Recent content by Birdy06

I’ve just been through this process. I needed a small compact camera And I’d pretty much decided on a Lumix LX100/LX100ii as you get a micro 4/3 sensor. In the end, I bought a Lumix GX80 M4/3, which is still pretty small and has the benefit of small and relatively inexpensive lenses.

I sold my D810 and the best of my lenses last year and replaced it all with a Z6 and a couple of Z mount lenses. I wasn’t too bothered about the depreciation of the value of the body but the likely depreciation in the value of lenses bothered me a bit. I reluctantly swapped systems to avoid this.

Check out the Deuter Trail Pro line too. The access to the main compartment is both from the top and the front - which zips open all round. It’s really handy for getting to an insert, rather than having to pull everything out from the top lid. I have the 30 litre version and wish I’d opted for...

It looks like Ash?

I’ve just finished renovating the end part of our house so I’ve just had a re-jig too. I’ve had a couple of head scratch moments recently with whether to get rid of the CDs we have (until I realised there were a hell of a lot of them!). I had some weird bad luck as I ordered an Ifi Zen Blue...

The only problem with the Kreg pocket hole jig is that the holes for the fixings will be visible on the outside of the frame and will need to be plugged and filled. I agree, they are brilliant for other sorts of joinery, I've just used the more basic one for making some built-in shelving and the...

I make my own frames and have a pretty comprehensive set up. I use a Cassese underpinner, which is a press that pushes v nails into the underside of the frame. Along with wood glue (Titebond III) it makes a strong joint. I also use band clamps (Bessey and a few Stanley ones) to keep everything...

As mentioned above, Sketchup would be perfect and is easy and intuitive to use.

Well, traditionally, the 'trinity' of lenses for landscape shooters (in 35mm sensor size) is 16-35mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm. I shoot most of my landscapes, (probably around 90%) using a 24-70mm. For a crop sensor camera like yours, the equivalent would be Nikon's 17-55mm. I quite like the idea of...

Spring tide - highest of the high, lowest of the low Neap tide - Lowest of the high, highest of the low.

Thanks all, especially for the sample images... it does look sharp and definitely fits the brief. I’ve just sold my Tamron 24-70 g2 too so I think I will pull the trigger.

Does anyone own the 24-200mm? I am thinking of getting one but I already have the 24-70mm, which is a nice lens. The 24-200mm would seem ideal to take as a single landscape lens when camping to keep weight down a little. How does it compare with the 24-70mm for IQ? I have been using the...

Does he have a dog and a camper van? :)

The last few hikes Nordisk lightweight tent Rab sleeping bag Thermarest sleeping pad inflatable pillow Jetboil stove and gas waterproof stuff (trousers, jacket, gaiters) Rab microlight down jacket gloves and warm hat food and coffee (maybe a beer) Hipflask with a drop,of cognac Spork and...

There’s been lots of redundancies. I doubt these people are able to get much at the moment. There’s plenty of self-employed getting not a lot of help either. There’s a payment due in June but for the bills that need paying now, it’s stressful. I know because my income has reduced by 100%...