New Perl DBD::ODBC 1.47 release
I have just uploaded DBD::ODBC 1.47 to the CPAN.This release does contain significant changes in behaviour for unicode builds of DBD::ODBC so I hope when I warned you months ago you tested it.Thanks to...
View ArticleNew release of Perl DBD::ODBC with support for MS SQL Server Query Notification
I just released the 3rd development release of DBD::ODBC (1.39_3). Apart from a few bug fixes and other changes (see below) this release adds support for MS SQL Server Query Notification. Query...
View ArticleNikon Capture NX is dead, Nikon have stolen our property and left us high and...
The thread on dpreview that started this off is at here. Basically, Nikon have got Silkypix to write a new editor (NXD) for Nikon and will stop supporting Capture NX. You can try the beta of NXD here....
View ArticlePerl script to rename Nikon RAW files and now export MakerNotes
I use a Nikon D7100 camera and Nikon's Capture NX2 software. Recently Nikon have released a beta of some new software (here) they've got another company to produce and when it goes live Nikon will stop...
View ArticleWindows 7, Screen blank after a wake up from sleep
I'm putting this here as a reminder to myself and in case it helps anyone else.I have an NVidia GTX660 (latest driver) and an ASUS pb278Q connected via the display port. I have the power settings to...
View ArticleVote For Bob and save our country's wildlife
I don't usually get too involved in politics other than taking an interest and of course voting but there is one thing I'm passionate about and it is our country's wildlife. I see all sorts of examples...
View ArticleOne liner in Perl to show you Nikon camera shutter count
There are online sites you can upload camera images to which tell you your camera's shutter count. Most didn't seem to work for me with my D7100 - I never looked in to why. This oneliner in Perl will...
View ArticleJoby Pro Sling Strap
I've got fed up of carrying my camera with the neck strap. It is a strain on the neck, it bounces around, and if I bend forwards to pick something up or to open a gate it swings forward and can hit...
View ArticleOutrageous money saving email from First:Utility
If you are using First:Utility and on their iSave Fixed v27 September 2015 Direct Debit tariff you might also have received this email and you should read it carefully as it is at the very least...
View ArticleNight time shots on a tripod with a Nikon D7100
I've started taking a lot of night photographs recently on a tripod with my Nikon D7100. After entering a challenge on the D7100 forum of DPReview.com someone suggested it might be interesting to see...
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