Re: Dream list


"Miss Perspicacia Tick" <test@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Carrie wrote:
> > "Miss Perspicacia Tick" <test@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:qFU8e.83466$t%4.63871@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Mike Hall (MS-MVP) wrote:
> >>> Carrie
> >>>
> >>> Look at Nikon or Canon digital SLRs.. nothing else gets close to
> >>> them.. megapixels relate to image density and resolution, but it is
> >>> still the lens that transports the light information to the
> >>> receptors.. it does not follow that a 5 megapixel compact type will
> >>> outperform a 3 megapixel SLR type.. the megapixel number is used as
> >>> a 'this is better than that' sales pitch, but there is more to it
> >>> than just a number..
> >>> My preference is with Nikon.. Canon have had a problem with the
> >>> 'flock' inside the viewfinder breaking away and depositing 'bits' in
> >>> the line of view.. very irritating.. and Nikon have essentially
> >>> used the same lens mount since 1959, so virtually all Nikon lenses
> >>> will mount on all Nikon bodies.. Canon, Minolta, and Pentax have
> >>> made at least one change each, and in some case more than one.. not
> >>> good when you want to upgrade a camera body and realise that the
> >>> lens collection has to be changed too.. professional photographers
> >>> use all of the top makes, but Nikon and Canon mostly.. performance
> >>> by all is very good.. compact type cameras are ok too, but maybe
> >>> not for serious work..
> >>> Re. printers and scanners, HP colour laser printers take some
> >>> beating..
> >>> A scanner is only as good as the software included.. Canon scanners
> >>> win hands down over the opposition..
> >>>
> >>> Of course, you can pay $$$$$$$ for 'professional' equipment designed
> >>> for huge output runs, but the above will more than suffice for a
> >>> small business..
> >>>
> >>> When choosing, take into account 'output' figures.. if a printer
> >>> claims 3000 sheets per month, and your requirement is for 5000, keep
> >>> looking..
> >>
> >> I have to disagree, Mike. I have read several reviews in digital
> >> photography magazines that the 350D beats the Nikon D80 into a
> >> cocked hat in terms of picture quality and ease of use. I've had no
> >> trouble with lenses, either.
> >>
> >> And to state that "a scanner is only as good as the software
> >> included" - really, Mike, I expected better from you! I would take
> >> an Epson scanner that came with nothing than a Canon that came with
> >> a free copy of Photoshop CS. Epson make the best scanners in this or
> >> any other universe. Currently, the Perfection 4870 and 4990 (which I
> >> have) are the only two flatbeds to scan negatives and 35mm film. You
> >> obviously don't scan for professional reproduction! I do, and I'd
> >> only purchase Epson (though Canon have just released the 9900F)
> >>
> >> Below are two reviews by Vincent Oliver, a professional graphics
> >> artist and photographer: -
> >>
> >> Epson Perfection 4990
> >> http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Epson%204990/Page%201.htm
> >>
> >> Canon 9900F
> >> http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Epson%204990/Page%201.htm
> >>
> >> Look which he prefers - he hates the software bundled with the Canon.
> >>
> >> As for printers, depends how much you want to spend - the Epson
> >> Stylus Pro 4000 is superb (but then it would be for a shade under
> >> £1500) but you'd need to take out a second mortgage for the
> >> extension needed to house it!
> >>
> >> Canon i9950
> >> http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Menus/reviews_frame.htm
> >>
> >> Epson R800
> >> http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Menus/reviews_frame.htm
> >>
> >> HP 8450
> >> http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/printers/HP%208450/page-1.htm
> >>
> >> Unfortunately, Vince hasn't reviewed many cameras (the only review
> >> on his site is for the Canon 1DMkII - bit out of the price range of
> >> most at £5000).
> >>
> >>
> >> Personally, I'd go with either the HP or the Epson (even though I
> >> have an i9950, i don't use it much) and the Perfection 4990. I have
> >> an EOS 350D and I'm very happy with it (though I will agree that I
> >> could use more than one lens and they're not cheap!)
> >> --
> >> In memory of MS MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/
> >>
> > Lots of good info.
> >
> > I'm getting some notes for my dream list.
> >
> > btw, I like your name. Is there a story behind it?
> >
> > ~ Carrie
>
> Ah, Caroline, I was wondering how long it would be before you asked... ;o)
> Hopefully I can sucker you into the world of my favourite author Mr
Terrance
> D.J. Pratchett OBE. Miss Perspicacia Tick is a witch. She may have an
entry
> in www.lspace.org, but I can't find it. She has appeared in two of his
> infamous Discworld novels so far (The Wee Free Men and Hat Full of Sky);
> whilst these books were aimed at children (they were particularly enjoyed
by
> my best friend's 7½ year old daughter) they appeal to adults as well
(Lauren
> wasn't allowed to read them before her mother had!)
>
> She is, as her name would suggest, possessed of Second Sight (and Third
> Thoughts) and she is the mentor of Tiffany Aching - a nine year old with
> delusions that she knows more than she really does (and it gets her into
the
> inevitable trouble).
>
> For a review see
>
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060012366/ref=ase_shopping2-21/026-4404517-6580466.
>
> Whilst Pterry is British, I strongly recommend that you read him - I think
> Jo has (though she's never said whether she likes him or not). Some
> Americans get the jokes, some don't... There are 31 books in the Discworld
> series thus far (and two animated films - Wyrd Sisters - his take on that
> play actors don't mention, and Soul Music, his look at the rise of rock
> music from the '50s onwards, Discworld-style. It's called Music With Rocks
> In, as played by The Band With Rocks in (as played by a troll, called
> Cliff). The lead singer is Imp y Celyn (from Llamedos "it means 'bud of
the
> holly'").
>
> Sorry, didn't mean to ramble... ;o)

Sounds wonderful.

Sort of lower key and earlier "Harry Potter" (LOL)

I love those kind of books, where fantasy seems real.

What I thought of (with your name) was the movie that was recently out,
and from a series- Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. I didn't
realize it was a book series till I saw them on ebay (now at inflated prices
of course).

I am always on the lookout for book titles to put on my list. I usually
buy a book or two (used, from online) every month. I don't feel like buying
books is a waste of money or luxury. Before I lived in such a rural area,
and had a way to get around, I used to go to yardsales and booksales and
used bookstores. Now I have online, but need to know a title to find
something.

If I were more organized, I would write books of my own.

Ramble on, if people don't like it they can skip it (LOL)

~ Carrie


> --
> In memory of MS MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
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