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    Review Mantona "New York" large camera bag

    Thanks. Thats a pity on the laptop..out curiousity what is the dimensions of the laptop compartment? Could it take a4 notepad for example Just seen its about 18x8x10 thats wxhxd so mbp wouldnt fit either way. Thats actually a bit smaller than i though
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    Review Mantona "New York" large camera bag

    Hi Im looking for a bag and this might fit the bill. My budget is limted and most back packs seem quite compromised at this price point especially if im looking to hld 2x slr , 4 lens, 2 flash and accessories How is this bag holding up? Does r have feet on the bottom, is it to large to use...
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    Fuji S5 Pro sensor - 6MP or 12MP resolution???

    Review here with loads of samples and discussion over the image Q compared to other cameras. etc http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilms5pro/
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    Linking from Picasa?

    if you use s720 it will resize to be 720 pixels. S800 will resize to be 800 pixels. Can also get 400, 200, 220 etc just try it.
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    help with blurring background

    Just make a new layer - I see you went to pure white for the background - and paint over the hair with the same colour as the bg i.e. 255,255,255. you can also just about get away with selecting the colour area inside the hair etc using Select colour range and + ing all the colours to the...
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    help with blurring background

    Use a softer edge on the mask. Either by using a softer brush or just doing a localised blur where needed. Also for her hair, just mask it out, A) makes it tidier, b) makes it much easier for you. I'm thinking the bit on the left and the two loops at least on the right. You can still see...
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    photo refurb

    Done a good job, but it's a shame to lose the top of the pic, and the sign, and the dude at the right end perhaps could still have all of him in frame. For perfection the top left could be burned a little where it says weavers. But the cloning in the middle and realignment is spot on. How...
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    help with blurring background

    Mask the area off. Add a level adjustment layer Ramp the levels right down so the whites are blown. Like this:
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    Magenta

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magenta
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    sony a300 price

    If you want some lens but don't have a bunch of money just get some of the older minolta mount lenses found on the bay - there's loads!
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    sony a300 price

    Exactly how many lenses do you require?
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    sony a300 price

    Find the new price for these pieces - the are still current and then knock a bit off. But why do you want to change? Surely just use what you have and change in the future if you must when you have got the use out of the kit. I couln't see you breaking even really, unless you also went...
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    The Genius of Photography

    I have been watching it. Got to episode 4 so far I think. It's fairly interesting, but helluva dry.
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    ZIPping files for upload (over 300MB)

    7 zip. Install Open Select files Click Add. Type in the Split At box 30000000 (30 milliion bytes = 30 meg) Click OK
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    Whats a fair offer for this lot ?

    possibly interested in the body + 3 lenses.
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