David Lal

I could not say for sure but it looks like it could just be optical flare. David

Completely agree Bill. When I walk into my garden or even around my village, the birds fly towards me, not away. @Kris: So what if you do reward your subjects with a tidbit? So what if you keep a ...

I don't know what all the fuss is about. I use or have used medium format cameras as well as the diminutive Minox. All have sat comfortably enough in my hands (size 6.5 or7 gloves). I've also never ...

Well, yes - but it is supposed to be a small camera. So, this is like buying underpants when what you really want is trousers .... ;-)

.. you should check out this thread: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/13652018 ;-)

Awesome? Somewhat over-exaggerated, methinks.

Hmmm.... Well, I had a good look round the garden but could not find any Bengal tigers. Would this do instead? :-)

Isn't this thread becoming a bit excessively (and boringly) academic? Well, it is to me anyway. You just hit the nail on the head here: yes, although I have not got one, I'm sure you are right, ...

I don't think there is any need to advertise the fact or warn people. :-)

Enjoy it when it comes. Good choice - it's what I would have chosen. Leonard was right: I have the SB800, same interface as SB600, nice flashgun but difficult user interface.

... loads of recommendations for the D500. Yes, the buffer and fast acquisition of autofocus are real benefits for landscape and travel. Not. I have a D300 with which I am very happy. Were it to ...

... They're just big pussy cats: Me  and Sheba (adult female Siberian tiger - fully conscious) ~ about 400 pounds Usually they just want to have a snuggle up and a cuddle. :-)

Well, I disagree somewhat. I see so many bird pictures posted here (and in the Pro forum) and despite expensive cameras and long zooms many are disappointing with very little fine feather detail. T ...

Not so.

The fanboys would have it otherwise but personally I'd not touch a D7000 with a bargpole (no smoke without fire, eh?). Let's say it has a propensity to illicit 'user errors' [ sic ]. By contrast, ...

Absolutely agree with that. People have different ways of working, of course. I create folders on a day by day basis, so for example, c:\graphics\pics_may13 into which I copy files (using Windows ...

.. it is important to get a new body from time to time.

... she'll get a damned good thrashing (again) if she voices an unsolicited opinion. :-)

Ik hou van panos en ik hou van Nederland. [Very beautiful. I like panos and I like The Netherlands]

I have zero interest in video and including this functionality in a DSLR to me smacks of gimmickry. Were I to be interested I would invest in a proper, dedicated video camera.