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Thursday 15th July 2004, 11:26
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Advice needed for digital beginner!!
I recently managed to get hold of a Coolpix 950. I really only wanted it in order to take photos I could post on Bird Forum for identification purposes. And maybe if I did want to get into digiscoping it would be a suitable enough entry level camera for this.
Only thing is I have no handbook, connection cable or Nikon software in order to complete the process!! I just wondered if you guys had any idea as to what I need to get and where to get it from. I know its quite a big question to ask but as I am rather new to digital photography I really need all the help I can get!! Id really appreciate any advice!! Thanks!! |
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Thursday 15th July 2004, 12:44
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Hi Jo,
Nice camera, many of us started digiscoping with one of these a few years ago. You can download the manual and other 950 related things HERE I really wouldn't bother with the cables and software, get yourself a cheap compactflash cardreader and use this instead... far quicker (don't think the 950 had a usb download) and saves battery power, a lot less hassle alround. Regards, Andy
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Thursday 15th July 2004, 18:02
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Thanks Andy for such a precise and quick answer. Ive downloaded the manual and Im gonna look for the cardreader now. I have seen references to this device before on BF but wasnt sure if it would stand in replacement of the leads and software or as a extra addition to them. I know now!! Thanks again, help much appreciated!
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Alan Its not an optical illusion!. It just looks like one!. Latest Life bird: Wryneck 28 Aug 2012, Black Necked Grebe 3 Sep 2012 Last edited by alan_rymer : Thursday 15th July 2004 at 19:15. Reason: Bloody spelling mistakes. |
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Or if your computer has a PCMCIA socket try a PCMCIA Compactflash Adapter from MX2 for £3.99 inc delivery. http://www.mx2.co.uk/acatalog/MX2_co...pters_286.html Bill Watts |
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Thursday 15th July 2004, 22:09
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I'd probably just pop down the town in the morning
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