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It appears PocketWizard is the industry standard when it comes to off camera flash trigger systems. For those of us using cheaper alternatives while we get our feet wet, What are your thoughts on Paul C Buff CyberSync triggers vs PocketWizard? They both appear to be made in the USA which is a...

Setup my speedlight on a stand to take a few shots tonight. D40 is on manual, 1/200, F4, WB: Flash. Flash was on 1/4 and 1/8 power. Took about 10 shots, all of the sudden, Camera won't fire. Message: 'Lighting is poor. Flash recommended' I am using the cheaplights trigger/receivers. Swapped...

I'm sure most of you have heard about Zack Arias and his flash/strobe photography work. I started watching his OneLight DVD set last night, great info. Looking forward to learning more about this area of photography. Photography By Zack Arias

I have a one light setup, stand and shoot through umbrella / softbox. Using a D40 with SB-700 triggered on the stand. I need to work on my post process editing a bit ;) (Lightroom 4.3) #1 50mm 1.8G From the first few frames right out of the box. I believe the flash was at 1/2 power. One...

Well, after some quick research, I thought the DK-21 eyecup fit the D40 cameras. I should have looked a bit harder as it appears the proper eyecup is DK-16. Carry on. :) Amazon.com: Nikon DK-21 Rubber Eyecup Nikon Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo Amazon states this fits the D40, mine...

Downloaded the trial version (2.8.0) of Nikon Camera Control Pro v2 from Nikonusa.com. It appears it should be compatible. I have tried with my camera on both USB settings; MTP/PTP and Mass Storage I am using my OEM usb cable that works all the time to download images to my Dell PC w/Vista...

After reading up here, on Strobist.com and taking a Meetup.com studio lighting class last night, I did some shopping on Amazon tonight :) I already have one SB-700 Ordered the following: Amazon.com: Cheaplights NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger and 2 Receivers Set for Canon...

Needed something to help haul around two kids, water bottles, easy to carry and have some space for a spare lens or two. Picked up the 5.11 Covrt Zone Assault pack on a 20% off sale, arrived today! Nice bag, can be converted to left handed people if you choose. Swing around design just...

I'm studying up on off-camera flash use at Strobist.com and a few other resources. Before I buy any gear, I'm playing with my settings tonight. I have a D40 and SB-700. While I understand the only way to fire it remotely is to use the D40 pop up flash to fire off the remote SB-700. While not...

My son is growing his new plant from grandma. Saw it in the window and figured it was a good opportunity to continue my off-auto learning and post-processing with Lightroom. Interested in overall opinions. Especially the 'final' image look & feel. I think I should have opened the DOF a little...

I've been searching online with no luck. Anyone know if a photography related expo show coming to the Detroit area anytime this year?

The last few weeks, I use the UPLOAD feature on flickr to upload multiple images. During the upload process the progress/status bar seems to hang. Anyone else experience this issue recently? I'm using Windows Vista and Firefox v19.0

I have since replaced my 18-55mm kit lens (#2170), but still have the original The black ring where it attaches to the camera has cracked. Is this a part I can purchase and replace to restore the lens to working order? Just called Nikon and they do not sell that part individually. Maybe...

Joined a local MeetUp group today for a PhotoWalk at the Detroit Zoo. Here are a few shots :cool: D40 / 55-200mm VR The rest are on FLICKR zoo1 by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr zoo5 by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr zoo11 by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr zoo15 by...

I took a few shots this weekend with my 50mm 1.8G. Looking for feedback on post-image processing. I've been looking at good samples online and see many variations. I'd like to know what you think of the processing on this image, it seems to be a bit too orange to me. I am a novice when it comes...

I've had a SmugMug Basic account for a few years now. Until recently, I've used it to upload pictures of the kids & family with each month of the year as it's own 'gallery'. I have the entire site locked via a password. Only family and a few friends have the password. I would like to use my...

Hello! I live near Detroit, MI. Have been shooting recreationally for years. I bought Nikon D40 in 2007 and am learning about off-auto thanks to Jared Polin's videos and DVD guide. Until recently I've been shooting pics of local car shows and my family. Starting to reach out a bit more and...