Recent content by Rishy

Thanks for your comments, they helped. Even if I stick to JPEGs, I can see myself using RAW in situation when I don't have time to fiddle with settings and when it's a critical picture opportunity that I cannot afford to mess up.

I see what you mean. Personally, I'd like to do as little post-processing as possible, and the question in my head is: 'Up to A4 size prints, can the human eye really see the difference between a post-processed RAW file and a JPEG developed within the camera (I guess you'd have to initially...

Sorry, that's what I meant, send the roll off in the post and have it developed and printed.

I was just wondering, as I'm fairly new to experimenting with raw, do raw files ALWAYS require post processing? I know JPEGs are processed and compressed within the camera, and raw files contain the image as the camera sees it. But if your requirement is to not mess with the original image...

Hello, I just bought the 'Digital Grey Kard' product, comprising of a grey, white and black card. The grey card works very well, but the documentation does not make it very clear as to what the white and black cards should be used for. Also, I take it you should use the AWB setting when...

It's one of these extra tough, non-smear, dirt repellent filters (HD = high durability or something similar). You also only lose just over a stop of light as opposed to 2 stops on other filters. Mind you, this should not really matter on a bright day. Perhaps I paid too much, but I didn't want...

I've not used one befiore. But I suppose there's no need to take it off because you can turn the filter into a position where it is neutral (off), for times when you don't require the polarising effect?

I plumped for the Hoya 67mm HD Digital PL-CIR - paid £63 delivered. Here's hoping for a sunny weekend! Still unsure what effect it would have on a human face on a bright sunny day? I sometimes like to take pictures of people in front of a sunny blue sky/sea.

Thanks - that helped. So, if a human formed part of a blue sky/green lake scene, I take it any reflection would be muted, but their skin tone would not take on a reddish hue? I'm also wondering how it affects white balance - do you normally leave it on 'daylight' or use 'custom'?

Just a few more questions: 1) If I take pictures of a landscape during a bright and sunny day WITH a human in the foreground, how will the filter affect their skin tone? 2) I know it's recommended to use these filters during bright conditions to reduce reflections and increase saturation, but...

I take it you'd only use these on sunny days, during the middle part of the day, and then remove it during low sun (early morning/evening).

Hi I'm thinking of buying a polarising filter to use during strong midday sun. I recently bought a Canon EOS 500d and the 17-85mm lens, which I believe takes a 67mm filter, How effective are they? I'm concerned that using one may reduce image quality, even though blues and greens may...

Hi, I'm looking to replace my 50mm portrait lens with a portrait/macro lens and a friend recommended this 60mm macro. How fast is the focussing on this, and are the pictures sharp? I almost bought one the other day, but wanted a second opinion - may end up buying second hand. Thanks.

Perhaps I'm not understanding this then, because I was under the assumption that, say, an EF-S 17-85mm would be 27-136mm on a cropped sensor. So, are we saying the the EF-S 60mm would be 60mm on a crop body, and the EF 100mm would also remain 100mm, regardless of the type of camera?

Thanks for your opinions. Having read the reviews, they are both exceptional optically...now, which one to buy:bonk: Could someone please confirm that I've got it right here: On my Canon 500D, the EF-S 60mm macro lens will be 96mm, and the EF 100mm macro lens will be 160mm If the above...