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    Sigma 17-70 C Quick Thoughts

    Got bored so I decided to tinker with the macro function of the lens. 17mm at f2.8. 70mm and f4 Another 70mm at f4. Over all i'm pretty impressed. I took a bunch more pictures of the bullets spaced out less than one inch from each other and less than two inches deep like this third...
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    Sigma 17-70 C Quick Thoughts

    Went out of town this past weekend to visit some friends and to see some fireworks. I thought it would be fun to attempt to get some pictures of the fireworks show. In preparation I stopped by a camera store close to my friends house to pick up a tri-pod and a remote shutter release. The two...
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    Help deciding on a D600

    I bought a D5200 at the beginning of March and it is my first dSLR. In the three months I have owned it I have absolutely loved it and am now shooting in manual more than the auto modes. Once i started shooting in manual i found having one dial on the right side to adjust settings to be rather...
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    Grand Am at Mid Ohio

    This past weekend at Mid Ohio was a blast. 75 degrees, nice breeze, beautiful sunshine, and GOOD GRAVY did these pictures turn out SO much better then the first outing at Summit Point. Here's the first 6 of 180 i have converted so far. The only downside, Mid Ohio has fences around most of hte...
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    Sigma 70-200 OS, or Nikon 70-200 vrII?

    I bought the 70-200 VRII. I've had it for two months and I couldn't be happier. The first time I had it out the results were good, but once I got it out in sunlight, oh good gravy it is gorgeous. Take a look below. Keep in mind, I've been at this about 4ish months.
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    Post your 'ALMOST' Photos..

    I've got plenty that fit this criteria. Where did the race car go? Oh wait, where did that hill come from...
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    Memorial Day.

    To bring this back on track. Saw this from the local grocery store parking lot yesterday morning when I went out to run some errands. I only live 5 minutes away so i went home and grabbed the camera. Pretty fitting since this is Memorial Day weekend.
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    Jefferson 500 at Summit Point Motorsports Park

    Last weekend Summit Point had its major vintage race for the year. This is one race I have wanted to go for a few years and now finally had the chance to go see it. This is also the first weekend I have used my D5200 and 70-200 2.8 for its intended purpose. I have 1,260 pictures to sift...
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    An outing to Phipps Conservatory

    My second outing with my camera to Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh. It went much better than the first time, so here are a few pictures for your critique. 1.) Nikon D5200 Nikon 70-200 VRII ISO: 100 Exposure: 1/800 F-Stop: f2.8 Focal Length: 200mm EV Comp: 0 2.) Nikon D5200 Nikon...
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    70mm - 200mm F2.8 Sigma, Tamron or Nikkor?

    Just picked up my VRII less than an hour ago. I can't stop giggling! Random test picture using just the light coming in through the almost closed blinds. I think i'm in love!
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    Hello from western Pennsyltuckey!

    Recently moved to the greater Pittsburgh area for a new career. Picked up my first dSLR two months ago and have been using it, learning how to use it, and thoroughly enjoying it since. As of right now, I have 6 different races on the calender i am planning on attending, so it's going to be a...
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    Post your flower pics

    Phipps Conservatory in downtown Pittsburgh a few weeks ago.
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    Just bought my first DSLR D5200.. Need some info

    You can get that kind of detail with your kit lens. Managed this my first time out with the kit lens.
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    Hershey Porsche Swapmeet

    Went to the Swapmeet this past weekend. First time I have had my D5200 at a car show, and a few of the pictures turned out pretty well I think. 1.) Wide body race car. Well used and abused 2.) RSR clone from the Rennline tent. 3.) Paris Dakar clone also at the Rennline tent. 4.) Pair...
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