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    The Fuji X-A1, X-A2, X-A3 & X-M1 thread

    It looks like the offers being run by Fujifilm but other shops aren't advertising it. T&C's state: Purchases must be made from participating stores or internet sites excluding Amazon Marketplace, www.digitalrev.com, www.procamerashop.com, www.onestop-digital.com, SLRhut.co.uk between Friday 17th...
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    The Fuji X-A1, X-A2, X-A3 & X-M1 thread

    Thanks Thunderbird. I can look after your 35mm whilst you're waiting for a charger if you like ;).
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    The Fuji X-A1, X-A2, X-A3 & X-M1 thread

    Loving the portability and quality these give. I got it to use as a simple walkabout camera to use as is but really want a 35mm prime for it now. Astley Park Sunset by Gnasher68, on Flickr Astley Hall by Gnasher68, on Flickr
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    The Fuji X-A1, X-A2, X-A3 & X-M1 thread

    I got mine last week for those occasions where my 5D is too conspicuous. I've been really impressed with the picture quality and the good thing is my wife's willing to use it so I may appear on the odd photo now! Anyone else noticed a spot keep appearing in the middle of the 16-50 front lens...
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    What New Gear Have You Purchased This Week?

    Canon 135mm F/2 used off here. Picking up tomorrow :D. Photos to follow :thumbs:.
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    Canon 5D MKIII official owners/users thread, anything related to the 5D MKIII

    Ah. Sorry Rob, I was on about something different. The part of the grip that you insert into the camera battery compartment has contacts at the top to transfer battery power to the camera. These are the two slots I mentioned. I've had a grip where the metal contacts in one of the slots were...
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    Canon 5D MKIII official owners/users thread, anything related to the 5D MKIII

    Rob, Just in case you aren't aware, the round pins on top of the battery grip are the communications ones for the buttons/joystick. Battery power is transferred through the two slots in the middle of the post between the two sets of round pins (if that makes sense!) The contacts in these can...
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    Canon EX430 II and batteries

    Sounds like your 430EX needs looking at. I have 3 different types on NiMH batteries (7dayshop 2800mAh, Panasonic Infinium 2100mAh and Fuji 2700mAh). All work fine on mine.
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    Canon100-400

    The link on the Juzaphoto website goes to a review for a Sigma 20mm. Change the last digit on the address bar from 53 to 54 for the Sigma 50-500mm/Canon 100-400mm comparison. (http://www.juzaphoto.com/article.php?l=en&article=54)
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    Using a 430EX II

    Thank you all for the responses though my wife is unimpressed having just read Canon Bobs comments over my shoulder! Regarding the flash button, I thought this was only for the built in flash. I do get the flash symbol by default in any setting and the flash fires. the button doesn't seem to...
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    Using a 430EX II

    Nope. ISO fixed on 100 for both.
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    Using a 430EX II

    Hi all, I have an issue that is probably me being incredibly dense but need your intellect to point it out to me. I have a Canon 550d which I am trying to use a 430EX II flashgun with. If I set the camera to 'P' I am given both speed and aperture by the camera. If I now select 'AV' and set...
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    Would you keep this "new" Canon 70-200mm F4 L IS USM ?

    Just to keep you all in the loop. I have received a reply from my enquiry to the government department 'Consumer Direct'. They have forwarded my complaint on to Lancashire County Council Trading Standards. Part of reply below: As any attempt to mislead a consumer in the description of a...
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    Would you keep this "new" Canon 70-200mm F4 L IS USM ?

    Just had a call from their customer service department. They informed me also that the lens is out of stock and can't say when it will be back in as they are reliant on their suppliers. Offered me a refund or to hang on till the lens is back in stock. As my lens appeared in good condition with...
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    Passport photo

    I did my daughters renewal application recently and followed a link on HotUKDeals (http://www.epassportphoto.com/). You upload your photo, some bars appear on the photo to allow you to scale to the correct size. Select 'no thanks' at the end and you are given the option to download the...
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