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    WTBuy: Video Accessories - Canon HF200

    Advertisement Category: Want To Buy (WTB) Equipment Type: Video Accessories Equipment Brand: Canon Equipment Model: HF200 Budget (S$): Negotiable Description: Im looking to rent or buy an underwater case for the HF200. Canon model is WP-V1 Not sure if there are 3rd party cases. Thanks...
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    Digi Cab problem?

    I just noticed my Digi Cab humidity is set to 30%, no matter which way i turn the dial i cant get to to increase to 50%. Does this sound like a fault to you? If i left is running at 30% is there a change my camera and other equipment might dry out and crack? thx
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    Safari Telephoto Lens

    My Friend has a 450D and is heading to Kenya on a Safari for the first time. I was recommending him to get the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM But now im wondering if it will be too big and heavy to be practical? He will be with his wife and 2 kids...
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    Premium Photo Sharing Services

    Hi all, Im looking for a premium photo sharing service that doesnt have all the banners, pop ups and advertisements u see in flickr etc. I just want to be able to allow friends to login, upload and view. I would also like to request DVD backups of the photos uploaded periodically...
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    Where to go on a boat?

    Ive got an oppertunity to take a large boat out for sightseeing purposes which also has the ability to land at smaller islands / beaches. I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on where we should head to with our cameras? Also we plan to be on the boat during sunset, so again where...
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    VR Lag?

    I have a Nikon D80 with an 18-200 VR lens. When i shoot in continuous mode i notice a slight lag i.e the continuous Frames are not smooth and some times jittery. If i turn off the VR function of and continuously shoot the lag disappears. Is this normal?
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    Wireless FLash

    I own a D80 and SB600. I was under the impression that i could shoot the SB600 wirelessly as a slave without the need for using the built in flash? I tried all config settings but my SB600 will only fire remotely when I fire the D80's built in flash? Am i doing something wrong? Any...
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    Slow Sync effects

    Ive seen lots of really cool effects using slow sync but ive not ready anywhere what camera settings to use and what environment to take them in? Is there any tutorial written or can anyone point me in the right direction. Thx
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    Sigma 18-200mm with Optical Stabiliser

    Ive got an opertunity to buy a new Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-f6.3 OS for $780. Im told that the retail price is $998 but I'c not seen them advertised anywhere so I can confirm this. Has anybody seen and review or comparison with the Nikon 18-200 VR? Can anybody tell me is this lens is bening sold...
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    Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MACRO

    Can anyone tell me where the best place is to buy this lens and what price I could expect to pay? Thanks
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    Beijing Bargins

    im currently in Beijing and plan to do some shopping tomorrow. Any bargin places i should know about? Has anybody seen any Bagman or crumpler style bags soold over here? thx
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    Software

    Hi i was hoping somebody could point me in the direction of some simple software that will allow me to:- 1) Crop without losing the EXIF information 2) Provide a reasonable auto colour/contrast correction without myself having to learn to much 3) Allow me to add the nice borders and...
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    Self Timer

    I have a D80 and was wondering if it's possible to have the self timer setup so that it continues to take pictures every 2 seconds? Or maybe a continuous burst of pics? Thanks
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    Insurance

    I plan to take my D80 over to Thailand next week and I'm still struggling to find an insurance company that will cover the full vlaue for loss, damage or theft. AIG will only pay up to 500 Bucks, did anyone have any luck in this area? Thx
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    Video Conversion

    Looking for a simple conversion from VHS tape to DVD. Can anyone suggest any cheap but good companies? Thx
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    Portrait Lens

    I'm a newbie who spends most of the time taking portrait pics of the family both indoors and outdoors. My camera is a D80 with a 18 - 135mm lens I was considering getting a prime lens for low light indoor photos and was hoping to get some advise. I knwo the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is...
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    Preperation for a Safari trip

    Hi, I'm a proud newbie owner of a D80. I'm looking at taking a trip to Kenya and wanted some advice on equipment. I was thinking of buying the Sigma 70-300 APO DG lens, would this be sufficient for a newbie? Also What lightweight tripod or monopod would you recommend? Any other pointers...
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    Settings for indoor school play

    High, can anyone give me a guide on what settings I should use for a school play. I making the assumption that I will be too far away for the flash to be affective. I have a D80 with 135mm Lens. Should increasing the ISO be sufficient? Any tips appreciated
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    Dry Box Recommendations

    I was looking at picking up a dry box to house a body and couple of lens. Alan photo sell a $20 box which is a bit too small, then there is an electronic one which is too big and to $$$. Can anyone recommend anything inbetween? Thanks
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    D80 or 400D

    I know there is a lot of comparison between the 400D & D80, but i'm still undecided and need to purchase one this weekend. It will be my 1st DSLR so & i have no othe lens or accessories. The D80 attracts me becuase of the 135mm lens Vs the canon kit lens which ain much good. Question is...