I shoot events (both inside and outside) for my AMVETS post (randolphamvetspost51.org). My goto inside lens is an 18-55 because of its wide angle @ 18 and tight close-ups @ 35-55. For my outside work, I use the 28-135, for the most part. For these events, I seldom use and long (up to 250 lenses. This strategy works well for me. :-) <K>

First, I would Have To HAVE an extra $5000 of liquid assets to Spend on a camera. ;-) <K>

Yes, he does like Nikon users ... For Lunch. ;-) <K>

My absolute first camera was an Argus C-3 rangefinder focusing 35mm with a 50mm prime lens. My dad let me use it and taught me how. I learned photography from watching his slide shows of different vacations places we went. I did some work with it, but the film/processing and printing got too expensive, so I had to give it up. I did some photgrapghy while I was in Vietnam, but can't remember what camera I used, but I ultimately lost it when I had to "reset to zero." I idin't do anything for a long time until my brother willed to me a Canon EOS 10D. I used that for about 2 years then I found the EOS 7D I use now.

Three years ago,I had gone to my printer/framer and sew the 7D (New In The Box) in his display counter, where he keeps a collection of legacy cameras. I looked around on the web and found they were about $1600-1800 ... WAY out of my range. I went back to him for another job and asked him "How much is the 7? He said "9" I said "mine!" and I've been using it ever since.

I've taken courses and as I look at my work over the years, even _I_ can notice many improvements. I love this machine and I Love Digital. :-) <K>

Oopsth! Misfire!!

Ref quote reply my last: WOW!!! Deals like that the COPS Chase you home! I get those once in a while. ;-) <K>

I purchased an HP 7610 from Staples at a Very good price. It does everything fro 4x6 up to 13x19. It has a pull-out drawer to accept all papers and, ostensibly, can print papers beyond 19 long. (check the book, and 13 wide is max.) It has served me very well. There is a new one, the 7740 which has a few extra features. You may want to give these a look-in. ;-) <K>

I also have a 7D. Both the 10-22 And the 25-70 are great. Actually, I'm thinking of investing in those myself. The ones I do have are an 18-55 a 28-135 and a couple of longer telephotos, one up to 250 and the other up to 300.

I do events for my AMVETS Post, (randolphamvetspost51.org) and I used the 18- as my goto lens for indoor work and my -135 for outside work. I do landscapes as well and use both for that work, too.So, for right now, those you have are great.

Just a thought.

:-) <K>

I have a relatively large load of pix I need to send out. Is there a limit on how much volume is allowed in the email?

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When I got my Canon EOS7D, I installed the software from the CD. In the preferences, there was a file system setting and folder designation. I set my folder designation to "C:\Pictures\7D BreakBulk" << (your naming system) and set the filename type to img####.ext and set it to save all by each day in a different subfolder For That Day with that day's date.

When I go to post-production, I can pick up a day's shoot. save it into another folder i.e. event and work on THE SAVED one. The original is ALWAYS left original.
You can do that for each camera and collate your collections into a fully sequencial presentation.

FWIW, Something to play with. ;-) <K>

Like most of the others said, let it dry. But, I've also found that Safetywire, duct tape and prayers work with equal success. The process goes like this. Unwind a few inches of safety wire to pick the stuff out. When you're done with that, wrap it with duct tape and pray like hell it heals and doesn't happen again. hehehe ;-) <K>

Where can I look for a pelican case. The inferences I gather about size, etc. caught my attention and I want to see one and maybe buy one. TY :-) <K>

Get one of those high-magnification "crane-lights." They make a very strong light and a significant magnification.

Another way to go is to get a "loupe" or "loupe glasses" ... the ones jewelers & doctors wear. They're very much worth it if you're going to do anything that small for more than a one-off thing. The classes are much easier, as many people can't keep the actual loupe in their eye (myself included.) They keep your hands clear and make excellent magnification.

Just a few thoughts, FWIWSC. ;-)

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I have two go-to lenses. My inside lens is a Canon 18-55 and my old-standby outside lens is the Canon 28-135. If I know I'm going to some particularly long work, I a 55-300. Later, I'm going to invest in a 16-300 maybe for a belated Christmas present. ;-) <K>

I try to keep it simple I just take a picture of a steno pad and with a marker, I write it down, or I'll take a wide angle "placement shot" of some sort of main feature, like a sign or something ID'ing the location and go from there. Hope this helps. Failing the "steno pad" I'll use any sort of paper pad. big enough to take a marker. JMO, FWIWSC. ;-) <K>