rwbowman

I have one. As far as bag blinds go, I think it's fine. But I've never had much success with

mine, as it's very hard for me to keep still inside it. I made a light-weight frame for it out

of a cheap children's play tent which helped some.

Maybe others have had more success.

If it's feasible to do so, check to see that the camera can communicate with your (or the

seller's) computer through its FireWire port. (Not that you would need to do it all that

often if you use a card reader, but there are some settings--like owner name--that can

only be changed only when so connected.) My then-brand new 1DMkII would not

communicate, and it required a new circuit board.

These aren't mine, but check them out:

http://www.quiksilver.com/eddie_aikau_04/photos.asp

For more inspiration, rent and watch the video, "Riding Giants," synopsis here:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0389326/

At Waimea and other North Shore O'ahu spots, many shooters I see are using pretty big

glass, looks like 400 to 600 mm lenses.

Doh!

I have a Manfrotto 3232 Swivel Tilt Head that I took apart to clean, and now I don't

remember how it goes together. Does the rubber or fiber bushing side of the base (the

part that attaches to the monopod or tripod) get matched up with the knob side or with

the hex bolt head side of the swivel top (the part that attaches to the camera or lens)?

Any help appreciated.

I use Photoshop CS for post-processing and Extensis Portfolio 7 for cataloging and file

management.

Under Mac OS X 10.3.7, EXIF Viewer gives what seems like a correct number of actuations

for my 1D-MkII. But for my 10D, it shows no actuations at all.

Thank you Edward, Steven and Mark for your helpful replies. I must say, though, that

Scott's comment about my "not thinking through a problem" because I am a Mac user was

thoughtless and mean-spirited. I don't think I deserved it.

Thanks, Tim, for your helpful reply. I'm aware that the printer can be shared via USB in

Mac OS X, but as I said in my post, I don't want it tied to either computer.

Hello:

I have an Epson Stylus Photo 2200 printer that is currently linked directly via USB to a Mac

G5 running OS X 10.3.7.

I'd like to make the SP 2200 available to another Mac on my 10/100 Ethernet network,

rather than being tethered to the one computer.

I know that Epson sells an external print server, the EpsonNet C823781, that I think will

work with the 2200, but the features (and price: $99 US) are overkill for my little LAN.

Does anyone have any suggestions for how I might accomplish this? I'd like something

simpler and cheaper than the Epson product, but I'd like to hear also from folks who are

using it, if it looks like it's the only alternative.

Many thanks!

Robert

I'm using a 40 GB X's-Drive II (VP2060) that I bought through insidecomputer.com. It

reads six or so memory card types, including CF, SD, MMC, IBM Microdrive. LCD shows

status of unit but no picture preview or confirmation. No music or other bells and

whistles. Runs on battery or mains. USB 2.0 interface. Mac or PC. Was $239 USD. I've

been very happy with mine.

A couple of clarifications: It's Jamesburg NJ USA, and since the repair there I've updated to

Firmware version 1.1.0 and the camera still connects normally.

I had the same problem with my 1D Mark II, although I don't know if it was related to the

firmware version I was using. It connected OK when I first got it, but then then no longer,

after fewer than 1000 exposures. (I download images via a FW card reader, but do

connect the camera to set personal functions and other settings.) Like you, I tried

different cables, different applications, different OS's (Mac OS 9 and 10), and different

computers. Finally, I sent the camera to Canon Factory Service in Jamesburg, and they

replaced the FW terminal and the PCB. There was no charge, but there was a wait for

parts. All in all, I was without the camera for about 4 weeks. (I'm not a CPS member, nor

did I have the Registered Owners Benefits Packet at the time, so your situation may be

different.) The camera now works fine.

If you can find a copy of the Canon Speedlite Reference Guide, now out of print, you would

probably find it invaluable. It was written by Chuck Westfall of Canon USA's technical

department. Although it was published in 1991 and so doesn't cover the EOS 1N (only up

through the EOS 1) or Canon flash units later than the 430EZ, much of the material would

be relevant.

Here also are some links that might be useful:

http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/index.html

http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/index2.html

http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/index3.html

I'm sure others on the list will have suggestions as well.

Cheers!

I'd like to delete some of the entries I've made using Camera Raw in the File Info dialog

that end up being shown in the fly-out menus--entries for Document Title, Description,

Copyright, etc. Does anyone know where these are stored for PS CS on the Mac OS X

platform? I can't seem to find the info in Bruce Fraser's Real World Camera Raw, but

perhaps it's there.

Thanks.

The limiting factor may be the filter size of the two lenses you mention, which I'm sorry to

say, I don't know. But the diameter of the ML-3 fits EF lenses that take 58mm filters. (For

use in the FD world there were 52mm and 58mm adapters.) The manual for the ML-3

indicates the "Flash Coverage Angle" is "More than 80 degrees, both vertically and

horizontally," if that helps. I'd say if you can attach the flash, shoot some test shots and

see how they turn out. But given the relatively low power of the ML-3, I'd expect a good

deal of fall-off at the edges.

I posted a couple of weeks ago about autofocusing problems with a new (fewer than 1,000

exposures) Canon EOS 1D Mark II. Since then, another problem developed, this time the

camera could no longer communicate with my computer. So, off it went two weeks ago to

Canon Factory Service in Jamesburg NJ (USA). I learned yesterday that the camera needs a

new printed circuit board, and they are awaiting delivery of the new PCB and other parts.

No estimate available as to when repair can be completed. What a bummer! Anyone else

had similar problems with Canon DSLRs?

Just to be clear, I'm not bashing Canon: I'm not a member of CPS, so I don't expect the

speedy service those folks probably get. And I've been a Canon shooter since the first F

-1s came out in the early 1970s who has never, ever had a problem with Canon gear.

I have a 420EX that had stopped working. I installed fresh batteries, cleaned the contacts

and it still didn't work. Then I gave it a good shaking and rapped it on the edge of the

table (not too hard), and it resumed working. I think with use the cheesy little plastic

battery compartment door that includes the contacts gets loose and doesn't complete the

circuit. Maybe some similar fiddling around with your flash will get it working again.

Here's an email from Adray Photo I received in reply to an email I sent regarding your

query. I have no relationship with them other than as an occasional customer.

Dear Robert,

Thank you for contacting Adray Photo. We have one Mamiya 645AF rental kit which comes

with:

Body and back, 80mm, 35mm, 55mm, 150mm, 55-110mm, Polaroid back and tripod

adatper.

Rental fee is $75.00 a day with a maximum rental of three days. We also require a

Michigan Driver Lic. Number and a $5,000.00 pre-approval on Visa, MC, Amer. Exp. or

Discover.

Please contact me if you have further questions.

Sincerely,

Jerry Sadowski

Industrial Sales Department

Adray Photo

20219 Carlysle

Dearborn, MI 48124

313-274-9500

800-652-3729

Fax 313-274-6111