Recent content by Davecam

ok, I was playing devil's advocate a little there and expected the case for film to be put forward with passion, but at the same time i genuinely wondered what was to be gained. However, I think your explanations are entirely valid and i fully accept there is a mystery and magic in the process...

Please excuse my ignorance, but why would anybody want to use film? What does it do that digital doesn't do better? :shrug: dave

Hello, I can't speak for the canon, but I own the sigma and find it excellent. With my 40d it resolves LOTS of detail and I often print to A1 size. I have posted several photos recently using this lens if you care to have a look. The price for the older (slower) lens is now very competitive...

Interesting, I kind of knew it wasn't a good move but the spec was very tempting and obviously for some people it worked out ok. I was surprised to hear the 60D 'will be just as bad' What does that say about Canon if two generations (40D -50D - 60D) don't make an upgrade worthwhile? I...

Could you expand on this please?

Looking at the spec on the canon 550d, it seems a lot of camera for the money. I have read in several respected reviews that the image quality is essentialy the same as the 60D and 7D as they use the same technology. Add to that the HD movie mode I am tempted to switch. I know the xxxD range is...

You will need to combine several images, each showing the second hand in a different position. (one second ahead of the previous shot) Put each different frame on its own layer and use masking to show multiple second hands. Reduce layer opacity as required to make just the second hands look like...

Generally looks good on my monitor. The oranges/reds on the top of the head area look a little oversaturated though, maybe a little local adjustment? Good luck with it, nice shot dave

Hi Matt, I have the 17 - 55 and it's an excellent lens. However if you could get hold of the 15 - 85 ( which has very good reviews) the extra telephoto end would be really useful and may be all you need. It is a slower lens, so natural light shots in church etc would mean higher iso, but with...

I Bought a canon DSLR not the D40, lens is excellent on that. Video is indeed a plus and it's pretty good on the H9. Glad to send you pics, PM me with your email adress and I will get on with it :)

Hi Alex, I had the sony H9. I spent ages agonising over this and a Dslr. finally chose the sony. It is great in many ways....massive zoom range, the anti shake feature works incredibly well, allowing hand held long telephoto shots, the macro gets in quite close and the tilting LCD screen is a...

Hi everyone I'm Dave. :wave: I absolutely love photography and can't wait to get to know you and start posting images. I've been looking around and it seems very friendly and well set up. I see myself as intermediate and have a tendency to turn everything I shoot to B & W. :)