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Mark thank you so much for that answer. Didn't really want to spend that kind of money. I assume that if I just used a cheapo trigger, I have to set the power of the flash manually on the flash head, is that correct?

So I have a Canon 5d Mk1. I am wanting to buy a hotshoe flash, probably the 580EX II and a wireless flash trigger. The canon one seems really expensive (ST-E2), and the Phottix Stratto II seems to offer me what I need, I think. Do I have to go with Canon for it to adjust the flash power or...

Thanks for your thoughts mate, it's appreciated.

Well I'm trying to learn at the moment, I would like to improve my landscape, but I really enjoy people pics/sport. I do realise that the 40D has 6FPS over 3 that the 5D mk2 does. But I think my lenses would prefer FF as they are both 17-40 F/4 L and 24-105 F/4 L What do you think?

Hi, I have a 40D and I really fancy getting a non-cropped sensor. Unless I bight the bullet and get a Mk2 5D new, I would be looking at the Original 5D. Does anyone have any pro's and cons as to what to do? Do I stick with the 40D or what? Thanks

Gonna have a try of that now!

Your thoughts are correct when you say keep the bird against the selected AF point, and I think it's AI (Servo)mode, not A1.

Thanks for all the replies. I must admit the choice is vast! So many brands and types to choose! I know to stick with Circular for my 40D SLR. I have 2 L lenses I want to use them with mainly, so I was thinking a slim mount B+W Kasemann 77mm MRC One. ANyone think this is suitable or would...

I am quite new to photography and I was looking at the above kind of filter and was hoping that someone could answer me a simple question. I have a Canon 40D, TTL metering I think, so if the filter is on the front of the lens, will the camera adjust the exposure as necessary or do I have to...

You got a link? I found this one http://www.distance-learning-centre.co.uk/products/218/PHOTOGRAPHY_COURSE.htm but unsure of it.

Hi, I have been wanting to do a course of some kind to learn a bit more about photography etc and I was wondering if anyone on the site has any experience of distance learning in this field? Due to work committments I can't attend a school in the day and evening classes are few and far between...

Windows site has a file that you can view RAW files. As I installed it and I see them all in exployer/desktop icons etc. Just search around on microsoft website http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D48E808E-B10D-4CE4-A141-5866FD4A3286&displaylang=en

Thanks for the advice. Oh, and I fancy hiring a lens from you in a few weeks to see if I want one. A 70-200mm F/2.8 IS.

Stewart, thanks for the quick response. So it looks like the 17-40 F/4 is a bit slow for the indoor then yes?

Hi, I am new to the forum and need a bit of advice regarding lens selection. My friends have a christening this coming weekend and although i'm not expected to take any snaps of the day, i feel I should take the camera and would like to take some no pressure shots of the day. The problem...