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I'm considering a current Dell Ultrasharp 2410, and have noticed that if you look through Google shopping there are several options much cheaper than going to Dell directly. For example, is this the same thing...

Thanks for the replies, I know what to work to now. Brian.

I'm looking for a new computer. I will be running Phocus, Lightroom 4, Photomatix Pro, and an early version of CS. I may be running 3 out of 4 of these at once. I may have up to 5 images open at once. I use a 16 mega pixel camera, and a 39 mega pixel camera. How far should I go...

I find the zeiss lenses sometimes have more believable colours, although not necessarily prettier. A 3 D effect is something I think is down to other factors. My 'blad gear beats the hell out of my walkabout, but threatens to break my back.

My first SLR was a Miranda Sensorex, 1970 I think.

I've just bought a Nikon d5100 and Sigma 10mm diagonal fisheye. It gets about half to two thirds of the sky. I took the ISS on Sunday night, and its quite fast for astro work, but obviously quite a quirky thing for normal use. For Astro the lens and camera need to be in manual, and I had to go...

Thanks for the comments. Can you say which free or demo raw processors, and HDR programs (for use on the Nikon D5100) are worth spending time learning? At the moment I do not know the Nikon, or the available software well enough to provide a level playing field. On automatic the histogram...

I have some experience of RAW processing, but am looking for basic advice on a new setup, and if I should be considering HDR software. I've just bought a Nikon D5100 (14 bit) camera and walkabout zoom lens as a lightweight alternative to a very heavy Hasselblad (16 bit) system with 5 primes...

Many thanks everybody, it's been very helpful.

Wow! pixel peeper is great for browsing! I’ve not found that many options. Considering shadow recovery, and general image quality, these are what I’m looking at. I think they need to be recent. The price is not too critical, but I don’t want to double this. Nikon body D3200 (latest...

OK point taken. Thanks for the link, I find that one much easier to navigate.

Main point: Thanks for the reply. Setup differences were likely. I would be happier with more knowledge of the cameras I am trying, and am looking for an easier way to obtain this. I’ve never owned a conventional DSLR. Other issues, please feel free to chip in on individual items...

I wanted to see some results from raw files taken and processed myself for deciding on a partial system, and got puzzling results, as well as practical difficulties. How do you go about making your choices for new equipment? My last experience follows, basically it’s more about the...

I’m looking for a fisheye lens, and considering buying either a DSLR body + fisheye, or a Hasselblad 30mm lens for my 500CM / 39CFV (digital back). I also have a Nikon Coolpix 4500 + fisheye adaptor which gets well used, but is seriously outclassed for image quality. The Coolpix is however...