Recent content by Noc

here's a translator for anybody who wishes to translate anything into Ermahgerd speak.

Ermahgerd is meant to sound like a speech impediment caused by the use of an orthodontic retainer (a brace for teeth). More about it and its origin here.

Thank you everybody for your replies, they have been very valuable to me, and helped kick start a starting point, instilled confidence, and lent encouragement. I compiled a list of all the suggestions, and after eliminating some from the start, I narrowed it down to a shortlist of 4 - all...

Which is precisely what I have been doing over the last 12 months... with a 7 year old mid-spec compact and a tripod. I'm constantly realising the limits of such a camera. Now is the right time to upgrade to better equipment and move up from my current and limited level. Naturally, a time comes...

My mind is made up regarding sensor size. I am going with APS-C. What I'm a little embarrassed to admit is that despite all my reading (both here, and books I own) I was not aware of mirrorless cameras. Am I correct to assume mirrorless are just as functional and capable as an SLR, but that...

Thanks pjm 1. You've laid it out nicely. From what I've read and watched it seems APS-C is definitely the way to go for me.

Thanks all. There's some food for thought here. I will likely spend my budget on a body and kit lens and learn how to use light, framing, and composition for a good while. I'm sure the ways in which I lean or develop will dictate which additional lens(es) to buy in future. That's sorted. 8 x...

Thank you Ady, yes, second hand is an option I would consider.

Hello all, Long post alert! I've decided to replace my basic compact camera with something much more professional, especially as my enthusiasm has reached the next level, and that I'm beginning to publish written articles and photography for truck magazines. Because of their versatility, I've...

If they're from EU countries (which there is a 99.99999% chance they are) then they will certainly be fitted with tachograph machines. Tachograph legislation is standardised across Europe, and all lorry manufacturers have been fitting tachograph machines to their lorries for 30 odd years at least.

Ha ha, well the next one to push in front of me would be Nob. So unless somebody would be so foolish, I win!

They may have "gained one place", but spread that over a 250 mile journey and a lorry driver can gain a good number of miles over what they would achieve if they were to remain behind a slightly slower lorry. Now, consider this. In any 24 hour period a lorry driver, by law, can only drive for...

Hello, Thanks all. I will be getting involved as I develop, and hopefully pick up some invaluable tips, wisdom, and criticism along the way. Fussyfez, yes, it will certainly be a dslr. I am soon to post elsewhere asking for recommendations and direction on that.

Hello all, I've been lurking for a few days and feel this is the right place to be because it is inspiring and filled with likeminded people. Recently I approached an editor of a magazine with an idea for a feature, and he agreed. It was a 2000 word article with photography. I'm more of a...