Recent content by Bikemansteve

Yes, I agree, I don't pretend to be a pro togger in any way at all, but I do like what you call a good shot - If the subject composition, lighting, framing etc etc is right I think that more than makes up for very minimal differences in absolute perfection of total clarity(PP can improve things...

Hmmmm, yes it looks like that to me... :'(

Wow, thanks for even more in depth answers - I guess if money was no object then I wouldn't have asked the original question, however money is a bit tight and I'll have to compromise somewhat, for now.... I really would like the 15 - 85 Canon, but I have looked at the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC...

Many thanks for all your replies - it very much confirmed what I was thinking... ;-)

I want to ask the knowledgeable people on here whether I should 'upgrade' my camera... I've been toying with the idea of changing my Canon 30D with a non IS 18-55 kit lens, which I think I get excellent results from, to a 15.1 mp 500D from Jessops as they've got a deal with a the new 18-55 IS...

Thanks for that, I'll have a look :thumbs:

At the risk of asking a dumb question........I've noticed a few of my shots seem to be focussing a fraction behind the subject with my 300mm zoom lens. I can centre the focus point in the viewfinder directly at a subject and if there is a small depth of field, I'm finding it has focussed a...

If it helps from a monetary point of view, I just sold my 350D on Fleabay for £200........

I can't wait for the Pyrenees + Alpine stages - My God those blokes are inhuman with how much pain they can endure...........:notworthy:

Welcome to the site EP82 - nowt wrong with any of your pics - I'd certainly be pleased with any of them if they were mine..........:thumbs:

I'll definitely be watching - haven't missed it on tv for over 30 years........I managed to go down to the south coast to watch them go over Ditchling Beacon when they came to the UK @ 1991

the worst piece of kit I've got is a 2x tele converter thingy that screws onto the end of the lens - totally crap......it's that bad I'm too embarassed to advertise it on here or fleabay!! £30 down the drain - that's what happens when being a tightwad!! :shake:

Wow, well done Rozzy, what a difference - good luck in the army.....:thumbs: I've put on 2 stones over the last 4 years, so I started cycling again recently after the 4 year lay off from racing and am really enjoying riding again...........just 3x15-20mile rides a week and I've lost 10 lbs in...

Cheers......:thumbs:

Well, I've gone and done it and got me a 30D... :woot: ............it's you lot that made me do it!! :naughty: So I'll have my 350D for sale soon - body only 3000 clicks........