This event isn't about politics. It is about a world of pain someone has perpetuated on people and families from many countries enjoying their day. I am sure they will find the scumbags that committed this horrendous act on innocent people and bring them to justice. My sympathy goes out to all those affected by this act of violence.

Nice shots and the proof is obvious?

In most cases you are right, but every once in a while!

While I have considerable equipment to use and reach the solution that is required for the photos I want. I don't really believe a professional would turn down anything that would aid his/her photography under certain situations, and there are many that come to mind. There are many solutions to reach the photo you want and a pop up is just one of them. Nikon supplies this as an addition and many time it is very helpful. On many occasion I have heard Pro Canon shooters that wish for this on their camera and in many cases they have features that I also wish I could access.

Pop up flash on my D700 certainly helps with fill flash when required in landscape or macro.. Anything that helps is welcome.

While I agree with you about the rapid devaluation, it is just like everything else computerized. You buy it today, and tomorrow it is yesterdays news.

I would phone around and find out what other pros are charging in your area for that type of shoot and time involved. This will give you a better idea of what you and your employer would see as a fair price and then decide from there.

I agree with you. We should all be glowing in the dark, so photography will come long after survival:-)

I recently purchased a Nikon 510p as a bridge camera and find it allows me to get shots that i was unable to get with my D700. Many times because of the deep snow or other restrictions,I am unable to get near my subject matter when I am in the field doing photography. I also find it less intimidating for many candid and family shots. The 42x makes it possible without breaking the bank or carrying
heavy equipment around at times. I do not miss having the ability to use raw as I find with the 510 their is less adjustments to make. also still use my D700 and its many lens when possible.

both these photos were taken with the nikon 510p

I have always had my cameras and lens repaired and serviced by Nikon. While it is expensive(what isn't these days) I have found them prompt and have never been disappointed. Unfortunately I live a long way from Nikon and it's the postage that is the killer.

Instant gratification seems to be what most people want now and the faster the better. Everyone lives on their cell phone and a built in camera. I have two 4 year old grandchildren that each have their own iPhone and tablet. When i was a kid we used empty toilet paper rolls with string attached to communicate and it was called fun:-). The learning level of young children now is at an amazing speed and it is not all good.

Wow! I have had some calls but nothing that bad. Good think you didn't react and try and grab it or you may have been down there with your camera. While it is expensive, the bottom line is it only stuff and can be replaced in time. I am sure your wife isn't worried about the camera and was happy you came home.

No But I will be going out tomorrow and will be giving it a real tryout.

While you can't see this house. It is under the wires on the far side of the bridge/ to the right. While these are not very sharp as I was not using a tripod, I was amazed at the distance I was shooting.

These were taken with my new 510 with my old shakey hands

the first one iof the bridge is just normal, while the second one showing the base of the bridge is full out. These photos are as shot and unedited.