Recent content by Norfolkbloke

Many thanks for the replies but think I'm sorted, feel a bit of a twonk but I was selecting copy to dng instead of add from my import page....though don't recall it being an issue before!! Might even borrow my partners camera and go and take some snaps!! Matt

Thanks, I'm using Windows on my ageing but ever reliable acer laptop. Tried reinstalling Lightroom but makes no difference, I also have Picassa and photoscape installed and these work fine with no problems but these are somewhat limited compared to Lightroom. I've also tried installing a trial...

Dear all I've been having problems uploading and exporting files from my hard drive/external memory stick and direct from camera to lightroom 5, I originally thought my sd card slot on my laptop was faulty but now I'm thinking the problem is software based? basically all I can do is view images...

Hi All Having taken the decision to step down to the cropped DX format for a while I'm trying to decide which small prime to partner to a Nikon D7100, my choice is either the Nikon 35mm f1.8g or 50mm f1.8g? As much as I Like the look of a 50mm lens on full frame (which the 35mm would roughly...

Thanks, that kinda looks like the sort of thing I'm after. I do have a vanguard ball head top I could use but unsure of compatability. I'm hoping to find something that will fit inside a rucksack as unless I'm using public transport I either walk or bike everywhere!! Will check this out along...

Folks I'm currently looking into getting a lightweight tripod, having just sold my old heavy duty slik model I need to replace it with something smaller and less bulky. It doesn't need support huge weight as I only use a 35mm prime lens on a d600 body, I briefly looked over some Manfrotto...

I've been using it for years, and it does RAW aswell!! Matt

Thanks for that link, Ian!! Here's something I knocked up just to give an example of what I'm trying to achieve, to the the glowing effect I had to use a filter effect in the Picasa editing program! Matt

Many thanks for all of the suggestions, most helpful. To elaborate I'm looking to 'interpret' the work of pinhole photography using the digital formats I mentioned in my post, not solely to copy the method completely but using the ideals of breaking down hard lines (sharpness) and giving that...

Recently been admiring some pinhole camera landscape images on the net and wondering how best to replicate the effect digitally, I'm currently using lightroom, elements 11 (though haven't used this since LR5) picasa3 and photoscape!! I guess the obvious answer is just to make a hole in my...

Amazing variaty of answers!! I don't drive so no interest in cars but have recently rediscovered a passion for cycling so a top of the range carbon hardtail from GT or Specialized would be top of the list, then a nice ramshackle farmhouse somewhere by the norfolk broads where I grew...

Thanks for all the replies, folks Been doing some pixel peeping on the pixel peeper website and the Nikon 16-35mm vr looks to be the best bet. Will look into it a bit more until I'm ready to pull the trigger!! Matt

I'm currently using a sigma 35mm f1.4 but being mostly landscape orientated I'm finding it a bit too tight, really want to go around 24ish focal length but unsure of which lens to go for. I'm also on a really tight budget so can't afford to make any mistakes! At the moment I'm looking at...

Anyone got one? Been looking around for a fast 24mm prime but can't stretch to the nikon version. Basically I'd like to know if its any better than nikon 2.8 af d? I'm currently using a 35mm but sometimes I'd like something a bit wider. Also does anyone know where I could rent one for a...

Thanks, this program doesn't seem to be as forgiving as Elements re human error!! Will read up a bit more!! Matt