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Hi all, Some excellent shots showing what the sony and panasonic have to offer. I've been looking at this thread with interest. I've recently sold my canon kit and looking to invest in something else. I've been looking at the FZ1000, which also comes with a 5-year guarantee at the moment...

Sorry Tristian, I forgot to answer your other question about subjects. I have been to a few airshows over the years and taken wildlife pictures when on safari in Kenya and Sri Lanka. Thinking about it I could probably keep my 450d for this purpose. I have always been happy with the pictures I...

Cheers Simon, that's certainly an option I'm looking at. I have also been having a look at the D610. Tristian, I haven't set a budget necessarily, the 70D and 6D are around the same figure (give or take a £100 or so) but I know the 7D mkII is quite a bit more and perhaps that will be a factor...

Thanks Tristian, that's excellent - plenty to read an think about there and really helpful. I was of the same thinking in relation to the 7D mkII price in relation to the 70D. I've got alot the think about as I still like the look of the 6D too and then there is always a case for changing to...

Cheers Al, I'm having a look at the 'for sale' section now to see what's about. Do you think a used 5D mkII is a better option that a new 6D?

Alex, that is certainly something that I would consider. I have been looking at the Nikon alternatives and the nearest to a 6D I believe is D610. Plenty for consideration there!! Sue, thanks for your input. It's a difficult choice and I want to make sure I pick the right one. Landscapes are...

Hi all, I currently shoot with a Canon 450D, which I have had since December 2008. I mainly use a 17-55, 10-22 and a nifty-fifty. I am happy with the results of the camera/lens combination but feel that after 6 years it’s time to invest in a new body. Earlier this year I was considering...

Hi all, I'm not sure if anyone has posted this, I can't see it anywhere so thought i'd post it. The Canon 430 ex II is £162.92 on Amazon at the moment with £40 cashback (on Amazon purchased flashes, not marketplace) Got to be a bargain at just over £122 after cashback!!

Thank you to all of you for taking the time to reply, it is much appreciated. They all made for interesting reading with valid points and speak alot of sense too!! Apologies, I certainly forgot to add one piece of information that in some respects may have led you on a merry dance. I currently...

A quick bump. Would really appreciate some input on what people think would be the best/most worthwile upgrade. Many thanks

Hi all, I currently have a Canon 450d which I have used since late 2008 and I'm looking to upgrade in the near future. However, with the choices available I'm not sure which camera to choose. I am aware that I need to upgrade my glass too and again I'm usure of which lens to go for...

I've done some of Asia before and used the bag all the time. I have never thought about taking the logo's off but I think it's a good idea, I'll do that this time in order to help disguise things a bit. Thanks I think the wide angle will be useful and allow for some nice landscape shots, esp if...

I'm currenlt in planning a trip to asia for about 4 months. I have decided to take 10-20, 18-200, nifty fifty and 28mm along with my 450d. I am thinling about a small tripiod and 270 exIi too. I will be taking all of this in a lowpro flipside 400, i can fit other things in the bag and it opens...

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll definitely be keeping it all close to me!!

Thanks gpc1. We have been fortunate enough to have done quite a bit of travelling in Thailand in 2004, again in 2009 and we went to Vietnam for 2.5 weeks in 2011. We just felt the time is right to go and spend longer in the places we liked and to see lots more than we did previously...