Thanks for all answers guys. 

This is my 3:rd time so I�ve been through a lot of what you describe above.  if I look back a long long time, lets say 2 month:), I�d laugh at what I submitted.  I�ve been learning so much since first SS submission.

When it comes to equipment I�ve found out that my favorite lens Nikkor 80-200 2,8 is not sharp, The AF locks about 14mm in front of the subject, at 200mm, shot from 2m distance.  And it cant be set in the house D300. If anyone succed let me know.

I�m also afraid my sensor is faulty, cause I saw some picture Rinder posted at SS with white crap around the edges.

My monitor is to cheap, to be able to see noise.


And so on...... But it�s fun/....... on the edge to possession.

Right now I spend more cash on gas than I earn.   If you guys take off you costs from your monthly earnings. How much you get? 

It doesn�t matter really, but since everyone seems so obsessed with earnings, you should be equal obsessed with costs

How good is the chance to pass the test at SS if you upload 10 IS images?