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<p>Well they remain quite different cameras - the X100s has a completely different sensor, no AA filter etc etc. In terms of handling the original X100 is nice, and the firmware update did make a real difference to AF speed etc. It's a very 'friendly' camera - people don't mind being photographed with it, and its easy to carry around. Takes good pictures too. Not sure about the "LE kit' but the $899 doesn't seem such a great bargain - I bought a regular X100 for less 18 months ago when the X100s first came out.</p>

<p>Sort of what I'm feeling too Harry. I feel a 'professional' grade machine should not be an economic write-off because of a clogged ink head.</p>

<p>h.264 is pretty standard. Mpeg 2 HD is an alternative, but less efficient compression. DVD's in standard definition use Mpeg 2 but I would avoid DVD formats unless you are prepared to author and burn discs for all the relatives. I'd recommend h.264. Mpeg streamclip is a great tool for conversion / compression and its free:<br> http://www.squared5.com<br> In terms of file sizes, you can adjust the data rate (compression) to meet a pre-determined file size before you compress.</p>

<p>Les, Charles, Thanks for the suggestions. I've read about the Windex approach, cleaning cartridges, etc, but always seemingly in relation to the 2880, which I'm not familiar with. I may as well give it a shot.</p>

<p>Hi folks,<br> This is something of a last throw of the dice, but I'm open to all suggestions. My infrequently used 3880 has had persistent intermittent nozzle clogging issues with the black inks. Recently after multiple cleaning attempts I sent it to a repair shop for a hardcore cleaning of the black nozzle. The surprising response from their technician was that it was unfixable, and needed a new print head. The cost of repair is approx 500 euro! That's borderline uneconomic, thus rendering the machine unserviceable.<br> I've 'chatted' with Epson support, and consulted another repair service, and despite neither Epson nor the second technician seeing the printer, all seem to agree that a new print head is in order, and the prices bandied about makes the first estimate received seem cheap.<br> Given all other nozzles are working, and that the problem has only emerged in the last month or so, I'm struggling to accept the inevitability of the professional consensus. Is there any other suggestions out there?</p> <p> </p>

<p>Charles, that's a fantastic answer. I will follow up on this thesis when I get to the machine again, but it seems very plausible, and something I simply hadn't thought of before.<br> Thank you.</p>

<p>I'm hoping somebody might have a suggestion for what's proving to be a real problem with my ATL 1500. When processing conventionally loaded 2551/53 tanks, the drive mechanism sticks and stops rotating the tank at some point during development - which ruins the film. If I happen to notice it, a simple tap or nudge of the tank starts rotation again. Its been a problem for a while, and was filed mentally under 'known issues awaiting future investigation". Instead I normally just use the reliable smaller 2521 tanks, which have never produced this behaviour from the processor. Until yesterday that is! Again a nudge did free up the tank to rotate, but its hardly ideal.<br> FYI I replaced the lift / drive mechanism on this machine a few years ago, and its had very light use since then, sadly. <br> Searching around online has not produced relevant results, and I'm wondering if anybody here has dealt with this issue previously.</p> <p>Thanks.</p>

<p>I would suggest the 35mm is the better option</p>

<p>Yes you can work with half stops, or third stops, depending on your camera, and how you have it configured.</p>

<p>The MH-25 charger for my d800e doesn't light up / charge today, despite switching power cables, wall sockets, and batteries. I can't imagine why. Its 16 months in use, with pretty light use. I don't shoot lots, and use a bunch of different cameras when I do. The local camera store gave me the same price for repair 'v' replacement. My question is do these things fail routinely? I'm quite surprised its so fragile.</p>