I took this at a race meeting three years ago. Although the meeting is well-known, this particular race was unusual.

Any guesses as to what the race was?

[IMG]http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Callikon/IMGP3505.jpg[/IMG]

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As a matter of interest, what filters is he suggesting you use? I would guess a grad., but I thought sensors had a built-in UV filter.

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It is Easter. Give him another day or so.

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I was thinking exactly the same. It's a well-chosen collection. The 30mm and the 35mm are very highly regarded.

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You can't do sale or return on a single item basis. It's just too much of a hassle.

Furthermore, I am sure that Jessops does its buying centrally, so it would be one customer, not 200.

G

Are you new to digital photgraphy? If so, the following might be useful:

First tip. Place all settings to medium, and make any necessary adjustments on your computer afterwards (this is called post-processing, or PP).

Second tip. If you are on a budget, the GIMP is a free and very powerful PP program.

Third tip. Download Irfanview and Faststone. These are excellent free viewers which will allow simple editing too.

Good luck.

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Another approach would be to try different types of noise reduction software. I don't tend to take photos in low light, so my experience doesn't go beyond Silkypix, but others might have some suggestions.

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Try moving your hand in the way of the lens, while looking through the viewfinder. When you see some pink just starting to appear you will know how far the filter needs to go.

I used to do this with my lenses when I got my first DSLR, and discovered that thanks to the crop, I could use smaller filters than I expected.

In particular, I found that the AF140C ring-flash, plus step-down ring, could be used with the FA 1:2.8 100mm macro, which was a nice surprise. Had I been using film, it would have vignetted.

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Paypal usually takes the side of the buyer, so you should be OK. Also, if the seller is an active member of the forum he will probably wish to avoid negative publicity.

If you do open a dispute with Paypal, I should take up Stuey's offer of assistance. A disinterested third party will usually put a better case than the victim of the "crime".

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Yes, I admit I was a little harsh. Apologies to David. I was just dumbfounded that anybody could give such totally wrong advice, and with such assurance.

Private sales are more risky in the sense that in can be difficult to find the offending party, and bring him to book, but not in the sense that the law fails to offer protection to a wronged party. If you make a contract, you are bound by it, whether you are a trader selling to consumers or an individual selling privately.

Providing the other party does not do a runner, the Small Claims Court will provide redress at little cost and for little effort. Contracts do not generally have to be in writing, but it's always helpful if they are, and it's vital that both parties are clear as to what is being agreed.

Of course, if the sums involved are very small, it's probably not worth the effort of invoking the law.

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