Recent content by Gryphaea

CZ 16-80 are available second-hand, but go quickly. I bought one last month from LCE, cost me £350. Great lens on my A700

Don't recognise the term "1st or 2nd curtain flash" - can you elucidate on what it means ?

My youngest ( 10 yrs old), seems to be ultra flash-sensitive. If Itake 40 pictures with her in using Flash, she'll have her eyes closed in 39 of them - and won't be smiling / looking at me in the 40th. My other children are no problem. Any suggestions how to get around this ? I've tried...

Good Q. The advert said "Note - this is the NON HSM version." - led me to assume it was the lesser cousin of two

Hi, wanted to ask for an informed opinion on whether I should avoid a non-HSM version of a Sigma 50-500. I'd hope it was cheaper but is it a false economy vs the HSM equivalent ? My body is an A300

[Hi, Sorry, I wasn't clear. I'd hope for £220 for the Sony A100 with the kit lens - i.e. as I purchased it. I'd then replace with the A300 or a350 body & some/all of my other lenses QUOTE=fabs;1207346]Hi and welcome. Just one question. Why do you think you would get £220 for your kit...

Hello Everybody, I'm new to this forum do would like to thank you in advance for your input & opinions. I'm a casual photographer - no specific theme other than the family & the desire to take a 'good picture' - whether Scenery / landscape, buildings/ sport etc. I like mood, lighting...