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    Prize ceremony photos how to take?

    Other tips: 1) Blur background - can do by post processing software. So don't worry too much 2) Over-expose, under-expose, out of focus problems Die-lah. Ask company to organise award again, huh ? So, better go early to that day. Practise a few shots. With friends to pose like real...
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    Prize ceremony photos how to take?

    Hi Zerartul, You say: For a camera like FZ8, to obtain bokeh you will need to use the Tele end of the zoom and "smallest aperture". To clarify: By "Smallest aperture" - you mean smallest F number, correct ? (not the size of aperture opening). Because if aperture size smaller = more Depth...
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    How to prevent/eliminate loose flash shoe mount?

    Wah, Blue Loctite over-kill or not ? Next time can remove ? What happen if send for servicing or repair and Canon cannot remove the screw or damage the screw head?
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    Will Temperature Affect The Camera?

    I used PnS camera CanonA75 in France at Mont Blanc, 3 years ago. Montain covered with ice. Temperature either zero or sub-zero. Took picture for 1 hr without problem. You can also check the specification of the camera. My Canon 350D says operating temperature upto 0 deg C. Never tried in...
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    First dSLR - what to get???

    My suggestion: It depends whether you have the time (period) to slowly learn photograpy. If you are young and abundant of time, start slow. Learn everything as much as possible at the "lowest cost" The Buy and Sell section (B&S) is a good start. Buy things from there and you won't loose...
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    Help! Fungus growing on sensor ?

    I checked my hygrometer on the dry box. It is showing just before 45%, so say 44%. (When I open, it goes to above 55%, so confirmed meter working....) Now scared lio. Will check the meter reading now and then. I don't use hippo. I used silica gel, many packs. :bsmilie:
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    How do I achieve this effect?

    Should be no problem, if you can control/adjust the aperture on your camera. Choose the biggest aperture allowed (The F with smallest number. i.e F/1.8) Bigger aperture give you more light. However got disadvantage to the inexperienced - has smaller Depth of Field (search for the keywork...
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    Help! Fungus growing on sensor ?

    Well folks, Thanks you all for your advice. The verdict is out. :bsmilie: The stray hairlines on the picture was due to fungus. However the fungus cannot be easily cleaned. They have to open-up my camera. (yes, not just remove the lense only but open-up the body.) Due to something like...
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    Help! Fungus growing on sensor ?

    No I didn't put in the dry cab for the last few months. Use it frequently, so I didn't keep in the dry cab (silica gel type). (The box have digicam video tapes. I thought open and close too often will reduce efficiency of the dry cab humidity.) Silly me. Should have use two dry cab instead...
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    Help! Fungus growing on sensor ?

    Oops. Saw replies. Ignore this...
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    Help! Fungus growing on sensor ?

    Thanks to Dream Merchant and lkkang. Only two questions left. How long to clean ? Can get back same day ? (I need it tomorrow for NDP Preview)
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    Help! Fungus growing on sensor ?

    But fungus growing on sensor or could it be prism ? Observation: 1) Cannot see on view finder 2) It is growing longer 3) Fungus can grow on sensor meh ? If so, can be cleaned or repair ? How long to clean at Canon Harbour Front. Just wait there ? (Need my camera tomorrow).
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    Help! Fungus growing on sensor ?

    Here it is (I hope can show pic here sucessfully): It is only cut out section of the top right corner. About 10% width of actual photo.
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    Help! Fungus growing on sensor ?

    Dear forumers, Anyone can advice me ? I saw from the photo of my camera that there is something line harline crack on the top right corner. But it looks more like a small tree branches - a thin line with many branches growing from it. I change the lense but the hairline remains. So it is...
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    Can 350D charger be used in Japan?

    Your info - Input: 100V-240V; AC50/60Hz. It is the only info that matters. It means you charger is multivoltage. Can use in many countries. Including Japan. Worry about current consupmtion ? Battery charger takes very little current. Nothing to worry.
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    Unfilled Warranty Card for L-Lens

    If you read the instructions printed in warranty cards nowadays, many product/brand (not just camera) states that must show the purchase receipt to claim warranty. So remember to keep receipt, ya. I guess this to to clamp down on "post dated" warranty cards. I wonder what happens if you win...