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Software & Accessories / Lowepro ProRoller X300

« on: April 24, 2013, 08:19:21 AM »

Does anyone here use the Lowepro ProRoller X300? If so, what are your thoughts?

My trusted Targus roller broke on my last trip, and as it has already had new wheels, and the handle mechanism has broken twice over the years it is time for a new one.

The Lowepro ProRoller X300 caught my eye. It basically needs to carry all my camera gear, 17 inch laptop, and all the chargers, adapters that we all need to carry these days. It gets used a lot and so needs to be able to handle loads of abuse.

Thanks.

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Technical Support / Re: Urgent Help Requested:Photos for my website

« on: April 24, 2013, 08:02:09 AM »

I am not sure why some people are recommending Photoshop, that has quite a large learning curve and is overkill for what you need, plus extremely expensive.

DPP came with your camera, just use that to edit your pics a little bit and you can choose the size and everything from there. DPP is much easier to use than Photoshop and will save you a lot of time.

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Site Information / Re: 403 Cannot Reply

« on: April 24, 2013, 01:01:49 AM »

Working fine for me.

Since you are able to access the website and other posts, try using a different browser / device? In the alternate, you could try clearing the cache of your internet files which can possibly remove the error.

I did all that before I posted, but like I say it is not at my end. 403 is the forbidden error which means something is messed up in the coding in the forum software.

The problem only occurs when I try and reply to my thread about the Lowepro Toploader 80/85 which I linked to in the very first post of this thread. I can post in other threads such as this without any problem.

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Lenses / Re: EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x Available Mid 2014?

« on: April 24, 2013, 12:58:53 AM »

For some reason this camera reminds me of those televisions that had the video player built in. Strange comparison I know, but still.

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Site Information / Re: 403 Cannot Reply

« on: April 24, 2013, 12:10:19 AM »

So what on earth is this "Site Information" section for? And to whom does one send a message to tell them about the 403 error message?

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Site Information / 403 Cannot Reply

« on: April 23, 2013, 09:59:21 PM »

I keep getting a 403 (Forbidden) message when I try replying to one of my threads. This thread:

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=14403.0

Not sure what is wrong. I have not changed anything at my end, and I am surprised that I can post here. But hopefully the admin will be able to take a look and fix whatever is broken.

Thanks. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Bye Canon?

« on: April 23, 2013, 08:15:18 PM »

So funny, someone takes the time to join a Canon forum to say he is going to buy a Nikon. I wonder which rumoured Nikon he wants to buy, because of course none of the existing line up will be good enough!

Yawn.....

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Software & Accessories / Re: Lowepro Toploader 80/85 Pro AW

« on: April 23, 2013, 07:41:25 PM »

Had not thought of that Gary, I will take a look. Thanks. I really like the toploader series though, and as I mentioned many of the changes I am looking for are very small.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Lowepro Toploader 80/85 Pro AW

« on: April 23, 2013, 06:47:47 PM »

I'm curious as to what you don't like about them (other than wanting a bigger one).

I would like the 75 to be marginally bigger as it is very tight with the 1DX and 70-200 f/2.8 ii and I would like just a little more room at the top to make it easier to get the camera in and out. The things I do not like about the 75 are not important but do add up.

1) I would like a more substantial waist belt.

2) I would like them to put the 75 handle on the top like with the 55, or at least make the handle on the 75 a little more substantial.

3) I would like them to rearrange the zip of the top pocket. It is currently U-shaped (bottom of the U is towards the body) whereas I would prefer the U shape to be turned 90 degrees to the left so that the zip starts and finishes at the top left and bottom left of the bag.

4) I would like them to get rid of that small mesh pocket on the front pocket and replace it with a small zip pocket or preferably some real pen holders with a protective lid cover so it is not easy for the pens to be knocked out.

5) I would like the top pocket to be slightly larger and better compartmentalised. At the moment that is where I keep my spare 1DX battery, spare flash batteries, name cards, USB memory stick, and a few other things.

6) Make the mesh pocket on the side an expandable fully closed zip pocket.

7) An additional pocket at the bottom of the bag with padding purposefully made for a 1.4X or 2.0X extender

As I said, they are not major differences just small changes I would like to see, which of course is just my opinion and may not appeal to everyone. So perhaps a new 80AW is not needed, just a 75 Pro AW ii ;-)

Edited: Added Point 7.

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Software & Accessories / Lowepro Toploader 80/85 Pro AW

« on: April 23, 2013, 08:40:20 AM »

I know there are a few people here that like the Lowepro Toploader series. I have the Pro 75 AW and the 55 AW. I like them, and use them all the time, but they are far from perfect.

I just wish they would make one slightly larger, an 80 or an 85. Would you?

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Canon General / Re: No Announcement Today

« on: April 23, 2013, 08:16:13 AM »

I'm pretty sure something will be out by the weekend, at least the 70D and 700D because the advertisements on TV is already airing here in Singapore for these 2 cameras…your typical Canon TV ad style…

The 700D is on Canon Singapore's website:

http://www.canon.com.sg/personal/products/interchangeable-lens-camera/dslr-eos/eos-700d?languageCode=EN

Hasn't that been out a little while though? I know people here are interested in the 7D Mark II and 70D which are not on the website it seems.

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Canon General / Re: Canon Number 1

« on: April 23, 2013, 07:28:02 AM »

the best beer is german beer. from private hold breweries.

though... since 1993 there is a "watered down" beer law in germany for top-fermenting beers, good beers are still strictly brewed after the beer law from 1516.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_Germany

Have to agree that German beers are excellent. Mind you some of the Chinese beers, such as Tsing Tao, are very good, even Beer Lao is yummy. There are also some truly remarkable English beers.

In fact, I do believe it is time for a beer.... Cheers!

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Technical Support / Re: Corrupt CF Card

« on: April 22, 2013, 04:11:08 AM »

Don't put a card in a reader before its plugged in.

My thoughts exactly.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1dx plus 85 1.2 is great for night street photography.

« on: April 21, 2013, 03:32:37 AM »

Thanks Hobby Shooter, yea, but the only people that want to listen to old guys telling war stories, are other Old guys that tell war stories.

First, at 60 you're not that old, and secondly, I have enjoyed some great times and stories with guys that were in this part of the world around that time. Some of the stories are fascinating.

On the other hand there have been a few moments in Manila, down Bugos street, where supposed ex-Special Ops/Pick Your Agency (as long as it is American, has three letters and starts with a C) have raised a few hairs. In fact one guy down there is quite well known for being a little unstable, something you are quite obviously not.

And yes, the tile floors and stool seats are a dead giveaway that this is not an exterior location, so good luck arguing with me.

I do not know why I am replying to this, as I do not see the point of your post. But to give you an idea of the location of the shot. It is outside in that there are three floors, all the thoroughfare looks down into the courtyard area and is all public, so you can wander around and never buy a beer anywhere if you do not want. The bars all run round the outside of the thoroughfare. If it rains you get wet, and those stools normally get put inside the bar when it closes.

Oh, and there is not a single girl in that first shot (except for possibly the one in the red dress with her back to the camera). Just so you know.... :-)

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1dx plus 85 1.2 is great for night street photography.

« on: April 21, 2013, 12:35:49 AM »

Great shot, eml58. Been a while since I was in Nagano, and I did not even see monkeys when I was there.