Are canons worth the extra money compared to nikon?

Are canons worth the extra money compared to nikon?
>>> Are canons worth the extra money compared to nikon?

Help with High Speed Sync Flash? (Lumopro 160)?

I bought my first external flash and have been happy with it until now.My goal was always to do low key photography but only NOW have i learned about high speed sync flash.

I dont even understand the concept entirely. Can someone put it in laymans terms?

Also, is there anyway to do low key photography with my flash or no? Should I invest in another flash? Do I have to buy an expensive flash to achieve low key results?

(I have a nikon d3000.)

Thanks in advance…
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>>> Help with High Speed Sync Flash? (Lumopro 160)?

ISO in low light situations?

I have a Nikon D80 and I want to know how to take photos in low-light situations. Every time I try, the photos come out black or really super dark. I want to learn manually. Please help, your answers are appreciated.
>>> ISO in low light situations?

Advice on going for a DSLR?

So I've been mulling this over for a few months but I'm going to get a DSLR. I've grown sick of getting back uploading my photos and thinking "that's not what it looked like". The one I've decided on is the Nikon d3100, seems like a pretty good entry level DSL but I'm now being baffled by all the add ons.
I'm going to Paris for my birthday next month and obviously would like to take the camera, as you can imagine funds are tight too because I'm saving for my holiday. Now I keep being told I need to buy extras for it like tripods and UV filters (some people say UV filters are completely pointless on modern DSLRs too)

What do I actually need to buy with the camera to take some nice photos in night and day?
>>> Advice on going for a DSLR?

WHAT IS ON THIS HOTSHOE?

Http://www.uuelf.com/Hongdak-MC-30-Remote-Switch-Cable-Style-Shutter-Release-Control-for-Nikon-D3-D700-D300-D2H-D200-D1H-D1X.html?currency=GBP

In the picture there is a camera with a small device wired to the camera… what is this? what does it do?
>>> WHAT IS ON THIS HOTSHOE?

Is 275 for a nikon D40 a great deal?

Should I buy the older d40 instead of the d3100. I'm not interested in video
>>> Is 275 for a nikon D40 a great deal?

Which kit should I go with? Nikon D90?

Should I go with the D90 with the 18-105mm lens or the D90 with the 50mm 1.8 lens?
>>> Which kit should I go with? Nikon D90?

Cheap, high quality beginner camera?

I'm looking to get into photography, and I don't yet have a large budget for a good camera.

So, for a beginner, what's a relatively cheap, but high quality camera? A point and shoot is fine, but obviously if there's a better DSLR then that'd be great. A friend recommended some sort of Nikon 1, which he said is like a blend between the two.

So… yeah. :3
>>> Cheap, high quality beginner camera?

What camera is good for beginners?

So i'm planning on getting a nice camera with interchangeable lenses. Which is the best considering i've never had more then the little cheep ones? What do you think of the Nikon 1 J2? I'm not trying to spend a thousand dollars on one either.
>>> What camera is good for beginners?

What accessories to get with a pro.flash?

Hey!

I am looking into getting a speedlite very soon. I want to get more into portraits and maybe wedding photography in the future. I currently do a lot of video work, including weddings, and want to start tapping more in to the photo side.

I was curious what sort of items I should pick up with a speedlite.

Every photographer I see has a different set of items to go with their flash, even if it is the same style of shoot.

Also as far as flash types… I was being recommend one of these guys would be very good for a person just getting started:

http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-YN-560-Speedlight-Flash-Nikon/dp/B0079M711S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=UR14N3YC5275&coliid=IXHUXL1DV0D72

http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-YN-560-Speedlight-Flash-Canon/dp/B004GZLFHM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351349520&sr=8-1&keywords=Yongnuo+YN-560

Thanks!
>>> What accessories to get with a pro.flash?