Recent content by jo30

Lovely thank you.

I'd normally go for that - buy cheap buy twice and all that but because my battery only rarely runs out before I charge it and I literally only need it to cover my back next weekend as I'm second shooting at a wedding, £60 is quite steep. I've had a look at these, but I've heard rumours about...

I need a back up battery for my canon 5d MK3. As it is just a back up i'm not too bothered about it being a genuine canon one but would like to buy on recommendation. The battery needs to be able to be charged in the canon charger or come with a compatible charger. Suggestions grateful. Thanks Jo

I was going along the line that a low f/number give a shallow DoF and didn't want that so went to the opposite, although I do see what you are saying on some of my images. But every day's a school day. Will definitely look into the methods you recommended. Will do, I'll have a google at local...

Fab I'll have a look at that, I thought it might be to do with it but wanted other opinions before I went messing. That would explain why its all over this image because it was taken at something like f/29 if I remember rightly. I haven't as of yet, any recommendations, of the best way to go...

Hopefully I've posted this in the right place... I've got a Canon 500D that's causing me problems with some of my images. On some of the pictures I take there are black/grey spots over the image. It doesn't happen all of the time and mostly happens when there is a solid block of colour in the...

Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to everyone. Thank you for all of the replies. I went for a HOYA HD one in the end. Very happy with it and got some of the images I wanted. Thanks again! Jo

Thanks for the recommendations everyone... seems like everyone has similar views on the Hoya's, seem to be quite positive. I will have a look at the other brands that have been mentioned too. I was planning on buying one that fits the lens that I'm intending to buy then buy a step down ring for...

That's great thanks, I'll have a look. There's so many brands, i'm just trying to find the right one/best value for money.

Looking at buying a polarising filter. First search on jessops has thrown up these two...

Thanks Richard, am seriously considering your suggestion. Thank you everyone for your advice, it's very much appreciated.

I see, so for a start they're good to get me going with filters then. I was going to add a polariser to my 'to buy' list before I go. Thank you very much for your help.

Any views on these? Price vs Quality? http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-lee-neutral-density-filter-set/p1010704#details http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-lee-foundation-kit/p1010393#details http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-lee-adaptor-ring-58mm-with-box-and-insert/p1010407 I presume then...

Thank you both for this, will have a look at the ones you have suggested. Thank you I will look at this site. Thank you. I see, no I haven't got a polarising filer, but was going to include one with whatever I buy. I am aiming to get a decent photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge so I'm...

Thank you Alastair. That's really helpful. Yes I was planning on taking my tripod with me. The camera that I'm currently using is a Canon 500D, the lens is 58mm. I didn't realise that that could be done with the screw in type, so that's definitely worth considering. I understand about the...