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Card reader. The D70S has a USB 1.1 port which is up to 12 Mbps. Newer USB 3.0 and C ports are around 500 times faster.

Judging by the published accounts on Companies House Reikan Technology has one employee.

Photoshop Elements 2026 or full for full-fat version, thats a subscription model - Adobe Creative Cloud (apps are downloaded to your device and can work locally). Subscription is for a year (its not month by month basis)

It does say "Annual, billed monthly) under the monthly payment option. Isn't that a bit of a clue? In fact US customers get an option we UK customers don't US$ 29.99/mo - cancel anytime no fee US$ 19.99/mo - annual, billed monthly US$ 239.88/yr - annual, prepaid

It may be that your camera has settings which makes taking photos of a moving subject easier. Also with some cameras there is a slight lag between pressing the button and the picture being taken. Rather than assuming the camera is not capable, it may be a question of refining technique...

A 7 star flashgun, must be good.

Yes, you will need an editing program. Try Dark Table. Editing software may have come with the camera - but it will require some investment in time to understand. Look on youtube for lessons.

CP = computer? Normally you can either use a card reader or the camera will serve as a card reader. You should be able to see the images on your card and copy them to your computer, either manually or using software to transfer. You may want to choose folder names - I use "yyyy-mm-dd...

secondhand thinktank?

I've been getting connection issues this evening, especially with a Chrome browser. No problems with Edge.

I carry one attached to a monopod which is either over the shoulder or carried upside down. A second body on a sling strap. I don't carry everything everywhere. I also have an Alpinestars media vest if I need to carry more stuff.

I've not shot bikes at Oulton but have been going there most years for car racing. BSB is a busy meeting with a lot of spectators, photographers both pro and am. Matt Sayle, formerly of this parish, wrote this - it's no longer on his website but the web archive made a copy. Photography...

I use a EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS L Mark II with both 1DX MK II and my R7 and found it to be excellent. I use it mostly for athletics - usually mass particpation running events - 5k to half marathons and usually use it for head on shots. Also sometimes use it for motorsport.

with increased pixel density, the trade off is increased interference which shows up as "noise". You gain the ability to crop harder, but with increased noise, you may not get the same quality of detail. The same debate happened with the 7D came out and the 7D Mark II.

Not sure if anyone else has noticed, but Canon now have the R1 available on the Test the Kit service. I've got it for a weekend in early September.