Recent content by newbeltane

Hi I wasn't saying anything about when they brought out their first mirrorless, more about the fact that its only recently they have introduced what many would consider a 'Pro' mirrorless system, likewise Nikon. If one wants to pedantic the first mirrorless camera commercially marketed was the...

I love the combo (50-140mm f/2.8 plus the 1.4x T/C). I used it at F1 and was very happy with the results; same at Clacton Air Show. Don't have the 55-200mm but my daughter does. Might borrow it and test it out. Steve

What about looking at mirrorless? I personally switched from Sony to Fuji but both Nikon and Canon have joined the party now so you could stick with Nikon if you prefer. However, I'd say a lot depends on what you see yourself shooting, what focal lengths you need and if weight is an issue or...

I also have a friend in Ipswich who is now into photography. I will invite home to the site and hopefully he will be free too sometime in near future. I will be away in Wales with him as a matter of fact on a photography holiday last week in Oct and get back 2nd Nov so sometime after that would...

Hi everyone, thanks for the welcome! I posted a couple when joined, will be posting more soon. Mike (and anyone else) if you are ever interested in a meet-up and taking some photos in the Colchester/Clacton area do let me know. Steve

Originally from 'up north' (Oldham to be precise) I have lived in Colchester for 22 years. Before that, lived in Norwich and London. Been taking photos since age of 8 with my first proper camera age 10. it was a Halina Paulette Electric II and I took many photos (Kodachrome 25 and 64 being my...