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Software & Accessories / Re: Rucksack Camera Bags

« on: January 26, 2013, 02:17:15 AM »

The Lowepro Fast pack 350 is what I use when I need a rucksack style bag. I also have a Slingshot 102AW for everyday carrying. This is a single strapped back pack. I have had the 350 for a year now and have found it very comfortable to wear and be very user friendly. You can access the main camera compartment by simply swinging it off one shoulder to get the camera out in  asimilar fashion to the slingshot. Being able to carry a laptop is also very handy for holidays and away days in the 350. I paid £40 for the back pack from Amazon in Feb 2012 I think the slingshot was about £45 from The now deceased Jessops. Think both bags are great.

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Technical Support / Focus screen 550D

« on: June 03, 2012, 09:18:05 AM »

Just returned from holiday and been trying to clean my camera after it got some spots of dust etc on it. However I had noticed that I have a few spots on the focusing screen but they wont budge with compressed air can jetting. I then tried to remove with a little isopropyl and water mix (solution contained within the Jessops Deluxe cleaning kit). This may have been a bad move as I now have some smudge marks. Looking online for assistance it would appear that many 550D owners are having problems with regards this sort of issue. I'm thinking of taking the screen out as per the online guides for a closer look. Any points to watch out for in doing this? Also if the screen requires to be replaced where are these available from at how much? thanks in advance.