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    Printing to Metric

    Does anyone else have a kodak esp printer? Im trying to print to 13cm x 18cm paper but the software (and windows for the driver) only gives options in inches. Kodak say to select 5x7inches but that leaves nearly a 3mm gap on two sides I cant do borderless without cutting the paper. Has anyone...
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    Decision to make..

    Im trying to decide whether I should take the plunge and upgrade my camera or just get a better L series lens. I have a canon 400d at the moment and was considering a 60d. For the lens Ive been looking at the canon 70-200mm L or the Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 SP Di VC USD. Any advice greatly...
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    "Another Place" crosby relaunch comp

    I love these statues gave me loads of things to photograph when I visit the beach now.....I took this one..most people think I superimposed the statue.. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/2259011066_9d9170cb28_b.jpg
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    Windy Bank Wood (Warrington)

    I live near here..not long moved into the area. Have checked their website does anybody know if they have parking and how much it is..?
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    Holidaying with your SLR.

    /bump.. I know its been a few months since I posted this but I still havent decided lol. I dont want to take my slingshot as I want to fit into a standard inflight bag and dont want to take too much as the slingshot now with all the bits in is about 11KG and my allowance on board is 5kg? (XL...
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    PC has stopped behaving properly - need a new one

    I would get something like this.... http://www.bigpockets.co.uk/product.php?lang=&product_id=24759&session=7164eb9a61814ec630768733504fc057 Very very cheap and you can add other bits later on...I dont like dell..they are good for business needs (I also work in IT) but wouldnt use them for...
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    Holidaying with your SLR.

    So far looking at the apex 140.... http://products.lowepro.com/product/Apex-140-AW,1903,20.htm Dont want to take my normal bag as its a bit bulky for being on holiday...and Im sure the girlfriend would have something to say about me taking all my photography stuff with me :-p
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    Holidaying with your SLR.

    Hello all, Im going on holiday in August and it will be the first time I will be taking my SLR away with me. I was wondering if anyone had much experience of the best bag to use. I dont want to use my slingshot bag and dont want a full size bag more one that will fit into my carry on for the...
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    Anyone see Dawn gets naked on BBC3 last night

    This is it......the one of Kelly is very scary! http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/surgery/galleries/2960/1/#gallery2960
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    Anyone see Dawn gets naked on BBC3 last night

    They did a similar campaign on BBC Radio 1 where they took regular pictures and then had the altered ones next to them. All about healthy image promotion..
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    Cleaning...

    nice one...think I will try the air blower first...least invasive..
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    Cleaning...

    Cheers CT any help appreciated..
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    Cleaning...

    Hi all, I was out taking pictures with my new 55-250 IS lens and noticed what looks like a dust shadow on my pictures... http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2137113360&size=l If you look midway in the sky over the left side you see a large splodge or shadow. I think I have dust on...
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    Replacement for 400D kit lens

    bestcameras have the 17-70 sigma lens for £229.99. You can see some sample pictures with it here.. http://www.pbase.com/cameras/sigma/17_70_28_45_dc_macro
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    Advice on this lens

    ok so I decided to take the advice and went for a slightly more expensive 55-250mm IS lens. But I bought it from Bestcameras.co.uk and it seems they dont actually have it in stock and Im getting no joy trying to get a lead time from the owner. Does anyone have any experience with...
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