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getting a camera for photography but dont know what one to get?
Filed in The Category Photography
hi, i want to get a new camera for my photography a level course im taking. i dont want a 500 pound one as they are highly out of my price range. i want a simple and easy to use camera that will get the job done, fujifilm seems the best option at the moment. help, advice, and tips are appreciated thanks.
Answer by fhotoace
Sorry to tell you, but Fujifilm no longer makes dSLR cameras.
You will need a fully adjustable camera for your classes, so look at the Nikon D3100 or Canon 1100D, both under your budget Use the spare money to buy some 4 gb memory cards, about four of five of them
Getting the job done will require you to be able to manually adjust the ISO, shutter speed and lens aperture at a minimum and using interchangeable lenses as you get further into your photography classes.
Here is how that all works
http://camerasim.com/camera-simulator.html
Answer by CiaoChao
Well the only suitable Fujifilm I can think of is the X100, and since that’s around £1000, I’m guessing you’re not thinking of the same one. In which case I can say you’re probably not looking at the right type of cameras.
You need to look for a camera with a large sensor and interchangeable lenses. Something like a Canon 40D (second hand) with 17-85mm lens would be well suited. You could also consider getting a 40D body and then buying a Sigma 30mm f1.4.
Answer by Left L
Fujifilm X10 is a highly advanced compact camera with specifications that follow in the footsteps of the multi award-winning Fujifilm FinePix X100 (released in March 2011): the ultimate in refined design, components, functions and specification. Featuring a bright optical zoom viewfinder with a wide viewing angle, the X10 allows users to enjoy the pleasure of photography via a traditional viewfinder, providing all the benefits and ease of composition that this brings.
Could some please give me a direct number for the Home Office in London UK?
Filed in The Category Home Office
I just want a number for the Home Office (in london,uk) where an actually human being will answer and advise me!
Could u help me please?
Answer by Kernow Lady
Almost impossible. I tried to find it some weeks ago and couldn’t find it listed anywhere.
I gave up.
Answer by Kittysue
All public contact numbers are listed here depending on your query
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/contact/contactspage/contactcentres/
Answer by JOHN G
You would be better off contacting you local MP.
Does anyone know any photography competitions for teenagers?
Filed in The Category Photography
i’ve started to get iin to photography, and someone said i should enter some competitions? but the ones i looked at were all for adults and quite expencive i only want something little to start off with.
also i am only 14..
can anyone give me some websites, or more details?
Answer by Jonathan K
I was just about to ask this question…
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Ok, well I’m 14, and I haven’t found any. So here is what I did…
I made a Flickr account. And then I uploaded any of my pictures that are good to the Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com
If you do, add me as a contact
http://www.flickr.com/jonathankizer
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Answer by ChaoRingmeister
dpreview.com have their challenges section, which are challenges set by people for people.
Also there is the strobist BootCamp II. Plus plenty of comps in magazines and stuff.
Where are there good photography locations around the west entrance of yosemite national park?
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Im going to YosemiteNational Park, and i was wondering if anyone could recomend some good photography locationas around the west entrance of the national park. Thanks
JP
Answer by retiredPhil
This may be the easiest question I’ve answered. Every location around there is a good photography location. This is called a camera rich environment.
Since installing Virgin media security i can no longer play online on steam?
Filed in The Category Online Security
Have been trying to play Empire total war but i cant host or join any games.I have changed nothing on my pc on Virgin media Security which i installed last week.I have not been able to play since.
Answer by george
it’s obvious that this ” security” is blocking the sites you want to play
Try tp use their settings to allw those sites as friendly, or find another security
Where can I find a site about photography and exhibitions in London?
Filed in The Category Photography
Hi I’m really into Photography and want to find a forum or website that is about photography in London?
Answer by Fred Smith
Try Time Out.
Answer by veito da costa
Have you tried typing into a search engine such as Google,
“Photography Exhibitions in London?”
I did, and found plenty.
Give it a try.
i live in the UK and people are suggesting that i have a baby shower and i dont know whether to have one?
Filed in The Category Baby Showers
baby showers are not popular at all in the UK, hardly anyone has them. If i have one what should i expect and when should i have it?
Answer by p r i n c e s s – k r i s s y
I think baby showers are amazing, people usually have them once they’ve found out the sex (if they are finding out) and once they’ve figured out what they need for the baby 
xX
Answer by ??Bag?? Mummy to ?three pooks?
I would never have one. It seems like they are just begging bowls so you can get more presents. No offense Yanks!
You’ll have plenty of stuff bought once baby is born, so I would steer clear.
Answer by Caramel
i live in the uk, and am having a baby shower next week. is the first time i will have been to one lol. ill be 37 weeks nearly when i have mine,and just getting friends and family round for food really lol. am guessing people will bring gifts for baby?? have no idea whats going to happen really lol
Advice/tips for high school Junior year?
Filed in The Category School Tips
I’m going to be a junior, eep!
Ok,so I know there probably wont be a huge difference, but I had a hard time in school last semester and I want things to go smoothly this year, especially since I’m taking more advanced courses, more than I ever have, and because I know junior year is really important for college.
AP English Language
AP U.S. History
AP Psychology
Pre-Calculus
Academy of Creative Technologies (ACT)
Physical Education (P.E.)
Any advice is appreciated
Answer by Kookie
Your schedule sounds alot like mine… I feel your pain 
My philosophy on junior year is take hard classes, but only as much as you can handle. Its better to get decent grades in 2 AP classes than get completely destroyed in 4… knowing your limit is key. Maybe pick one of your AP classes to drop down to honors or regular, depending on what you like (maybe if you dont really enjoy english, or if science is your weakest subject.) take the AP class that you’re genuinely interested in. Talk to the seniors. If the majority of the students who took AP history said that it was a breeze and totally worth it, go for it. If they say that the AP psych teacher is a total bitch who is biased and wont settle for anything sub- perfect, maybe its time to reconsider.
Answer by Linda Guo
I would definitely suggest you get some review books for your AP courses. When I was in junior year with 3 AP courses, it seemed pretty easy the first semester, but when the actual exams come, I was really stressing out and worrying that I didn’t cover everything. So try to get some kind of review books early on, and you can make connections to what your teacher is doing and what things are most likely on the test. It’ll also be easier if you study those review books earlier, so then when class time comes, you’ll know what’s going on. You should start looking over it during the summer, so you’ll be ahead of the class 
Answer by Jojo0112
1. Always be prepared.
2. Think before you speak, you might think you know the answer, but double check.
3. Know your limits. If something is too hard or is confusing, ask for help
4. Only surround yourself with people who make you feel good
5. Keep your friends close and your fr-enemies far
6. If you have a lot of trouble in a subject, get a tutor
7. Write down every teacher’s name in your notebook for that class so you don’t forget
8. Put your homework back in your backpack as soon as your done
9. Don’t take a class because your friends are.
10. Eat at lunch, don’t just talk
11. Be yourself!
12. In a sea of people, no one notices one mistake
13. If your teacher gives out a wrong answer, raise your hand to correct her
14. DON’T correct teacher’s grammar
15. If your best (and only) friend moves, MAKE MORE!
16. Don’t just do your homework and be done, check over it
17. Do your best. Your best is all anyone can ask you to do
18. To lie you need a good memory, to tell the truth you don’t.
19. Always keep an extra shirt in your locker for if you spill something.
20. Fashion fads are highly overrated, they end as soon as they start
21. Due dates are closer then they appear
22. Don’t make excuses over everything, own up to your mistakes
23. Be sure your caught up in middle school homework and classwork. If you get behind it’s hard to make up
24. Read assignments and directions carefully
25. Have your own style and stick with it
26. Have a special binder for homework assignments so you don’t lose them
27. You don’t need a guy/girl to be cool or happy
28. If you like a guy/girl be yourself, if he doesn’t like you, his loss
29. Be involved, dress the part for special days
30. Get a lift to school on rainy days or else you’ll spend homeroom in wet jeans
31. Never end a friendship over rumors
32. Join tons of club so you can meet friends with the same interests as you.
33. Be friends with people who don’t get in trouble
34. It’s okay to make new friends; but don’t forget your old ones
35. Never try to be popular, just do things you like
36. Be friends with people you care about most.
37. Always hang out with people who make you laugh
38. If you REALLY want to keep something secret, keep it to yourself. Even a bff can let it slip sometimes
39. Never let your enemies see you cry, that only lets them win
40. When the popular people talk, others listen
41. Always understand when a friend makes a mistake
42. Live life to the greatest
43. Talk to your guidance counselor if something is wrong
44. The place you sit in lunch on the first day is where you’ll be sitting for the rest of the year
45. Do things you enjoy
46. Act fine, even if your not, around teachers.
47. Don’t sit next to a cute guy/girl in class, it’ll distract you
48. Get exercise and be healthy
49. Push through all of the drama
50. Stay away from crushes
51. Don’t get crushed by a crush
52. Don’t tell your teacher that your doing something to get out of class.
53. Teachers like to think your doing things for non-selfish reasons
54. Don’t ignore your friend when she is telling you something important
55. Be the first one to apologize after a fight
56. Keep your head high and charge for the mountain
57. Love, laugh, live
58. No recess is a good thing, not as much drama
59. Manage your lunch time
60. Only make commitments you can keep
61. Boys/Girls are overrated, ignore them
62. Focus more on school than being popular
63. Stay true to yourself and you will make it through
64. Don’t worry about a test if you studied, you’ll do fine!
65. Don’t fall for guys/girls for looks!
66. Open up your eyes and see what kind of person you really are
67. Don’t try to make people feel sorry for you
68. If your trying to get a guy to notice you don’t come to school in a tube top and mini skirt
69. Don’t worry about what other people say YOU LOOK GREAT!!
70. Round up some of your clothes and find what matches
71. Pick out your clothes the night before
72. Don’t send your friend to tell your crush you like him!
73. ALWAYS wear deodorant
74. KARMA! What goes around comes around
75. Just have fun and make the best of the year
Can anyone give me any healthy diet tips?
Filed in The Category Diet Tips
Answer by lovingkind92
everything in moderation IS good for you…dont never have chocolate etc because if you stop urself having a bit it will make you want it more and think about it all the time and thats why many peoples diets fail
Answer by mitzi h
Eat healthy get plain of water and excerise. stay away from junk food and any coke or sodas. See if you loose any weight.
Answer by something kinda wonderful
for successful weight loss lose more calories than you would consume in a day stick to 3 healthy light meals per day never snack inbetween and drink plenty water never eat after 6pm and exercise for half an hour to an hour per day maybe buy yourself a good fitness dvd they work wonders i usualy turn down the volume and stick on some music when i am exercising to one it really motivates me and gets me going i have lost 12 pound in 7 weeks through this goodluck
High School Makeup Tips?
Filed in The Category School Tips
I am in year 9 in high school and want to fit in with the others a bit more so….
What kind of makeup should i wear…. i have blonde hair and blue eyes so what would look good and up to date… also what makeup can i wear that is noticeable but not too noticeable???
What else can I do to fit in?
Thanks xx
Answer by ~RissaMac~
First: Be yourself
Second: go with dark or neutral make up
Third: Cute clothes that fit u!
Answer by AshliGivens
All the make up tips you need would be from http://www.youtube.com/user/GregoryGORGEOUS
TRUST ME!!!
Answer by Bri
It depends on whether or not your school allows makeup.
I suggest maybe a bronze, or pale pink eyeshadow which will make your eyes look brighter,
then mascara to frame your eyes.
Or try some brown eyeliner, that really makes blue eyes pop
Lip balm and lip gloss, just to add some extra colour. Try some blusher if you feel a bit pale or some highlighter to get rid of dark circles.
And cover up/ concealer for any spots that may appear.
As for fitting in, just try to be as friendly as possible, and also be yourself.
hope this helps
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