Recent content by johnp

Many thanks for the heads-up Craig - wife was pulling her hair out re her Mac Mini/Safari until I remembered seeing your post earlier/the penny dropped...!

I use the RS-7 with 100-400/7D no problem at all - just watch out you don't knock/hit anything with the lens dangling by your hip...

Use SanDisk Extreme exclusively now - 4Gb & 8Gb currently - never had one fail, and always reformat in camera prior to use...

I recently switched to the Black Rapid RS-7 (via Amazon) when I had originally been using a standard Optech strap. Really happy with it - feels a lot safer than an 'ordinary' strap, even with a 100-400mm attached.. Three small caveats though - I usually place the strap over my right shoulder...

Flown with Thomas Cook on a number of occasions to Canada - dire/ridiculous size and weight (5kg) restrictions re hand luggage - however have never been checked - just made sure camera bag didn't appear too large (or heavy) even though it was well over the weight limit... Having said that -...

Not into shoes but she does do a lot of bird/butterfly counts etc; for the local nature reserves, so 'suggested' a Jessops spotting scope might be useful...;)

Someone else has had the same idea! Have a look on UK Ebay - from the USA, 'Lens Band STOP ZOOM CREEP for Canon 18-135mm RED' Comes in different colours - this one is item No. 170646548728.

Wife was wondering what to do with the Clubcard vouchers - don't think she would be too impressed if I used them at Jessops though!

Doh! :bonk: Thanks for the correction!

Yes - I agree - good value and really only suitable as backup (as per the OP post) although there are other options - I use both a NAS (network assisted storage) box, and, a cheaper/much faster, Sumvision eSATA HD docking station that has SATA and USB interfacing (has CF/SD card slots). Just...

I have both the Sigma 10-20mm and the Canon 24-105mm - I have had great results with both; essentially very nice lenses in my opinion. However I also have the 15mm-85mm which I use on the 7D, which might be a better choice for you due to the crop sensor, and confine the 24-105mm to my 5D -...

Love my Mk1 - stonking camera. Have it paired with the 24-105mm most of the time - great combination. Would take a lot to make me part with it...

Thanks for the heads-up Mark - very tempted - has good user reviews on another usually cheaper (but not this time) well known outlet...

Having extolled the wonders of the Pembrokeshire coast thought I had better back it up with some images... Gateholm Island with Skokholm Island in the background. Surprised I managed anything usable that day - the picture of tranquility masks the intense buffeting winds and attempts to...

Just found this thread - thanks for starting it Dave...:thumbs: Have to add my own feelings of total incredulity when MB/DC mentioned that tyre changes would be allowed during the red flag period - initially I think they were unsure/disbelieving of the rules until receiving confirmation...