- Apr 5, 2014
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Ah yes, quite possibly. An XPeria Z.
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General Photography thread
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Ah yes, quite possibly. An XPeria Z.
Yes, that's be it
Started with a fuji hs20 bridge camera about 3 years ago now have Nikon D800 , Nikon D3200 & a D3. lenses: 50mm 1.4, 85mm1.8, 14-24mm 2.8, 24-70mm 2.8, 70-200 2.8 vr2, just bought a tamron 150-600 which is excellent for sports and wildlife without paying big bucks. I have an 18-200mm which is stuck on the d3200 all the time and a 70-300 f4.5-5.6 plus a 80-400mm
all nikon. plus i have an old nikon FE film camera with a couple of old lenses (makes you think about your shots)
I have 2 sb800 speedlights manfrotto monopod and tripod.
Software: Photoshop 6 lightroom 4.5 and photomatix for hdr. Went a bit wild buying all this gear but I really enjoy it gets me out the house. I have some good football shots from the Chelsea game a few years back but I dont take it in now because i`m in the upper east stand too far away.
There is a guy on youtube who gives good lessons Called Gavin Hoey comes from Sussex check him out I have learnt a lot from him.
all nikon. plus i have an old nikon FE film camera with a couple of old lenses (makes you think about your shots)
I have 2 sb800 speedlights manfrotto monopod and tripod.
Software: Photoshop 6 lightroom 4.5 and photomatix for hdr. Went a bit wild buying all this gear but I really enjoy it gets me out the house. I have some good football shots from the Chelsea game a few years back but I dont take it in now because i`m in the upper east stand too far away.
There is a guy on youtube who gives good lessons Called Gavin Hoey comes from Sussex check him out I have learnt a lot from him.
desprateseagull
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bit o/t, any (free) alternatives to Flickr> New forever rolling blog format, hidden size controls etc, is doing my ed in..
Northstander
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- Oct 13, 2003
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Is that you Gavin?
Dave the OAP
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No its not Gavin hes a Cannon man. I`m Brian from SeafordView attachment 61400
Hello Brian from Seaford, welcome to NSC. Do you mind if I call you Bryzee?
No Worries Mr Triggaaar I`m trying to find some of the photos I took when I used to take a camera In.View attachment 61404View attachment 61405
Am thinking of treating myself to a SLR but having been away from it for years and never having had a digital I don't want to spend a great deal. Any ideas from you experts. I do actually want a SLR and not a compact. So cost will matter. I want to take it on the river banks and lakes when I'm fishing when the better weather comes so lenses will matter won't they.
jevs
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Got s lovely Ricoh SLR + super lens. Don't know much about it but it don't arf take good photos
sebtucknott
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How much do you want to spend?
What do you want to take photos of?
Are you bothered by second hand?
G
Well 2 to 3 hundred probably and certainly not worried about second hand if it's worth it . General photography really including some sports/athletics.
Well 2 to 3 hundred probably and certainly not worried about second hand if it's worth it . General photography really including some sports/athletics.
sebtucknott
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Personally I would go with a Canon or Nikon. The biggest factor in good images is the lens rather than the camera. If you get a Canon/Nikon you have a wider choice of lens and also if you decided to buy a nicer lens(es) in the future if you then upgraded the body you wouldn't be wasting your money.
I'm a Canon guy so only know about them, I would go for a second hand 550D or 600D ideally with a 18-135mm lens
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS...Cameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item1c4a545e12
Or if you can't find one for the price, get one with 18-55 and buy an additional lens at a later stage like a 70-300mm or something.
Could probably pick up a 350/400/500D although I'd be a little cautious of shutter life.
Thanks
Zukey Seagull
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I just purchased myself a nikon lens (Nikkor) mainly for macro photography.
Looking forward to it coming on Sunday.
I now have 3 lenses but now need a new camera bag. Can anyone recommend one which is not a backpack as I already have got one of those. E.g. A sling bag.
I have looked on Amazon but wanted ideas from everyone on here please.
Looking forward to it coming on Sunday.
I now have 3 lenses but now need a new camera bag. Can anyone recommend one which is not a backpack as I already have got one of those. E.g. A sling bag.
I have looked on Amazon but wanted ideas from everyone on here please.
I would suggest you consider something like a micro 4/3rds. Not many people need an SLR any more.
http://improvephotography.com/12465/dslr-vs-micro-four-thirds-cameras/
What sort of photography do you want to do, how much time and effort do you want to put into it, how many lenses do you need and how much can you spend?
Zukey Seagull
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this is when we had the bad storm, Brighton seafront
