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Steve, Have you tried Pixum, they are based in Germany so the prices are in Euros Quality is first rate and cheaper than photobox. Chris

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Has anyone used Booked Images for producing a Photobook? I did a wedding at the beginning of October and need to produce a Photobook. I have used Yophoto before and am happy with the print results, but the book cover is a bit on the cheap looking side. I have looked at Photobox but...

I wonder if someone can help, I have been approached to take a group portrait for a Birthday present. The trouble is that there will be 17 people in the group. I think I am going to have to find a suitable location and light it, can someone give me any pointers of suitable lighting? I...

Here I am http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=532627983 Join my "Bring Back the Double Deckers" Group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4891398863 Chris

I just wanted to publicly thank Ian (Kerso) for the excellent service he provided on my new Canon 70-200 f4 L, which arrived this morning. I ordered the lens from Ian on Tuesday night and it was in my grubby little paws by 11am this morning. :clap: At £340 plus P&P it is an utter bargain...

I have the Sigma 18-50 F2.8 and it is great, have you considered it? Chris

I was thinkning of buying one of these to give me a bit more reach and to complement my Sigma 18-50mm f2.8. I was originally thinking of getting a Canon 70-200 L f4 but I think the Sigma might be a bit more value for money, plus with the addition of a 1.4x teleconverter will give me a...

jemini - I like the effect, it really adds to the portrait p3yrg - well done a great shot Here is my effort, a couple of my little girls favourites Chris

I have a Sigma 18-50 f2.8 but I am concerned it wont be long enough, I also have a Canon 55-200 F4.5-5.6 but concerned that it wont be fast enough. Do you think I could persuade Jessops or LCE to let me try out a 70-200 2.8L overnight?

I ahve just been asked to cover a childrens fashion show at my daughters primary school (well it will be next year when she is old enough). They want coverage of the show generally and some photos of the kids to sell to parents to raise funds etc. It will be a first for me, has anyone got...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me with using my light meter/ I have a Sekonic L-308B light meter and am at a loss how to use it properly to help me set up my lights (Interfit 150W home studio kit). Using the lights is very hit and miss for me I tend to adjust the power of the lights...

Hi there, I have a 350D and a 400D so I suppose I can give you some of my thoughts. The first thing is that the 2.5in screen on the 400D makes quite a lot of difference when reviewing the photos, the 1.8in screen on the 350D seems so small now. The controls on the 400D seem a bit more...

The trouble is anything in the Sigma EX range like a 50-150 f2.8 (£460) or 70-200 f2.8 (£596) is getting a bit on the expensive side. For fast Canon lenses expect to pay a good bit more. Chris

Personally, I would go for a Canon 400D (£437 body only, but with £50 cash back to the end of August, although it does take a good while to get it) a Sigma 18-50mm EX f2.8 (£280), Sigma 10-20mm (£290 ish). I think that is £1007, you can then spend the £50 cash back on a Lowepro bag, as...