I've just come across a problem for the first time. I have a 256MB compact flash card that I've jumped back and forth from while using PS. All of a sudden I can't read it and the computer says I need to format the card to use it.
I know there are recovery programs out there but I've never used them. Any input? Nothing real important on the card thankfully.

That really clears things up! :roll: :lol:

On a related subject: I purchased Office Home and Student and it said on the box that it included 3 Home PC licenses. I installed it on 3 computers and one was stolen. Is it possible to still install on a new laptop or do I need to purchase again

Well thanks for clearing that up! :lol: :roll: Can you now help me with the tax code. I've still got a couple of thousands of pages to work on.
Maybe Nikon, etc. would be the way to go except I've got my Canon lenses.
Just kidding. I'm sticking with Canon. Loved my first F-1 film camera, switched to the Nikon FE/FM and the MD-11 with about seven Nikkor lenses, then went back to Canon.
The thing I say is pick one and go out and shoot.

It sounds simple enough. I'm sure it'll be like riding a bike. Once you get the hang of it the next time will be easy.

Damn! Ok so I can use the EF-S lenses? I thought only the IRS could make things this confusing. :D

Right. My mistake. I meant the EF-S. Got that confused with the L series. Also I made a typo in ASP and called it APS which was a multi-million $$$ blunder intended to replace 35mm with a camera with a smaller negative and would be easier to load. If you couldn't load a conventional 35mm you don't need a camera and hopefully you don't drive. Canon screwed up by coming out with a D60 and 60D designation. Easy to confuse when discussing them. My D60 if full size sensor where the 60D is the smaller sensor.(ASP) Hope I got that right!

I've tried two Cpl's, one reversed. Since each was a different size I just held them togather and rotated one. This was done off camera and seems to work. I'm going to try on camera and record the exposure range to see the total EV effect. At the darkest setting I seem to notice a color shift but won't know until I try on camera.

I think the "hijacking the thread" is just the fact that people get caught up in the topic and it just keeps rolling. I'm a newbie and know I'm already guilty. Also some comments involve multiple topics and each takes a life of its own. I'm creating a new topic on VND now and maybe everyone will follow. I like the subject.

My understanding is that with the Canon lenses the "L" lenses will only work with the small sensor. I think it is referred to as an "ASP" sensor. Most lenses I've looked at on Ebay are "L" lenses and apparently will not work on my Canon D60. Maybe someone can explain this better.

Thanks to all! Info overload but all is appreciated. :-) .
The look I envisioned was basically what dyawl came up with. I've got a lot of learning to do but it's fun!

First I've heard of it. Thanks!

Bear in mind it wasn't written by someone to whom English comes naturally.

That comment brings to mind when back in the 70's I was studying a repair manual on the old Minolta SRT series. In order to position the shaft that timed the film take up spool properly with several other gears in the assembly the manual stated "Lay to the face sideways." It meant to position a mark on the gear at 90 degrees to the next gear.
Words do get lost in transalation.

I appreciate the response. I'll play around with it tonight. I'm excited about learning Photoshop and other programs/add ins, etc. but at first it seems like info overload. Of course I thought that when I jumped knee deep into my first newspaper/darkroom job. :lol:

Sounds like a gradiant filter I have used. Only problem was getting the ND effect where you wanted it without loosing the origional composition. With all the nice software floating around I wonder why bother.