Recent content by Johnk81

Thanks there guys I have now taken delivery of my new camera ........ drum roll ........ 50D I went for it as its got a good fps plus the great imaging aswell as I can calibrate lenses plus I got it with extras for a good price and less than 8k actuations. Im happy!

I am currently learning the techniques with a seasoned professional wedding photographer so I have 5 or so weddings expierience as a second shooter so have the ideas there and a book full of everything I saw happening that day. I also am aware that this is a persons most treasured day and...

Thanks thats great advice I will be getting a backup :)

No I understand but we all need to start somewhere Ive got myself into a field with great competition and even with limited resources I have held my own. I know its not all about the gear its the eye behind it too. I wont even attempt to big myself up but I enjoy what I do and people who know me...

Thanks Im hearing alot of love for the 40D that would free up some funds for good glass as I will need the better light capture for events, I do many low light gigs using my Olympus and its hit and miss.

Like it :thumbs:

Im definately looking! :thumbs:

Wow forum warrior , what is it illegal to ask advice now? Ive shot with Olympus since starting many years ago and would just like user expierience is that too much? maybe you shouldnt take forums too seriously and realise everyone needs advice at some point and not react like that?? Hmmm? Oh...

Currently Olympus E-410 with a 2 kit (14 - 42 & 40 - 150mm) this has proved really useful and does the job but Im wanting better light capture, Ive gone over many options and found Canon could fit both event and wedding / portrait work. The Oly is great but low light is a bit of a pig even with...

Thanks man that is what I thought might have been the case but Im not clued up as I havent used any Canon EOS gear as of yet andI have also looked at the 1d also great build quality and also sub £500 body only, Do you think EF lenses will cut the mustard on the 50D and 1D bodies? Im shooting for...

My first camera was the Fujifilm finepix s3000 loved it

Hello all I am in need of advice I am now in the market for an upgrade from my last DSLR. I am desperate to go for a Canon EOS. My budget is a reserved £600 to a stretched £700. Now I dont mind buying used gear from a trustworthy seller. The 4 options I have looked at are as follows ... 7D...

Thanks for the tips guys , I cant shoot RAW onll got 2gig memory at the moment! (cringe yes) , I have though had a really good tweaking session changing the AF to centre swapping to higher shutter speed with of all things the sport mode , the AF illuminator will be on but I am riding my luck as...

Im afraid its a no to the flash gun a friend of mine couldnt lend me it in time :thumbsdown: , and I could use either the 14 - 42 or the 40 - 150 lenses.

Hello all I have my new Olympus E-410 , great camera so easy to use , I am doing the photography for a friends surprise 30th , I am expecting it to be dull light aswell as disco lights and Im a having issues on finding what settings will suit it best , the night portraits ok but having an issue...