Recent content by c30new

Hi Rich, Thanks for the welcome, so far so good with the forum im already learning things! Main aim at the moment is to tick the camera and basic setup off the list, i've had a few pointers over the last few days and i'm going to make a trip into town over the weekend to have a look at some...

I also put a 3rd party grip on mine which you should defiantly look as it improves grip and great for portrait shots. Also remember that DSLR's in the lower sort of range have APS-C not full frame so this means my 100-400mm at 400mm is actually around the 540mm range (this is known as a 'cropped...

Hi Catherine, i'm new here too but welcome! i'm starting right at the beginning looking to purchase my first camera, i've been looking at the 550D as a start, what are your thoughts on it?

Thanks Carl that's brilliant, info like this is exactly why i joined! the Canon 550D keeps popping up and i hear good things, is it an updated version of the 500? i think safe to say i'm leaning towards Canon, the bodies are comfortable for me and seem to be laid out logically so i'll...

Hi Dave! thanks very much, glad to be here, hopefully i'll have something for you guys soon!

yeah a lot of people have said its a personal choice situation, i just wondered if there was a good all rounder beginner setup that was well known. i'm mainly going to be photographing motor sports related as i have a personal interest in this and still life but i'm interested in playing around...

Hi Carl! thanks for the warm welcome!

Hi All, My name's Nick i'm new to the forum and in fact new to the game! I have a basic understanding of photography from my graphic design and product design studies but this was only @ A level and sloped off after i finished school, I've always maintained an interest in photography but more...