The Monkey

Out of curiosity, what amps do you like but NOT respect?

I could get some of them speakers?

happy belated bday!

happy birthday!

happy Birthday!

Justin, could I use these on the KGSS DX?

What's the ballpark price on these? (I didn't buy last time around.)

Woot Off.

That map scares me.

Love the sole survivor, in particular, going to drown his sorrows.

btw, I hate my Crumpler.

I need a new camera bag. Something sturdy and compact. Like me. Shoulder or sling would be good.

First of all, fuck points on a refi. Then fold those closing costs into the new loan. Of course it all just depends if the numbers work but I am fundamentally opposed to giving these asshole banks any points in this environment.

Congrats Beefy. Sitting in a conference all day. Trying hard to stay awake. Not succeeding.

Just wait til I start lamenting the trade-in of the D300....

Great pics gang and thanks for the info. I just exchanged for the D7000. Will test it out tonight.

Nate, sorry, I forget do you currently have the D7000?

Yeah, the low light is making me think...

Thanks guys. Now I need to bother you again. I think I'm having some buyer's remorse. I like the D300 a lot, but I believe the controls on the D7000 are going to be more intuitive for me coming from the D50. Also, the D7000's size does have certain advantages, of course, even though I don't love the ergonomics. From what I've read the ergonomics can be improved by adding a battery grip to the D7000. I like the tank-like build quality of the D300, but now I'm wondering if the transition to the D7000 would be easier for me. So, bottom line is that I'm considering exchanging the D300 for the D7000. And I'm annoyed at myself. Any advice/guidance would be much appreciated.

^I approve of that rig.

excellent, which model?

Ok, more help needed gang. Could use some recommendations for a camera strap for the D300. Something more comfortable/substantial than the stock version.

If it's an end rig then why are you looking for another headphone rig?

Happy Birthday, Chris!

Nate, Thanks. Your observations are consistent with what I've read. I ended up getting the D300. It's an earlier model than the D7000 and I guess doesn't have some of the features of the D7000, but it's a beast. And so much faster than my D50. I traded in my D50 kit and the Lumix and ended up getting the D300 in excellent condition for $450. The D7000 was going to be around $350 more than that, which made a difference. Interestingly, the D7000 is significantly more compact than the D300, but the D300 felt more comfortable in my hands. Shows the benefit of actually handling these things. Regardless, both cameras are a big step up from the D50 and I'm really excited to start shooting.