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    Sigma 300-800mm Handheld??!!

    From the sigma website "Focusing and zooming do not change the lens' overall length, ensuring it's easy of use either handheld or on a tripod. http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/lenses/telezoom/300-800mm.htm Well it only weighs 13lb without the camera;)
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    Elements 7 and Raw files

    Hi Should I be able to edit Raw files from my 50D using PSE7. I thought yes but the software gives a message saying it is unable to open them? Can anyone shed any light for me? Thanks Rhod
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    Sigma 10-20mm Filter system

    Help I'm confused! I have just bought the Sigma 10-20mm and would like to buy a ND/ND grad system to fit it. I've done some research into the Cokin system but can't get to the bottom of the vignetting issue. Some forums say the 'P' system is fine while others say you need to go all the to the...
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    Bird photography locations S Wales

    I'm looking to try a new photography location around the SE Wales area. Any ideas gratefully received. Thanks Rhod.
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    Help! Brush appearance (PSE7)

    Please can someone help. I seem to have done something to the appearance of the brushes and tools in PSE7. Instead of appearing circular at the set size they now all appear as a dot surrounded by four dashes. Its driving me nuts as I can't judge which size to set. Thanks Rhod
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    ID help please

    Would like to think its a water vole!
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    Industry and birds

    Do birds seek out industrial buildings in winter? I working in an factory in Cardiff and so far this winter we have had Blackcap, Brambling, Chiffchaff and Mistle Thrush all within feet of the building, the Chiffy hawks the windows while the M Thrush just seems to roost or fight its...
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    Monitor recommendation help please

    Hi Please can someone recommend a separate monitor which i can use with my Acer 5720 laptop for photo editing. I find the laptop display varies greatly with only slight changes in angle etc. I can spend up to £200. Thanks Rhod
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    Max print size

    How large should I be able to print an image shot with a Canon 30d and either the 400 5.6L or the 100-400? If the image is shot in RAW then converted to jpeg and uncropped the long edge will be 3504 pixels, if the ideal resolution is 350 ppi then the answer must be approx 10" x 6.5". The Canon...
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    500 F4.5 EX APO HSM Advice please

    I currently use the Canon 400 f5.6L and 100-400mm L lenses with a 30D but would like more reach. Whilst I would love the 500 F4 L it is just too much cash to lay out. The Sigma 500 F4.5 EX APO HSM can be found for approx £1500 2nd hand. Is this a decent compromise? Thanks Rhod PS will the...
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    Tripod for 30d + 400 5.6?

    With the shortage of light at the moment I need to get a decent tripod for the above kit. I have been using the cheap Velbon pod I got with a scope but the darned thing moves off centre when its locked. Can anyone recommend one? Thanks Rhod
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    Norfolk photography advice please.

    Hi and a Happy New Year to all, I have a four day trip to Norfolk at the start of Feb staying in Blakeney. Can people offer advice on good locations for bird photography. I'll be taking the 30D, 100-400, 17-85 and a 1.4x extender. Thanks Rhod
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    Bino advice please

    I have just received a request from a friend I met while on holiday. With both makes of bins being outside of my price range (I use 10 x 42 Avians), and not living near London, I am hoping some of you guys can help! " As I mentioned in Tanzania, I am looking to buy a pair of quality binoculars...
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    100-400mm internal dust problem.

    I guessed it would happen! After using my 30d and 100-400 in Tanzania for 10days close inspection shows there is dust behind the elements. Can I get this profesionally cleaned and are there any recommendations on who I can get to do the job? Thanks Rhod
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    Trouble accessing photobox website

    Help! Is anyone else having trouble accessing the photobox.co.uk website or is it my PC? I can open other sites such as this ok but can't open my account with photobox. Thanks Rhod
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    Digital cameras and modern air travel

    Hi All Probably simple questions but I'd like some reassurance. With baggage restrictions on my flight to Africa being one piece of hold baggage and one carry on (with a 15kg total weight limit) I was thinking of carrying my 30d +100-400mm over my shoulder through check-in and control. This...
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    Extension tubes and 100-400mmL zoom.

    With it being quite quiet on the birding front I was thinking about trying to photograph Dragonflies/Butterflies. Can you good folk explain extension tubes to a dummy like me. I gather they allow for closer focus so may save me buying the 100mm macro which I can't really afford at the present...
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    How do you sharpen your images?

    I've been shooting RAW for a while now but am still a bit confused when it comes to sharpening. I never quite seem to get it right. Should I sharpen the RAW image first (I use the dpp software which came with the camera) and then further sharpen with Unsharp Mask (PSE II). Or is there a better...
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    Tanzania - Field Guides help wanted!

    Please can somebody recommend good field guides for birdlife and general Tanzanian wildlife. Thanks Rhod
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    CF Cards - Best UK price?

    Hi I'm off to Tanzania in June and am starting to get my gear together. Decided on taking a pile of CF Cards & batts. as power access will be v. limited (laptops etc.). Anyone know of better deals than Warehouse Express for Extreme III CF cards? Thanks Rhod
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    Safari conditions and Canon equipment

    Hi I am going to Tanzania on Safari, hopefully in Feb, with photography one of my main aims. I have heard some bad tales of dust etc. making a right mess of equipment such as mine. Do any of you guys have any tips or advice they can give me to get the best of this once in a lifetime...
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    Dead pixels

    Hi I'm looking for some advice. The bad weather has led to to experiment a bit with long exposures (5-30 secs) using my 30d and 17-85mm. I took a couple of shots of a moon light sky last night and noticed that I seem to have about 20 - 30 dead pixels on my sensor. I have never noticed these...
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    Canon 30D in wet weather

    Hi Now our great British weather is upon us I have started thinking about if the 30D can stand any sort of moisture. I know that the pro models have some sort of weather resistance and after looking at my kit (30D + 400 5.6L) can't see any sort of gaskets, O-ring etc. I know you get what you...
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    Powerpoint presentations - Help needed!

    Hi I have been asked to do a photographic presentation in Powerpoint to a local wildlife group. My problem is image sizes, do I need to resize my images in photoshop to something like 800 x 600 pixels (as for the web) or leave as I would for printing. I'm sure that I heard somewhere that...
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    Canon 10d as back-up body

    Hi I have recently had a accident with my 30d which is going to take a while to get repaired. Is a 2nd hand 10d a reasonable 2nd body for ~£350 or should I just be patient! Thanks Rhod
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