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I'm in the market for the same lens on a 450D too, and I've been looking at the Canon 10-22mm. However, I was wondering - if I upgraded my camera in a year or two (to another Canon), would the lens still be suitable? I'd shell out on a Canon lens, but only really if it would be worth it long...

What about the Lumix FX77?

I made another post about looking for a new compact, but I've completely changed my mind now (again!) and decided that due to size, I'd rather have a smaller, simpler camera with no manual controls, as the TZ's etc are just a bit big for what I was after - I need it to be pocket sized. So, I'm...

I've just had a quick look at the Powershot sx220, and it seemed pretty impressive actually - it's tempting! The only issue is the size, it's a little bigger than I'd hoped - but I guess you can't get all that functionality in a smaller camera. Anyone know how it compares size wise to the TZ8...

Thanks for the advice all :) I think realistically the s95 is a bit out of my budget, so I think I'm down to the TZ 7 or 8 or one of the Canon Ixus range. I'm going to try have a look at them in Jessops, as the TZ looks like it might be quite big? And I'm a bit worried about the Ixus slow...

Hi all, just a bit of advice needed. I'm looking for a new compact as I've had my current one for 9 years now (and it's not even what you'd call compact!) I was recently bought a Cybershot w530, but I'm not really happy with it - the screen quality seems very poor from what I would have...

Yeah, thanks Jackwow, really useful input. Anyway, a less sarcastic thankyou to everyone else for their responses - it was much appreciated as I want to spend my money wisely, and I've bookmarked the sites mentioned for future purchases :) For this lens anyway I've bought off Kerso - he sent a...

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a Canon 50mm 1.8 lens, and I was all set to buy it for £75 on EBay (from Wolu Digital) - however after Googling reviews is seems they don't have the best reputation, so I'm not so sure where to go now. I've also seen it on Amazon and Warehouse Express, but I'm not...

Apologies for posting another question on here - hopefully I'll soon know enough to start helping others like those who have helped me! ;) Anyway, I've never printed a digital picture (shameful, I know), and I'm utterly confused about suitable print sizes. I'm using a Canon 450d, and I want to...

Hi Malcolm :) Thanks very much for the response. Yes, in the end I bought a black leather A4 folder from WH Smith, and I'm putting the images on black card inside the wallets, with the essays adjacent. I only asked as I wasn't sure whether there was a particular way of displaying course...

I've started a City & Guilds course (which, btw, I wouldn't recommend), and they've asked us to had in a portfolio of up to 10 images, with accompanying essays. They've just said it can be presented in any method we choose, so there is no guidelines saying we have to use a box, or a particular...

I feel like I need to post something rude now to match expectations but alas, I have nothing to offer I'm afraid :)

Thanks all, some really great advice and links. I've been using it on a tripod so far as I don't have a rail and I'm pretty shaky, but I'll give it a go without. And Gaz - nice to know someone's in the same boat as me :) If I manage to get anything (that I'm not so embarrassed about :) ) I'll...

Brilliant help, thank you all. And GardenersHelper - that was very comprehensive, thank you. I've just got home and taken the advice given - although I'm not exactly getting anything amazing, I'm actually able to focus now, whereas before I was just getting constant blur! I can completely...

Ah OK, whoops. I've only just taken up photography so this is all very new to me. In my head I couldn't understand the logic of using the larger lens for macro... But I'm still learning! :)