just got a 350d today, and made the big mistake thinking that the body would
be backward compatible with the sigma lens i was using on my eos5. i keep
getting err 99 messages and the thing locks up. pretty sure its a
compatibility problem with sigma lenses, not very happy on two ...

I have just finished a Fuji Sensia film, dug out a process-paid envelope
envelope and found that the roll is not marked for process-paid. Obviously I
have mixed things up at some point but my question is whether a roll that is
not marked as process-paid can be processed? Normally ...

I use an Olympia Camedia C-2 digital camera, which was recently accidentally
submerged in icy water (Long story). The camera was carefully dried out but
still fails to work.  Can anyone advise me whether something can be done or
if the camera is a write off?

Hi. Moving up from Kodak Imaging, I downloaded IrfanView. Much better to
look at and edit the odd digital picure I have on my PC. Nice thing, it
works with Win98SE I'm running.
Are there are any other good free picture programs that anyone can

I've just bought a Dynax 5D, having used a Dynax 5 for a few years, and
am absolutely thrilled with the quality and ease of use.
I have a question about flash. I've got a FS-1100 Flash Shoe Adapter,
but the 5D manual doesn't mention it, listing only five compatible flash

I want to create a web page on which a single image changes each day -
anyone know of a piece of code or an app which will allow me to upload a
selection of, say 30 images and then leave it to effect the daily changes
automatically?

I currently have a Canon EOS 300 (film) with several lenses and other
accessories. (Canon 28-90 USM, Tamron 80-210, Vivitar 500mm mirror T2,
Zenith 52mm M42, Cobra 400 dedicated flash.)
I am considering upgrading this to either a 300D or 350D. (I'd be happy

I'm seriously thinking of buying the Sigma 24-60 mm F2.8 EX DG lens for
my Minolta Dynax 800Si analog body... will it work with it well/at all?
Help truly appreciated,
Etosha

Is a decent flatbed scanner, in most cases, quite suitable for scanning
negatives?
Any flatbed scanner recommendations?

Normal practice with mum's 8MP Konica and 1G CF card is to take "extra
fine" JPEGs, upload them to the computer and then "delete all files"
using the camera's menu. Once or twice we have used the computer to
delete files (Mac OSX). Very occasionally we'll delete a single file on

Having been an enthusiastic film SLR photographer over 25 years, a
couiple of years ago I purchased a then high end compact Digital camera
(Canon Powershot G2) and have enjoyed is so much, am considering buying
a digital SLR (probably a Canon 350d) as the prices are now within

As more and more people are taking up digital photography I notice there are
a large number of high street and on line sites offering to print your
pictures either from your card or from your internet transference.  Prices
seem to range from Tesco instant print at 40p a copy, ...

To begin the new year I would like to show you
the picture of the week
http://www.monochromatique.com/photosemaine/
Happy New Year !

Braved the sub-zero temperatures here in N-E England yesterday for a couple
of hours; the early results of which I have added to my gallery. Comments &
Critiques always welcome, particularly anything on how better to set the
gallery page up - I am no web designer and things are ...