Recent content by Neelly

I see some people here asking about macro lenses, just my tuppenceworth but I just got the Kenko extension tubes, approx £90 and I think they are great. Used with the 75-300 you get good distance from the subject and all the convenience of auto focus etc. Here are a couple of shots hand held...

Thanks again, there seem to be some handy packs of Hahnemuhle paper available both textured & smooth. I'll give those a try

Not sure if thats right since I use an Epson R3000 and it gives a superb B/W print with this paper and I have never noticed any increase in drying time or smudges. Unfortunately the Smooth Pearl has a very different texture to the Classic. Thanks anyway guys I guess I'll just have to start...

I've always used Ilford Classic pearl for my B/W prints, A3. Now I had two or three boxes but when I come to replenish my stock I find to my horror that it has been discontinued. My questions now are, does anyone know anybody who still has stock, very long shot, or what be be a recommendation...

+! for the Dell Ultrasharp Aria are doing them for £185 here http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/24%22+Dell+UltraSharp+U2412M+Widescreen+IPS+LED+Monitor+-+Black+?productId=45875 Neil

One that I find really good is the quarterly " c't Digital Photography " The articles in it are very different to the usual repetitive stuff thats in the normal monthlys. Another which is more arty is the american one Aperture again a quarterly and again very different Neil The Older I...