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    Printing with Green Tinge

    Thanks for all the suggestions. Unfortunately, on this occasion they haven't worked for me :-( For those who are experiencing similar problems, if you resolve please advise. In the meantime, I've reluctantly (skint) bought myself Canon MP560 which I have to say is a fantastic printer.
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    What are your experiences photographing abroad?

    I was in Rome this summer and no problems there. In Africa last year was slightly different story. All tour guides tell you not to take pictures of the Masai as they do not like it but some are ok if you ask them or you are on a village tour. I was told stories of Overlanding Trucks being...
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    Printing with Green Tinge

    Hi. Thanks for replying so quickly! I've got to confess the settings mean nothing to me. I'm on CS2 and it says I'm North American General Purpose 2 which sounds wrong straight away. Then there's Working Spaces RGB = sRGB IEC61966-2.1 CMYK = U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2 Gray = Dot Grain...
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    Printing with Green Tinge

    Hi all, I'm hoping you can help me. I've got a Canon Pixma IP4000 which has suddenly started printing out with a green cast and no vibrancy to the images. Not sure if it's related but I performed Monitor Calibration with Spyder 3 Pro a few weeks ago but don't remember if failing at that...
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    Photo Book Recommendations?

    Blurb are good. I've produced two books with them, a 60th A4 photo book for dad of around 140 pages which cost £30 and a monster 400+ page 12"x12" coffee table book which cost £110. Was really pleased with results on both and now started on a 3rd book of a recent trip. Personally I found...
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    BA(Hon) in Photography from the OCA

    Hi, Just wondered if anyone enrolled on this course and if so, how're you finding it?
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    Photographic Course

    Having posted my final assignment and coursework a few weeks ago, I'm now waiting for my results of the BTEC Level 2 in Photography. This covers both film and digital photography and while you may think why bother with film, the vast majority of us on the course were suprised by how...
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    Photography programme

    Thanks for that macky799!!!
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    Overland Africa Trip - Grateful of any advice on travel insurance & tips please???

    Well I've been on my trip and had the most amazing time. Just thought I'd put a couple of points on for anyone searching this in future. Laptop - So wish I'd taken mine with me. Was lucky in that one of my fellow travellers had theirs and let me transfer to my external drive but would've...
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    Overland Africa Trip - Grateful of any advice on travel insurance & tips please???

    Yea it is a 4x4 bus so your off road vibration as a valid point!!! I'll ask about power. Thanks again. Can't wait!!!! :D
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    Overland Africa Trip - Grateful of any advice on travel insurance & tips please???

    Thanks Jerry. I'll give them a call when out of work to see if will charge the NB-2LH. Not sure my charger has a socket to fit a cable other than standard mains but I'll give it a go. Pooper scooper!!! Better than the plastic bag and warm "present" :gag:
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    Overland Africa Trip - Grateful of any advice on travel insurance & tips please???

    Thanks Tokkelossi!!! They do the look the best and have spoken to them also now. Your recommendation has made the decision for me. Many thanks! P.S. Need to employ any staff???? :-D
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    Overland Africa Trip - Grateful of any advice on travel insurance & tips please???

    What do you usually do when you go on holiday with your gear? Sorry, to push but I'm dreading my gear breaking and not being covered. Thanks!
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