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I am trying to download the v1.3 firmware for a friend but I could only find the latest firmware description at the Olympus website but not the firmware file. Any help would be appreciated.

I intend to upgrade from the 40D to another camera that provides better image quality at iso 800 and above. It would be great if i can achieve this IQ in AI Servo mode (shooting sports in dim indoor auditorium).

For those who were there at today's 1D4 unveiling, could you share your first impression of the camera. Thanks in advance.

Hi Shahlan Looks like we will miss each other in Hanoi. I am staying a few days in Hanoi before heading for Sapa. All the best to your honeymoon. Cheers, Koh

Hi, I will also be there with my wife from 15 to 24 Dec. Planning to stay in Sapa town for 2 nights. We will book Halong Bay tour when we are there. If it is gloomy weather, we will probably skip it. If you happen to see a guy with grey hair and a 135L mounted on a 40D, do approach and say hi.

My shutter button is acting up. Half pressing to lock focus will at times auto-refocused when I moved the camera to recompose. Other times, nothing happened when shutter button fully depressed. Damn, frustrating. Nowadays, I have to use the AF-ON button to focus. Warranty period just ended for...

I enjoyed my trip to Bangkok. There are so many photo opportunities; from temple to river to market scenes. I would normally shoot in the morning, get 2 hr massage in the afternoon and have seafood dinner at Chinatown. Check out Lonely Planet for suggestions. After a bad experience with a...

Just came back from Siem Reap. Highly recommended, if you are into Angkor ruins and photography. Hired a driver from this website, www.angkorwat-driver.com. The driver speaks English and is knowledgeable on recommending the various temple ruins. He planned my itinerary and he has no problem...

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My experience has been a good one. Small and light, hence easy to slip into a side pocket of my camera bag. Sharp even when wide open. The lens I will use if I want to get the subjects to be comfortable with me before an actual shoot. Will definitely put everyone (especially kids) at ease when...

I tried option 1, but the dropdown window shows TIFF and other formats, except JPG. I guess I will load DPP into the Mac. It's my daughter's notebook. It should be easier for her to learn the new software, rather than this old man learning new trick. Thanks guys for all your suggestions...

I am familiar with Windows PC but not Mac. I copied a folder of canon photo raw files into a Mac. There is no problem viewing the photos in thumbnail formats. When I double-clicked on a photo, GIMP was launched and I was able to edit the photo. How do I batch process selected photos into jpeg...

John 3:16 is a shop located on the 5th floor of Funan Centre. Although I purchase most of my camera stuff from the shop, I cannot say I am their regular customer. The boss, Sam, calls everyone brother. He does not always quote the lowest prices but he provides good service. If you want to check...

All along I wanted to buy the grip but I felt that it was too expensive. Approx 2 weeks ago, I was looking for a third party model. Luckily, went to John 316 first. As usual, the boss greeted me with a big smile, "Brother, since you have been supporting me; for you, the BG-E2N is $150". So paid...

No wonder the price is so much cheaper. Didn't realise that there is a promotion. Most shops were quoting $225. Bought mine at John 316 for $150 without the need to buy any camera body.