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    CaptureNX

    I had a Nikon a few years ago & used Capture NX - Back then if you downloaded the trial & then bought the software you COULD activate it by entering the key on your disc / box (I remember I didn't even have to open the box when I did mine!) Cheer Paul
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    Lowepro - This is how customer service should be!

    Me too! - I lost the AW cover for one of their rucksacks & they sent me a new one free! Paul :thumbs:
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    Kenko wideband CPL - Legit????

    Quality within the Hoya or Kenko ranges will differ based on price but as to them being the same I spotted this recently on another site "The parent company is THK (Tokina, Hoya, Kenko) of Japan. They are marketed in the US as Hoya and in rest of the world as Kenko and Hoya but are otherwise the...
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    Any Views on These Retailers?

    I agree - dozens of purchases from Onestop with no problems - 1 purchase from Simply which turned into a nightmare (lens allegedly in stock wasn't / promised next day delivery failed as they didn't have it in stock / 10 days later still no sign of it being delivered so cancelled order / 20 days...
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    Nikon D60

    alex is talking sense here but i would go further & say that it is almost impossible to cover landscape & wildlife with one lens - my suggestion would be to buy the D60 with the kit lens which will cover 18-55mm & buy a 70-300mm zoom as 300mm is the minimum you need for wildlife (presume we're...
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    this guy will brighten your day up ! :o)))

    Likewise! Actually I wanted to strangle him after a few minutes (make that seconds) :bang:
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    One of THE funniest videos I have EVER seen

    Would have been funnier if she'd spun round & shot the guy ;)
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    Tips for cleaning laptop screens

    :eek: - I was always told to keep paper (towels hankies etc) away from glass (in particular specs) as it will scratch them - I find microfibre cloths are good with a bit of 'huff' to shift the stubborn marks ... Paul
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    Which one!

    Hi - Whilst the Scene modes on modern cameras (DSLR & Compact) are great I'm not sure I would rely on them to take pics on a trip like this - You say you are a DSLR user so surely you could adjust your G10 to ensure you get the correct exposure? - Snow is notoriously tricky to get exposure right...
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    Macro for D40.

    Ideally macro pics are taken with a macro lens (as I'm sure you know) - There is no cheap solution to that level of quality but you can get decent results from the cheaper options like the Raynox which is a lens that clips on to an existing lens of your choice (a lot of people use them on longer...
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    Anyone bought stuff from this website?

    I got a similar runaround from these cowboys although I ordered direct & not through Amazon - despite the fact that the lens I was after was 'in stock' & they replied to an email that it was definately 'in stock' - after 10 days they had still not dispatched it to me - I cancelled the order & it...
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    Canon DSLR - Warranty questions

    Thanks Bob :thumbs: - So provided I give the new owner my original receipt the 450D is covered for a year from the receipt date? Cheers Paul
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    Canon DSLR - Warranty questions

    I did search for this (without result) & think I know the answer but could someone advise? I have a Canon 450D which I am selling - I bought it in Jan '09 from Amazon UK - It was bought just in time to get Cashback but I had a senior moment & forgot to register the warranty online - I can...
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    Windows XP 'Blue Screen of Death'

    A bit of an update that might assist others in the future - I got my mate's Dell off him & decided to try & recover the data from it before replacing the hard drive - I configured his drive as a slave & hooked it up to my desktop PC - As soon as it booted up the system advised of some errors on...
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    Camerabox.co.uk

    As you say low prices & from what I've read they are ok if you don't have any problems however be aware that when they quote a 'full refund if not satisfied etc' when I returned a camera to them & asked for a refund I was a bit suprised when they told me I would get it 'within 30 days' and in my...
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