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Recent content by Scott67

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    Which review on DSLRs

    I subscribed to Which? many moons ago. Began to notice that their particular "review" results were the polar opposite of about 99% of other similar magazines/websites etc. whether its Cameras or Mountain Bikes they had baffling results. I think Which? like to see themselves as the pre-eminent...
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    Kerso Recommendation

    Definately contact him first My deal on a 300mm F4L was a lot sweeter going outside the confines of Ebay/Paypal !
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    Finally ordered my lens...

    Right then decision made, No filter for telephotos, Spend money elsewhere. sorted !
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    Finally ordered my lens...

    I suppose IQ would suffer if you use a "generic shop brand filter" But not sure when it comes to the more expensive filters, as mentioned I use a Hoya Pro on one of my lenses, that I mainly use for Wedding photography ( not a pro by the way ). Up to now I see nothing that worries me ( Using a...
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    Finally ordered my lens...

    After much prevaricating over lord knows how many years, I have finally ordered a 300mm f4 IS from Kerso ( Ian ) Great Price, hope its as great a lens as I think its going to be :D Any Advice on Filters ?? I use a Hoya Pro UV(0) on my 17-40, any alternatives or just stick with the Hoya ...
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    Canon Cashback Offer

    Suggest you all visit here... http://canonlensacc2007.onlinerebates.com/howtoclaim.aspx To all who have just bought 400d/30d's, I'm sure you could obtain a new receipt that correctly corresponds with the period of the offer ;)
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    Inside the secretive plan to gut the Endangered Species Act

    Is this true ?? Inside the secretive plan to gut the Endangered Species Act http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2007/03/27/endangered_species/ Perhaps our American cousins can shed more light on it Sad, very Sad.... (Apologies if this is in the wrong section)
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    Sir David ...what are we going to do without him?

    As a "Voice" I'd say John Shrapnel As a "Face" then probably Nick Baker.
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    CF Cards - Best UK price?

    I'll second mymemory.co.uk, Not sure about CF prices, but they had a killer deal on extreme III SD Cards before Christmas! Used them about 6 times through last year, no problems, prompt delivery
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    K10d

    Reviews coming thick and fast now http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk10d/ and for an easier reading review... http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/pentax-10D.shtml Still think I might take the plunge, just might wait for the first couple of firmware upgrades first Oh and...
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    K10d

    I Have !!! I am currently using a EOS 20d with 17-40 f4L so my investment with Canon is'nt that much lens and accessory wise. Just waiting for the On-line reviews to appear on t'internet first, want to see how that sensor compares with Canon. Many many many years ago I started out with an...
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    800 Billion Barrels Of Oil - The Oil Teat Of The Future

    All you ever need to know about Peak Oil here, http://www.peakoil.com/ From renewables to surviving a world without Oil........enjoy !!
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    Autumnwatch, successful yes or no

    Absolute YES for Autumnwatch. and an even bigger yes for the CBeebies version which has been running during the day time ( 7:30 am and 16:30 pm I think ) My Three and a half year old son wakes up wanting to watch it and sits there quietly throughout ( even the repeat in the afternoon ). We went...
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    DIY renewables

    Jane would be very interested to know their response. I considered PV tiles too for a proposed extension and the aspect was more or less South west. but there were neighbours nearby and I was'nt sure if there would be problems. In the end the extension costs alone became too prohibitive. Do...
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    DIY renewables

    Yes I was a bit too vague there.... I think i mean "Off Grid" as in combining Wind/Solar and some sort of battery storage for low periods ( i.e no wind and little sun) I suppose its all down to the up front costs really to achieve such a dream.... Oh the irony of having to spend a small...
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