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    i do find it ironic that Simplyelectronics are advertised on the forum!

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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    I'm off to the London CS5 roadshow event tomorrow, which has morning and afternoon session held in a cinema (2 different sessions I believe)

    I haven't got a clue what it'll be like..

    if I'll learn anything?

    be bombarded by one long advert?

    if I'll understand any of it?

    or be bored and fall asleep, with the lack of real content?

    Anyway, its free and I've got a ticket, so nothing ventured, nothing gained and I'm going on my own, so I can always leave if its a load of rubbish
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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    I'm off to the London CS5 roadshow event tomorrow, which has morning and afternoon session held in a cinema (2 different sessions I believe)
    Not sure anyone else actually reads this thread anymore but anyway, I went and to answer my own questions

    I wonder if.............

    if I'll learn anything?
    Well, I learnt about CS5's new 'puppet warp' which is amazing but not something I desire that much

    I'll be bombarded by one long advert?
    I was, but by way of a tutorial/demo, to showcase the new features, which was fine

    I'll understand any of it?
    I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing but apart from the puppet warp, I already knew about everything the guy spoke about and the annoying thing was, the presenter, is one of the top guys in Adobe and has already published some of the exact demonstrations, using the same images on Youtube
    But I could tell by the gasps, oohs, arghs and enthusiastic clapping, that for a large percentage of the 'packed' cinema, it was their first time

    or be bored and fall asleep, with the lack of real content?
    A little bit.

    Anyway, its free and I've got a ticket, so nothing ventured, nothing gained and I'm going on my own, so I can always leave if its a load of rubbish
    I'm glad I went, as in a way, its boosted my confidence.. I really do know quite a bit now!
    And. p.s. as a bonus, I got a free, coffee, badge, lollypop and a 'BALL'
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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    Not sure anyone else actually reads this thread anymore
    O yes we do

    but did you find any special offers
    I currently using Lightroom + Elements

    £600 is a lot of dosh, when I know i will only use about 10% of its capability

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    Quote Originally Posted by philsmove View Post
    O yes we do
    Oh good, as there was this weird echoing in here and it felt very lonely

    but did you find any special offers
    No, nothing much, there were only a few stands outside and they were mainly selling training. One for for Mac workstations with double screens etc.. very nice but way out of my league!
    There were a couple of printing company's too. The funny thing was, a guy on one of the stands asked me, "so what do you do"? and to save the embarrassment of saying, I'm a hairdresser and him talking to me like I'm an idiot. I said, I'm a photographer and he replied, Oh, we've had quite a few photographers here today........
    Well, ya don't say!


    £600 is a lot of dosh, when I know i will only use about 10% of its capability
    Very true! Most of the stuff they showed, 'can' be done in CS4, it would simply take a little longer that's all!

    Anyway, changing the subject completely, I'm really pleased, I've just found exactly what I've been looking for and this one won't break the bank!
    http://www.cameraclean.co.uk/products.php?cat=LCD+Hoods
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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Beware of the lcd hoods - I had one for my eos 30d & frankly it was a waste of time - I ditched it almost as soon as I got it, you may have a better experience but remember that under sistance seeling regs you should be able to return it if it doesn't work as well as you hope.

    re PS Cs5 I can't see the point of it anymore for the sort of work I do Lightroom does just about everything I need. Obviously if you want to do more creative post production work PS is a great tool

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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by clevedon boy View Post
    Lightroom does just about everything I need.
    Agreed. nearly everything

    But its no good for

    Removing all the Heath and safety warning signs and other politically correct notices, that seem to clutter up a lot of my shots

    It certainly is no good for removing Uncle Fred , who is now persona no gratis from the wedding group

    Elements is OK but it does not seem to have been designed to integrate with Lightroom very well

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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by clevedonboy View Post
    Beware of the lcd hoods - I had one for my eos 30d & frankly it was a waste of time - I ditched it almost as soon as I got it,
    I only want it for one specific use.. filming in bright situations, where one can't use the normal viewfinder, as in video mode, the mirror is in the up position, so you have to use the LCD display, that together with the fact, if you want anything more than a very amateurish end result, you have to manual focus, which is proving to be very difficult, when the LCD display is hard to see.
    I wouldn't wish to use it for anything else, as I don't particularly like the 'live view' mode anyway


    re PS Cs5 I can't see the point of it anymore for the sort of work I do Lightroom does just about everything I need.
    Quote Originally Posted by philsmove View Post
    Agreed. nearly everything

    But its no good for

    Removing all the Heath and safety warning signs and other politically correct notices, that seem to clutter up a lot of my shots

    It certainly is no good for removing Uncle Fred , who is now persona no gratis from the wedding group
    Maybe you really do need it then

    Look here (Uncle Fred, watch out! )
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    Wow! Bye, bye, Uncle Fred
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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    I only want it for one specific use.. filming in bright situations, where one can't use the normal viewfinder, as in video mode, the mirror is in the up position, so you have to use the LCD display, that together with the fact, if you want anything more than a very amateurish end result, you have to manual focus, which is proving to be very difficult, when the LCD display is hard to see.
    I'd speculate that a tripod with a fluid head is what you need in that case (unless you like the work of Paul Greengrass). The hood over the LCD will be of little use to you when the sun is behind you & it's amazing how often it is. Mount on a tripod & you can usually arrange matters so that there is a shadow over the lcd (a bit of card can be very useful & doubles to reduce lens flare as well)

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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by clevedonboy View Post
    I'd speculate that a tripod with a fluid head is what you need
    No NO
    what she want is one of these

    they only cost £4,000

    that's just for the steadicam the Camera is extra

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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by philsmove View Post
    No NO
    what she want is one of these

    they only cost £4,000

    that's just for the steadicam the Camera is extra
    I think you'd look a bit of a tit using one of those with a 550d at Alton Towers

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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by clevedonboy View Post
    I think you'd look a bit of a tit using one of those with a 550d at Alton Towers
    Have you tried a tripod on the Ripsaw

    (Sorry Lory, you can delete these)

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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by clevedonboy View Post
    I'd speculate that a tripod with a fluid head is what you need
    I've got one.

    But putting the camera on a tripod, has no effect whatsoever on making the LCD screen clearer to see on a sunny day ... but I agree, if the situation allows for the use of a tripod whilst filming, the results will always be better
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    Quote Originally Posted by philsmove View Post
    Have you tried a tripod on Ripsaw

    (Sorry Lory, you can delete these)
    I've tried a tripod but I do rather fancy a steady-cam (just another thing to add to my ever growing 'wish list' )
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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    OK, I confess I'm not showing you this video for any other reason than to ask you all....


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    WHAT THE HELL HAS HE GOT ON HIS HEAD?
    IS IT A SHAGPILE CARPET?
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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    WHAT THE HELL HAS HE GOT ON HIS HEAD?
    IS IT A SHAGPILE CARPET?
    kinda !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post

    Maybe you really do need it then

    Look here (Uncle Fred, watch out! )


    Bye Bye six hundred quid

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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    This looks like fun, I've registered for the one in Richmond, if anyone cares to join me?

    http://worldwidephotowalk.com/
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    Re: SLR Digital Cameras, which one?!

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    This looks like fun, I've registered for the one in Richmond, if anyone cares to join me?

    http://worldwidephotowalk.com/
    it does look pretty good fun.. but I'm not that good. Not keen on the idea of all my cr*ppy photos being scrutinised by people afterwards.

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