Most scanners claim to provide 48 bit data.  What application software
can use 48 bit data?  PS, PSP, ??
Does the Twain standard import 48 bit data from scanner to application?
If I want to save the image before I am finished editing it, what file

I bought a Lexar Ultra II 4 GBytes compact flash
card, and put it in my Canon 1D Mark II camera.
It showed only 2 GB.  I put it in my flash card reader
on my PC.  It showed only 2 GBytes.  I reformatted

i have also posted this question to another group.  please forgive if my NG
ettiquette is off - i'm new around here...
i am considering purchasing and nikon D70 camera.  i've used an fm2 and
bronica sqa for 2 decades and am branching into the digital area.

Anyone know the minimum requirements for running irfanview?
I've got a .... Umm ....  erm....  An 'Aquaintance' for want of
a better word, who has had some photos developed, and got the
pics on CD as well.  Now she wants to view them on her PC.

Any suggestions on taking care of a sticky lens?  I pulled some of my
old lenses out (manual) and the focal length of one becomes very hard
to turn towards the shortest length.  Any ideas?

Many other photo links and gifts here:
http://www.artexx.ca
Have fun!

Was searching the net to see if Panasonic has any 8MP cameras and came
across this. Interesting, it says the manufacturer, Premier Image, is
shipping 8MP Digital Still Cameras to HP, Panasonic and Olympus but
Panasonic shows no 8MP cameras in its portfolio (atleast none that I

I am looking for camera in range of 300-400$
4-6Mpx new or used.What is your sugestion?
I like to use heliopan 1000 IR filter.
Thanks for any help.

I always respected their products, but it looks like digital has put the
hurt on them.
There is a local independent camera store in my city that is looks not long
for the world. They used to have nearly every model of SLR on the shelf from

I take a *lot* of photos while riding a bike (pedal-type), keeping my camera
in my rear jersey pocket. Trouble is, when I remove the camera to take a
photo, if it's relatively cool, there's a lot of condensation that occurs on
the lens. After five minutes or so it's usually gone, ...

I do wedding photography  were the men wear black silk coats. I bought a
Nikon D2H camera, fast focusing for catching action and dancing shots and
I'm now fine tuning the color. To my horror I notice that the black silk now
has a distinct reddish color. I did not have this problem ...

Does anyone out there have a 5T and/or 6T close up filter that they
would like to sell?  I hear that many people who start with macro
photography start out with one and enjoy it but end up buying a true
macro lens in the end.  

Bill,
As I've already stressed, lens selection is critical if you are
discerning at all.  Here are some review and comparison sites to help
with Nikon lens selection (or other brands if you navigate to other

I'm probably going to be taking a trip to (mainland) China in a few
months, and I'd like to be able to recharge my Nikon D100's batteries
without going through a Radio Shack/etc. power adaptor (they have
usage-time limits).

Anybody have anything good or bad to say about the printer?  Will I
hae any prolems with print head or ink drying up if I only print a
dozen or so 4 x 6 a month?  Any other recommendations would be
appreciated. Also, anybody have experience with Canon Selphy 700?