Recent content by Noggerwood

I got this book last week with my new Yongnuo 565EX - the book is fantastic. It takes you through the basics and helps you to understand all the different modes and settings of the speedlights and how they effect the image. I also found strobist.blogspot.com/ quite useful.

I've just upgraded from the 18-135 to the 15-85, initially I missed the extra reach but the difference in iq more than makes up for it. The 15-85 feels solid compared the 18-135 and that extra 3mm makes a big difference on the wide end.

We're just looking for a decent, reasonably priced, covers band. That play wedding's and can play covers from 80's through to the 00's. Prefer more of an indie / rock covers band but willing to consider others, as long as they can play stuff which gets people up and dancing.

Thanks everyone, I'll have a listen to all of them later on this evening.

Hi, We are getting married in August, we've just about everything sorted but we're really struggling to find a band to play at our reception for under £1000. Were not looking for anything special, just a decent covers band that can get the party rocking. However, all the bands which we like...

New tubes arrived, should hopefully get chance to have play with them this weekend.

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Just ordered a set of AF tubes to have a play with, so I'll let you know how I get on in a few weeks.

Had my camera about a year now (still a complete newbie) and now i'm starting to get comfortable with the controls, I'm interested in having a go at some marco photography. After doing some research, it looks like some extension tubes, a Raynox DCR-250 or a reversing ring would allow me to have...

Thanks for all your comments, I went for the 18-135 kit lens in the end. I thought that would be best for me as a beginner upgrading from a P&S. Although some people may think it is not be the best optically, to my beginners eyes, it is amazing! I'm really happy with it. I'm sure that once...

Thanks for all the tips and advice. Received my camera yesterday, still getting to grips with it but i love it, not put it down yet. Regretting not making the switch to SLR sooner. I've got lens hood, spare battery, nifty fifty, remote shutter release and slingshot bag on the way. Thought I'd...

Thanks for the feedback. I've quite a few class 10 cards so should be ok on the front. I'm currently researching bags, but there are so many different ones out there that I don't really know where to start. I don't just want to buy one now just for the sake of it then in 6 months - a years...

I've just purchased my first DSLR, a Canon 60D (should get it tomorrow, can't wait). I've got a remote shutter release on they, but I was just wondering what other accessories people can recommend I get to help me on the way and to keep my new toy nice and shiny? Cheers Woody

Sorry, should have pointed out that I'm just an amateur, taking pictures for fun, so no need to worry me spoiling a happy couples big day with some bad snaps. A lot of my friends are getting married in the next 24 months, so id like to be able to take some nice shots while attending. With...

I’ve finally decided to spend some money and take the step up from a compact to a DSLR. After weeks of researching and reading various reviews, I got my finalist list down to the Canon 60D, Canon 550D or Nikon D90. After spending over an hour in Jessop’s handling all the contenders, I’ve...