Recent content by kartracer

I have two tickets for the weekend and camping next month. Does anyone know if it's possible for one family member to attend/camp on say, Thu and Fri and another (who is delayed) Sat and Sun? I think this will be OK for the track. The Woodlands camping site says wristbands are issued and I...

Thanks, everyone. The Sony could be a contender if I can figure out what lenses I'd need. I'm OK with quirky (Fuji) too.

I've been using a Sony RX100 in recent years after downsizing and not having time for the hobby. Now interested to get back into it and wondering if a mirrorless camera would make sense. I'm probably being swayed a little by compactness and don't want a clunker or a battleship. Interests include...

I'm looking for a temporary background/backdrop to screen an interior wall undergoing renovation. It's only for use over the holiday period. I'm thinking maybe muslin or paper. Size is approx 240cm drop by 260cm wide. Maybe in grey or a pattern/mural might be OK. Cheap is good. Suggestions welcome.

I found a warehouse deal on Amazon and got hold of an 8th Gen (WiFi, 10.2" screen and 32GB). Over budget but very nice. I'm now looking for a decent 'stand up' type case. Any recommendations please?

Thanks,. CEX is a good idea. Edit: What minimum/recommended memory size would I need for an iPad?

Need to get a tablet for a senior (90's) who is fairly adept with phones, tablets, etc. An iPad would be fine but new beyond budget (something around £200-250). Have been looking at Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 WiFi 64GB (read that lower memory causes issues/lag with multiple apps loaded) 3GB RAM. Use...

I have some old fragmented photos of manuscripts (family heirlooms) that I'd like to try and recover/restore by stitching photos together. I stitching software for this application likely to work well? Any suggestions or recommendations for particular software? Edit: I meant to say scans, not...

I have an old photo with one known family member and one unknown family member (amongst others). Is there any software that would suggest potential matches?

Looking for subject item and just wondering if anyone knows where I might be able to get one (ideally new, otherwise pristine)?

Thanks. It's a Sony Xperia. I'll see if I can get the original image.

I purchased a used android phone which seems to have been rooted. It was cheap so I'm not complaining. I'm looking for an easy to use free-of-charge (preferably) utility to back up my android phone prior to a factory reset and re-install of the original firmware. Any suggestions please?

Thanks. Do you have the 3-section or 4-section 055? I have an iOptron tracker and would be using a fifty, a zoom, and a small light OTA (not decided yet - probably 250-350mm or thereabouts), overall, nothing too heavy. Sounds like the 055 might suffice. I'd be inclined to attach a weight anyway...

That is a good tripod but not really portable. I need something I can strap to a backpack.

I need to purchase a tripod for star tracker use. I was looking at the Manfrotto 055 and wondering about alternatives. The 055 has the centre column and while that's handy for photography I wonder if it's rock solid. I also found the Acrtise AS80C which has a bowl head adapter. Carbon not...