Recent content by Qwerty69

Was originally thinking about a 50mm 1.4 and then something longer. I have a 40-150mm for my Olympus and always thought of getting an equivalent for the Canon. Also I spent a weekend in Brugge recently and couldn't get anywhere wide enough to photo what my eye could see so I could see the...

I'm looking for some recommendations for lenses to for a trip I'm making in a few months to Australia. I'll be taking my Canon 40D and currently only have an EFS 18-55 with IS. Any thoughts as to a couple of lenses (Canon or otherwise) to augment this would be appreciated. I'm not on a really...

Really like the idea of these and was thinking of getting one for an upcoming trip I'm making. One question I have is how secure is the camera when mounted to the strap? Are you able to wear the sling all day with the camera mounted and just grab as needed or is it cumbersome?

Hi all, I've just gotten myself a canon 40d and was wondering if anyone could recommend me a relatively inexpensive flashgun? I've never had one before and as such don't know what to look out for? Any advise greatly received.

If you can afford the extra cash go for the 2.93 model, the extra speed will be of benefit over the long run. On the other hand there's absolutly nothing wrong with the 2.8 and if your budget is 1399 go for this and don't worry as the extra speed shouldn't really make too much of a difference.

Superb news, it must be a great feeling when you open the paper.

I suppose the biggest factor is the lack of Image Stabilisation. Which became evident when I looked at some shots I took on holiday and compared them to those taken by my friend with his 450D and Canon IS lenses. His were much sharper. Funding wise I can spend around £400-£450 on a new (or...

I haven't been taking too many picture lately, as I've been travelling a lot with work (nowhere photogenic), however my first child arrived earlier this week and I haven't had my camera (Olympus E420) off my neck. However I've never been happy with the lack of accessories for the Olympus, and...

Yes, the shop is quite near the Barras. The reason I mention IS is purely because I've just returned from a trip to Portugal and really wished I had IS as I was trying to get a photo of a para-glider but couldn't keep the camera steady enough. Having said that it all depends on the type...

I've used Jessops a number of times over the years and also Merchant City Cameras (whom I prefer) a couple of times. Merchant City Cameras have a shop in the City (on Parnie Street not far from High Street) and also a web site www.merchantcitycameras.com

I have an Olympus 420, and it's a good camera for what it is but if it were my money I'd try to get hold of something with image stabilisation. Having said that I second holding off till you know what kit the college use and going for the same brand.

Also consider Parallels if you need to run Windows Software, I have Windows 7 installed under Parallels on my Macbook, and it's running a dream. This allows access to all the PC software you could need (alongside your Mac software), but all inside OS X. As an aside, why do we never hear...

It's a tough choice between the Canon EOS 1000FN (I got when I was 21) and my first digital camera which was a Nikon point and shoot (when I turned 30). All things considered, even though I still have the Canon, I'd have to go with the Nikon because in an instant it made photography just that...

I have an iphone 3g and an unlocked 2g version, which gets used on the Orange network. If it were me I'd buy the 2g version from ebay and unlock / jailbreak it (the 3g version couldn't be unlocked last time I checked).

Can't remember when I was last at Knockhill? Might be worth a go, definitely worth another visit.