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    Cloud backup

    I use AWS (S3 with an aging policy to Glacier) partly because I could choose a London datacenter and they're not going to disappear or radically change their offering. I guess the pricing depends on your usage pattern but I'm really just using it for cold storage, last resort and 100GB is...
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    Canon FF mirrorless...

    I don't follow - I was saying that when I look to upgrade it will be because there'll have come a point when I want enough features that my current body doesn't have and that's what I'll compare any candidate to (as well as ease of upgrade) rather than just picking the 'best' available body at...
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    Canon FF mirrorless...

    But I myself am already even more generations behind and perfectly happy with my 70d.
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    Canon FF mirrorless...

    As someone with a Canon APS-C camera (70d) and a mix of EF and EF-S lenses and an intention to go FF one day, I really like the idea of being able to do so using all of my existing lenses and in a smaller/lighter body than I currently use. I'm not a pro or someone that wants/needs the latest...
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    Help with IP addresses

    Regardless of whether an IP address is in the public or private range - it will either be statically assigned by the host (i.e. a machine declaring itself to have a particular IP address) or allocated by (DHCP) server.with a period of validity. Whilst those allocated by a DHCP server can be...
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    Images found on the Internet are fair use???

    As long as the file is never in an open or non-DRM format whilst in motion or at rest anywhere other than the rights holder's server then it seems feasible though impractical and not worth the effort. Transmit the file in an encrypted, managed format and have a licensed plugin to decrypt the...
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    Just another computer spec help thread

    Hi guys, I'm a hobbyist photographer looking to upgrade my hardware - I mainly use Lightroom to manage and edit my photos but also use Photoshop periodically for bits of graphic design - banners, greeting cards and sketching etc. My current setup is really showing its age and wasn't great when...
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    Attaching a strap and tripod quick release plate

    Thanks - don't think it's a concern or problem and still very pleased with it just checking that it's functioning as intended :-)
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    Attaching a strap and tripod quick release plate

    Had a play with the strap last night and have a query on the 'quick adjusters'. Should the strap be locked in place when the U-shaped grip is clipped flush to the strap? Or is this just to make the adjustment easier? The strap seems solid and doesn't move if I pull against the camera but if I...
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    Attaching a strap and tripod quick release plate

    Slide has arrived and looks to fit the bill exactly - thanks all!
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    Attaching a strap and tripod quick release plate

    Going for the Peak Design Slide - cheers guys.
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    Attaching a strap and tripod quick release plate

    Thanks - will have a serious look at the Peak Design!
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    Attaching a strap and tripod quick release plate

    Seems I like I have a lot more reading to do - I hadn't appreciated there were so many options :-) The Peak Design stuff sounds interesting if it's already compatible with the plate that I have but from a (very) quick search their strap looks fairly 'basic'. The thing that drew me to Black Rapid...
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    Attaching a strap and tripod quick release plate

    Thanks guys - I use a Three Legged Thing with the standard (arca-compatible) QR4 plate, which looks as though it may work with the replacement screw and if not then the Black Rapid tripod plate looks ideal.
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    Attaching a strap and tripod quick release plate

    I like to leave my tripod quick release plate connected to the camera so that it's quicker to use the tripod whenever I want but am also keen to upgrade from the standard strap that came with my camera. I've been looking at the Black Rapid range (particularly the Curve Breathe) but they all...
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