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Thanks again for the info. I have not had a chance yet but I will look at the tutorial link. Anthony

Cheers Guys, Andrew - much appreciated as it will be precisely for that sort of job. Dave - Cheers! Saw that too. Anthony

Just after opinions please. I have a canon 350d and the stock IS lens(18-55) and a better canon macro efs 60mm 1:2.8. I want to get a ring flash for simple shadow free macro. Prefer not to spend too much at present as I'd like to get a 50d eventually. I was wondering if this ring flash...

Cheers Giles and Faldrax - That is really useful feedback and exactly what I am after. Yes I am hoping to pick up cs4 for the student price! And I plan to use the tesco vouchers so cost is minimal. What I really appreciate is seeing the photos Giles. The OU info page is not overly descriptive...

Cheers Chris One of things that got me interested was to adobe products to be honest Anthony

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Hi All, I recently saw mention of an Open University course (T189) "digital photography - creating and sharing better images". http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01T189 I was wondering if those who have done this course would give their thoughts on it. I am speaking from the...

Just an update - 2 new batteries arrived today - £10 total inc postage. tired them in (not fully charged) and the auto focus now works!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely chuffed to bits. Very grateful for the tip on changing the batteries! AND on the pointer to amazon and avoiding the huge cost of branded...

Just got a Canon powershot sx200 is on the back of a friends research and subsequent owner ship. Have not been able to find fault with it. (3 weeks in our hands now) Only thing is that it is £289 Jessops with £40 canon cashback - £249 after whatever delay. Warehouse express have it at £239...

Much appreciated feedback. I am still doing a little reading on the subject. I like the frame rate, the view finder etc etc Am I right in thinking it has only been out for two years and now it looks like it is being discontinued?! Anthony

Hi Rick, Cheers! I have posted in the talk equipment section and so far have had a great response. Anthony

Hi all, I might well have to get a new camera. I am a beginner really (have had a 350d for 2-3 years snapping around the home) and wanted something to suit where I am at present as well as to grow into. An "all rounder" in terms of camera and lens is my aim and I had been looking at the...

That amazon link is appreciated. I shall try there first. Anthony

Cheers again for all the useful info I shall look at ebay batteries as the canon one is approx £50 7 day shop and jessops equivalent nearly £40. £10 is worth a try off ebay. Going to go find a pencil with a rubber! Anthony

Cheers Guys, Thank you very much for the speedy replies. I'll check out battery prices. I have swopped over the video camera battery (again registering as full) with the same level of success! (ie none) I have tried cleaning the contacts. There was no visible residue or debris...