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I've had a Camidox ND1000 for the last few years now and love it. Before that I had the more expensive square Haida 10 stop. I can't say that I noticed a difference in performance and personally prefer the screw in filter for general use (despite the fact it's slightly more difficult to take on...

From everything you've said it sounds like it's simply a time stamp issue. I'd say turn up to the meeting tomorrow and check the in camera menu for the current time/date - if it reads as 2013 then just continue the transaction as normal. What else makes you think this deal is shady? Have you...

Are you hiring a car? If so it's definitely worth taking a half day (or longer) excursion out to the Valley of Fire. I think it took us around 40 minutes to get there. Stunning scenery and can be a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of the Strip.

I purchased a medium size Pacsafe, which I use depending on how sketchy the hotel/area feels. It comfortably takes my LowePro 400 AW filled with gear (typically 2 bodies, 4 lenses) plus my laptop and case. The photographs don't really do the product justice, as the metal feels incredibly strong...

Are you emailing the photographs from your iPad? If so the mail app automatically downsizes them. The original files from your camera will be more than high enough resolution, it is your workflow using the iPad which is causing the issue. Do you have a PC that you can at least transfer the...

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Try picking out detail shots like the one below. It can go down quite well if they display the course logo / brand like this. Flags (provided they are in good condition) team with a shallow DOF can also give pleasing results. Will you be able to find any willing models? Sometimes the course...

I find the issue with fairly flat courses that they can be a difficult obtaining a decent rule of thirds ratio. Too much flat grass isn't that exciting, neither is too much sky, especially if it's grey and boring. I'll use a few of my shots from the London Club to try and illustrate what I mean...