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    Do jumping spiders jump?

    Same for me - the bigger the better. I guess growing up in a rural area with nature loving parents didn't give me a chance to develop a fear for spiders or any other bugs (apart from wasps that is) :)
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    Frustrations in using Mac OS in support of photography.

    Glad it worked for you. I wasn't aware that connect to... only allowed read only access when connecting to a FTP server but at least it allows you to download pictures from the server, I guess.
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    Frustrations in using Mac OS in support of photography.

    Have you tried Finder > Go > Connect to Server... (or use the shortcut command-K)? It allows you to connect to a FTP server and browse it in finder.
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    Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS from eBay

    I ordered this lens from photodirect on eBay a few weeks ago. Shipment was a bit slow (apparently the lens they had in stock gave an error when they tested it so they had to wait for a new shipment), but they did offer me 10 pounds cash back as compensation. The lens they sent me in the end...
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    Light metering HELP please!

    I'm a beginner so I don't know how useful my advise is but I found this website quite helpful in understanding the different metering options: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-metering.htm
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    Looking for a new backpack

    Thanks for the replies everyone. It looks like both the Kata models and the Lowepro would fit the bill, and I wasn't aware of the Kata Bumblebee 210 but that seems to be an excellent option too. If only there was a shop nearby that stocks them so I could see them in real life, but we only have...
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    Looking for a new backpack

    Hi all, I'm looking for a backpack that will not only hold my photo gear but also my laptop and a few other things. At the moment, I'm considering the following models: Kata DR-466i or DR-467i Crumpler cupcake half photo Tamrac speedpack 3385 or 3380 Lowepro fastpack 250 The...
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    New from Oxford

    Hi all, I've been reading this forum for a while now, so I thought I'd say hello. A few weeks ago I finally took the plunge and bought my very first DSLR (a canon 550d) and I absolutely love it. I really enjoy taking close ups and playing around with depth of field which is something I...
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