I just received my SECOND Nikon 35mm 1.8 for my D5500 and both these lenses back focus. Is it true that my camera cannot calibrate lenses? What is wrong with this lens that I've had to send two back? Am I doing something wrong? What other options do I have if I really want the bokeh of a 35mm 1.8?

The D5500, which I own, is extremely lightweight and I love the fully
articulated touch screen.

For those of you who don't want to purchase anything out-of-production, I just purchased the little compact and light SB 500 -- it's probably very similar to the 400. I am very happy with the SB500!

I just really don't want to take the time or have the hassle. I am betting it wouldn't be much cheaper after buying ink, etc.

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate your help!

There is no Costco near me -- will they ship?

What lab do you all use for your personal prints, not to give to a client? I use a pro lab for my clients which charges over a dollar just for a 4x6. But don't want to spend this much for, say, my family vacation prints, which can number in the hundreds for a long trip. Shutterfly's color has been disappointing, Nations can't get orders right. Need a good, cheap, reliable lab. Thank you.

LOVE LOVE that idea! (Why didn't I think of that?) Thanks -- our old wedding BW pics are still good also. I've already bought an album, but backing it up with the BW's is a great idea.

My daughter just got married and she does not want a pre-printed album. She wants real prints put into an album with sleeves that can keep my pro lab's good quality prints forever. Does anyone have a suggestion for an "archival" photo album that will not allow the prints to degrade over time? Thank you.

I love my Canon SX60. But bear in mind it simply doesn't have the IQ of a great DSLR. However, it is so lightweight, zooms fantastically, never a lens change, inexpensive, and does take great pictures as long as you aren't super-picky. For my big trip, I took my little and light Nikon D5500 for landscapes and such with the small 18-140 lens and also carried the SX60 for the awesome zoom capabilities for wildlife. I did have the best of both worlds and since they are both so light I didn't feel burdened while hiking. And you can always have your companion carry one camera and you the other. I have yet to find (and I've tried!) to find a perfect and small camera that can do it all for a reasonable price. Let us know what you go with!

Get a doggone flash! It will improve your shots immensely, especially indoors. I have a D5500 and have a Nikon SB 500. It's great because it's small, pivots every direction, and fits nicely into my smallish bag. I recommend checking out the SIZE of the flashes you are considering. Some of the cheaper ones are huge and I felt it would be unbalanced and look ridiculous on my small D5500. How much attention do you want to call to yourself at a party? A large flash will scream "look at me I am a photographer." My set up is discreet and the SB 500 works great.

She is very pretty and I love her dress! Pros, correct me if I am wrong -- do you think he should have gotten up higher? She rather looks like she is looking down, like he is short or she's on a slight hill.

Wow! can't go wrong there! Will look into. Thanks.

Yes, on my top five list. Hesitating, though, because I've read the Lithium batteries can get extremely hot.

Yeah, sorta not in budget.