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I'm certainly going to buy some. I've got some lovely Olympus cameras, the favourite is my OM 3. No batteries required! Paired with my Gossen Profisix I'm in photographic heaven . Not been on line in ages, it's nice to be back. Cichlid aka Peter.

Congratulations Michael. Mum & I have shared every moment of your 365, and I can't find the words to express the feelings and pride we feel. At this special time All Our Love to you ,Jennie, Caitlin-Louise and Xavier Howard. God Bless for a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Dad.

Hi Anthony. I can empathise with your current situation. Not knowing your span of professional subjects does create a difficulty. But, do try photographing something completely different! I used to teach ornithology, botany and ichthyology, but becoming completely involved in the subjects and...

Have only just seen your question! I hope the following might help? I have a Mk1 Canon 50mm 1.8. It has a metal mount, & better build than the Mk11. The 35mm f2.0 is a good optic, you may get a used version within your budget? Depending on just how much you wish to include on interiors the wider...

I bought the Mk1 50mm f1.8 about six months ago. Looked at the newer Mk11, but much preferred the former. The build quality is better, plus a metal mount is always preferrable, to me. It is very sharp, and on my 600D makes a super portrait lens. I hope this helps.

Hi Stephen. Welcome to TP, and enjoy your 52 project. I've seen your 1st image, but it will be great to see it on my 'wee screen'. From Guess Who??

Hi Stuart, thanks for your detailed info. I'm certain I've made my mind up now with your help. Also, thanks to Andrew. I'd never thought of the Yongnuo flashguns? I will have a read up. This help is really appreciated.

Hi David. Thanks for your reply. I don't know anyone with the Canon gun, so still looking.

I now need a new flash unit for my 600D. Iam considering either a Nissin, or Canon. Both appear to be excellent items. I don't need the power of the Nissin 866 Mk11, or the big Canon units. Is there any advantage of te Canon 460ex Mk11 over the Nissin 622 Mk11? Any recommendations very...

Good evening Ben, and welcome to TP:wave: This message comes from Derby, deep in the 'sunny' UK. :thumbs:

Hi from Derby. joined in July and now 'getting comfy'. Missed the chance to wish you all a Happy Christmas! We were getting ready to welcome a new grandson. He a son to Michael (Michael23) and his wife Jennie; and a brother to Caitlin-Louise. Many congratulations to you, and God Bless. So, to...

Hi Kenny, and a very seasonal welcome to you from Derby. TP is a great place to relax, and enjoy this wonderful hobby.

As a basic, the sky, on a bird in flight, will throw the metering out. This will leave the subject underexposed. My rule of thumb is to + 1 to 2 stops to the meter reading. It works very well. I hope this helps. An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory!

I know of Ansell Adams, I appreciate the quality of his works. As Martin(Organixx) quite rightly mentions, he 'invented' used, with great skill and artistry' The Zone System. If anyone owns, and better still, uses a Gossen Profisix exposure meter, very expensive in its day, you can meter for the...

I was thinking of getting an AF confirm adapter for my 600D. Made by XSOURCE, & disp/sold by ukprostore. Are they OK? At £9.99 post free, can they be. Help appreciated.