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wait.. you are going to get the 15-85 instead of the 17-40? hm. I must say I'm surprised I've considered both lenses - I can say the 15-85 is an excellent lens, with pro'ish build/quality and cool stuff like USM etc but the 17-40 is a pro lens Looking at the examples on the review you posted, 15mm to 18mm isn't much of a difference. If you don't mind me asking, what factors are causing you to consider the 15-85 ahead of the 17-40 also, how do you intend to purchase it? (direct import, via agent etc) for wideangle, have you considered the canon 10-20 also, tamron's 12-24 is quite a good lens according to reviews, and can be got for around 499 or so I think. btw, Metropolitan were quoting a pretty decent price for the 15-85 - do check with them before you buy

Belated birthday wishes Peri! Re: human field of vision, I think that's 50mm on full frame and 35 on 1.6x crop. Devinda_Z: you are probably looking to capture wide / ultra wide angle different ways to go about this: Full frame dSLR - 17mm or wider lenses (e.g. 17-40) Crop sensor dSLR - 18mm is the widest most lenses go - if you want more you'd probably have to get a 10 or 12mm zoom - various companies make them (canon, nikon, tokina, tamron, etc( you can also consider a fisheye - expensive ones go for about $500 upwards you can get a cheap fisheye like the peleng 8mm and use software to correct the image Pocket camera (and even dSLR's) - there are wideangle converters/adapters but these don't always give the best results - YMMV - try ask dilesh about this topic as he uses a good one I think. Peri, here's something funny you may like: (ps: lyrics may be NSFW)

I have a few observations: 1. Modern cameras are good. Any modern Canon camera for example (I mention Canon because I use canon's) can take good photos, even pocket cameras - 70% of good photography is skill, the remaining could probably be put down to gear. Getting a good camera does not guarantee good photos. Even the best DSLR's / Lenses can be used to make bad photos (trust me, I've tried and succeeded) 2. Try out any camera, before you buy it. If you are interested in Canon you can always visit metropolitan. 3. Have you decided what features/capabilities you want? when you mention restricted nature of your camera - can you elaborate which features specifically hold you back? 4. Try reading up about the cameras you are interested in. Kenrockwell.com is a useful source of info

Thanks!

I have a bit of spare time coming up and thought I'd do some traveling.. Does anyone have recommendations on tour / safari operators for traveling to some of the local parks / wildlife sanctuaries?

wow.. seeing that old post Devinda linked was quite a trip down memory lane. back to your question.. I would recommend the XS or XSI. Depends on what you want. with the 18-55, make sure you get the 18-55 IS (Image stabilized) the older non IS version isn't so good. The 18-55 is a good lens. Re: photographing wildlife, you should get a zoom lens - I recommend the 55-250 lens (around 35k at metropolitan?) - those two lenses and the camera should be fine.. Just one thing I must point out is - you may not need a dSLR - you may be just fine upgrading to a good point and shoot. Personally, I have multiple dslr's and lenses, but I use a simple pocket point and shoot camera for most photos as it is quite flexible, portable, and with practice you can get good shots. One thing you could consider is buying a cheap used dSLR - you can pick up a used one for around 40k with the 18-55 IS (I think) add another 35k for the 55-250 and you should be set. I just saw your post about the SX10 / SX20 - those are pretty neat cameras If you don't mind me asking, what camera do you currently use, and what shortcomings does it have?

People are forwarding me messages that suggests there will be some sort of strike tomorrow and no electricity/water is there any truth to this?

Once In You Should Take Alcohol With Whatever that lobsters cooked with parippu,Butter and beer mug which holds Massive amount of Guinness. Ripper enjoys cuddling his huge soft barf bags with lotsa Intrest. Car Drinks because it enjoys SHAI's tiny nipples and really loud beefeater farts That smell nice. Christmas is coming. Not for naughty hand job related activities but Instead hardcore mud wrestling babes exposing tight pumpkin juice jugs. MasterDon needs some of those juicy melons, otherwise he might go obama on dine-mor donkey racing hippo kebab making buttock inspectors. Meanwhile girl on wheels too need some kind of extra vibrating piston which reciprocates the rubber ducky up her tailpipe with Devinda's black thong wearing fantasy boobies banana hammock. Why virensti likes punany rubbing maruti Indians butts we'd love to kick into Peri's cerebral software license expired rectum. Honda hobbits love Supra_Natural's pink onion flavored

Digital P&S's sure have come a long way Here are two photos which should show what can be done with one: do view 100%! FYI these photos are both directly off the camera, absolutely unmodified Photos taken with a Canon a480 - one of canon's cheapest basic point and shoot cameras.

At about 8:30 p.m. Thursday, a Lotus and a Porsche were headed up the canyon. The driver of the Lotus lost control and slammed into a BMW SUV traveling in the opposite direction. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=7711556

(with apologies for reanimating old threads).. is it necessary to keep the emissions test result in the car? should it be the original or will a copy do?

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/090705/FinancialTimes/ft300.html Guys.. anyone here know the practical implications of the above? especially to those who leased vehicles from them?..

guys.. just to confirm.. the c******o show is at BMICH tomorrow right?, till saturday? will try to drop by...

If you are looking to buy a car in US to bring here eventually, you might want to consider a Jeep Wrangler or a Subaru Legacy (wagon) - both vehicles have RHD versions sold in US (for USPS) - if you check eBay or hunt around a bit you should be able to find a used one. This may be easier than buying an LHD vehicle and converting for use here

you most welcome! look forward to photographing your car as soon as I get my camera!

@Peri: appreciate your hard work fixing some of the mayhem in this thread I know its a thankless job usually, but here's some thanks Look forward to meeting you and everyone at the next AL event

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/COL493967.htm COLOMBO, June 16 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka has identified its first case of the H1N1 flu virus in a young patient who arrived from Australia over the weekend, the government said on Tuesday. "We have detected the first swine flu case in Sri Lanka. He is an 8-year-old Sri Lankan living in Australia. He has come to Sri Lanka via Singapore with a family of five. Only he has tested positively for H1N1 and is being treated," Health Minister Nimal Siripala DeSilva told reporters. The H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, emerged in April in the United States and Mexico, and has spread internationally. A mixture of swine, bird and human viruses, it has killed 165 people and infected over 37,000, according to the World Health Organisation. (Reporting by Ranga Sirilal and Shihar Aneez; Editing by Jeremy Laurence)

Wonderful photos Ash! thanks for sharing them with us

All we need is for one person to convince the supreme court that this is unconstitutional as it only applies to cars/vans etc.. then this law too will be removed personally I always use a seatbelt but I think it's offensive to single out car/van/suv users - as happens with most road laws, buses/tuktuks are given a free pass..

thanks Peri, things got a bit odd there! back on topic... here are a few more pix.. damn, forgot polarizer for last

Come now.. GFX is kidding.. see the smiley Back on topic.. where are the photos?.. there were lots of people with cameras there.. come on people.. post some here

you most welcome dude! still waiting for my other camera - lets meet when I get it, and take some proper photos btw.. here's a pic of the CRX

Yes ladies, this applies to you also. Not that I drive many ladies around but they do tend to have an aversion to seatbelts..