Why not the new Lumix FZ200, with Leica lens, 24-600mm f.2.8 Constant Aperture, throughout. Approx. $550. My friend just bought one and the results are outstanding.
Would HDR solve this problem?
Why is the Canon more popular over the Nikon? Both are almost identical, except Nikon has the advantage of 200mm Tele and also has Swivel Screen.
I bring images into Bridge, Edit here only for closed eyes, blurry, bad exposures, etc. Next, under Tools, Batch Re-name, 0001 thru whatever it falls. I then put these in a folder as: 2012-10-31-Subject. Year, month, day, Subject. This way you can find it easier. Works for me. If later I Edit for exposure, color, sharpness or etc. I renumber this with the same number, with the addition of
ED on the end. Example: 2012-10-31-Zoo, Image number 0123 and then I will have the edited numbered as 0123-ED.
I hope I explained it properly.
Vote everyone that's in, OUT. Includes Congress. (TERM LIMITS). Eventually, we will get better government.
My best suggestion, as a retired Professional Wedding Photographer of 50 plus years, is to find a Professional and be his assistant, if at no charge to get the experience. This will get you the most knowledge and will let you know, if you can handle the stress. Their is a lot to becoming Professional (Charging Money)
WEB-SITE, Marketing, Insurance, Sales Tax, Accounting, Sales and if you charge big bucks, which you should (In Order To Show A Profit), you will also need an assistant. You also need a back up plan, if you get sick on your wedding day.
Hope this advise helps you on your new career.
Go for a used lens or off brand lens. f2.8 IS, is a must.
Check out SONY DSC-HX9V. This camera does it all with excellent results.
Lens 24-384mm, 16mp, HD MOVIES, 3-D, PANORAMA. Price has been reduced since newer models introduced.
If you call Canon, they will work you through it and give you a profile. I think a print from Cosco or Sam's is cheaper than printing your own. That's what they get me at my Camera Club Meetings.
Now you should also list the lies that Obama has done, (NOT SAID) but done. He is on record. By listing both parties, you will have a more fair playing field. This is our Country, we better save it. Let's stop playing sides and go for what's best for all.
It all depends on what side of the fence you are on. I would call all the part time, under waged workers, employed, UNEMPLOYED
Who can raise a family on these ridiculous wages and exist.
Whoever is in office, should be voted out and maybe in time, they won't Lie as much.
Best way to keep Government (Half Way Honest), if's that's possible, is to vote whoever is in, OUT, PERIOD. This way our Government who , by the way works for us, the American People, will be forced to do a better job, (HOPEFULLY) and limit Term of Office. The American People, better wise up and get off this band wagon, of picking a TEAM, (Democrat Or Republican) and get our country back or we are going to lose it. This is of course my opinion and I hope I still have Freedom of Speech and hopefully others will respect this.
Check out the Lumix FZ200. It has a swivel screen, plus a 25-600mm, with a f2.8 constant LEICA lens and very light weight. My friend bought one and liked it so much that he bought one for his wife. Regular retail $600 but Amazon just reduced it to $509. I have seen some of his photos and they are fantastic.
If you send it to Tamron, they will fix it free of charge. My friend did just that and it fixed the problem. Call them first for instructions.
Don't take it personal. I did not say, I did not like the Canon, I have one. Just made a suggestion on the Lumix that is coming out this month. I thought you would like to be educated on what's new. But I guess I was wrong.