I have a problem with two of the nine leg collars on my Gitzo Carbon Fiber
(CF) not locking to hold the leg in place.
I have found this great site that details basic Gitzo CF maintenance
http://www.naturescapes.net/082004/gd0804.htm

Just curious. All B&W require sending out to a lab for processing;
usually get it back in a week or two.
Michael Ragland

There have been 1400 people look in on this group in the past 24 hours
but only 19 messages posted.
Try and tell me now that the 5 antagonists starting arguments and
firing off inflammatory posts are not the reason normal people don't

Whilst idly, inexplicably browsing Sigma's SD14 samples, I noticed
some strange 'spots' on this image (3.1Mb download, sorry).
http://www.sigma-sd14.com/sample-photo/still-life/img/sd14-sl-002.jpg
If you can't immediately see them, look carefully at 822 across,158

After years of film v. digital debates the Truth is about to be
revealed.  The mystical jacket will reveal all...
http://www.jlkramer.net/Pictures/MJ/TheFateOfFilm.htm
Do not look unless you are willing to accept the prophecy of the

I went to Radioshack and got a substitution battery for LRFF alkaline.
Except one problem; there is no exposure metering when I slightly
advance the advancing level and I'm looking through the lense with
lens cap off!! By this time I've opened and closed the battery slot at

All the stores around here are out of stock!
Must be popular...
I wish D C Review would finish its hands on preview...
Hey if you have a Pbase page of D300 shots let me know!

I'm a newbie dummie but I put the right batteries in the NIKON F10 and
when I hit the shutter release no lighted up exposure metering
appeared in the NIKON TTL. Do I need to have film in the camera before
the exposure metering takes effect. They call the FM10 a manual camera

I have a Vivitar zoom lens, 28-105mm. It is a 1 touch zoom, so there is one
ring both for zooming and focusing. The focussing motion is stuck. The lens
zooms freely, by the ring will not turn in the focusing direction. Is there
anything I could do before sending it off to the ...

("TURN $6.00 INTO $6,000!!! IT'S SIMPLE AND IT'S 100% LEGAL!!!!!!!
A good friend sent me information about this quick and legit way to
make money. Since we're both out to get paid, I thought it would be a
good way to make some money on the side while I go to class. After my

Two almost pinlike "holes on both sides where presumably a shoulder
strap is intended. Any advice about where to find one or make one?
Sunpak tripod does work with camera. Just had to screw several more
times and screws off.Vivitar Thryster doesn't seem to fit on shoe

Will it screw on to a manual SLR?
Michael Ragland

Hello, all!
Are the new (digital) cameras compatible with lenses used for older 35mm
film cameras?
I am specifically talking about a Ricoh XRP camera I bought about 20 years

trying to figure out why this 1990 film camera wont load film.

I just want to take this moment and thank everyone who has helped me
with their sound advice about photographic issues during my brief stay
here.  I certainly learned a lot thanks to your expert advice and know-
how.   I especially enjoyed the humor and sense of community