Recent content by HyperD

My point was that the BBC one shows the same angle with the same field of view but it does not have the movement which the Guardian one has. The BBC one was with a faster shutter speed so the blur is not there.

I think if you compare that guardian one with this BBC one... Although a different race, you can see the effect better. BBC

Yes the camera may have metered for the nest so what we are suggesting is how to override that automatic setting as it isn't working in this case due to the bright white wall?

Try taking some pics of just the wall, I assume the bird (a swallow?) wouldn't make that much of a difference to the exposure.. Once you have the exposure right then ur ready to take the pic when the bird returns... You are right, you can increase the ISO to get a faster shutter speed (but...

Hi, I want to try my hand at some time lapse videos but not sure whether to record video (and then speed up in post) or to take lots of still images (combined in post)? Which has better quality? Is taking that many still photos a detriment to the shutter life? (I.e. realistically would it...

Sounds like you're happy with what you have but are wanting to progress and get better results which you will only get with the better glass... So I say go for it! But be careful with your DOF. With the 1.4 the DOF will reduce and potentially less of the photo will be in focus

The lens should have a switch on it to turn the IS on and off. If that isnt there then it is definitely not the IS version. If you are not happy with it then take it back to Currys. Take print outs of the webpages with you. If they are not happy to exchange it for an IS lens then you should...

Hi Guys and Gals, I have been lurking around reading posts to get a feel for the forums and I seem to like it so I would say hi! I am very new to DSLR so expect more queries than answers from me :) Thanks!