Recent content by Joakesy

Hi everyone, I am sure I am doing something very stupid! I have just bought the Canon 50mm 1.8 MKII to use on my 400D. I got it because of its low light capabilities and general good IQ for such a low price, and to take portraits of my family (indoors without flash). I can not, for the...

Thanks all. I have decided to buy a really cheap tripod (Konig Photo Traveller Tripod) @ £7.99 just so that I have some sort of support when in Iceland. It packs down small so will be able to get it into my luggage.

Thanks guys - I was thinking the monopod was a no go. Does anyone have any suggestions for a cheap, very light tripod to buy?

Hi I am due to fly to Iceland with my wife this Friday. We have a trip booked to see (if we are lucky) to see the Aurora Borealis. I would love nothing more than to take all of my camera gear and my Slik 700DX tripod for the northern lights / general landscape photography, BUT the few...