Recent content by larz07

Ok, so admittedly, I haven't done much research and ordered a Canon M50 mkii because the smaller size appealed to me and I felt I needed to update my camera from a Canon Eos 400D I've had from around 2008(?). I hadn't realised the lens mount was different (I've only an efs 18-55 and an ef 50mm)...

That's an idea, although there are 3 on ebay right now. I'll watch them in the meantime. Nothing to lose I guess. Thanks.

Excellent response guys. Much appreciated. Unfortunately the flash produces about 11-15V while the Canon shouldn't use flashes producing a trigger voltage over 6V. Guess the flash is for the bin then. 'C'est la vie'.

I'm moving home and have found a Vivitar Zoom Thyristor 2500 flash in a forgotten part of a cupboard. Will this be ok to use with my Canon 400D? I recall reading something about older flashes burning the circuitry of newer cameras.

Well I didn't have any problems with my bag and I didn't see anyone else have problems with their bags, some of which were way over the size allowance. Laptops went through no problems either. So it looks as though it is up to airline rules, airport staff, size of bag.......or maybe none of the...

Just checked the new hand baggage allowances for Emirates. 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. I'm high and dry. :thumbs:

As I say. I'll keep you posted. The only alternative for me would be to put it in the hold. I'm not paying the extra expense on another bag. But I would hope my feedback would help others make an informed decision.

Tamron SP f2.8 1:1 90mm.....if you can get one for £200. Better for head shots than full body, unless you have the distance.

I'm planning on taking a Tamrac Expidition 5 on holiday next month. 32cm(w)x25cm(d)x41cm(h). Ok, the depth is 5cm too much, but, I'll explain that I've saved cc's on the whole which is what I really think the airlines are getting at. It may help that I'm a frequent flyer, I don't know, but I'll...

Could try rocoh caplio. I got an r5 a few months ago for £125. It has 7 megapixels but also a wide angle 7.1xoptical zoom which makes it quite usable. Does lots of other things too which your girlfriend could learn in due course. The newest model is more than 8 megapixels but I think the camera...

What is the difference in price of the body alone compared with the body and lens. Again, when I bought mine I considered just buying the body. The salesman suggested that the lens was a decent bargain when bought as the body + lens kit. I only had an older 35-80mm Canon lens and so opted for...

The deal is you buy the 40D body or the 40D + 17-85 lens. You will get £50 cash-back from those nice folks from Canon when you post your photocopied reciept plus a barcode cut from your box the stuff came in, be it a 40d or 40d + lens. You will get no cash-back on just the lens.......I...

Thanks guys. The adaptall mount is for Practica (bayonet fit). I have actually ordered an M42 mount for another lens (Pentacon 2.8/135mm) so your suggestions opens up more posibilities. Nice to know I can fit 2 mounts together. Unfortunately I don't see the magic 'SP' letters anywhere on the...

Thanks Andy, yes, I believe that would be the case, having to have to do everything manually. Although it should be a good learning experience. Does anyone use any of these older lenses with their DSLRs and are they satisfied with the mount adaptor that connects the lens to the camera?

Hi! New to talkphotography - great site - and new to DSLR. I've just bought a Canon 400D and have been given a 20 odd year old tamron adaptall 2 80-210mm lens. I'd like to try to use the lens but my local camera shop said it would not be a good idea. Looking on ebay I see there are some mounts...