Both units will be secured in the next couple of weeks. I want to fully

familiarize myself with the basics first before I head into additional
territory. I will assess battery life with the current set-up in field
conditions. I am also going to purchase other options like the AC power
cord
to work with the camera's potential with the computer.


Good plan. The SB800 and 600 flashes are famous for being very capable
and yet quite confusing....to the point that some websites are up to
try and de-mystify them. The manuals are tough going. I have the
SB800...which I suggest because it comes with built in bounce card,
diffusion dome and better coverage.
Anyway...enjoy.


RB

Thanx .....


BTW - first field run and the photos are awesome. I plugged in to the
conference room TV and ran a slide show. The people taking over the project
for me were very impressed. 151 shots on a 512mg CF. Full battery power this
AM and it did not drop on the meter at all.... Nice!

This frickin camera is amazing!

CM

BTW - first field run and the photos are awesome. I plugged in to the
conference room TV and ran a slide show. The people taking over the
project
for me were very impressed. 151 shots on a 512mg CF. Full battery power
this
AM and it did not drop on the meter at all.... Nice!



Battery life is really not that bad. Some folks are getting 300-400
shots with a D200 battery. But folks got spoiled by the D50 and D70
which can do 600-1000 shots and I can get 1500 with my grip.
No doubt about it....it's a killer camera. Now just pony up for a
70-200VR and the 17-55DX (they'll cost about 2900.00 for both) and
you'll be rockin'!


RB
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