Just picked up a e-volt e-500. Nice so far. Once my CF arrives, I can
actually start using it. :-D
Few questions came up:
1. I can't upgrade the camera firmware.  I've tried every setting on

Hello, I recently bought a Pentax ist and it was working fine for a few days
and now it powers on when it wants to. I turn it on and nothing. I have
changed the batteries and that is not it. please help me!!! nmgoregon @ hotmail.com

I've just ordered a Canon 30D with 17-85 lens and await delivery on Tuesday

performance figures here....
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos30d/page11.asp

I just got a fujifilm s5200 and I want to get a very strong telephoto lens. Can you tell me what the strongest are and where I can get them
Thanks
A
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Nothing like dust to reduce the thrill of a good photography session!  I
recently was up along the North Shore of Lake Superior and along the gunflint
trail.  I took pictures in varoius locations and returned home with excitement
to see the results.  Pictures from the first couple ...

Hi.  I have a Canon digital rebel 300D and noticed recently that there are
some hairs and dust on the frame that are particularly annoying when
shooting anything bright.  Strangely, they don't seem to come out in the
pictures, its just when I'm looking in the viewfinder.  Is this ...

I am about to order my VisibleDust goodies. All reports I have encountered
are positive. Anyone have any negative comments?
R.

40 page primer on colour management and digital workflows - downloadable
PDF. Looks good at first glance.
http://www.iqa.org/digital/digital_guide.shtml

Why am I having trouble finding a Nikon brand cable release for a D2X?
JB

No, not madness.
Last week I was pointed in the direction of Baader AstroSolar Safety
film. Some details at
<http://www.baader-planetarium.com/sofifolie/sofi_start_e.htm>

How am I supposed to clean that off?  And just to give a luddite rant, I
never had that fecking problem with film!  ;-)
I've shot three weddings in the last three weeks, and they all have the same
blurry patch on them, and I did lockup the mirror and used a bulb to attempt

[This followup was posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems and a copy
was sent to the cited author.]
Hi group
after years with compact digital cameras

With a bit of luck I'll get it by Saturday.
Was too much of a good deal to pass up @ $800 including a 28-85mm lens &
MC-30 control.
Can't wait to get busy with it!

Do I have to install the (ugh) Nikon software again just to view this file?
DSC-6839.NDF

For various reasons I was wondering if anybody makes these? I've seen
them listed in various places but only for Olympus OM series, or
un-specified Olympus.