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    Are Up-Rise backpacks any good?

    Hi I am thinking of getting the up-rise 46 has nyone used these bags are they any good, I do a lot of walking with my camera so want the ack at the op for flask, waterproofs and bits and pieces like compas. I know it is not huge but will it fit in essentials plus my camera gear Canon 7d...
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    Why shouldn't I buy a 7D

    I love my 7d upgrading was the best thing I decided to do. Feels a lot better and the ISO performance is great compared to the 450d that i used to have do it :)
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    Repacement for my kit lens

    I agree I love my 15-85 i got it to replace the 18-55 and the difference was amazing. Very rarely take it off now
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    Which filters advice please

    Thanks have just brought a selection to try of both. has anyone come across www.formatt.co.uk they have a 3.0 ND filter for about £25 which 3.0 is 10 stops is this worth getting to see what it is like? Greg
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    Which filters advice please

    Hi all I am after getting a set of ND Grad filters not sure what type to get would you recommend hard or soft grad filters? and should i go for a complete set 2,4, 8 any advice would be much appreciated Greg
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    Well, I've gone and done it!!!!!!!!

    I think the 17-85 is a nice starter lens, got a good range while you work out what you want to do.
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    Photographing glass fronted buildings

    Thanks guys will give it a go and let youknow
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    Photographing glass fronted buildings

    Hi not sure where to post this so if it is in the wrong place I am sorry. I have been asked to take some photos for a local business for their website the owner is a friend of mine so just doing it as a favour really but am not sure how to go about this. They make glass fronted...
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    advice on Sigma 24-70 f2.8 lens

    Hi I have the chance to get the above lens the new HSM version for a good price £350 but am not sure whether this would be a good investment has anyone used it and if possible could you show me some sample pics? Thanks in advance Greg
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    5d mark 2 or 7d best suited for me?

    Hello guys have got the opportunity t oget one of the above cameras and not sure which one to go for, have got a EF 70- 300 kens and the 5dm2 comes with a Sigma 24-70 f2.8. I have a Sigma 18-50 for APS-c alreayd so both not a big issue. I mainly shoot landscapes and portraits but...
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    Soft image

    I am from Carlisle area, but am willing to travel to help me develop spend a lot of time in workington and whithaven and around the lakes. joys of covering all of cumbria with IT Support.
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    Soft image

    Thank you for all the advice on here, have changed AF to the * and am loving that makes a lot of difference I also noticed something else very very silly I did which was have AI Servo on so when I recomposed think it was ajusting focus. Had another play with the lens today and am pleased with...
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    Soft image

    the original raws I did shaprpen I just put unedit versions on here so you could see them before editing, the photos of the tape were from a tripod mirror lock up and focused on the 4 using the center AF. I have heard about the decoupling of the AF and the shutter how is this done...
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    Soft image

    ok as suggested I have done this looks alright to me not sure if I have done this right though anything I should have done differently http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GzibJwLubCs/S7jXlt1hN-I/AAAAAAAAAME/Q90y3Xy2aYw/s1600/test_0009.jpg...
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    Soft image

    thanks will try that appreciate the advice i will give that a try now. just out of interest what is front and back focus? hope thats not too much on a noob question
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