Recent content by liverpoolgth

I have a G9 and it is very good as long as you keep to low ISO. I have no problem using RAW in DxO. The new Olympus Pen IMO looks a fantastic small/in your pocket camera.

I had two EX sigma lenses (15-30 & 180 macro), which were excellent quality and build , now both sold as not getting much use. I now use the 18-200 & 18-250, and although they are not EX, the look and build is excellent. IMO the OS is not as good/quick as Canon IS, and with regard to the...

I have both the Sigma 18-200 & 18-250 and find them both excellent. I don't find the IS as quick as Canons and thus took getting used to. I find modern lens in this price range very good compared to what I used 5 years ago, and maybe only go up to L for what you use most. I couldn't live...

Too heavy, got rid of mine. 24-105 L much nicer IMO.

I started using DVD's but the pile soon grew too big. So then started backing up processed keepers and orignals to 1TB HDD. But even this will fill up quickly, so now I use BluBox on the originals only. I know the compression will down rate the quality, but its either that or not keeping the...

This framing script is very good and very cheap. Lots of frame variations, adding of name, shot info if you like, very easy to use. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pooternerds/Framer/index.html

With the 2.8 IS II being announced, there should be a lot of second hand 2.8 IS around soon. A lot of people like the latest new gadgets.

Nothing, but would like the Olympus Pen

Give DxO 6 a try, it supports the 7D in version 6.1 and you can download a free trial

I use this very cheap PS script and find it great. Not sure about Paint shop pro though. Check out his website. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pooternerds/Framer/index.html

I go to South Lakes Wild Animal Park all the time in winter, as long as it is not raining (which it never does in Cumbria!!) and the ground is not too wet, its OK. With good winter suns its great, the Lemurs are all out sun bathing. If ground is boggy rhino and giraffe are ket in, the rest...

6000 shots for a DSLR is as new.

No both are correct, it is just the usual rip off Britain. Most things these days are 1$=1£. USA wants everything cheap so the rest of the world has to pay. Also remember some US states add extra tax. Wait till the price drops, or use the Honk Kong shops.

I use this framer script, and find it great. Free of very cheap for full version. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pooternerds/Framer/index.html

Had my 40D 25 months (approx 25000 shots), used it with 100-400 until I got my 50D then fitted the Sigma 18-200 (which was no problem on 20D). Then the error 99s started until 2 weeks ago it died. Lucky for me I bought it new from Jessops and it came with extra 2 year guarantee. Just recieved...