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    Windows 7: would you upgrade if...

    I never really had any issues at all with Vista , i was running Vista Ultimate 64bit , it worked well for me . Now running Windows 7 64bit Home Premium , i like it, but it's really just a souped up version of Vista . It runs a little faster and looks a little fancier. Still running XP on my...
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    Yosemite & Grand Canyon tips

    Yosemite is possibly the most beautiful place i have ever been to. Try to get up to Glacier Point in Yosemite , high above the valley floor , you can drive up there , wonderful views of Half Dome.
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    Zoom lens.... 70mm +

    I've got one of these and it's an excellent lens , very pleased with it.
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    Tamron 17-50mm F2.8

    I've got one and i think it's an excellent lens no issues here . Use mine with a 40D no problems at all.
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    Locations in Croatia (Dalmatia)

    Yes it was Yugoslavia then , as you quite rightly say and yes just before the war, during which Dubrovnik was quite badly damaged but i believe it has all been restored now. I can't remember the location of the second one but obviously it was taken from high up in the hills overlooking the town...
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    Hi All, new here

    welcome to the forum
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    Locations in Croatia (Dalmatia)

    I went there years ago 1988 i think so nearly 21 years ago :eek: Dubrovnik is a wonderful place, which i am sure you will enjoy. Loads of photo opportunities. Try and walk around the old wall which surrounds the city , great views of the old town from here. Here's a few shots i've dug...
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    Filter Holders, Adaptors etc

    I've got the Hi Tech 85mm ND grads and i bought this Trust me , it works fine with the Hi Tech filters ... has 3 slots etc.
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    macro advice

    Wow that is a superb shot .
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    Need a tripod, What do you people recommend

    another vote for the Redsnapper.
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    Which Lens to Replace Kit Lens?

    I've got the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 which i am pretty pleased with to be honest , no idea how much it costs these days , i bought mine last year.
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    How to use a 10 Stop Neutral Density Filter

    That is insane ! The prices have definitely shot up , almost doubled in some cases , totally unjustifiable .
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    Show us yer film shots then!

    Thank you . They were taken about 10 years ago on the same trip with an Olympus OM2sp The slides were transferred to a Kodak photo cd ...remember those ! (with mixed results i have to say ) They have been cleaned up a little in Photoshop , but they are pretty much as they were taken. I...
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    Show us yer film shots then!

    Kodak Ektachrome from 2000 1 2 3 4 5
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