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I am a career computer scientist and just decided to pick up photography as a hobby. I just got my first camera! I'll keep my list of gear up-to-date:

Bodies:

  • Nikon D7000

Lenses:

  • AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
  • AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
  • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Tripods:

  • Gorillapod SLR-Zoom
  • Vanguard Tracker PT-28 (legs) with Vanguard SBH-100 (ball head)

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comment How can I self-publish a photography book?
the writers stackexchange may have some advice on publishing: writers.stackexchange.com
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asked Tips for photographing art (at a museum)
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comment Should I keep Image Stabilization (IS) off when I do not actually need it?
It's not always about hand-holding, right? (But I think we get your point). Check out my answer to this question on aerial photography :-): photo.stackexchange.com/questions/670/…
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comment Should I keep Image Stabilization (IS) off when I do not actually need it?
@JamWheel - I suppose the rest of the article goes on to talk about more specifically when it is and isn't needed. Shutter speed, surrounding environment, and the subject all factor into this decision.
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answered Ideas for Daily Exercises to Improve Photography Technique
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comment How to Force my Nikon D5000 to take a photo in low light?
Related question about focusing in complete darkness: photo.stackexchange.com/questions/1783/…
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comment Can you recommend a small camera bag to fit medium SLR, superzoom lens, and small flash?
@Jon Erickson: I have seen it in stores... I actually tried it out in a store and then ordered it online later.
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answered Can you recommend a small camera bag to fit medium SLR, superzoom lens, and small flash?
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comment Do you have any ideas for a photo shoot that I can do at home with everyday things?
You should probably give credit to @ysap for that photo and link to his answer directly. photo.stackexchange.com/questions/7784/…