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    Disppointment with Olympus Singapore

    Was pretty disappointed today by Olympus Singapore's 'great' service. I was collecting my UW housing for C7070WZ today as i sent it in almost 2 weeks ago for complains. Olympus was recommending me to buy a new housing despite the complain was on suspected manufacture defect which they did...
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    Disppointment with Olympus Singapore

    Was pretty disappointed today by Olympus Singapore's 'great' service. I was collecting my UW housing for C7070WZ today as i sent it in almost 2 weeks ago for complains. Olympus was recommending me to buy a new housing despite the complain was on suspected manufacture defect which they did...
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    Crack on PT-027 Housing for C7070WZ

    Hi guys, I'll be telling a story between me, Olympus(oly) and my PT-027 housing...hope i don't bore u all to death. Almost 2 weeks ago, i went diving at phuket...and of cos i slug along my UW camera. On hearing and reading so many horror stories, i decide to inspect my housing thoroughly...
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    Difference between focal length multiplier and crop factor

    Hi all, Is there a difference between focal length multiplier and crop factor? I know most DSLRs have a crop factor of 1.6-1.7, whereby the CCD is smaller and the focal length has to be multiplied by the crop factor to get the actual focal length. For olympus, using 4/3 technology, the...
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    E-500 user review at image resource is out

    E-500 full review at image resource is out. The reviewer rated this better than the E-300. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/EV500/E500A.HTM Not sure abt E-300, but E-500 has a crop factor of 2...does it mean the CCD is smaller?
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    Does this make a good IR filter?

    Hi , Last night, while arranging my dry box, i discovered that i actually bought a red filter(hoya RED(25A) )..opened but unused. I read the instruction behind the filter box, it says : /quote For black and white photography. Dramatically increases contrast, especially for dramatic cloud...
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    Spider at my corridor

    Today found a spider at my corridor wall, juz nice as a subject for me to try out and practice super macro shots. Comments and critism pls. Hope to improve my shoots, am still a newbie on this #1 Spider and shadow #2 Stare
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    macro lens

    I was wondering how does macro lens +10 , +4, +2, +1 compare to the 6T, 4T ? I bought a set of 4 macro lens, and trying to make the best out of them. Does +4 and +2 add together to become 6T?
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    Posting of pics

    Hi all, I think this is an old question being ask over and over again...but strange enough i can't find a sticky thread on this.... How to i post a pic up? I now upload my pic to CS gallery then do hot linking from there. It seems that hot link is not possible using my multiply. Is...
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    My newbie macro shoot @ Bt PJ park

    Your comments and critics are wanted. Hi all, i've juz gotten some shots on ants and aphids. Somehow i feel something is still lagging in the photos, will need the experts here to help point out the short comings. #1 Preys abundant #2 Double team #3 Predator #4 Stranded...
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    What do u do to your RAW files after Processing?

    Hi all, Juz curious to know what would u do to your raw files after post processing done (PS maybe).
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    Raw or not?

    Hi all, I've bought a prosumer cam not too long ago...abt 3 mths liao i think. I've been thinking whether to shoot in raw, tiff or jpeg in SHQ ( as in when to use certain formats).....until now i still can't find an answer to this. Many photographers only shoot in raw, as raw files are...
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    What are the compatible flashes for C-7070WZ

    Hi all, Juz wondering what other flashes other than olympus's very own (fl20,fl36,fl40,fl50) can be used on 7070. How do the compatibles compare in terms of price and performance? Please advise, I'm a complete idiot on this :D
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    Olympus camera setup for UW

    Hi all, I have a few questions to ask. I realised that olympus has TTL flashes like FL20, FL40 and there are UW housing for it as well. Would it be better to get a dedicated UW strobe or get the flash so that land/UW use is possible. Is there a difference between the UW strobe and the...
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    Difference between close up filter and closeup / macro lens

    Can any1 advise me on the differences?
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    Dry box setting

    Hi there, What will be range of Relative Humidity %(RH) to be maintained in order for a dry box to be effective? I'm new to this, so will appreciate any inputs. Thanks
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    My Ducati 749 Bike Model

    Trying out some shots using macro on canon A70, i'm still very new to macro. Will appreciate some advise.