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    Nikon unveils AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G ***Official Thread***

    Clifton Cameras have it for £175 delivered. Brian
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    Hoya Circular Polariser - 'Normal' vs Pro?

    Hi Mark, The Hoya Pro1 Digital filters are produced to be used with digital cameras, I can recommend some reliant eBay sellers in Hong Kong where you can purchase the Hoya Pro1 Digital filters for the around the same amount you mentioned in your post. Brian
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    Forces Discounts MOD

    Forces Discounts MOD is the official MOD online directory for serving and ex-service personnel and it is free to register and use. Veterans are still entitled to the discounts that they received while serving; there are 811 firms offering discounts. Firms of interest for photographers will...
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    OU & College Courses = Cheap Software

    If my memory serves me right, the OU course costs £160. However, depending on your income etc you can get help with the course fees. Ali B is right do the OU courses for what the course can teach you and how you can put that into practice and not for the chance to purchase cheap software...
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    OU & College Courses = Cheap Software

    Point to remember if you do a photograhic course via the OU or college, you are able to purchase software cheaper. At Student Options, you can purchase and download Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 for £75, by using your OU or college email address. You can purchase Adobe software...
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    Advice on Photography Courses

    The partner of the founder of DPNow did the OU course, you can find out how she got on by clicking here Brian
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    Buying a CF card off ebay

    Back in 2007, I was caught out with three fake SanDisk Extreme III CF cards on eBay, I was lucky enough to get my money back with the help of Pay Pal. MyMemory's own branded PRO CF cards operate at the same speed as SanDisk Extreme III cards 133X, a 8GB MyMemory PRO CF card costs £17.99 at...
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    ANOTHER Scottish newbie!!

    Hi, Last year, I went on a weekend photographic course run by Philip Dunn at the Cally Palace Hotel and Golf Course. Within 2 hours on the first day of the course, I went from auto everything on my D200 to using manual settings. If anyone opts to go on one of Philip's weekend courses, I...
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    Compact Flash cards: Lexar vs Sandisk or ?

    I have Lexar and SanDisk Extreme III cards but use MyMemory's own branded CF cards that have a lifetime warranty and write at the same speed as the SanDisk Extreme III for a fraction of the price i.e. MyMemory 133X 8GB CF card = £17.99 and P+P is free just now SanDisk Extreme III 8GB CF...
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    Can I use SB600 wireless without built in flash

    Hi Streviegee, I have the D200 and SB-800 when I use it the D200 wirelessly to control the SB-800 the pop up flash fires at the sametime, you have to purchase an Nikon SG-3IR (IR Panel) which costs around £7.99 plus postage, it fits on the accessory shoe and blocks the pop up flash when it...
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    New Walkabout Lens advice

    Hi, Would suggest waiting and getting the Sigma 18-200mm with OS. I've had two Nikon 18-200mm VR lenses the first produced very soft images and the second suffered from lens creep (in my case lens sprint:eek:) I have the Sigma 10-20mm and 18-200mm OS and am very happy with both. Brian
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    Hello from sunny Scotland

    Have just joined and am looking forward to using the forum. Brian PS Okay, I was being an optimist by saying sunny Scotland;)
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