I just came back from Europe and tried something new that worked great. I got a "debit" card loaded up with Euro's, in the dollar amount I thought I'd need for the trip. No foreign transaction charges plus I came home and didn't have wait for a big cred [Read more...] posted in Overseas Travel Surprise

I just came back from Europe and tried something new that worked great. I got a "debit" card loaded up with Euro's, in the dollar amount I thought I'd need for the trip. No foreign transaction charges plus I came home and didn't have wait for a big credit card bill to come in. It worked out very well, and I just cashed it in when I got home and got the left over money back in US dollars. A pin is required to use it, so there is little risk if it is stolen or lost. And I still had the credit card to use, if I wanted to. I believe you can load the card with Euros or British Pounds. posted in Overseas Travel Surprise

I am also with the lens crowd. My basic lenses are nearly 20 years old, and are still great glass, and working fine. (But I can only speak for Nikon lenses.) Very good investments. Of course it depends on your other needs as to the camera. [Read more...] posted in Body or lens?

I am also with the lens crowd. My basic lenses are nearly 20 years old, and are still great glass, and working fine. (But I can only speak for Nikon lenses.) Very good investments. Of course it depends on your other needs as to the camera. Since I am not a Canon person I am not familiar with the camera you are currently using. I just upgraded to a full frame camera as I was tired of limitations related to noise, among other things. posted in Body or lens?