Recent content by Jamie Young

I have 4 x yongnuo 560s which I use in slave mode with one wireless trigger, cheap, small and do the job - plus no wires! I picked up a couple of packs of rechargeable batteries and a charger of Amazon at the same time. The real fun is working out what light modifiers you want/need. The 560s...

Don't know if you're set on having a zoom, but I use the Canon 400mm f5.6 on a Canon 60d - the IQ and sharpness are amazing. The crop gives me a good reach. With a Kenko 1.4 TC I can use all the focus points apart from the centre one, but you need to shoot during good light for best result. If...

I've just got an Eye-Fi Pro X2, great for wireless transfers to my laptop or tablet. JPEGs pop up on the screen as I take each shot, not as fast as a wired tether, but love the freedom of having no wires. Being able to review the image on a larger screen is priceless. I use my home wireless...

I use the Tamron 24-70mm on a Canon 60d and I love it. More than happy with the IQ and sharpness. Any vignette can be removed in seconds in post processing, but I often keep it - personal style. Most zooms are going to be a little softer at the maximum length, but I'm happy with mine at 200...