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    who's using a Gitzo?

    Thanks for feedback Guys - well you all seem positive about them in various configurations, guess I'll just have to get my hands on a few to have a look at, stockists are somewhat limited in the area though :-( If I were to go down the ball head route, anything I should steer clear of with...
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    who's using a Gitzo?

    Hi Guys, currently in the market for a Gitzo but it's horrendous the number of different models out there :-( Tempted to go the CF route but it would need to support some heavy kit and will probably end up standing in salt water at some point - would also need a suitable head... so, I'm...
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    Harry Potter

    Just had a friend come back from there and said everything was hand-held, no tripods allowed; so something fast would be an asset...
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    best travel camera?

    thanks for all the feedback guys, bit of a minefield but will take a look at the other models suggested - definitely don't want to hump the DSLR again, apart from the weight it's too much kit to leave unattended in a hotel room, it won't fit in the safe and for what insurance companies offer for...
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    best travel camera?

    just looking at the Canon SX50 HS, anyone have one and can comment on the pro's and con's?
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    best travel camera?

    Hi Guys, off on jollies soon and not wanting to hump the DSLR and lenses around. Thinking of maybe a Bridge camera but obviously wanting DSLR features :-) RAW, nice & wide with a good zoom, good ISO capability, full manual control, ability to attach filters, blah blah...you get the...
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    ID please

    Cheers Neil, greatly appreciated :thumbs:
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    ID please

    Hi Guys, friends spuggie shot, any idea what it is?
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    Photographing clothes?

    Thanks Guys, food for thought, gives me some idea of what's involved before meeting the customer and discussing what she is looking for. :thumbs:
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    Photographing clothes?

    Hi Guys, have been roped into photographing some female fashion outfits/garments which will be offered for sale on a website - so catalogue type stuff I imagine. Some will be supported on a manikin but most laid out flat. Thinking along the lines of using a Hi-lite with maybe a touch...
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    Canon fit Sigma lenses?

    Thanks guys, but as he's a pensioner his budget is pretty limited so the newer version is a no go. Any other options around that range he could be looking at?
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    Canon fit Sigma lenses?

    Hi Guys, mate looking for a Sigma 24-70 f2.8 in Canon fit (earlier versions) What should he be looking out for in regards to EX, DG, APO etc?
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    Malta locations

    ...should have still posted, for the rest of us waiting to go ;)
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    Malta locations

    Thanks for info Steve, was planning on the Gozo trip, but Mdinia looks as though it could be interesting, thanks for heads up :thumbs: Did you hire a vehicle?
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