Advantages: A decent introduction to Cussler Disadvantages: Not always historically accurate
I wouldn't exactly call myself a fan of Clive Cussler, but I've always enjoyed what little I've read in the past. I'm not usually too much of a fan of marine stories, which is why he's never been a first choice of mine, although he does write exciting stories. ''The Navigator'' is no exception.
Years before the birth of Christ, the Phoenicians hid something very valuable in a far away land. Thousands of years later, Thomas Jefferson, just nearing the end of his term as President of the United States, possibly discovers its whereabouts. However, there are people keen to prevent him from doing so and much of his paperwork is stolen and his friend Lewis murdered to ensure that the secret remains so.
Hundreds of years later, following the invasion or Iraq, Carmen Machadi is able to salvage a number of articles looted from Baghdad Museum ...
Advantages: good clear photos easy to use reasonable battery life Disadvantages: No video out steady hand needed
. For example, the JD 1.3 bosts a tft screen and seels for about £70, whilst it's almtost identical twin the JD2.1 comes in at around £90-£100. It's the 2.1 which we'll be reviewing here, and as you can guess the 2.1 stands for the image sensor size, of 2.1 megapixels. However as a name this is a little misleading, as the camera will actually take pictures at 3.0 megapixels, although this setting is interpolated and as a result quality suffers.
So how does the camera rate. Well first impressions as you take it out of the wrap are of a lightweight plastic cased camera. However, insert the batteries and it feels quite solid, unlike some cheaper cameras. The box tells us it has a Cmos sensor which usually realates to poorer image quality than those with Ccd's. However Cmos's are lighter on battery load, and thankfully this camera seems to last well ...
Advantages: A great inexpensive day out away from the crowds Disadvantages: May not be very accessible without a car
on the Island would be able to advise if this is possible or suggest an alternative way to get there if it isn't.
**OPENING TIMES**
This year the farm is open from 9th March 2002 - 27th October 2002. During term time the farm is open Tuesday - Sunday except on Bank Holidays when it is open on Mondays. During School holidays the farm is open 7 days a week. The farm is open from 10.00am - 5.00pm.
**ADMISSION**
Admission to the farm is £3.00 for adults, £2.00 for children and £2.00 for concessions. Infants under 2 years old are admitted free.
If you are lucky enough to live on the Island you may be interested in the frequent visitor scheme which offers discounted admission. For more information about this scheme you should contact the farm.
**WHAT IS AT COLEMANS FARM?**
Colemans Farm is a very family friendly farm which allows ...
junkboxjules 11.09.2002 (14.09.2002)
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