Hi all, I recently ordered an AF-S VR Zoom 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF ED lens from Photo Video Plus. When it arrived,
all the tape on the box was fine as was the packing box. However, when I opened the box, the lens box had a razor blade cut
across the top of the box--very noticeable. This concerned me since this was supposed to be a new lens in a pristine box.
I also wondered if, in the future, I wanted to sell this lens, I would have trouble doing so because of the damage to the
box. I expressed this anxiety to Photo Video Plus several times, but they seemed unconcerned and did not offer to replace
the lens and the box. The lens seems to work fine. I also worried if this might be a used lens. I think who ever packed the
lens must have seen this damage. Photo Video Plus states that they don't know where the damage came from or when it
occurred.

Would a cut across the top of a lens box bother you if you were purchasing a new lens?

Thanks,

Christy Kabler

I’m curious: on which camera did you learn photography, and your first “professional” camera.

I owned a Brownie (Holiday? Bullet?), but in my photojournalism class at The Ohio State University in the late 1960s/early 1970s Paul Peterson introduced us to basic shooting and film processing using a 4x5 Speed Graphic. We then quickly moved to the Nikkormat FTn.

My Air Force public affairs office ("information office" at that time) had a Canon TFb and a couple of lenses. So around 1974 I bought my own FTb ($170), a 50 mm f/1.4 lens ($130) and a Vivitar 70-210 zoom ($204).

I have converted from DSLR to Mirrorless camera and I need to find a new home for my large and heavy DSLR gear. I converted due to my age and multiple surgeries that keeps me from carrying a lot of heavy gear.
For sale is my:

NIKON D7000 DSLR camera. This camera has been very well taken care of. It is in EXCELLENT CONDTION. Camera has approx. 16,800 shutter actuations. The sensor may need a cleaning, there are a few spots that can be seen in pictures of clear sky. Included are battery, battery charger, camera strap, manual, original box, etc. Also included is Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control ($20 value) and inBrief Quick Field Reference for Nikon D7000 by Blue Crane Digital.
PRICE: $400

Nikon SB600 SPEEDLIGHT - LIKE NEW CONDITION - shows no signs of use - Never dropped. Includes manual (not pictured), original box and soft case. Also included is a laminated Nikon SB-600 Speedlight CheatSheet.
PRICE: $120

Nikon 18-200mm VR DX Lens -“ AF-S NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED - LIKE NEW CONDITION. Includes tulip lens hood, front and rear lens caps and original box. Also included: Nikon NC 72mm Filter, Hoya PL-CIR 72mm circular polarizer filter and Quantaray Multi Coated UV filter.
PRICE: $190

Nikon 50mm lens - AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D - LIKE NEW CONDITION. Includes front and rear lens caps and original box. Also included: Nikon NC 52mm filter, Tiffen 52mm UV filter, Quantaray 52mm C-P.L circular polarizer filter and Quantaray 52mm multi-coated 1A filter.
PRICE: $95

Quantaray 70-300mm Lens - AF QUANTARAY 70-300mm f/4-5.6 D Macro -“ EXCELLENT CONDITION. Includes soft case.
PRICE: $45

I take great care of my stuff as it is all in excellent or above condition and has been extremely well taken care of. I will consider reasonable offers, however, I won't respond to ridiculous low ball offers.

Shipping is not included in my asking price and will depend on bundling, location, etc.

Thanks for looking.

Problem with Photoshop CS6

Normally after opening Photoshop and going to file then open a window opens with all the photo files in the folder it's working in and the picture icons are all in alphabetical order by name A down to Z or what ever. For some reason now it's scattering the picture icons all around in no logical order and it's really hard to find the file icon I'm looking for. I don't see any way to re-organize the icons. Any suggestions. Other programs seem to be OK.

Thanks in advance,
Huey

Trying to move my photography along from a beginner by taking a couple of classes through the informal class section at the local university (Univ. of Tx. at Austin. Hook'em Longhorns.) Anyway, one class will be about using Photoshop cs-6 or Photoshop CC. Have never used either one before. So, where and what is the best source,price wise, for purchasing the above? Also, need to know if either software program can be put on more than one computer, how many, and if it can be transferred to another computer if bought later. I have noticed on the internet that there can be 30 free trials on downloads; do they automatically cancel at the end of 30 days or automatically renew?
Also, any suggestions about computer capability specs to handle the software and my photos.
I know I have lots of questions, but figure I will be able to good some really good answers on UHH>
Thanks.

I use the software that came with my Canon 5D Mark IV for processing RAW files prior to converting them to JPEGS. It has some limitations and I have been advised that both Lightroom and Photoshop are more powerful tools for processing. At a Big Box store that has a large camera selection they also sell what is called an Adobe Photoshop Lightroom package. The sales staff told me that the two have been combined. An accomplished professional photographer who does my printing for me told me the same thing and demonstrated some of the features on one of my photographs before he printed it, only he has a monthly subscription which automatically provides him with any updates or new versions of the software. I purchased the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom package from Amazon, which came on a disc with an instruction book. Subsequently another professional photographer I know very well told me this is not the same as the version that can be subscribed to on the internet. Can someone please tell me if Photoshop and Lightroom have indeed been merged into one software package, and if not is Photoshop only available through an on-line subscription. Thank you, Ken