Recent content by Rob Thomson

I bought a D90 about a year ago, it's my first DSLR so I don't really know what I'm talking about but I do think it's a great little camera. I love the twin command dials and the handling advantage that provides, everything you need is at your fingertips and that makes it so easy and quick to...

Sorry, that was a fairly crap description. Yes, I meant the 50mm's got a restricted field of view, perfect for head shots but too zoomed-in for general use on a crop sensor.

I bought a 50mm f/1.8D when asked to take a few pics at a friends wedding at a venue that didn't allow flash photography. It's a wonderful little thing, but I find it too close on the D90 and frequently wish I'd bought the 35mm.

Terry, those are really interesting posts. Thanks very much.

I reckon the Gordano Valley has lots of potential as it's unusual split-level section of the M5. There's a bridge here which allows access to shots like this... Gordano Valley light trails by handbrakebob, on Flickr The view the other way is quite interesting too, you can see J20...

I recently bought a Red Snapper tripod and ball head after reading many recommendations across the web. It's a smudge over £100 inc. postage when bought using the discount code. I'm no expert but it seems really good, very stable and easy to use, and comes complete with a handy carry bag.