Howdy
Any kind folks able to provide a reasonable figure for UK import duty on
a decent lens? I'm looking at a Canon EF70-200 f2.8 L IS USM, which
retails here in the UK for around ?1400, but in the States at $1600,

Okaya, i see the convenience of digital photography and own a few
cameras, but lately i've really become smitten by a few retro classic
film cameras, now i need to find an inexpsnive mail order development
and printing company that would offer me the following...

I have a external 30GB USB harddrive.
I would like to be able to have the photos catalogued in some way.  I know
that I can get ACDSEE to catalogue them (ie who's in the photo, where the
photo was taken etc by using the acdsee database, however if i take the

Why do lens aperture's have a variable maximum aperture?
I have a Canon EOS 300 with 28-90 4/5.6 USM lens, and as much as I know how
to use it well enough, I've never really got to know why I m able to set the
aperture to f4.0, and sometimes the biggest is f5.6?

Hello newsgroups readers,
for business I have to stay in UK for some time. Can anyone provide me some
URLs of online shops for slide films and other photo equipment?
Is there a lowest price finding website for UK like guenstiger.de for

Just purchased this item over the holidays, however I will be upgrading to a
friend's used camera shortly.  All of the following items are included:
*18-55mm kit lens
*A high-end, dual-purpose circular polarizing and UV filter from Hoya which

Today I had my new Canon Ixus 500 delivered from Amazon.
Generally, I am very impressed with it - but I have a niggling
question.........
When I look at through the viewfinder, I can *just* see the zoom lens on the

Ok, can anyone recommend a company that does camera insurance for
lenses, bodies etc.?
My house contents only covers up to £1000 per claim, so looking for
something that covers the more expensive kit.

Anyone suggest which HP Printer does best photo printing?
Been looking at the HP5850 and 7960 PhotoSmart.
Thanks for any replies
Andy

Can anyone recommend one with no delay? I have used my partner's and can't
tolerate not knowing when the picture was taken. I have several pictures of
the ground, my trousers, etc.

Anyone know where I can get a Manual Adaptor for an Olympus OM 101 PF?
Thanks

The plastic 'Self Timer/Exposure Lock' lever on my Nikon FE2 broke at
the weekend :-(
I've made a temporary repair with araldite but I don't think it will
last.

Can anyone tell me of anywhere in East Anglia that currently has the Nikon
D70 in stock, Jessops here in Cambridge have said they currently have over
1000 on back order and no where else had it either, most stating that it
will be 4 weeks wait.

7dayshop doesn't seem to have been mentioned here for a while (I've
Googled!). Has anyone used them recently and what kind of service have they
received?
They are currently listing a Canon G5 cheaper (even with VAT added) than any

Hi can anyone give me some advice on the kinda spec I should for in a
digital camera for taking good detailed shots of birds (the feathered kind!)
Am doing a college project and need to spend my cash wisely incidentally
around ?350 (max) Also what I know about photography I could ...