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How NOT to shoot panoramic photos!!

Comment by steven9761 posted on Found these epic pano failures online... at 19/11/2013 - 15:43

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Lancer3397 wrote:
just bear in mind that it is not guaranteed that you will pay import duty.

it's always a bit random. basically, anything over £18 is liable for import duty, but not everything gets snagged for that. but it could happen. I've bought many things from abroad that are way over the import duty threshold and never had to pay any, but it can vary.
Depends on whether it's worth the administration costs. If you import via "common carrier" (private couriers, such as TNT, UPS, DHL, etc), they have a duty to declare all imports that exceeds the "de-minimis" of £15.00 (not £18.00, as you have stated).

Comment by steven9761 posted on Import Duty at 19/11/2013 - 15:30

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Stephen - this is likely to incur the following charges:

Duty - 4-7% of the retail value of the goods
VAT - 20%
clearance fee - £20-£30 (depending on the clearance agent).

FWIW - it will cost as much on import charges as the actual flash trigger.

Comment by steven9761 posted on Import Duty at 18/11/2013 - 17:46

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Aaah!!.. Memories of sailing on her "doon the watter" from Broomielaw to Gourock!! Great shots, Nigel!!

Comment by steven9761 posted on Waverey paddle steamer at Swanage at 15/11/2013 - 13:03

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This could be the beginning of a whole new era in ALBINO PHOTOGRAPHY!!

Comment by steven9761 posted on Revenge is sweet at 14/11/2013 - 20:03

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What's your storage conditions? If you are storing as per their instructions, then I see a problem with the Ilford papers. If you are storing outwith the recommended conditions, then you don't really have any comeback, I'd guess.

Comment by steven9761 posted on ilford gallerie paper at 14/11/2013 - 20:01

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Prior to buying my K-r around 2 years ago, I had a wee look at one in the Harrods photographic department (my missus has a loyalty card for Harrods, and would have got a discount in exchange for her loyalty points). The price of £550 wiped any chance of a smile right off my face. Take a bow, ARGOS (I know, I know!!....) for putting a £398 smile on my face when I got my K-r from there!!

Comment by steven9761 posted on Does your camera make you smile ? at 06/11/2013 - 17:00

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Something like a Nexus is good for what you want, but for extra "grunt" for handling photo-editing, you'd be better off with a laptop.

Comment by steven9761 posted on What recommended tablet please? at 04/11/2013 - 20:45

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I'm guessing you are using L'OREAL HAIRSPRAY - because they're worth it!! (Okay... I'll get my coat!!)

Comment by steven9761 posted on Hair Spray As Fixative at 01/11/2013 - 18:39

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I'd imagine that in the longer term, there will be some sort of chemical reaction between the lacquer and the printing ink. As Ken suggests, I'd pop into the local A & C shop near you. Not sure of any particular brands, but I'm guessing the 3M website would be a good place to look for a suitable product, then go from there.

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Comment by steven9761 posted on Hair Spray As Fixative at 01/11/2013 - 18:09

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