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As an engineer who works with other engineers, I can safely tell you never to assume this.

You would have thought someone would have written a free customizable web cal. Something like phpBB for forums.

Pretty sure that google calendar doesn't let you do any of things I wanted.

My grad school group is looking to host web based calendar system on our server to reserve instruments. Do any of you, perhaps Todd, know of a good one? Here are some features we'd like: -ability to email all users simultaneously -email users by clicking on their scheduled time -prevent an instrument from being doublebooked -email administrator to request training for an instrument -web based administration interface

Pretty sure you can get 5k for a kidney.

That lens is ultimately disappointing. Contrast is not great, lots of aberration, messy bokeh, and just too expensive. I feel like unless you really NEED the shallow DOF, it's not worth it. I know I'm not making you feel better but it's gotta be said.

Impressive, as always.

SX230HS maybe?

yep. but she doesn't need all those features. just get her something for like 200.

Yes, remember that your lens doesn't stop down to focus. It only stops down to take the picture or when you press the DOF button.

Sigmas AF very poorly on Canon bodies. Certain copies are alright, certain copies are way off. It's better with microadjust, but some don't ever focus consistently so you can't compensate. They are fairly consistent on Nikons, mostly due to the fact that Nikon AF is far more robust.

Didn't you just move to a 7d? You probably should have stuck with a Rebel. I tried moving to mirrorless but the LCD was just aggravating. I could never get into it. If you have to, find something with a viewfinder. You can always trade your 7d for a X100.

nice, fill flash?

I have no idea how anyone but Canon and Nikon stays afloat seeing as they don't have a proper infrastructure for optics manufacturing.

I think you need the RS-7 with a pouch, they Joey or something.

There could have been more light on her face. You should use different BW filters to try to get some more contrast. The overall effect is nice since I assume you had no control over the scene. Maybe you can do a little more post to dim that light a little bit. Sweet bokeh though, I assume 50mm 1.4? I'm so fucking jealous. That's an awesome lens. So's the 24mm TS-E II.

serious props for those shots.

If you plan on using a 50mm equivalent prime most of the time, your only way to go is the Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX unless you want to spring for the 35mm 1.2L. For an all purpose zoom, it's either the Nikon 18-200mm (27-300mm effective) or IMO, the better option is the Canon 17-55mm 2.8 EF-S IS (27-88mm). Unfortunately, I have very little experience doing macro so I can't comment too much on that. I know the Canon 100mms both L and non-L are good. I have done AF on macro and it works well for me although I'd bet that Nikon's AF system is slightly superior (unless you sprung for the 7D).

Both cameras are great, although I'll have to give the edge to the D7000 for image quality and features overall. But the decision should be based on the lenses you plan on getting and the money you plan on spending on them. What kind of shooting do you do the most? Indoor? Outdoor? Sports? Wildlife? Portrait? Do you like zooms or primes? To give you an idea, here are the lenses that are unique for each manufacturer: Nikon 18-200mm VRII (most versatile zoom; best single lens solution; Canon equivalent is terrible) - $600 Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-S DX (best normal prime on a crop sensor; works with some vignetting on full frame; No decent Canon equivalent in the same price range) - $200 Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 EF-S IS (best normal/wide zoom for crop sensor; L lens sharpness; ONLY normal zoom with IS; Nikon equivalent does not have IS) - $1200 Canon 50mm f/1.8 (the nifty fifty; nothing comes close for price/optical performance ratio) - $100 Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S (cheap 50mm prime with AF-S/USM) - $220 Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S (only mid-range normal prime with modern design and AF-S/USM; Canon's alternative has micro USM and is extremely dated) - $450 Canon 17-40mm f/4L (L lens build and quality at mid range price; Nikon has no equivalent lens) - $800 Canon 70-200mm f/4L (only GREAT long zoom at mid range prices; Nikon has no equivalent) - $700

Pretty awesome. Does need some contrast/WB post though.

God, I hate all of you. This is basically what I have. edit: not all of you, just those with Breitling, Ball, Bell&Ross, Panerai up the wazoo.

Happy bday!