Recent content by LeftyXXIII

10 years old this year, I took this while in the Himalayas - I've had to compress it to upload it here, but at full resolution, it's pretty sharp (and is my Mac wallpaper/background).

I use the Wandrd Rogue 3l - very comfortable and easy enough to grab my camera from. They also do 6l and 9l if you're after something a little bigger. https://eu.wandrd.com/en-gb/products/rogue-3l-sling-v1?srsltid=AfmBOoqulB8058HGe7_ghpQrhujKhdt_71b715jtHJY_cTyXLV7n1RfJ

If you can stretch your budget a little, I recommend the Bose TV Speaker - you can buy a refurb from Bose for £180 currently.

Your post cheered me up, I know where I'm headed tomorrow to load the trolley :D

I've been a Mac user for a number of years now and can highly recommend them, even for a beginner. The hardest part would be getting used to the shortcut key changes (if you're a big shortcut user) but otherwise, you'll adjust in no time. Yes, you'll need an adaptor (or new cable) to get a Mac...

One from a gloomy Saturday lunchtime last weekend. Sony A7III + 70-200 f4

I was there on both the Saturday and Sunday with my partner and overall we enjoyed it - we're certainly hobbyists / beginners compared to the majority of attendees and felt it was very much a trade fair with a secondary function as a 'show', but we both learnt a few things from a number of the...

Another vote for Holland Park here. Depending on when your appointment at the embassy is, you could head down to Kew Gardens if you have a few hours to spare.

I'd like to join the normal league please - Isco Inferno :)

I'd say it's to be expected - looking at the benchmark (link) results of your iMac, the processor is starting to show its age compared to some newer models which will be a factor. However, if you've got the original fusion drive still in there, that'll be just as guilty (if not arguably more if...

I used to have the 70-200 f4 and it was good, but as others have said, it's not really a walkabout lens. The Tamron 70-180 f2.8 is going to be my next purchase too.

Do you know (or can find out) what the wife intends to use it most for?

Thanks for the heads up, I just bought a refurb from Park Cameras yesterday so this has come at the best/worst time - first thing I'll be checking upon its arrival is the serial.

Not sure if posted before, but I caught this video earlier today and it's worth a watch for anyone considering buying an iMac / MacBook anytime soon:

A lot will depend on your budget and requirements too, but I've been a strong fan of Sony for a while - my last three TVs have all been from them and owned for several years before selling and upgrading to something newer (currently have a 55XH9005 as I have a PS5). However, the XH9505 range is...