Recent content by M_McGrath

I originally started shooting airshows with a 400 F5.6L, a nice lightweight & sharp lens - even wide open. I've since traded up to a 300 F2.8L IS and generally use this with a 1.4xTC for doing airshows. I'm renting a 500F4L IS for the Oceana show in the US later in the year. A few folks I...

Having been to Vegas a few times, you will want both lenses. This was shot with a 70-200 at the Welcome to Vegas sign, which can get quite busy with folks getting their photo taken in front of it. Although shot at 76mm, I was able to step further back and eliminate these people from the...

Thanks for the info. I'll have a look at the Strato II. Would rather get a 2nd flash head and a cheaper set of triggers than the more expensive PW if these would do the job. Mark

Thanks, I found the link to them: http://www.calumetphoto.co.uk/eng/product/calumet_pro_series_4_channel_wireless_trigger_kit_canon_fit/cf0090 Interestingly the store said they worked similar to the flex TT, however it appears this is not the case.

I was in my local Calumet the other day, and noticed they had a set of own brand triggers similar to the Pocketwizard Flex TT range. Has anyone used these, and if so are they any good? They were around £55 for a transceiver & receiver combo. Which is a heck of a lot less than the PWs.

It's certainly a striking looking building from the outside. As mentioned, after the school holidays is probably the best time to go because it will be manic just now. I'm looking forward to getting some night shots of it come the winter.