Tina wrote...
I got to play with my friend's flash this holiday and I'm thinking about getting one. After I get the fiddy and the filters and the everything else I absolutely must have. Then I'll get the thing I want.

maritza soto wrote...
That is so cool! My dad has a bunch of Nikon lenses, I wonder if I would be able to use any of them.

Stitchy McYarnpants wrote...
It's all about the bounce, baby! Flashes, I mean. My dad was the flash-master when I was a kid.

caro sheridan wrote...
Yeah! I got one of those Gary Fong diffuser dealie-whatsits. Bounce! And also, I have one word for you. BLOCK.

Sarah wrote...
Ooh. My dad's got some Nikon gear, but sadly my brother actually uses it for arty things, so I doubt I'll get my hands on it any time soon.

Stitchy McYarnpants wrote...
HA! I edited my comment so as not to attract any unwanted commentry. Block, indeed.

Diana wrote...
Nice! A flash is definitely the way to go.

meg wrote...
i got a super old pentax from my FIL last week and he let me play around with all the nikon accessories he has for his old 35mm. they fit my camera as well. i'm interested to see how you experiment with the flash. i actually own two that i never use.

Vicki wrote...
I've been pretty happy with my flash experiments so far -- far happier than I ever thought I'd be. It's true what they say -- diffusion and bounce are key. OMG, in Wisconsin (and Canada), one just has to have a way to Make Light at this time of year! I have the 430EX Speedlite with the plastic diffuser and I've been having fun playing around with it. Have fun with the new (old) stuff!!!

Kirsten Kapur wrote...
My dad was a Canon man. I really should have thought of that before I bought my Nikon. Cute photo.

maryse wrote...
i have to learn how to use a flash. you know. and get one. what is this BLOCK thing of which speaks? might not have been compatible. depending on how old the equipment was.

caro sheridan wrote...
Heh. She was teasing about if I'd ever punched someone. You know, 'cause of the crazies and almost having my hand in a fist. I think someone has been asking you the same, yes?

maryse wrote...
ah yes, someone did invite me to post such a photo

maritza soto wrote...
I was wondering when you guys were going to duke it out over that diamond. ;)

Francesca Russell wrote...
Ooh, I'm excited to hear how your adventures in flash photography go - this one is great, not washed out at all, which is what I'm always afraid of with a flash.

Rachel wrote...
New toys!

Lisa wrote...
I'm so impressed that you knew how to clean up the lens after the batteries had leaked inside!! Now all your pics will be super well-lit and gorgeous!

caro sheridan wrote...
I'm not that good, just lazy. I figured I'd have to take it to a repair shop to replace the contact. When I kept procrastinating the trip, I googled to see how bad it might be and instead found a few clean up tips.

saomai wrote...
very cool! i need to learn how to use my flash as well!

Kellee Middlebrooks wrote...
Niiiiice. I too would like to master the flash, seeing as how there's not an ounce of natural light anywhere in my house on the best of days. Er...except for the bathroom, which...well....perhaps not the best photo backdrop, if you know what I mean.

Ashley wrote...
Ooh! And you're not all, you know...flashy. Intriguing.

caro sheridan wrote...
The wash out always scared me too, but I knew with a speedlite this wouldn't be as much of an issue. In this one I stepped down the intensity of the flash to half (I think) what it would normally be. Plus the diffuser thingo. (And don't worry, I'm not going to go all strobist or anything. Yet.)

Carla wrote...
I have a box full of Canon lenses and other odds and ends my Dad gave me (along with his old film AE-1) I told him I wanted a digital rebel, he gave me his old AE-1 with some black and white film. He is a bit of a purist when it comes to his photography, and has a massive collection of professional Canon equipment. Anyway, as far as I know, you can use the older lenses on the digital rebels, so long as you get this little round piece of plastic to cover the metal leads/sensor/thingamgigs because these older lenses are totally manual, and how you shouldn't mix the two without protecting the camera. IANACE (I am not a camera expert, don't even play one on TeeVee, but I did read this when researching if my lenses from dad would be compatible with my future digital rebel)

Lauren wrote...
Wow this looks great! I completely do not get how to use a flash. I'm hoping to learn a little from your flash adventures. And way to totally score on the camera loot!

Danielle wrote...
Yeah, a nice speedlight is on my list of things to buy. Damn you all for introducing me to this expensive hobby!

stinkerbell1 wrote...
I have one... but need to learn to use it too. might be on my list for this year :)

earthchick wrote...
Very cool!

Liz wrote...
I'll be watching your Speedlite adventures. James' dad just gave him an old one. My fiddy is from the Canon EOS I got for my 16th birthday. That thing is rugged.

Erin wrote...
someday i will learn how to use a flash. for now i am staunchly anti. but jason has a nice external flash, totally incompatible with my canon, but perhaps i'll play with it.

stinkerbell1 wrote...
FYI@ Mintyfreshflavor: you can use nikon flashes with canon (and vice versa)- but they have to be used off camera and triggered via a remote transmitter (the pocket or cactus wizards etc) I don't know how to do it, but have a friend who has done it :)