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Gerods, I am trying but all the layer options are greyed out. I still have a swirling line effect on the text I have just placed though and can't get rid of it. Any ideas? Thanks

Hi All, I am trying to create a gif banner in photoshop, it is a simple one with a little icon and some text. My problem is the text, is always rubbish quality. I don't know how to type good quality text in photoshop. Anyone help? Thanks

Thanks very much, pm sent. Jojo you have your work cut out for you, I am one ugly b****r. Thanks again

Hi Everyone, I really need your help urgently on this one. I am developing a new not-for-profit website for Ireland and have had a huge break, so far as the local paper are doing an article on it. They have asked for a photo of myself. My problem is I am working on a ship and had to...

Thanks everyone, sound advice there. Could you tell me if either the Canon or Nikon have anti shake? I can't seem to find it in the spec. Thanks

Hi just wondering what people thought of these cameras compared to each other? I seem to be able to get either for £400 any suggestions? Ta

Thanks all, I am stuck on a ship for the next week so have time to wait. I may keep an eye and keep researching. Thanks for all the help

Thanks Ghandi, is it possible to get seperate insurance somewhere? We don't have household as we don't have a house anymore lol. Any links would be great. Thanks

Great stuff, thanks everyone. I have decided to go for the Pentax K100D. I found the mentioned lens here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tamron-AF-70-300mm-70-300-F4-5-6-Di-LD-Macro-6-Gift-NAF_W0QQitemZ120135644710QQihZ002QQcategoryZ30070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem For about the same price...

Thanks again, the lens I saw was this one: http://www.jessops.com/Store/s36293/0/Lenses/Tamron/70-300mm-f-and-4-56-Di-LD-(Pentax-AF)/details.aspx?&comp=y let me know what you think, if it is still a good deal I may go for it. Thanks

King Boru, the Tamron lens is on sale in Jessops for £200 or £100 when I buy camera. Do you think it is worth investing in? Cheers

Oh just a quick one, is it worth buying a Tamron 70-300 lens for £100? Thanks

Thanks King Boru, I think that solves it, I think I am going to buy the Pentax K100D I just hope the 6Meg is big enough. Les this one uses batteries so that problem is sorted as we have a solar charger. Thanks all.

Do you rate the anti shake mechanism? I seem to be putting a lot of emphasis on it in my own mind. My hands are not the steadiest so thought it may be a must. Cheers

Do you rate the anti shake mechanism? I seem to be putting a lot of emphasis on it in my own mind. My hands are not the steadiest so thought it may be a must. Cheers