Recent content by ctheobald

Hi, Got my new 40D a couple of weeks ago and have taken a few nice shots in Cornwall. I set up the camera to shoot large jpeg+RAW. However when downloading through the microsoft camera wizard it only seems to be downloading the jpegs. When I look at the preferences on the 40 D icon on 'My...

Thanks again for the brilliant advice, I've learnt so much already and I haven't even got my hands on the lens yet! The Forum has also alerted me to that kerso chap and he's selling the Canon 100mm lens for over £100 less that Jessops! I'm awaiting the arrival of the elite training video for the...

That's really helpful...one further question. Why will I need a tripod for outdoor work? Is it just to frame the subject better. Presumably you wouldn't be working at low shutter speeds as any slight wind would have the potential to blur your subject.

Thanks for the advice. CT, where can I buy a diffuser like the one you show on that photo? Would it be useful for shooting macro indoors. If I turn down the power of the flash or bounce it (indoors) would a get similar results?

Thanks, I've been saving for quite a while but I can see I won't be buying all this in one go. I use a 10D and a 17-40L lens as part of my job and was initially looking at the 400D/450d but when I went into Jessops to get a feel of the 400d the whole thing felt so lightweight and...

Hi, I'm just about to buy a Canon 40D with the kit lens for general shooting but really want to get into macro photography. Specifically I want to shoot flowers as I grow loads in my garden. I'm also considering purchasing the Canon 100mm macro lens and a mini tripod (Velbon Ultra Maxi?)...