Recent content by HarveyM

My first DSLR was the D3200, a D40 joined the club and the D3200 was replaced with a D7000, a camera I never really jelled with. I decided to go full frame but this was at the height of the D600 debacle, so I switched to Canon and sold all my Nikon cameras and DX lenses. After many years of no...

I also had a detailed play with the BF at the camera show, accompanied by a very knowledgeable Sigma rep. I was mentally comparing it with the Leica T which I do own and in some respects these cameras have a lot in common. Both are machined from a single billet of aluminium and have a similar...

Leica Q and Leica CL charging solutions. Both these cameras use the same battery which many believe, myself included, is identical to the Panasonic Lumix BLC-12 battery, I use both Leica and Panasonic at will on my Q and CL. Neither camera allows in camera charging. Today I acquired a second...

I'd posted previously that I couldn't get my Hama DCCS wireless remote to work with my SL2. It turns out the camera was not the problem, I had a poor connection between the receiver unit and the Hama Panasonic Lead. If this connection was pulled apart slightly, it then worked perfectly, so I...

I use super clamps where there is a suitable fence/tree/building structure available. A lightweight stand and a gust of wind perhaps won't end well for your intended lighting.

I have too many different camera systems but enjoy flitting from make to make or different cameras within a make. Consequently I standardised on the Hama DCCS remote trigger system. Whilst no longer made, components seem to be fairly easily found, with the exception of a rare later model Sony...

I have a 7Artisans 35mm f2 in Leica M Mount. For some time, it was the only M Mount lens I had and as a tide me over, it's been fine at the price on my M8.

Siren, Head of Security. Leica SL2, 50mm L Mount Lens

The Blacksmith's Shop. Leica SL2, 50mm manual L Lens

All drones over 100 grams with a camera require an Operator ID and a Flyer ID from 1 Jan 26. Night flying requires a flashing green strobe. Any new models introduced from 1 Jan will need to UK class marked and transmit Remote ID. It's true that C marked drones are valid to use until the end of...

Some spectacular colours and industrial history at Parys Mountain Copper Mine as mentioned above, Google for sample images and location. Amlwch Port. Beaumaris Castle.

There is a summary on Thom Hogan's site for Wired/Wireless remotes: https://www.zsystemuser.com/accessories/z-accessories/remotes-for-the-z-system.html At first glance, they only timer is Alpine Labs Pulse for smartphones.

I have a Leica CL which was bought second hand, but was as close to new as I ever dared to hope, a joy to hold and use. It's still worth what I paid for it as these cameras have probably reached the bottom of the depreciation curve and may actually start to gently rise in value. So whilst they...

I've been to the NEC a few times but travel to London From Chester by train is way overpriced, As of today, return tickets from Chester started at £90 or £80 from Wrexham. The prices were not much better when first released. I certainly wouldn't want to drive some 500 miles return either with...

I use the Jack Pyke Trousers (not the overtrousers) for walking my dog in all weathers. The material is soft and really comfortable and they are waterproof. The main downside for me is the poor quality zips which give up the ghost well before the trousers do. However, I probably use them much...