New to this group and am planning to replace my Sony DCSP1 with a Minolta
Dimage A2 as I want some manula control (would like a DSLR but with new baby
can't afford it)
My question is.... What is with this guy constantly banging on about the

can anyone give any tips or recommed a website/book with advice on scanning
black and white negs. I'm using a minolta scan dual III on a range of fp4,
hp5 etc but am invariably getting poor results (eg poor tonal range, image
looks like a photocopy) on negs that I can get a ...

Going cheap
Probably the best general coverage receiver on the market. Fitted with an
extra Collins 300hz filter for CW fans and those interested in LF 136khz.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5710689246&ssPageName=STRK:
MESE:IT

I'm new to this group and came here for advice on buying a decent
tripod. I have read a recent thread started by Julie and I'm probably
more confused than before :)
Obviously people have different needs and there will never be one

After reading all these posts on how great Sigma is, I have decided to trade
in my 2 F5's, my D2X, my 2 FM2's, my D70 and my 10,000 quids worth of Nikon
Glass for 4 Sigma SD10 Bodys and some of those high build quality lenses
that Sigma has to offer. Where is a good place in the UK?

I would like to invits you to visit the last update of
my website.
It's a serie of square pictures in b&w of flowers.
You can see a bee in some pictures.

Hi anyone know if the IBM / Hitachi 4Gb microdrive will work okay with a
Minolta Dimage A2?
Part no. 09N4280
Thanks

I am only bothering with this NG right now - I stopped looking at
rec.photo.digital because of the rubbish about Sigma from 'GP', which I
see has once again got cross posted here.
I am working with a Sigma SD10, and it continues to do what I require,

I'm after a cheapish digital camera, for only occasional use - pics of
auction items, occasional Club night out pics to be used on a web site,
etc.
I have a tiny Medion 2mp thing at the moment, but the quality is

Why ? I don't believe their excuse that its due to banking regulations.

I have seen in the past people saying that its is cheaper to order from
Germany than US as one avoids duty and VAT. Can anyone post some german
sites which sell the above camera please....

Has anyone successfully installed the hack on their 300D via Mac OS X?
The Canon installer is for OS 9 only and cannot see my camera via
Classic.
I have the .FIR file but can't get it onto my CF card.

Looking for a photo website that would have
-unlimited or large amount of free storage
-easy upload and download of pictures, free
-good free photo editing and manipulation software,

Has anyone any bad experiences of it? Seems fair as a starter for ?150.

I'm looking for a small number (<10) of blank photo keyrings which
hold 450mmx350mm passport sized photos.
I've looked under www.photobox.co.uk and they charge £2 per
"non-blank" unit. I can go bulk but I don't want or need 200 @ £40. Is