I don't know the answer that you're looking for, but at this point in time, I don't know why anyone would ship using USPS. They have turned into the most unreliable service out there. UPS or FEDEX or whoever may be more expensive, but they are a heck if a lot more reliable. I had two packages recently shipped by USPS. I just got one yesterday after two weeks of tracking that was a guess all the way. The other is out there somewhere between the shipper and my home in limbo and many in our region have reported the same problems.

It seems that USPS may turn out to be the Grinch that stole Christmas 2020 for a lot of people.

And it's beautiful, too! Anyone offering rides? Great image!

I'd love to see that!

Great photos. I wish we had more days around here with skies like that.

This looks like the statue at Eakins Oval, outside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art along the Ben Franklin Parkway.

Beautiful picture! Everything looks great; from the color to depth, reflection, and the subject itself.

That's one "happy accident". Who wouldn't like that photo?

Brian

Very nice. One for the family to cherish for a long time.

Brian

Wow! We don't get to see things as beautiful as this on the East Coast (let alone photograph them). The only canyons here are made of concrete, glass, and steel. These photos are beautiful!

I have one of the Neewer units. Despite the low price (it isn't Nikon gear), it worked well for me. Just check to make sure the model you select can be used with your particular camera.

Brian

The same thing happened to me when Popular Photography died. I got a notice in the mail telling me of the magazine's demise and informing me that in place of it they would be sending Popular Science for the duration of the subscription. There have been a few good articles that I've read, but I subscribed to a photography magazine. Popular Photography wasn't the greatest magazine, but I feel their content faltered after Bonnier took over as publisher. It's sad to see Shutterfly is now among the fallen.

Brian

Thanks for the compliment on the photo, sv. I do appreciate it!

I only have the one Tamron lens. One lens doesn't qualify me to be a judge of their entire lineup, but I can say that it has served me well and I have been very happy with its performance.

I have seen some of Rockwell's reviews in the past. He can be very informative, but he sometimes comes off (in my opinion) like he seems to think he knows more than he does. I think that's more feeling than it is fact. His info is very helpful, and I will say that he's done his research or testing. What can I say? He seems to be a good example of the quote, "Do what you love and you'll never work a day". The quote isn't realistic but it seems to do well for him.

Brian

Thinking about it, I should have read KR's article before replying. Still...
Is Ken Rockwell saying to pass on the D100 or D200 for the D70? If the D100, I can understand because of the iTTL flash system as opposed to TTL on the D100. But with the D200 having iTTL AND a magnesium-alloy weather-sealed body, I would question his logic. When I bought my D100, both my friend who owns a D70 and the clerk at the camera store tried to steer me to that camera. They pointed to the lower price and a few things that I can't remember. But physical problems were starting to set in, and the D100 felt more comfortable in my hands and was a bit heavier. That's a drawback for most, but it works in my case.

I started with the kit lens and added the 50mm 1.8 D and a Tamron 19-35mm. I got really good pics using those lenses. I used to take portraits and did a good bit of shooting for my church, but other things too. I added a sample from the D100 taken in 2006.

Brian

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In my humble opinion, let's not rush into things too quickly about outdated cameras. From Laydee's initial post, I believe that she MAY be new to digital photography, or at least DSLRs after stepping up from a point-and-shoot. If this is her first DSLR, why not hold onto the D100 being it's already been purchased? It may have been surpassed by more advanced cameras, but she can use it for an intro to get a feel to DSLRs and decide where to go next once she knows more about things. Any lenses purchased should be able to be used with a newer camera purchased later if she continues with Nikon gear or buys an adapter to use them with Canon or whatever.

I say this because my most recent camera is a D200 and it most likely will be my final one. Being on a fixed income and having three chronic diseases, drugs and food are more important than photography gear is. Just getting back into shooting after some encouragement from friends and family and a recent post here, I've learned even more to be content with what I have available. It might even prompt me to be more skillful because of the limitations, but only time will tell that. If I can take good photos with outdated gear, I believe I'll get more of a boost from that than from spending money that I don't have on the latest-and-greatest camera or even a refurbished one that's more recent.

Brian

Hi Laydee,

Go to keh.com and see what they have available in your price range. They are a dealer of new and used photography gear. I have purchased a few lenses there for a great price. They rate everything from "New" to "Ugly". I've never bought anything with less than an "Excellent" grade, but some folks in online forums have said that even those graded as "Bargain" were in decent shape.

The D100 is the first digital camera I bought and it's served me well. I hope that you like the camera. Happy picture taking!!

Brian