Recent content by mikebc

Try the Derwent Launch landing at Keswick.

That's a good point, thanks everyone for your comments.

I've been reminded that I haven't given a budget which is fair comment! I was hoping for a good lens for my walks around the Lake District (so I guess something like a 24-70) & was hoping to work to a budget of around £500 although getting the right lens is more important than working to a...

Some great advice there, thanks to everyone. As a follow up question a few mention buying second hand which I've never done so what's the best way bearing in mind I think I could be quite easily conned!

I'm about to buy a D700 & need to decide on a good all rounder lens to buy with it. I mainly take landscape (sme of which I sell) plus photos of the grandchildren (which I don't!) so feel that something like a 25-200 would be ideal. Buying the D700 is going to be a stretch so I can't afford too...

That's great guys, thanks so much for your advice, this is the first time I've used TP and the response to my problem has been fantastic! As regards the problem I think you all right as I've just taken some test shots progressively stopping the exposure down and the results get back to what I...

Thanks guys. From what you're saying Matt I think it confirms that the camera has devoted a fault as I've used it for more than 3 years with no problem & now I've got weird washed out pictures.

To be honest I'm not at all sure I understand white balance although this hasn't been a problem in the past as my results have been ok just by leaving my Nikon D80 on white balance auto. I've now got a problem however as suddenly all the photos taken are washed out and this seems to be related...

Hi, I own a small hotel (Ravenstone Lodge) in the Lakes about 4 miles north west of Keswick & spend about 50% of my time up there so I know the area quite well. I would certain recommend the northern Lakes as they are much quieter than anywhere south of about Grasmere but with some fantastic...