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Hi Tim, I found stuff on Google, including a US page with details of lenses, etc..., but if I'm thinking of parting with cash for one, I prefer to have someone's real ...

12/11/2003 - 8:39 AM
By CanonMan

It's also possible to do this with Paint Shop Pro - OK for wallpaper on your pc but not recommended for any other purpose like prints or web site galleries as they don't ...

12/11/2003 - 1:40 PM
By lucrezia

Look here

13/11/2003 - 10:42 AM
By brian1208

I sit here wondering "what will be the next bone of contention" we have had digi V film, video V DVD, England V Australia (no contest on that one) Whats next...

28/11/2003 - 12:23 AM
By cameraboy56

It's possible that the digital camera will resolve more information in low light than a 35mm negative would. Therefore, would the test shots be an accurate method of j...

12/11/2003 - 9:17 PM
By Jeff Russell

You might want to ask rc (Russell Coleman) he might know a photographer that could do with a second shooter ! :-) Slawek - Russell got let down on his wedding day rece...

11/11/2003 - 7:28 PM
By UserDeleted

Does anyone out there know where I can get a strip down manual for a sigma 70-300 lens. I have a where the zoom ring is loose. This is just a mechanical thing but I canno...

12/11/2003 - 12:23 PM
By whippetrider

I dont do finance so that shouldnt be a problem! Nice one seabloke!

10/12/2003 - 10:27 AM
By richie_rich

You can also press the number keys to alter the opacity of the mask, ie 3 would be 30%, one of the best ways of using it is as a gradient mask, this gives you the option ...

16/11/2003 - 7:14 PM
By Malcolm Downes

Louise, All light sensitive film is black and white in the sense that the silver reacts to the intensity of the light. The silver is then developed to bring out the late...

11/11/2003 - 3:09 PM
By macroman

From the BJP Big Book 2003: East Side Studios, 40A River Rd., Barking. Tel No. 020 8507 7572 Kaz Studio, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rayleigh. Tel No. 01268 782 5...

11/11/2003 - 3:45 PM
By tim franklin

It's ok Pete, I was going to mention the fact that the EPZ shop is no longer 'new' but you beat me to that one by removing the 'new' remarks from by the links! :-)

11/11/2003 - 11:27 PM
By stevenj

It's possible that the mail viewer is set to show only unread mails. If you give details of what service she is using I am sure somebody on here will be able to clear it...

11/11/2003 - 1:59 PM
By digicammad

I feel that the magazines might have something to do with it. Every magazine, especially the ones devoted to digital, seem to have the majority of their space devoted to...

17/11/2003 - 10:13 PM
By smeagol

Hi this is my first time entering this forum so please forgive me if I dredge up some matters that have already been discussed. I run my own retail photo lab and have b...

21/01/2004 - 3:11 AM
By wizard1

Mike, To be serious just for one minute or so...at this very late hour. I think that Canons move in bringing out the 300D is good news for everyone. It brought down...

12/11/2003 - 1:29 AM
By Jeff Russell

How much was the A1 print from Snappy Snaps please? Just curious. Thanks Anthony

17/11/2003 - 9:42 PM
By Anthony

I quite agree with you John.Somebody posts a genuine query, gets 2 or 3 helpful answers then its He-Ho were off to fantasyland. I'm all for a bit of humour but could you ...

17/11/2003 - 5:35 PM
By digiphoto

Other than having a test chart (a proper one can be bought, but they are now around 100) you can't beat a newspaper as a test -black writing on whitish text with varying ...

11/11/2003 - 12:52 PM
By Pete

Thanks both of you, it's definitely one of those!Now I know that I can try it out I will have a go - that's if I can see through the dust in the viewfinder!Ha ha.

12/11/2003 - 8:26 AM
By laura16

Thanks for the heads up, guys. Will look into Nova Darkrooms and see if i can get some kind of quote. WIlll also check out Primary's website out. Just wanted to know if ...

11/11/2003 - 11:59 AM
By aworan

Does anybody out there have a C2100? If so, have you experimented with the sharpening modes in the menu system? I just discovered that the default 'normal' is not the m...

11/11/2003 - 9:24 AM
By digicammad

An alternative technique that avoids playing with layers is to simply select your subject using the lasso tool or the magic wand tool, then hit "Q" to enter the...

16/12/2003 - 6:32 PM
By jedi_andi

Did the bull charge for the modelling? Pepsi Boy

12/11/2003 - 12:47 AM
By Anthony

There is a Technique article on this site that deals with almost exactly what you're after.

11/11/2003 - 9:14 AM
By ganstey

The dogs in my portfolio pics, were done with two studio lights with old fashioned metal reflectors.

14/11/2003 - 3:38 PM
By omh debs

I'm not familiar with the camera either but Tim's suggestion is certainly worth trying and making sure whatever is reloaded is fresh.

11/11/2003 - 3:04 PM
By monaro

The other thing of course is that we don't have to use our full quota every week. There are some weeks I don't upload any, and other weeks when I have a handful I want to...

13/11/2003 - 8:34 AM
By SuziBlue

Well they have just turned up at fuji..Thanks for all the replys

13/11/2003 - 7:28 PM
By markcuk

What fit..? If it's Nikon, they do a wicked 28 - 105, bit slow but the Macro's well ace, only a few quid more than the independent lenses. Tamron do a great 90mm f/2.8...

14/11/2003 - 7:49 PM
By seabloke

Got them back today -- really pleased with them. Of course they don't match the brilliance of slides, but that's to be expected. They're really good quality and well wort...

11/12/2003 - 3:01 PM
By dfawbert

John, Sorry if your last sentence was indicating that I had sold this very negatively and this wasn't a good idea. There are pro photographers on this site making m...

11/11/2003 - 7:04 AM
By UserDeleted

I recently purchased this camera and never noticed this one stuck red pixel in my dark/nighttime photos. Its in the same spot all the time so easily cloned out but still...

10/11/2003 - 7:50 PM
By darkalchemist

Try Caval Colour Processing, Q-Lab, Hand Printing, E6 upto 10x8 sheet, machine printing, Digital printing on Lustre & Gloss Kodak Paper. Profiled system sRGB & A...

31/01/2004 - 10:25 PM
By stevevallis

My studio is painted matt white with rods along the top to hang curtains for the reasons Dave states above. Seems that great minds think alike :-) Jeff

11/11/2003 - 10:09 AM
By Jeff Russell

Thanks guys..........you have given me something too work on in the next few days.

26/11/2003 - 2:01 PM
By rogerstaten

Thanks - I must have missed that. It's really useful. Benjinca.

11/11/2003 - 9:05 AM
By benjinca

Thanks guys. I'm very tempted to get some Provia and go back for a second byte at the cherry.

12/11/2003 - 10:05 AM
By rburress_uk

Full blown Digital SLRs have an Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter to control it's exposure just the same as a film based SLR. However SLRs like the Olympus E...

10/11/2003 - 10:05 PM
By Nokin of Nonac

#5 is my favourite, but because it's a lovely photo - I can't say it really represents early morning Britain to me. I actually like #3 as well - nobody mentioned that on...

13/11/2003 - 9:39 AM
By flossie

C2100-UZ Mick. It's a 2.1mp camera with a 10x optical zoom, I got shortly after they were discontinued. Any particular reason? Ian

10/11/2003 - 9:05 PM
By digicammad

I remember being published in the first edition of the new millenium of around 3 pages i thing it was. I think thats where the BUG came from! long time agao Pete but i s...

29/02/2012 - 9:34 AM
By Tonyd3

When you are looking through the viewfinder the middle part will glow red when it doesn't think the picture is sufficiently lit.

11/11/2003 - 10:46 AM
By josephine

Russell, you mentioned he was using digital equipment. Did he say how long he had been using it for and whether the samples he showed you where digital or film? I'm gu...

11/11/2003 - 7:18 PM
By jenroux

Always here to help;-)

10/11/2003 - 11:26 AM
By Pete

I think Mike that I was trying to point out that if we don't enter competitions we can't really complain if we don't like the winner. I agree that all judgement is subje...

10/11/2003 - 12:10 PM
By csurry

The white areas are where there is little or no dye left in the emulsion, therefore there is no colour and they will show the colour of the background paper. The only wa...

23/11/2003 - 1:23 PM
By loweskid

Oldham here also and matthusala is in royton --welcome

10/11/2003 - 11:37 PM
By belerophon

I can vouch for AJ Purdy - they are my local Pro dealer and always give me excellent service. I've recently bought a new film body from them. They are first class. ...

10/11/2003 - 10:01 PM
By Little Jo

Thanks Ken, yes it is under guarantee, I've just sent it off to be looked at.

13/11/2003 - 2:07 PM
By steve p