Recent content by JayC

Maxing at 70mm, you'd want to go for the 24-70mm f2.8 I know this is an expensive lens, so I'd go for the Sigma version, with the Canon fit. I've used it before and although it doesn't feel as smooth as the Canon L version, it's still a great lens.

Amazing photographer, I love this but I prefer his astrophotography!

Coming to the end of my 2nd year, I completely agree. However, I do feel I have learnt a lot, and I get £30 a week for it so no complaints :)

Thanks! Well, something good HAS come out of this as I've been offered a brand new 430EX for cheaper than the second hand one :) This forum is quickly becoming a sure-fire favourite of mine

Quick bump, urgent :)

They're selling for £20, and ill be willing to pay £25!

Okay, so I've got two options: A 430EX with a Lightsphere second hand for £140 A 430EX II brand new from Amazon for £172 If I buy the first one, I then have enough to buy a new rucksack which I need If I buy the second one, I won't. I am leaning towards the II, and I know the...

I bought OnOne Plug-In Suite at focus, and tbh it's the best investment I've made recently. It really quickens the process with stuff like vignettes, and has lots of presets. The masking program is AMAZING!

Zoom blur - Can't go wrong with a bit of Radial Blur. Solarisation - Again there's a tool for this, but I suggest researching "Solarisation techniques in Photoshop" Selective colouring - Easy enough, just use the brush tool with a feathered edge on a new layer with the colour you want. Steady...

Was my first Focus as a student, and I obviously didn't buy anything. I wanted to test out the 70-200L and 24-70L lenses and the 50D which I am buying, and I was happy with both :) Can't wait til next years, hopefully it'll be a bit more fun. I was impressed with OnOne's Plug In Suite, but a...