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    Recommended Zoos / Wildlife Parks

    In the U.K., what’s the best place to photograph gorillas? Cheers
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    Non UK location advice for Ireland (west coast)

    If you go to Dingle worth photographing Dunquin Harbour see a photo I took: https://500px.com/photo/270155889 Also a bit further along the road at Coumeenoole Beach Park up and take a short hike around the top of the cliff past Devils Horn there’s great place to photograph Dunmore Head and the...
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    Beginner indoor christmas shoot help

    Yeah I got a 55cm umbrella - think it was about £10 and a stand around £50 from Wex. You may need to buy a clamp as well but they are cheap. Then for simple use, angle it at 45 degrees and do some test shots to determine the power of the flash. Enjoy!
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    Beginner indoor christmas shoot help

    You definitely need a flash...and ideally a light stand and brolley to get the best group photos. You can increase the ISO, set the aperture to1.8 and use a tripod, but kids do not sit still so you will never get a decent shutter speed to capture the moment indoors. Get yourself an external...
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    F-Stop Bags

    I bought a guru from the Paramo shop in London either last year or the year before, along with the pro small and medium ICU. Absolutely love the bag, very comfy and looks like a regular backpack.
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    Red Squirrel?

    I went to Brownsea Island last summer and saw one there...but it was only the one.
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    The Hobbit

    Not all the 3d shows are in 48fps...so make sure you pick the ones that do...also it's meant to help with the headaches/sick feeling. Hopefully catch it at some point next week - can't wait!!!
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    1st Attempt on Birds in Flight

    Cheers guys...know I have at least 1 more image of the seagull, so will have a look and try and put a sequence together - never thought of trying that!!! :)
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    Off camera flash help needed please (Nikon)

    You'll find it in one of the menus...I think it's un the flash and bracketing one
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    1st Attempt on Birds in Flight

    Hi, Was at the beach to other day and thought I'd have a go at BIF on some of the local seagulls, using my new 70-200mm lens. Let me know what you think: Cheers N
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    Hotshoe Mounts

    Thanks guys!!!
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    Hotshoe Mounts

    Hi, I'm thinking of buying the following: Manfrotto 026 Lite Tite Swivel + Umbrella Adaptor But as I understand it does not come with a hotshoe mount. Can anyone recommend a decent mount for this so I can attach it to my SB900? Cheers N
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    Soft Box/Umbrella and Flash Triggers???

    Hi, Just getting started in off camera flash and wanted some advice. At the moment I only have 1 speedlight (an SB900), but am considering getting another cheaper flash. I was just about to buy a light stand for the flash, but then was wondering whether I should get a soft box or...
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    Lego project

    Check this Lego video, made for the Rugby World Cup - quailty!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIMxTZr5mnY
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    Black Rapid RS7 or RS Sport

    Hi Faddius, Just out of curiosity, how do you find the focal range of the 24-70mm on a DX camera? Was considering getting this lens (more for when I move to fx), but in the meantime to use on dx whilst I'm saving for a new camera. Cheers
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