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Thanks for feedback Guys - well you all seem positive about them in various configurations, guess I'll just have to get my hands on a few to have a look at, stockists are somewhat limited in the area though :-( If I were to go down the ball head route, anything I should steer clear of with...

Hi Guys, currently in the market for a Gitzo but it's horrendous the number of different models out there :-( Tempted to go the CF route but it would need to support some heavy kit and will probably end up standing in salt water at some point - would also need a suitable head... so, I'm...

Just had a friend come back from there and said everything was hand-held, no tripods allowed; so something fast would be an asset...

thanks for all the feedback guys, bit of a minefield but will take a look at the other models suggested - definitely don't want to hump the DSLR again, apart from the weight it's too much kit to leave unattended in a hotel room, it won't fit in the safe and for what insurance companies offer for...

just looking at the Canon SX50 HS, anyone have one and can comment on the pro's and con's?

Hi Guys, off on jollies soon and not wanting to hump the DSLR and lenses around. Thinking of maybe a Bridge camera but obviously wanting DSLR features :-) RAW, nice & wide with a good zoom, good ISO capability, full manual control, ability to attach filters, blah blah...you get the...

Thanks Guys, food for thought, gives me some idea of what's involved before meeting the customer and discussing what she is looking for. :thumbs:

Hi Guys, have been roped into photographing some female fashion outfits/garments which will be offered for sale on a website - so catalogue type stuff I imagine. Some will be supported on a manikin but most laid out flat. Thinking along the lines of using a Hi-lite with maybe a touch...

Thanks guys, but as he's a pensioner his budget is pretty limited so the newer version is a no go. Any other options around that range he could be looking at?

Hi Guys, mate looking for a Sigma 24-70 f2.8 in Canon fit (earlier versions) What should he be looking out for in regards to EX, DG, APO etc?

...should have still posted, for the rest of us waiting to go ;)

Thanks for info Steve, was planning on the Gozo trip, but Mdinia looks as though it could be interesting, thanks for heads up :thumbs: Did you hire a vehicle?

Hi Ryan, taking most of my gear in hand luggage (probably in a Lowepro), tripod in hold baggage - was hoping to be able to hire a couple of tripods for a week instead of taking one and sharing it, but unable to find anywhere online that hires kit. ...enjoy your hol's :thumbs:

Hi Ryan, Can't help unforunately, but I'm following you at the end of the month, let me know how you get on ;)...was thinking about packing the 70-200. Have you worked out the best way cash wise - take UKP and convert when you get there, take Euro's, plastic? :thinking:

Hi Guys, found quite a few threads on this, but has anyone found insurance cover for their kit whilst on holiday only, i.e one or two weeks and not for the whole year which seems to be the norm? Get-out clauses are a nightmare, i.e how are you supposed to know if the hotel you are...