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Have a look at the Manfrotto 055 - has been around for years so should be available s/hand at a reasonable price

Or you could make your own when they reduce the double cream ...... https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/feb/24/how-to-make-butter

I've got the CC and for the couple of months I've had it been very pleased with it. It certainly spreads the load rather than having it on one side - like the Black Rapid and Peak Design straps. I found it took a short while get used to slotting the camera back but soon managed the muscle...

Success !! It's amazing what some decent light can do and taking a break from a problem. The issue I was having was getting the large C ring into the tube over a lip, which I think the other rings then butt against. Looking at this ring again I noticed a couple of small circular lugs, pushing...

Many thanks I'll give it a go when I've got more time tomorrow

I'll have another go tomorrow but I struggled to achieve this. Will I need to align the gap on all the C rings based on their instructions?

I'm giving my tripod a service / clean but have run into issues reattaching a leg section. I'm following the instructions here https://feisol.eu/manuals/FEISOL_Manual_Care_And_Maintenance_For_Tripods.pdf but can only get the twist lock collar to about halfway up the thread before it fully...

Here's why prices are increasing https://www.techradar.com/computing/memory/buy-now-or-wait-sd-card-prices-are-shooting-through-the-roof-heres-how-to-navigate-the-memory-crisis

I think Andy Rouse has a members scheme. It's relatively straightforward you pay a monthly subscription which is checked against your log in details to confirm you have paid. I think the issue with this model for photographers is there are so many sources available for free

A lot depends on what and how you shoot. If you are a landscape tog whose camera sits permanently on top of a tripod then you're not going to see much difference per se (I'm excluding any technical improvements to sensor quality from this argument) For wildlife photography they've brought...

Is your desire to try an alternative due to budgetary reasons or you are seeking a different look ? It can be a bit of a rabbit hole trying papers to get a slightly different look. If you are happy with your current printer Id suggest you stick with them - obviously subject to financial...

I agree there's an awful lot of infomercials for gear out there. They're reasonably easy to spot but there are very few "I've used this for 12 months in tough conditions....and here is the good, the bad and the ugly" I've seen some photography channels turn into here are products sent to me for...

May I ask what makes a good quality divan ? Anything I need to look out for ?

Ive got an earlier version of this and have been pretty pleased with it. It's obviously not top level hifi but for TV enhancement especially with the sub it does the job https://www.richersounds.com/polk-audio-signa-s2-black/#tab-description A lot will depend on your expectations for sound quality

I need to buy a new bed and I know the mattress element is down to personal choice. However any tips or advice on buying the frame much appreciated. I'd rather spend a bit more to get something that lasts rather than a frame that starts to creak and wobble after a couple of years