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    Phil V replied to the thread flashguns.
    Technically it never extinguishes completely, I believe.
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    Phil V reacted to Dryce's post in the thread flashguns with Haha Haha.
    I'm feeling pedantic and troublesome ... or maybe I am just troubled ..... So if I have a 'flash' or a 'speedlite' or a 'hotshoe flash'...
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    Phil V replied to the thread flashguns.
    Which is absolutely why it’s an incorrect name for a flash. A stroboscopic light repeatedly pulses. A ‘flash’ fires a single burst...
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    Phil V replied to the thread flashguns.
    I’m a fan of the term hotshoe flash. I think an AD200 or similar could also be described as a ‘flashgun’, and an AD200 up as a...
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    Phil V reacted to swanseamale47's post in the thread flashguns with Like Like.
    It goes on the camera and flashes, mine doesn't speed anywhere...... I know speedlight seems be have become the term, but it's rubbish...
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    Phil V replied to the thread Decent camera strap recommendations wanted!.
    I feel sad that you think that’s a good thing. :rolleyes: Cos firstly, the fact that many of you carry guns to ‘feel tough’ has done...
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    Phil V reacted to LongLensPhotography's post in the thread flashguns with Like Like.
    So that makes flashgun the right word in generic context, same as run a web search vs google it (i dont even use googlag)
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    Phil V replied to the thread Decent camera strap recommendations wanted!.
    The thing is I’ve moved over to peak design now, and now I can easily find an Op Tech sling, but it’s too late I’m committed. Also I...
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    Phil V reacted to Faldrax's post in the thread Decent camera strap recommendations wanted! with Like Like.
    Op-Tech make strap extensions (basically a length of their webbing with length adjustment and a connector at each end) - just add one to...
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    Phil V replied to the thread First camera ?.
    As above, a modern cellphone is a better camera than an old P&S, that’s why the point and shoot market has all but died. It’s also a...
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    Phil V reacted to Delphin's post in the thread First camera ? with Like Like.
    Modern cellphone's can take amazing photos. If you're just dipping your toe into photograph, unsure if it's for you, then you can't go...
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    Phil V reacted to droj's post in the thread Beginner Framing Odd-Size Photos with Like Like.
    I try not to. ;-) I've composed in camera for many, many years (given that my subjects are static) - and it's been a product of the...
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    Phil V replied to the thread The Photography Show - is it worth it?.
    As above, unless you really want to try a lens on your camera, that you won’t find in stock locally*, then reviews etc let you know what...
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    Phil V reacted to jerry12953's post in the thread The Photography Show - is it worth it? with Like Like.
    I went once a few years ago and found it far more useful for looking at accessories like bags and tripods than cameras and lenses which...
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    Phil V replied to the thread Beginner Can I still have Photoshop.
    The photographers pack (whatever it’s called) is downloaded and on an annual subscription. I’m guessing you’re thrown by them being...
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