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Thanks. I've used it once and it does seem to be a good lens. But until I use it side by side with my Tamron 70-300 I can't really compare yet.

I've ordered one as well. I'm hoping the glass it's even better than my Tamron. If not, I bet I could sell it on without loosing too much money.

Any thoughts on what this lens is like? It's a grey import but gets great reviews on Amazon. It's only 95 but is it any better than a stock lens? Apart from its shorter range, is it any better quality than my Tamron 70-300? Nikon 55-200 AF-S VR http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000O161X0

I thought AppleCare could only be purchased within a specified time from purchase, such as 30 days?

Looks like Panasonic are about to launch their new range of camcorders. Im looking to upgrade from my Panasonic SD9 that I bought in 2009, and it looks like the current HC-V720 is the right one for me. But Ive read conflicting reports of its AVCHD files not being compatible with iMovie. I like...

Excellent guide, thank you.

Thanks:)

Can anyone recommend a video camera that I can install into a blue tit nest box that we have in our garden please? The tits have just finished using the nest box and the chicks have fledged, but it would be great to have a camera in there for next year. Thanks:)

Thanks everyone. After a lot of time trying all the above I managed to do it. But to be honest I cant remember exactly what I did as was getting mad with it and just trying everything! Thanks again.

I flicked the switch on my Tamron 70-300 lens to macro today to take some photos, but now I cant switch it back, the switch wont move. Any ideas please? I know the answer is going to be embarrassingly simple:|....

Are there any seating maps anywhere on the net? Ive got reserved seats in International Pit Straight for this years F1, but whilst I know the seat numbers Ive no idea whereabouts in the grandstand they are.

Wow, that looks like some good reading for tonight, many thanks Richard:thumbs:

Thanks :thumbs: Nice photo Ben6 :) I'll be arriving on the Thursday and camping on the circuit through to the Monday, so will be watching the practice day, qualifying and race day. Im able to roam around various grandstands from the Thursday to Saturday, but on race day I have a seat near...

Do any of you have any tips for getting decent shots at an F1 event please? Im off to this years Silverstone F1 with seats in the International Pit Straight grandstand for race day. I will be roaming around the track on the days leading upto the race. Ive never photographed any motorsports...

Thanks for the replies. I guess your right Bristolian about deciding which end of the zoom I need. Cheers:)