Recent content by Simon-Australia

I had the exact same question. I used a light meter back in the film days, but with the camera meters and histograms built into the cameras these days, there's no need for one anymore, in my case anyway ! See this interesting perspective on this YT video; www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPzMMn_AFQ4...

Hi, What is Canon going to come up with between the 6D and 7D ? 6.5D ? When will it all end........

I just noticed a few typo's ! I'm tired and it's 2AM and I should be asleep :) Yes, I agree to a certain extent, but this means people are relying more and more on the gear, rather than the skills of the photographer. Look at the fantastic pictures with emotions just pouring out from the...

Too true...... In the end it does not matter how much you spend on gear or which brand you go for, this DOES NOT MAKE YOU A "Pro" (Although many people who spend a lot of money make them THINK they are a "Pro" and tout themselves as this). If you give an F1 car to an amateur and a standard...

Not sure if you are using a Mac or a PC. If you're using a PC; 1. Ctrl+ALT+2 (This takes you to Develop) or you can select Develop under "Window" in the top menu 2. Find your picture 3. Towards the top right you will see the Temp slider under Treatment 4. Click on the Eyedropper icon to...

mmmm.......RU sure you've just started taking pics ? If so, great start :thumbs: Main thing, did you enjoy yourself ?

Actually I made a boo boo. I just double checked. ALL three filters that I have scratches on are the Hoya Pro 1's. NONE of the B&W filters (Four) have any marks on them. It looks like the Hoya outer coating is pretty sensitive or maybe the B&W's don't have an outer coating (Or have a very...

There has always been two camps of thought on this one (And always will). Personally, whenever I buy ANY new gear be it Camera, Phones, Lenses, Iphone, I ALWAYS protect LCD screens (Or the plastic in front of the LCD screen), UV(0) filters on ALL my lenses. Yes, technically the filter "Could"...

Hi Spoony, If you're willing topay for the freight to and from me (Melbourne, Australia) I should be able to fix it for you for free. Fixed a few Canon 70-200mm F4 & F2.8 "Abused" lenses and the IS systems ! I have a full machine shop and clean room. If you want to give this a go, DON'T try...

I agree about LL, but to be honest, out of all my lenses, the 24-105mm is my favorite alrounder and most used, excuse me............just gave it another kiss !

All you 5D MKII & 7D, 550d......owners out there ! I got myself a new Canon DM50 directional microphone for my Canon 7Ds'. It was brand new at Cash Converters for AU$60. Before I purchased it I had a close look at it and it didn't have any wires or power as it gets this all from the 9 way...

The 24-70mm F2.8 goes well with my 70-200mm F2.8 L is and the 24-105mm goes with my 100-400mm. Problem is these four lenses weigh a lot (Which I carry around with me 7 days a week), so if weight isn't an issue get both !

There you go. I knew I was wrong ! :)

Hi Donkey Music, The best way I found to visualise the F number is I keep in my mind that F means fraction (I'm probably wrong !). So; F5.6 = 1/5.6 = 0.1785 Decimal (17.8% of available light will hit the sensor compared to an F1) Slooooow F2.8 = 1/2.8 = 0.357 Decimal (35.7% of available...

Get a 7D http://www.video.bhphotovideo.com/ Do a search for 7D and watch the three Videos.