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    iView Media Pro Update to Version 3 soon

    Hi chaps, More software news. I'm currently involved in the beta testing of iViewMedia Pro Version 3. This great piece of catalog software was publicly announced as a major update today. It is available for PCs as well as Macs. http://www.iview-multimedia.com/press/pr-201005.php
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    Apple's New RAW Software Venture

    Hi guys, This is very new. I'm not sure if Apple's new software called Aperture supports our 5 and 7Ds but I guess it should. I'm going to keep an eye on this as it looks like it's from the same development team which created FinalCut Pro (which revolutionised digital film editing for movies)...
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    Peter Gregg's Flash Photography with the 7D

    Interesting eBook worth downloading. Investigates some of the problems we've been having with flash. http://www.lulu.com/content/144269
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    Empty Roads [off topic]

    Hi Minolta fans. We've just finished a sustainable transport website for the Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales). Quality of the photos is inconsistent but we had to use what was available. The better ones we shot on Minolta gear :) Most of the content was written by my wife...
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    Most embarrasing moment!

    Hi all, I've been busy, very busy. Had to do a newspaper-style shoot today for a client. The D7D cameras screen was flashing "full", as in out of memory card. I said to the subject, "wait a sec", while I sorted it out. Reformatted the card :) Took some shots and got the same...
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    Bought a new lens today...

    Hi guys, This is in no way as celubrious as an SSM lens but I bought a "new" second-hand lens today. It's a Minolta 35-105 AF Macro 3.5-4.5. An older model lens. Didn't pay much for it and wondered if anyone has any experience with this lens.
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    iView Media Pro

    Hi chaps, I've just had a great communication with iView-Multimedia, makers of iViewMediaPro. It's a brilliant tool and getting better. They've given me an affiliate status and this means I can offer my Minolta friends a 15 per cent discount on the purchase of this great software package...
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    Found some more 7D piccies

    Hi everyone. Found some more work by a Dynax 7D owner. Worthy of a look. Check them out here. :) Very best, Pete
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    Great Technique Section by Neil Turner!

    Guys, check out this excellent technique section on Neil Turner's website. Neil is a UK-based pro...enjoy dg28.com website technique section Neil, like myself is a member of the Editorial Photographers UK web group.
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    New Sol Sim's Nature photos...

    Sol told me he was off on a nature holiday a few weeks ago. Share the results, they are wonderful. http://www.solarviewphoto.com/Wildlife/index.htm
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    The Konica Minolta Hexar RF

    Has anyone seen or heard anything about this lovely little number? What an expensive, beautiful rangefinder — built by Konica Minolta, of course. Here it is: The Konica Minolta Hexar RF Limited Edition 35mm Rangefinder I spotted it today at B&HPhoto But ouch, what a price! Pete
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    Raw Files ... Phase One Software

    Just purchased the "light" version of Phase One software to work with RAW files on the Dynax 7D. The latest version has been upgraded to support our new 7Ds :D You can try out the trial here Phase One The most impressive feature for me is the ability to fine tune Kelvin levels when...
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    Ross Warner has bought a 7D

    Ross Warner has been a long-time Minolta advocate. He's travelled the world shooting wildlife. Seems Ross is parting with at least one of his Dynax 9s and bought a 7D. Here's his first results.
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    7D photos worth seeing ...

    Some of these are stunning... Apologies in advance If this link has already been posted. Sol's photos with the Dynax 7D I love some of the interior shots. :)
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    Hello everyone...should I buy a 7D?

    Hello everyone. This is my first post. My name is Pete Russell. I live in the UK, north of London, near the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. I am a longtime Minolta user. My first experience with Minolta was with the 9000 (which I bought in 1986). It has been a trusty workhorse for sometime...