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Old 06-07-2012, 12:10 PM
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Just managed with 4 camera batteries - the genuine Canon one lasted ages and was the workhorse. The 3 after-market ones were terrible and drained extremely quickly. Will be replacing those with Canon ones.
A good call!

I recently discovered aftermarket batteries are somewhat incompatible with the 5DMk III.... the new model "talks" to genuine batteries to assess their current state, but aftermarket ones are missing the required smarts.
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Old 06-07-2012, 04:46 PM
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Did you end up doing a Bungles flight?

Also, you need to be very careful on the cliffs at Mitchells falls, we helicoptered out a body of a tourist who slipped and fell just two weeks ago, very sad indeed, poor woman was only early thirties but she was where she shouldnt have been, it's horrible for our pilots when this happens.

Cheers, Dennis.
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Old 07-07-2012, 07:48 PM
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Hi Dennis

Yes, did the flight over the bungles. Young pilot, can't remember his name - Mark maybe? Was a great flight loved it.

Also did the short flight from Mitchell Falls back to the camp at 7am on Thursday I think? after staying at Mitchell Falls overnight.
Us photographers got in some crazy dangerous places that's for sure - very close to some very high ledges.

I heard about the woman at Big Merton's.. Terrible news

I couldn't imagine crossing that one in a big river - that's very close to the edge and could easily sweep you off I would've thought. I know she didn't fall while crossing the river though.
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Old 10-07-2012, 08:09 PM
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Just catching up with this thread now Mike, sounds like a wonderful adventure. Can't wait to catch up with you to hear all about it!
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