Recent content by davidch99

I’m thinking 7d or 60d . Would go with some basic lenses I have too so that even if he drop / loses not end of world. Makes sense ?

Really helpful . Thanks . I remember the a7 being a great piece of kit . He has asked to stay with canon ( they use at school) . If I can’t get my old 550d to work what would you recommend from canon ?

Thanks everyone . He’s using a canon at school and prefers to stick with the same brand . Fair enough I thought . Found my old 550 . Can’t get it to turn on but might be battery problem so ordered a new battery and see if that helps .

Keen to know which you’d go for now for a beginner . My son has just started an a level (well similar ) course and needs a camera . I’m going to maybe dig out my old 550 but what do most get these days ? Thanks david

Hi . Another returner . Can you help please . I’m looking to buy a used canon camera and lens for my son who has just taken up photography at school . I’ve been gone a few years I guess but would really appreciate if my access to classified could be reinstated. I had excellent ratings prior to...

Just to add . There’s lots of old hostorIf parts of newcastle - old walls / steps / monasteries and the like from the original castle days . A walking tour should I expect take u to a lot of them . Also the metro (tube equivalent) will get you to tynemoth in about 30 mins and that’s a nice...

Great posts here . I'm like the Passat guy . Would also recommend a flask or two with hot water in it . Oh and some toilet roll

They'll all up to the job mate . I'd suggest canon as lenses second hand are easier to come by . But just pick the one you like the best . You'd be better off with a prime for portrait photography . Mind the nifty fifty which you mention is great in good natural light but not so good in low...

Thanks guys

I still love me x100 (original). Is it really worth upgrading? While i'm on though - could anyone recommend a good shoulder or neck strap that fits onto the camera and doesnt scratch the camera please?

Hi All Love my fuji x100 but what I'd really like it a good neck / shoulder strap for it. Ideally one that won't scratch the body. Can anyone recommend one please? Thanks David

I would try both . Depends on what u are after . 35 most flexible as u can move forward . 50 u can't always move back . Mind I love a 50 on a crop sensor but maybe that's me . I like to get more portrait like shots in .

anyone used one for a while ? What do you think ?

Ps one thing with kids - you want a fast shutter speed as the ability to take a lot of shots per second as well as fast focusing I have a 50mm 1.4 on a canon 550d . Perfect for lots of occasions. .

Have a play and you'll see what you prefer . 6ft is fine for the 55 . Pros will often have two camera for this problem so there's one for u to think about - lol