you have any suggestions................ All were auto-focus soooooooooooooooooo

I need to do something with the white balance, don't you think? Also, these were freehanded.

***zhenya*** · 02-10-2006, 09:10 PM

That;s is nice pix,Charlie, and I think there is nothing wrong with the white balance. Did you have it on auto? It was always right on for me in auto WB setting. I think that kit lens does better for you than it did for me.

**Poseidon** · 02-10-2006, 09:10 PM

I think those are EXCELLENT! Much better then your other cam huh?

**charlie** · 02-10-2006, 09:14 PM

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That;s is nice pix,Charlie, and I think there is nothing wrong with the white balance. Did you have it on auto? It was always right on for me in auto WB setting. I think that kit lens does better for you than it did for me.

Thanx Gene, to me it looks a little blue, especially after I put 2 new 10K lites in the front 4' hood. Yes, everything was automatic, not really confident in my personal focusing ability yet!!!!

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I think those are EXCELLENT! Much better then your other cam huh?

God Mike, I would hope to shout.

I'll just keep working on it, that is for sure. I haven't got the nuggies to put the macro lense on yet, probably tomorrow. What will the 50mm do for me on either one of those shots????

***zhenya*** · 02-10-2006, 09:19 PM

Charlie,

Did you have your camera set at AV( aperture priority) and WB on auto?

That 50mm lens is very sharp even wide open but color rendition probably wouldn't change much, though. What do you think, Mike?

**charlie** · 02-10-2006, 09:26 PM

The white balance is on auto Gene, and no, I did not have the mode dial turned to Av

**charlie** · 02-10-2006, 09:42 PM

On this one I reduced the Av to 4, it was at 4.5. What do you think?
I should really clean the glass on the tank tomorrow, it is starting to look pretty used!!!!

02-08-2006, 10:13 PM	#41
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,345	Got my lenses today!!!!!!!! I am hoping the camera get's here tomorrow, then it is time to do some serious reading and practicing. You will be definitly seeing something from this side of the US on Saturday after the water changes are done and the lites come on!! Man, I'm getting pretty excited here!!!! __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

02-09-2006, 12:02 AM	#43
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	Uh oh!!! I may have created a monster! Charlie you will be very surprised, I'll bet you are staring through the glass right now aren't you! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

02-09-2006, 09:39 AM	#44
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,345	Yeah, I got thru that part, just need something to do with them.!!! __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

02-09-2006, 01:44 PM	#45
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	Did the UPS man get there yet??? I got my state return, but I am still waiting on the Federal... UNCLE SAM doesn't want to get off MY MONEY! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

02-09-2006, 08:36 PM	#46
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,345	Just got the package in the door!!! I am gonna have to wait for a couple of hours to get er open tho, it's cold out there. Not good to get it into the warm air really quick!!! I called Gene, he's gonna call back when he gets back. Hope to open it up, like I said in a couple of hours after it "acclimates". __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

02-09-2006, 09:00 PM	#47
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	LOL! I couldn't wait... I would be ripping it open! I am sure you are very excited to get started, you absolutely HAVE TO post your first attempts with the new rig once you get it going. You may want to crack open the box and start charging the battery though, it takes about 90 minutes or so to fully charge. By the way, you can get those BP-511A batteries on E-bay VERY cheap! I bought 2 for 16 including shipping, so keep your eye out! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

02-09-2006, 09:35 PM	#48
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,878	MIke, I send him two batteries already and at least one of them should be fully charged. Charlie, it's Ok to open up the box right away. It;s not a frag or a fish and should work if battery is charged. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

02-09-2006, 11:22 PM	#49
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	I should have expected that Gene! WELL???? Any pictures yet? Come on!!! Hurry up! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

02-10-2006, 08:50 PM	#53
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	Oh come on Charlie... You are TEASING! Here I left this thread alone, and waited ever so patiently for you to post again... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

02-10-2006, 08:57 PM	#54
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,345	First 3 pics with new camera and kit lens. Kinda hurried these along, so if you have any suggestions................ All were auto-focus soooooooooooooooooo I need to do something with the white balance, don't you think? Also, these were freehanded. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

02-10-2006, 09:10 PM	#55
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,878	That;s is nice pix,Charlie, and I think there is nothing wrong with the white balance. Did you have it on auto? It was always right on for me in auto WB setting. I think that kit lens does better for you than it did for me. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

02-10-2006, 09:19 PM	#58
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,878	Charlie, Did you have your camera set at AV( aperture priority) and WB on auto? That 50mm lens is very sharp even wide open but color rendition probably wouldn't change much, though. What do you think, Mike? __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

02-10-2006, 09:26 PM	#59
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,345	The white balance is on auto Gene, and no, I did not have the mode dial turned to Av __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

02-10-2006, 09:42 PM	#60
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,345	On this one I reduced the Av to 4, it was at 4.5. What do you think? I should really clean the glass on the tank tomorrow, it is starting to look pretty used!!!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

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