Recent content by jezza8

For more creative effects you can also try light painting techniques. Camera on tripod, take multiple photos with the flash lighting different parts of the scene in each shot, then blend them together in Photoshop. You can get very creative effects like this, see the example of 8 composited images.

This small button is one of the big improvements over the mk3. You can have full manual control along with auto ISO and using this button still set exposure compensation. I use this all the time, can't do that on the mk3

RX100 mk3, the 1" sensor is good for a compact, and the inbuilt viewfinder makes it usable in bright sunlight and feel surprisingly DSLR like. It is very good for a compact, and covers 85% of typical leisure photographic needs, but its that last 15% that hurts!

[scratch scratch] as I busily makes a note of the email address........

Formatting in 1 camera and then using in another will cause this problem. I found this and solved it on my 5Dmk3. Now with my 5Dmk4 even if used and formatted in the same camera I am having the numbers reset from time to time, not figured out why yet....

You can also throw your (Canon) Pro 70-200 f2.8 lens and body onto a concrete floor, pick it up and continue shooting. Been there done that......... Quite handy on occasions even if you have spare body/lens with you.

I have used fixation a few times and always found them pretty quick, informative and efficient. If you can wangle to talk to the actual techie doing the work, rather than the normal receptionist you can get a much better feel for exactly what is going on.

Assuming you want to become a pro tog I disagree with the idea that if you can afford it then just go for it, it will be a distraction. Learn your craft first. I have been full time pro for 7 years now. I used to be fixated on the equipment, but realise now it is just a tool to help you achieve...