Some photographer on the Weather Channel claimed that you get better colors with a smaller aperture. He was talking about fall colors. Anyone heard of this?

I would be interested if you don't get it. I don't know anything zbout micro adjustment.

Put the Botanical Garden on your list and there is a nice Lewis and Clark area north of East St. Louis, Grants farm is nice, The jewel Box in Forrrest Park is good.

Don't throw that old 7000 away they make great trotline weights!

I have a Sony a350 with all the Minolta beercan and a 28-135 secret handshake lenses. I get good to very good pics, but would like to upgrade. Unfortunately I am on a budget. I am considering buying a a900 or buying a Minolta 17-35 G lens. I shoot mostly landscapes and general stuff. Which of the above would you recomend? The price of these are about the same on e-bay.