Cruising in the open seas in small boats is fast gaining a reputation as a novel form of recreation. Though there are hundreds of tour operators, still most people prefer to buy a boat of their own as it gives a sense of freedom and independence. Buying a boat is going to be a big investment; and if you own one, you may have known very well about the amount of upkeep it requires to be in tip-top shape and condition. From alluring exterior to aesthetic interior and from technical equipment to comfortable upholstery, everything needs to be properly maintained to have a enjoyable and comfortable ride on the waters.
Few things are as pleasant as a trip on the boat with people you like to travel with on a voyage to sea or a weekend down a river. Boat seats are a fundamental part in making a travel on the sea a comfortable trip. The travel will become a bore and nightmarish if the seats are not appropriate. The owner of such boats will surely appreciate if they could get away of Recovering boat cushions in order to get pleasant seating for themselves as well as for the co-passengers. Boat seats are important parts of any boat, which should not be neglected under any circumstances. There are various sorts of boat seat materials available to ensure that they provide optimum safety, comfort and performance. Whichever material you choose, always keep in mind that cushions and deck chairs are used frequently in extreme climatic conditions. The material and seams must be able to endure weather without cracking and splitting. And because it is used outdoors, and frequently gets wet, the material must also be able to resist moisture. The fabric you choose for boat upholstery should also be easy to clean and stain resistant. The chances of you spilling something on a boat are quite high. Talk with the pros at Furniture Upholstery Springfield about your fabric needs. The high-quality marine fabric is porous so that mildew will not form inside the cushion. This prevents cushions from getting too hot when the sun hits it because it is able to breathe. There are several boat upholstery stores from where you can buy boat cushions and other accessories, but if you find out, you will get a good company that is your one stop for all your upholstery and related accessories requirement. They provide exquisitely crafted, a custom-made marine canvas which ensures your voyage to be pleasant and memorable.
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The Canon T90 as purchased from a secondhand camera shop. It came complete with the 50mm Canon FD lens. This camera can be a little daunting at first, but is actually quite easy to use. It is easiest to use in progamme mode at the beginning, then it tends to look after itself. Once familiar with the camera, it has excellent controls, especially the spot metering which is superb. It can be used in shutter or aperture priority modes. A real pro camera in its day, but can exhibit problems. Some T90's display an "EEE" error where something sticks in the shutter mechanism. If they do this, a quick press on the battery check button releases it. The good news is that T90's can still be professionally repaired, and are usually well worth repairing. They use 4xAA batteries and can't function without them, since the camera is fully electronic, and has a power wind system. To get the full potential from this camera, I recommend this book which is often available on Amazon very cheaply: "Canon T90 by Richard Hunecke." Some time after purchase and a fair amount of use, the T90 developed the dreaded "HELP EEE" problem. It only went into error mode occasionally and a quick press of the battery test button reset it instantly. I did note that after this error occurred, that the batteries only showed one or sometimes no bars on the LCD screen, despite having brand new batteries of full voltage (tested with multimeter.) I found and repaired the fault as per the following paragraph: Whilst out shooting recently, I started getting the EEE error at random times, usually after I had just turned the camera on and taken first shot. I also noticed that when I pressed the battery check button to reset, that it showed either one or zero bars for battery condition despite the fact that I had tested the batteries with a multimeter and they were showing a healthy voltage. I examined the battery magazine with a magnifying glass, and noticed corrosion on the spring-end onto which the negative end of the first battery locates. I carefully cleaned this up with a nail file, then ran a small amount of solder onto it with a good hot soldering iron. I can report an instant cure, four bars showing with same batteries, and no more EEE to date! I am puzzled as to why this faulty connection would lead to EEE but it appears to have been the problem. I did get a couple of EEE errors when first bought but it quickly cleared after use. I do wonder now if this was the fault at the time? Another point is that the spring skews to one side when inserting the battery, and is best nudged back square to the battery with a small screwdriver to ensure full contact area. A further fault appeared when the lens became wobbly in the mount, and on inspection, the lens mount had worked loose. Here is how I repaired it: The only special tool used was #0 Phillips jewellers screwdriver, available from electronic supplies, etc., and a small bottle of thread locking compound (Halfords in UK etc.) I removed the three screws on the front plate of the camera around the lens mount. (lens, removed previously.) I removed the two screws on the side of the body where the film door release is located. I carefully levered the side plate off; great care was needed to avoid losing buttons and springs. The front plate then came off very easily. This exposed the four screws which secure the lens mount. I tightened these, after applying a tiny drop of "Loctite" thread locking compound to each screw. I refitted the front plate, followed by the side plate and all was well. I believe that these two repairs have saved me a great deal of cash. Usual disclaimers apply: I offer these repairs in good faith, proceed at your own risk and please don't blame me if you trash your T90! :) Picture Another nice Canon; the T70. I got a bargain off Ebay which is in excellent condition, and came with a Canon 35-70mm zoom lens. The T70 is easier to use and cheaper than the T90, but is capable of excellent results. Like the T90, it uses the canon FD lens system, and there are some beautiful lenses available for the right money. (They are both manual focus cameras, though the Canon T80 did appear with an autofocus lens.) It can be used in programme mode, but has some manual controls too. Batteries are standard "AA" type and the camera is all electronic, so is totally battery dependent. Used properly, it is capable of excellent results, and is a little less cumbersome than the T90. A really useful book is available secondhand: The Canon T70 by Gunter Ritcher. Picture The Canon T50 is very much a "point and shoot" manual focus camera, but still uses the excellent Canon FD lens system. Set in programme mode, it is a superb, easy to use camera and can be bought very cheaply indeed. Like the T90 and T70, it uses standard "AA" batteries, and is battery dependent. I like my T50 very much. Picture The Canon EOS300, 500 and 1000 camera bodies are often seen on Ebay for less than £1 Sterling. The lenses however are more expensive, since it seems that they can be used on the EOS digital cameras. I did however manage to pick up this zoom lens quite cheaply, and the camera is really nice to use. It has a fairly fast autofcus system, and can be used in different programme modes. A great camera for those trying their hand at 35mm photography. Again the camera is battery dependent but unlike the "T" series, it uses more specialist batteries which may not be quite as readily available. It feels very "plastic" after the "T" series cameras, but is lightwieght and an excellent performer. Picture CANON T90 USING FUJI 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND CANON 50MM 1:8 PRIME LENS. Picture T70 USING FUJI 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND CANON FD 35-70MM ZOOM LENS Picture CANON T50 USING FUJI ASA 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND 50MM 1:8 CANON FD PRIME LENS Picture CANON EOS 500 USING FUJI 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND EOS 35-70 ZOOM LENS.The Canon T90 as purchased from a secondhand camera shop. It came complete with the 50mm Canon FD lens. This camera can be a little daunting at first, but is actually quite easy to use. It is easiest to use in progamme mode at the beginning, then it tends to look after itself. Once familiar with the camera, it has excellent controls, especially the spot metering which is superb. It can be used in shutter or aperture priority modes. A real pro camera in its day, but can exhibit problems. Some T90's display an "EEE" error where something sticks in the shutter mechanism. If they do this, a quick press on the battery check button releases it. The good news is that T90's can still be professionally repaired, and are usually well worth repairing. They use 4xAA batteries and can't function without them, since the camera is fully electronic, and has a power wind system. To get the full potential from this camera, I recommend this book which is often available on Amazon very cheaply: "Canon T90 by Richard Hunecke." Some time after purchase and a fair amount of use, the T90 developed the dreaded "HELP EEE" problem. It only went into error mode occasionally and a quick press of the battery test button reset it instantly. I did note that after this error occurred, that the batteries only showed one or sometimes no bars on the LCD screen, despite having brand new batteries of full voltage (tested with multimeter.) I found and repaired the fault as per the following paragraph: Whilst out shooting recently, I started getting the EEE error at random times, usually after I had just turned the camera on and taken first shot. I also noticed that when I pressed the battery check button to reset, that it showed either one or zero bars for battery condition despite the fact that I had tested the batteries with a multimeter and they were showing a healthy voltage. I examined the battery magazine with a magnifying glass, and noticed corrosion on the spring-end onto which the negative end of the first battery locates. I carefully cleaned this up with a nail file, then ran a small amount of solder onto it with a good hot soldering iron. I can report an instant cure, four bars showing with same batteries, and no more EEE to date! I am puzzled as to why this faulty connection would lead to EEE but it appears to have been the problem. I did get a couple of EEE errors when first bought but it quickly cleared after use. I do wonder now if this was the fault at the time? Another point is that the spring skews to one side when inserting the battery, and is best nudged back square to the battery with a small screwdriver to ensure full contact area. A further fault appeared when the lens became wobbly in the mount, and on inspection, the lens mount had worked loose. Here is how I repaired it: The only special tool used was #0 Phillips jewellers screwdriver, available from electronic supplies, etc., and a small bottle of thread locking compound (Halfords in UK etc.) I removed the three screws on the front plate of the camera around the lens mount. (lens, removed previously.) I removed the two screws on the side of the body where the film door release is located. I carefully levered the side plate off; great care was needed to avoid losing buttons and springs. The front plate then came off very easily. This exposed the four screws which secure the lens mount. I tightened these, after applying a tiny drop of "Loctite" thread locking compound to each screw. I refitted the front plate, followed by the side plate and all was well. I believe that these two repairs have saved me a great deal of cash. Usual disclaimers apply: I offer these repairs in good faith, proceed at your own risk and please don't blame me if you trash your T90! :) Another nice Canon; the T70. I got a bargain off Ebay which is in excellent condition, and came with a Canon 35-70mm zoom lens. The T70 is easier to use and cheaper than the T90, but is capable of excellent results. Like the T90, it uses the canon FD lens system, and there are some beautiful lenses available for the right money. (They are both manual focus cameras, though the Canon T80 did appear with an autofocus lens.) It can be used in programme mode, but has some manual controls too. Batteries are standard "AA" type and the camera is all electronic, so is totally battery dependent. Used properly, it is capable of excellent results, and is a little less cumbersome than the T90. A really useful book is available secondhand: The Canon T70 by Gunter Ritcher. The Canon T50 is very much a "point and shoot" manual focus camera, but still uses the excellent Canon FD lens system. Set in programme mode, it is a superb, easy to use camera and can be bought very cheaply indeed. Like the T90 and T70, it uses standard "AA" batteries, and is battery dependent. I like my T50 very much. The Canon EOS300, 500 and 1000 camera bodies are often seen on Ebay for less than £1 Sterling. The lenses however are more expensive, since it seems that they can be used on the EOS digital cameras. I did however manage to pick up this zoom lens quite cheaply, and the camera is really nice to use. It has a fairly fast autofcus system, and can be used in different programme modes. A great camera for those trying their hand at 35mm photography. Again the camera is battery dependent but unlike the "T" series, it uses more specialist batteries which may not be quite as readily available. It feels very "plastic" after the "T" series cameras, but is lightwieght and an excellent performer. CANON T90 USING FUJI 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND CANON 50MM 1:8 PRIME LENS. T70 USING FUJI 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND CANON FD 35-70MM ZOOM LENS CANON T50 USING FUJI ASA 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND 50MM 1:8 CANON FD PRIME LENS CANON EOS 500 USING FUJI 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND EOS 35-70 ZOOM LENS. The Canon T90 as purchased from a secondhand camera shop. It came complete with the 50mm Canon FD lens. This camera can be a little daunting at first, but is actually quite easy to use. It is easiest to use in progamme mode at the beginning, then it tends to look after itself. Once familiar with the camera, it has excellent controls, especially the spot metering which is superb. It can be used in shutter or aperture priority modes. A real pro camera in its day, but can exhibit problems. Some T90's display an "EEE" error where something sticks in the shutter mechanism. If they do this, a quick press on the battery check button releases it. The good news is that T90's can still be professionally repaired, and are usually well worth repairing. They use 4xAA batteries and can't function without them, since the camera is fully electronic, and has a power wind system. To get the full potential from this camera, I recommend this book which is often available on Amazon very cheaply: "Canon T90 by Richard Hunecke." Some time after purchase and a fair amount of use, the T90 developed the dreaded "HELP EEE" problem. It only went into error mode occasionally and a quick press of the battery test button reset it instantly. I did note that after this error occurred, that the batteries only showed one or sometimes no bars on the LCD screen, despite having brand new batteries of full voltage (tested with multimeter.) I found and repaired the fault as per the following paragraph: Whilst out shooting recently, I started getting the EEE error at random times, usually after I had just turned the camera on and taken first shot. I also noticed that when I pressed the battery check button to reset, that it showed either one or zero bars for battery condition despite the fact that I had tested the batteries with a multimeter and they were showing a healthy voltage. I examined the battery magazine with a magnifying glass, and noticed corrosion on the spring-end onto which the negative end of the first battery locates. I carefully cleaned this up with a nail file, then ran a small amount of solder onto it with a good hot soldering iron. I can report an instant cure, four bars showing with same batteries, and no more EEE to date! I am puzzled as to why this faulty connection would lead to EEE but it appears to have been the problem. I did get a couple of EEE errors when first bought but it quickly cleared after use. I do wonder now if this was the fault at the time? Another point is that the spring skews to one side when inserting the battery, and is best nudged back square to the battery with a small screwdriver to ensure full contact area. A further fault appeared when the lens became wobbly in the mount, and on inspection, the lens mount had worked loose. Here is how I repaired it: The only special tool used was #0 Phillips jewellers screwdriver, available from electronic supplies, etc., and a small bottle of thread locking compound (Halfords in UK etc.) I removed the three screws on the front plate of the camera around the lens mount. (lens, removed previously.) I removed the two screws on the side of the body where the film door release is located. I carefully levered the side plate off; great care was needed to avoid losing buttons and springs. The front plate then came off very easily. This exposed the four screws which secure the lens mount. I tightened these, after applying a tiny drop of "Loctite" thread locking compound to each screw. I refitted the front plate, followed by the side plate and all was well. I believe that these two repairs have saved me a great deal of cash. Usual disclaimers apply: I offer these repairs in good faith, proceed at your own risk and please don't blame me if you trash your T90! :) Another nice Canon; the T70. I got a bargain off Ebay which is in excellent condition, and came with a Canon 35-70mm zoom lens. The T70 is easier to use and cheaper than the T90, but is capable of excellent results. Like the T90, it uses the canon FD lens system, and there are some beautiful lenses available for the right money. (They are both manual focus cameras, though the Canon T80 did appear with an autofocus lens.) It can be used in programme mode, but has some manual controls too. Batteries are standard "AA" type and the camera is all electronic, so is totally battery dependent. Used properly, it is capable of excellent results, and is a little less cumbersome than the T90. A really useful book is available secondhand: The Canon T70 by Gunter Ritcher. The Canon T50 is very much a "point and shoot" manual focus camera, but still uses the excellent Canon FD lens system. Set in programme mode, it is a superb, easy to use camera and can be bought very cheaply indeed. Like the T90 and T70, it uses standard "AA" batteries, and is battery dependent. I like my T50 very much. The Canon EOS300, 500 and 1000 camera bodies are often seen on Ebay for less than £1 Sterling. The lenses however are more expensive, since it seems that they can be used on the EOS digital cameras. I did however manage to pick up this zoom lens quite cheaply, and the camera is really nice to use. It has a fairly fast autofcus system, and can be used in different programme modes. A great camera for those trying their hand at 35mm photography. Again the camera is battery dependent but unlike the "T" series, it uses more specialist batteries which may not be quite as readily available. It feels very "plastic" after the "T" series cameras, but is lightwieght and an excellent performer. CANON T90 USING FUJI 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND CANON 50MM 1:8 PRIME LENS. T70 USING FUJI 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND CANON FD 35-70MM ZOOM LENS CANON T50 USING FUJI ASA 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND 50MM 1:8 CANON FD PRIME LENS CANON EOS 500 USING FUJI 200 ASA PRINT FILM AND EOS 35-70 ZOOM LENS. Like many people, I switched to digital photography some years ago. I believe that digital photography is a very useful and convenient means of shooting and storing high quality pictures. However, I never parted with one 35mm camera; a Yashica Electro 35CC rangefinder, and found myself still using this from time to time. Then, when walking past a secondhand camera shop, I spied a bargain Canon T90, with Canon 50mm prime lens, and I just had to have it. The rest, as they say, is history, and my love of 35mm photography was rekindled. Despite being a lover of purely mechanical cameras (Pentax K1000, Spotmatic, Praktica, Early Yashica, Zenit etc.) I had always had an eye for the T90, but alas could never afford one. I was not disappointed, and first impressions were that of an amazing camera.
I did wonder what the situation regarding film purchase and developing would be, but was pleased to find that 35mm is alive and kicking, with film and processing being much cheaper (comparatively) than when I was initially using it in the 70s/80s. I find good Kodak/Agfa in UK "Pound" shops, and Fuji in Asda stores for very reasonable prices. I buy XP2 and other high quality films online, often from Ebay and Amazon where there are many bargains to be grabbed. There is also much interest in Lomography which has done much to keep 35mm (and other formats) alive. For processing, I use Max Spielmann stores who I find to be very reasonably priced, and a very quick service (same day, often 20 mins.) I understand that the larger Asda stores offer a very good service, and of course there are still several companies online. I don't have many prints made these days, but get the negatives scanned to disc at the highest resolution, which is a cheap option. I copy the discs to my PC and keep the CD as a backup. I still have some traditional wet darkroom equipment, but find the PC and suitable software very convenient. I use Gimp and Picasa software, both of which are free downloads, and very effective. The Internet has made photography so accessible these days, with many forums and websites offering an abundance of information. I highly recommend realphotographers.com where many photographers discuss and share their work and ideas. There is much interest in film photography as well as digital photography. They are a very knowledgeable and encouraging group of people. Older 35mm cameras are so cheap now that one can get into 35mm photography with a decent camera for very little money, or sometimes for free. My best Ebay bargain was a beautiful Canon T70 with genuine Canon FD 35-70 lens for about £10. There are many cameras on Ebay that require attention, and some bargains can be had. I have got several quality cameras this way. |
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