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Comment by Gwyn posted on Hello as well at 31/03/2010 - 12:39
Flossie????
That's my husbands nickname for me .
Welcome, you will fit right in with all the other addicts here .
That's my husbands nickname for me .
Welcome, you will fit right in with all the other addicts here .
Comment by Gwyn posted on Hello as well at 31/03/2010 - 11:37
You are only allowed to import things tax free as a foreigner if you are a temporary resident - I believer the time limit is 2 years. It is somewhere on the site.
However the chances of getting caught importing something when you fly back from Canada are very small. You could just buy things and bring them in. Don't do this with Sigma lenses - they will want proof of customs clearance if you need to have them repaired, but Pentax are more lenient.
Posting them will involve customs payments I believe even if you are a temporary resident.
I would be bit concerned about getting them back into Canada at the end of your stay without having to pay duty on them again.
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Goods imported from outside the EU for temporary use in the UK
If you are moving to the UK for a specified period of time, for example a student coming to study, you can claim relief from tax and duty known as Temporary Import (TI) relief on goods for your period of stay in the EC up to a maximum of 24 months.
To claim, goods must be imported for a specific use and intended for re-export from the UK within a specified time.
Link to all the legalspeak.Goods imported from outside the EU for temporary use in the UK
If you are moving to the UK for a specified period of time, for example a student coming to study, you can claim relief from tax and duty known as Temporary Import (TI) relief on goods for your period of stay in the EC up to a maximum of 24 months.
To claim, goods must be imported for a specific use and intended for re-export from the UK within a specified time.
However the chances of getting caught importing something when you fly back from Canada are very small. You could just buy things and bring them in. Don't do this with Sigma lenses - they will want proof of customs clearance if you need to have them repaired, but Pentax are more lenient.
Posting them will involve customs payments I believe even if you are a temporary resident.
I would be bit concerned about getting them back into Canada at the end of your stay without having to pay duty on them again.
Comment by Gwyn posted on VAT question at 30/03/2010 - 16:29
Funnily enough in the Netherlands they talk of March Showers. Having plenty of them today, though it is a bit brighter at the moment.
Good growing weather though!
Good growing weather though!
Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 30/03/2010 - 16:21
Even if your family send it you may end up paying. They have to fill in a customs declaration after all.
It could give problems should you need to make use of the guarantee - they could be seen as grey imports and the guarantee be annulled.
You can bring 390 pounds worth of goods into the country duty free from Canada.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/arriving/arrivingnoneu.htm
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/index.htm
And more on their excellent website.
It could give problems should you need to make use of the guarantee - they could be seen as grey imports and the guarantee be annulled.
You can bring 390 pounds worth of goods into the country duty free from Canada.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/arriving/arrivingnoneu.htm
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/index.htm
And more on their excellent website.
Comment by Gwyn posted on VAT question at 30/03/2010 - 15:17
Colin first an important question - do you have a PC or a Mac?
I have a PC so my photos load into organiser. If you have a PC and use Bridge I can't help.
When you import into Organiser go to the Advanced dialogue box. You can then add your author and copyright info to the Metadata at the bottom of the box. You only have to do it once.
I have a PC so my photos load into organiser. If you have a PC and use Bridge I can't help.
When you import into Organiser go to the Advanced dialogue box. You can then add your author and copyright info to the Metadata at the bottom of the box. You only have to do it once.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Adding a Copyright at 30/03/2010 - 15:03
I have a brush set up with my signature, and one with my copyright. That was painless to do and gets used on occasion.
All my photos also get copyrighted in the IPTC data as they are loaded into PSE.
All my photos also get copyrighted in the IPTC data as they are loaded into PSE.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Adding a Copyright at 30/03/2010 - 09:45
Well if it were mine 3K I'd do what John suggests last - take off on a great trip somewhere and use the kit I already have.
The memories of that trip will last longer than a new wardrobe .
But since you ask I think John has given you excellent advice. You know the sort of photography you enjoy, and also know what you need to pursue that further.
I think I would look to replace the kit lens maybe with something faster/wider, or go for a fast prime to supplement it. And I would invest in a really good tripod if you haven't already done so.
The memories of that trip will last longer than a new wardrobe .
But since you ask I think John has given you excellent advice. You know the sort of photography you enjoy, and also know what you need to pursue that further.
I think I would look to replace the kit lens maybe with something faster/wider, or go for a fast prime to supplement it. And I would invest in a really good tripod if you haven't already done so.
Comment by Gwyn posted on I've just found out what my bonus is. I need spending ideas! at 30/03/2010 - 09:39
No problem getting things in - and I'd squeeze them out like from a tube of toothpaste . Maybe smaller fingers helped too.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Cable switches or remotes at 29/03/2010 - 21:32
Lovely set. You could enter any of several in the fortnightly comp and really meet the requirements of spirit of place .
I have the 17-70 and am very very happy with it too.
I have the 17-70 and am very very happy with it too.
Comment by Gwyn posted on DA 17-70 testing - snapshots from Cambridge at 29/03/2010 - 21:29
Flossie????
That's my husbands nickname for me .
Hi and welcome Flossie,
That was my dads mame for my mum.