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  1. Another one.... Geez. Again why make it so complicated? Just use some bungy or 550 chord: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=142959&id=545871412&l=40f1f0165d http://www.exitshot.com
  2. Thanks to all. I just got back from Costco with a T2i, 18-55 & 70-300.....now to figure out what all of the buttons do and what those lends numbers even mean! Go here and spend another $15 and you'll get a great start at understanding what all those du-dads do and mean. Or just read the manual that comes with it, free. http://www.exitshot.com
  3. simple: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=142959&id=545871412&l=40f1f0165d http://www.exitshot.com
  4. Yes! 1)Av mode. Use depth of field to create intimate portraits and such. This exercise is going to be a huge learning experience for you in using flashes. I suggest you do at least one practice session beforehand. You want time to experiment. You won't have time during the actual wedding. 2)RENT a good lens or 2! I've used lensrentals.com a few times. They make it easy for you. You'll only need the lenses for a couple days (1 day practice, wedding day). It is worth it! Do not use a Canon 10-22. It's a fun little lens, but there are much better quality lenses out there. Try a 24-70L and/or 70-200L. The GLASS makes all the difference. 3)Find an assistant and use a slave flash/light box for fill light. If you really want the portraits to look good, you'll need the fill flash. And you want something soft, not just a direct flash. Try finding a cheap softbox, even something small. Have your assistant hold the slave flash as close to the people as possible without obviously getting in the shot. Some of the best shots I see are outdoor shots, backlit (think sun setting behind them) with the softbox fill flash lighting up their faces/front. If you figure this out, you're shots will look professional. If the bride/groom/wedding party will cooperate and get dressed up early, it's easier to get a lot of the portraits out of the way beforehand. Then just some family shots after the ceremony before the reception. Remember, backlit + fill flash :) good luck, post some of the photos http://www.exitshot.com
  5. Photos from POPS are on my website: http://exitshot.smugmug.com/ http://www.exitshot.com
  6. Well said. http://www.exitshot.com
  7. Or hangs on for a go around... Or has to climb back in on a 100 way at 18k with no O2 as the pilot powers up and banks for a huge go around then sees people from another plane give up and fall off and wishes she'd have just let go in the first place. http://www.exitshot.com
  8. Beautiful site! Great photos. I like your use of panning in a few of the shots, and the bumped up contrast in some as well. Update your bio page! http://www.exitshot.com
  9. Why not just use a GoPro in stills mode if you're going to go the cheap/lightweight route? http://www.exitshot.com
  10. I like to start by drilling the bottom left hole, then mounting the box so it hinges and rotates about that point. Lay on a bench or table and have someone help you sight it and rotate it until you get it where you like it. Then make some pencil marks. Take it off and drill the rest of the holes. That being said, expect to more holes than you need. You'll probably do a few jumps on it and want to tweak it again. Then you'll want to upgrade to a flat top. Good luck! http://www.exitshot.com
  11. Call 423-949-9499 and speak to Beverly. They've always been quick to answer the phone and ship me a new lineset. And best of all, it's easy to install! http://www.exitshot.com
  12. Here's a fun little self-portrait. -Karen http://www.exitshot.com
  13. Simple GoPro Setup: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=142959&id=545871412&l=40f1f0165d http://www.exitshot.com
  14. http://www.xkcd.com/552 Correlation does not imply causation. http://www.exitshot.com
  15. www.xkcd.com/552 Correlation does not imply causation. http://www.exitshot.com
  16. Perris has RW load organizers every day and Otters turning every day. The last few weeks we've been turning 3 planes, including the skyvan, every day. And Perris has the tunnel. Oh, and the pool, bar & restaurant. Elsinore is cool too. Check them both out. http://www.exitshot.com
  17. the answer is the fearful, uneducated, easily persuaded people who buy into the conservative propaganda telling them their security, way of life, and values are being threatened by terrorists, gays, socialist health care, atheists and abortion. Smoke and mirrors that perpetuate and enable the rich to write the laws and allow themselves to get richer. http://www.exitshot.com
  18. Cliches aside, it was a very good film. http://www.exitshot.com
  19. Don't both downsize and change canopy types at the same time. At least demo a crossfire 149 for a while before downsizing. Then it would be reasonable to go to the 129. And don't break yourself by turning any of them low. http://www.exitshot.com
  20. They come with extra parts. Try switching the screw. I had the tilt problem when flying headdown. It wouldn't tighten enough even with a screwdriver. But switching the screw to another I had in my bag of parts held it tighter. http://www.exitshot.com
  21. try adding a gopro with my quick and easy gopro setup: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=142959&id=545871412&l=40f1f0165d http://www.exitshot.com
  22. Since Arnold won't be back, it's getting hot already and it's only March! Republican primary battle: Anyone notice all the money Meg Whitman is throwing at attacking Steve Poizner? Both made bank from techie companies. As they say, money doesn't buy votes but it sure seems to help. I might register Republican just so I can vote NO for Whitman in the primary. Dems: Looking like Jerry Brown, Attorney General and former Governor, will have to battle the winner of Poizner/Whitman and however many millions of dollars he/she has left to campaign. Primary is June 8. Final Governor election Nov 2. Will have popcorn. http://www.exitshot.com
  23. I've been in contact with Nuno as well. I think there was some confusion in how facebook works and it wasn't his intent to misuse it for advertising. I am going to give the switch a try and post my honest feedback after putting some use on it. http://www.exitshot.com
  24. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/52735-REG/Stroboframe_300_QRC_Quick_Release_Set_.html http://www.exitshot.com