Recent content by AlanMac

Thanks again. As far as I can determine the older version of the 222 head (and it could be years old) has a different quick release mechanism from the newer versions. Plates apparently are no longer available for these. I mentioned in an earlier post they were similar to the square Giottos...

Thanks guys. The problem is there are just so many QR plates out there and the official Manfrotto plate doesn't fit. I've tried. I am hoping someone with an older Manfrotto head may be able to give me the name or make of a specific compatible product. I've done plenty of digging around and the...

I'm trying to track down a replacement quick release plate for an old Manfrotto 222 joystick head which was misplaced. The newer plate, the 200PL slots in OK, but the safety catch does not engage. The old QR plate was square with an even thickness all the way round and beveled on all four edges...

It all depends on what you intend using the lens for. If sport is your bag then IS will not be of much value to you, but f2.8 will. On the other hand if you plan on some low light work then the IS may be of much more use than 2.8 even though you restricted to f4. Ideally f2.8 and IS would be the...

I have used Lensesforhire on two occasions recently - I can recommend them without hesitation. Stewart went well out of his way to organise postage to N.Ireland. Big thumbs up!

The answer to your question is Grays of Westminster. As you're looking for Nikon gear you are in luck, any other shop and you'll be looking at deferred payment plans with high APR's - I have to come up with a grand in the next few days to pay off Jessops. If you want to buy a sofa or car on...

There's little difference in terms of image qualilty, but I find IS invaluable, particularly in telephotos. I've had far too many good shots ruined by camera shake not to avail of IS. If budget or weight are an issue go for the f4 IS, but if you have ambitions of pro/semi pro get the 2.8 IS. I...

Until last night a lot of the rumour sections of forums were ablaze with thoughts of the new 5D (it was a mk2 or 3D or 7D), but nothing emerged and all went quiet. A replacement/ upgrade will come, but probably later rather than sooner. It would need to be a big improvement to compete against...

I recently bought the R265 - specifically for the DVD printing facility. The print quality is great, but it would be nearly as cheap to buy a new printer instead of buying refills.

There's nothing yet - the 2007 promotion has barely closed, so I reckon you will be waiting a while. I missed the boat myself.

There's a choice of two here - the Manfrotto already described (plus the thread to hotshoe adaptor) or the Lastolite Tilthead 2403 for a few pence under 20 quid from Warehouse Express. This is the cheapest I could find it, by a good margin, but it costs the same again for me for postage to...

No specific flash tripod that I can think off. Once you take the gun off the camera you have to make a choice how to fire it. I suspect the little stand is to allow the flash to be used as some sort of slave - i.e triggered by a flash attached to the camera. What you could do is buy a small...

I originally bought the f4 non IS version. It's an excellent lens, but I rented the 2.8 IS for a I was shooting, wedding for comparison. I was concerned about the heavy weight but after a couple of minutes I was used to it. As far as performance is concerned I was delighted with the 2.8- so much...

Thanks for the price.

The bracket has an unusual design - the stroboframe style brackets would be a more common alternative. These are still expensive, although cheap versions (but still well built) appear on eBay all the time. You will also have to budget for a TTL cord (off shoe cord as Canon call them), which is...