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    Canon 1Ds MII formatting SDHC card

    I would be more than interested if anybody has a similar problem or would know of the solution. I upgraded the firmware on the 1Ds MII to 1.1.6 to accoommodate the SDHC 4GB card which as I understand it the upgrade was going to allow the camera to recognise. All has gone well with the upgrade...
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    Soft carrynig case for Canon's Long lenses

    Currently looking to purchase a soft lens case for my Canon 500mm, it seems that Kinesis Photo Gear in the US make something that seems admirable for carrying the lens, + camera + monopod. Does anyone have any experience of either this make or other suitable alternatives, maybe nearer to home...
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    Organising Pictures

    I guess this thread may have been exhausted at sometime, perhaps I haven't used right search words, not enjoyed any results from my search However I would like to ask what software do people use for organising there pictures. what software is recommended? Thanks Georgina
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    Sparrow, prize for scientific explanation for its disappearance from many UK cities

    The 'Independent' newspaper has an item in today's publication, re it's offer since the year 2000 of a £5000 prize for a scientific explanation for the disappearance of Sparrows from many British cities. This award they state will be given for the first paper to published in a peer reviewed...
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    A sad story - barbed wire.

    It was'nt so long ago, in the middle of nowhere that I and my companion came across a young Tawney Owl, trapped on the top wire of a barbed wire fence. It was still alive when we came across it. It was literaly heart-breaking, tried every which way to release it but it was so impaled on the...
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    What happens to wildlife when war comes

    Of course we all concerned when humans suffer at time of war - but what happens to wildlife and domestic pets, what concerns are there and what happens to captured species in Zoos home and in the wild. MY feeling is at these times humans are so busy looking after themselves that concerns for...
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    Scamming on Ebay Canon 500mm lens

    Just bumped into a scam of someone selling a Canon 500mm f4.lens on Ebay, it was good offer of 3500 USD postage and insurance included, 50% of the cash up front rest to be paid on receipt. The seller would only accept payment by Western Union and was not interested in waiting for the completion...
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    GiGi (Georgina)

    Greetings all, I am a relatively newcomer to the birding fraternity, I live in Norwich UK with some wonderful nature reserves around about. I am retired and now have more time pursue the wonderful ever increasing interest in bird life around. Sadly human activity seems to encroach so much on...
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