Recent content by alchad

As per the title, just awaiting arrival of a canon 400F2.8 and am looking for a bag for that with camera attached. Presently using as Lowepro 450AW which I think will be too small. Any recs appreciated

Amazing what you come across by idly browsing - been thinking about trying star trails and came across the link to Mathews guides - many thanks.

You might want to take a spare battery. Got caught out recently and had to trawl around finding somewhere that sold battery chargers !

I've got 8gb, but noticed a massive difference in processing speed when I changed to the 64bit version of Win7. Or rather, maybe speed not the right word. in the 32bit version PS used to hang up quite often, never does with the 64bit version.

A trifle - well a lot actually- ageist. I'm past 60, so probably classed as old, but from conversations I've had with younger users of Win 8 I don't think its an age thing at all, just badly thought out design. But back to the original question, I'd go for a desktop. I've got both a desktop...

Sorry, definitely not. That timetable doesn't reflect what happens in the Mach Loop at least - I go there twice a week!

Again a late reply as I'm new to this Forum, but can add something to this thread in case anyone is ever searching for info. I do a lot of low level photography in the Mach Loop, I've tried most of the metering options and - apart from spot- don't seem top find much difference. When I did try...

Belated reply, but new to this site and for future reference. Although as Gareth says there is no website that gives a timetable etc, www.fox2.co.uk is very useful for low level info. You can often pick up rumours, general chat which might help you decide when to go (or not). Alchad

Oops, Thanks Phil

Werecow - I'm very much an amateur, would you mind explaining about the Owl shots being "blown" - they looks fine to me. What do I need to look at. Thanks

Had a 7D for a year or so before upgrading to a 1D Mk4. Thought for the money the 7D was a great camera. 1D is probably 10% better for the photos I take, but you're paying a lot more. Prices of the 7D may fall a bit more as the 7D MK2 launch approaches (if it ever does). Alchad

My subject is low level photography of military jets. Just times myself processing an image - took 3 minutes. 1) Open in ACR, crop, adjust white balance, check and adjust noise 2) Open in Photoshop, auto contrast, select plane, adjust shadows, highlights, sharpen. Inverse select...

Hi, As I understand things, If I've got a cropped image at say 2000 x 1333px at 300ppi, theoretically I can print an image say 18cm x 12cm (give or take). Reading around on the web, without resorting to specialised software (Genuine Fractals etc), the suggested way to get a larger print...