Recent content by chopsie

I made an order on Thursday, I actually rang the day before for a chat to. The phone was answered very quickly on both occasions, I ordered a D750 at a fantastic price. Nikons 1 year guarantee and a extra 2 years with HDEW, I will let you know when the camera arrives.

I am just about to purchase a D750, I am upgrading from a D7100. My lens are Sigma 120-400 Tokina 11-16 Nikon 35mm Tamron 90mm macro Sigma 180mm macro Which if any are suitable for the 750? I gather my macros are fine. But not sure on others, I am off to Canada soon so need to think about a...

So,, What does the grey import actually mean? I cannot take it in for a service in the UK? Sorry i'm trying to weigh up whether the £700 saving is worth the unforeseeable problems (If any), My initial thoughts are buy it. In a worse case scenario, what would be the issues I could encounter...

Ok thank you, so they are legit, just not playing the game there end? So potentially a saving of £700

Im looking at ordering a Nikon D750 next week from HDEW, Can I ask how they are so cheap (compared to jessops etc) Is there anything to watch out for? Thank you Mick

Hi all Booked a trip to Canada in September, I am thinking of a new lens. My current lens are 11-16mm Tokina 120-400 sigma 90mm Tamron macro 180mm Tamron macro 35 mm Nikon I am thinking of a Nikon 18-300mm 3.5/5.6G Ed, As i can put a single lens on for the day. Can I ask opinions on this lens...

I was kinda hoping the TC would do both, Not worried about AF

Hi all I'm sure this has been asked several times, I have looked I'm using a D7100 and I have been looking at tele convertors, I have 2 lens I would like to try it on 120-400mm sigma and a Tamron 180mm macro. I a bit confused as to what to buy????? I have been looking at a X2. Would this help...

Thank you all for your replies Where to start, The zoanthids are at the front of my tank and just below the waters surface, The pole would only need to be 600 if i was vertical with the tripod at the correct height I know I can get a bit more light in to the picture with upping the ISO and gain...

Here is a example of the hand held DSC_4316 by chopsie326, on Flickr

Hi all, I want to try and find a cheap and safe way to modify my tripod, I want to be able to photograph from above. I keep a tropical saltwater reef tank, I have been photographing a certain coral I keep hand held from above. It would be so much easier and I believe sharpness etc will improve...

I appreciate your help, Thank you :)

Hi all It was the dial as i tried everything, Took it to Jessops he said the same. I have a new camera on order, And the shop camera body to use in between. Thank you all for your advice Mick

Ken thank you for all your help, looks like I'm on the phone to jessops in the morning :( I hope it's not going to be a big argument

Just tried that, I think it's in need of a repair crazy!!! I don't know where I stand though, as I don't want a repaired camera after only 3 weeks :(.