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Used to shoot Holiday Inn brochures using a 4x5 Sinar,transparency film, a Speedotron 4803 (4,000ws) strobe system, along with Scheider 90mm, 150mm, and 210mm lenses. Oh, and a lot of Polaroid film. I remember those days...

Any friend of Yota's and admits it needs psychiatric help, or belongs here. Welcome.

Canon 10D. Those were the nighmare years of digital photography. The Nikon D100 was crap too. 6mp, noisy, slow, three shot raw buffer and a minute lockup.

Sorry Zach- I shoot Nikon professionally- and would not suggest that over the others mentioned. The Canon 50D is a different creature altogether, with a magnesium alloy body and a 15mp sensor. The 40D is certainly worth a look too, as it's price dropped with the addition of the 50D. Same metal body, but the ISO isn't as high and the sensor is 10mp. The Olympus is a niche camera, with limited lens and accessory options. Nothing near Canon or Nikon. Pros stick with the big two for a reason. The D5000 finally addressed my issue with the D40, D40X, and D60. A three point autofocus system. Any photographer knows the rule of thirds, and this focusing system totally ignores the four major compositional focusing points. Complete fail. The D5000 steps up and has 11 point autofocus. Much better, plus you might be able to use the HD video on it. For me, the video and tilt screen don't mean much, but you be the judge there. www.dpreview.com is the best unbiased source of information there is.

Last week I had a kid throw something at me while I was riding with 3 others. Maybe gum or something like that. Scared the shit out of him by doubling back through the church parking lot, and pulling up on him. Sure he didn't envision that. In a raised voice, just said "Do we have a fucking problem, you and I??" I could have responded in any manner. I'm Scottish, what can I say... Two years ago, I did most of my errands on a 50cc scooter that was a bit 'roided up. I had a guy purposely run me off the road in a 45 zone. He HAD to get in front of the scooter as it went from 2 to 1 lane. Pushed me to the construction zone and into the orange pylons. Got the license plate, called the police, and they just about told me they were going to do nothing. Like a simple assault, he said- unless there are witnesses, they won't do a thing... Something similar happened on High Street by Hound Dog's Pizza with the construction there. Only there is a light at the corner of Ackerman. It must have been funny to see a guy get off a scooter and pull somebody out of a plum Neon. Even funnier to see a college student aged guy crying about it. I guess nobody came forth as a witness.

Win. I forgot, a Sierra Nevada and a Jaegermeister too.

Reason #1 being I broke a Canon in 8 weeks shooting professionally. 8 weeks. And yes, I've been drinking. But not when shooting- just now though...

Alright- Byrne's has Christmas Ale! After a Guinness, Strongbow, Long Island Ice Tea, and a PBR, I found that there was a Christmas Ale on Tap. I ended flirting with a bartender, and ended up going home with a lesbian. Good stuff. Thanks Yota- this is all your fault.

I'm a professional photographer by trade. Point and shoots, plus the hybrid type cameras, really are crap. They do what they do well, which is fit in your pocket. I shoot Nikon gear. That said, I'd suggest Canon or Sony for the entry level. Nikon for the higher levels. PM if you want my opinions why. Cheers-

Haven't tried that. Might have to now. Maybe even see what the Elevator is putting out for the season. Thanks for the Barley's tip.

Wow. An even better link... http://www.marvelousmanboobs.com/

Then I've got to turn my Aprilias in, because I'm a no good law breaker. Just when I found my niche. Poop!

Nothing like sampling the ales in Belgium itself. Thinking it's time for another beer sampling vacation...

Shit, it's a Duc ...I forgot the spraycan rattle rattle rattle too!

Silly bastards! It's chrome, and there are leather tassle fringe clutch and brake lever cover accessories too. Boys, get out your chaps! Brum brum brum!

I didn't really want to throw up the This thread is worthless without pics smiley...

Bohn here. Don't know if it's CE though. I had the Joe Rocket before that, which was rubbish. That rode up high whenever it felt like it, and just hit the base of the helmet. Not good. The Bohn fits well, has tailbone coverage too, and doesn't move out of place.

And your sign? Any plans for the weekend, sailor?

Very familiar with the area. I used to take my *cough* Harley around there when I was a student at Miami. Great roads. Glad it didn't turn out too bad for you.

The definitive word. Cheers!

V-4 Tuono is on my short wish list. Whenever it comes out, and hoping there is an actual tailsection that won't impale my girlfriend....

Twins FFS. Welcome.

The Daily Show.

180 miles, two Aprilias and a Z1000, and a shaved prime rib sandwich at the Lakeside Grille. Good season ending ride maybe? Or maybe just getting ready for the trackday in two weeks.