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[AquaStudent]

Last night was a cold night and snow crunched under my feet but before my toes fell off from frostbite I was able to take this shot.

Orion is in the background and one of the observatory's telescope domes is lit up by moonlight in the foreground. I had a small gap before the overcast skies took over.

[TickleMyElmo]

Originally Posted by msjinkzd

Though it is not a SLR, i just picked up a aw100 waterproof camera to try out for in tank shots and video

Hoping to upgrade my slr camera body to a d7000 soon

An AW100 is certainly good enough to join, you want in?

Originally Posted by tommypham

just picked up a D3100 so I guess I'm in!

Great, you can be #095!

Originally Posted by Synyster1337

I've got a spot in here, hopefully. D90 crew checking in.

Sweet, you can be #096!

Originally Posted by Nubster

Looks like I might be back in...I think I'm going to pick up an almost new (<500 clicks) D7000 to replace my D300 that I recently sold.

But you were never out! Whats the reasoning behind possibly picking up a D7000? Just have some lenses left and figure you might as well get a DSLR to have around when you need the capability that mirrorless sometimes doesn't provide?

Originally Posted by AquaStudent

Last night was a cold night and snow crunched under my feet but before my toes fell off from frostbite I was able to take this shot.

Orion is in the background and one of the observatory's telescope domes is lit up by moonlight in the foreground. I had a small gap before the overcast skies took over.

Sweet! I did some astrophotography for the first time a few days ago (pic on page 39), froze my butt off but I really enjoyed it, definitely plan on getting back out there soon Clouds are my biggest problem so far,....it's always freakin' cloudy when I want to go out and take some pics!

[Nubster]

Originally Posted by TickleMyElmo

But you were never out! Whats the reasoning behind possibly picking up a D7000? Just have some lenses left and figure you might as well get a DSLR to have around when you need the capability that mirrorless sometimes doesn't provide?

Pretty much. I am really enjoying the mirrorless and MF is a blast, but I also miss fast accurate AF at times and the NEX cameras are not known for that. None of the mirrorless systems really are. Not yet at least. I went with the D7000 this time around rather than getting another D300 because of the D300's lack of low light ability. I figured the D7000 was a step or two up and has pretty much everything else I want over the D300. I was able to grab a body for pretty cheap with less than 500 clicks on the shutter. I figured, why not.

[Icegoalie32]

CoolPix L810. I'm in.

[AquaStudent]

Elmo was that a shot of the ISS passing over or another satellite? There wasn't a periodic brightening so I don't think it was a jet and it was fairly consistent with it's brightness through the flight so I don't think it was an iridium flare (reflective satellite)
Cool shot.

Clouds do make things tricky. I was just outside and saw that it was clear. I may try and go get the 32" telescope up and running...although it's been buggy lately.

[Synyster1337]

Thanks for the add, I'll post up some shots of my tank when I get a break from school and work >:O Decent little 55 that's heavily planted. The right half of it is awesome, but the left half is very spacious. I'll at least try to get the picture from my phone even though it's not the quality of my D90.

Here's the picture from my phone.

This is about two weeks into the tank. Since then it has exhibited massive growth in full eco complete substrate at about 3.5-4" deep across the tank. I've got a 2x54W T5HO fixture as well. Filtration is a Rena XP2, and that thing does work. I haven't gotten around to pressurized CO2 quite yet, but it's definitely going to be an elaborate setup. I also want a 12 long rimless but I'm gonna have to wait on that. The good DSLR pics will come when I get home.

[TickleMyElmo]

Originally Posted by Icegoalie32

CoolPix L810. I'm in.

Sweet, you can be #097!

Originally Posted by AquaStudent

Elmo was that a shot of the ISS passing over or another satellite? There wasn't a periodic brightening so I don't think it was a jet and it was fairly consistent with it's brightness through the flight so I don't think it was an iridium flare (reflective satellite)
Cool shot.

Clouds do make things tricky. I was just outside and saw that it was clear. I may try and go get the 32" telescope up and running...although it's been buggy lately.

Just a plane, I think ...it was taken at 17mm so I'm pretty sure it's just a plane lol...

Originally Posted by Synyster1337

Thanks for the add, I'll post up some shots of my tank when I get a break from school and work >:O Decent little 55 that's heavily planted. The right half of it is awesome, but the left half is very spacious. I'll at least try to get the picture from my phone even though it's not the quality of my D90.

Here's the picture from my phone.
This is about two weeks into the tank. Since then it has exhibited massive growth in full eco complete substrate at about 3.5-4" deep across the tank. I've got a 2x54W T5HO fixture as well. Filtration is a Rena XP2, and that thing does work. I haven't gotten around to pressurized CO2 quite yet, but it's definitely going to be an elaborate setup. I also want a 12 long rimless but I'm gonna have to wait on that. The good DSLR pics will come when I get home.

No problem, sweet tank!

[Nubster]

Jeez...can't believe no one is even going to mention it....

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d7100/index.htm

http://nikonrumors.com/2013/02/20/ni...ntent=FaceBook

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/About-Nik...gineering.html

[tippeecanoe]

Nikon D70, I'm in!

[michael09]

Nikon D3200!

[herns]

What is Nikkon budget or entry level DSLR?

[Nubster]

The D3100 is the lowest level for a new Nikon DSLR. There's a number of much better cameras great prices though on the used market.

[MABJ]

Originally Posted by Nubster

The D3100 is the lowest level for a new Nikon DSLR. There's a number of much better cameras at the same or better prices though on the used market.

Like what? I'm interested in a DSLR, but I'd love bang for my buck.

[Nubster]

The D300 is $450-500ish and it's a borderline pro camera...far, far from an entry level. The D7000 prices will be dropping with the announcement of the D7100. You can get them for $650-700 right now. The D7000 is a highend consumer grade camera. It's arguably as good or better in some regard than the D300. There's also the older D80 ($250ish), D90 ($500), and D200 ($300). All great cameras. Prices are approximate but general price ranges.

[michael09]

I HAS A nikon D3200 can I join Club