Recent content by slim

It is a very sad day, I saw them at RIAT this year, they were awesome! I am gutted! and think that we should show that we care and post some photo's as a tribute in this or a dedicated thread to John Egging. I am not in the miliatry but think it would be appreciated by them, all the same.

Have a good read through this thread http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=340030 I found it very informative, well worth a look.

I would deffinately haggle on the price. Also don't forget to factor in the cost of the business rates and any service charges over and above the cost of the rent. Also don't forget the cost of the utilities, keeping a fair sized unit warm in the winter months can cost a fortune. Some of the...

I wouldn't scrimp on the bag either, maybe set aside some of your budget for a decent bag. If you are traveling up mountains you will need something decent to protect your kit in case you fall over.

Photoplus (totally Canon dedicated) is the one I have subscribed to along with practical photography. Got 6 month subscription from Practical photography for a tenner and got cashback through topcashback.co.uk as well. Got Photoplus subscription as a present for xmas also got a free gift with...

I bought the Brilliant Photoshop CS5 Book, I find it very easy to use. I am a visual learner and this book is mainly screen shots with step by step instructions which works for me. Definately worth considering...

I own a 24-105 and would never get rid of it. Imo it is the best purchase I have ever made. I think the nifty fifty would be a sensible compromise and keep the 24-105 for the extra reach.

My mate gets up close and personal, hence the short lens, the places where he goes actually allow him in the middle of the arena while the competitors are jumping.

I am thinking about purchasing these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-x-OP-TECH-RAINSLEEVE-NEW-RAIN-COVER-SLRs-OPTECH-/120434559692?_trksid=p4340.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D6%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D766315687858093808 If it's just the weather sealing you are worried about...

I bought a Crumpler 490 Daily recently, Acres of space and fits a 15" laptop, being discontinued at the moment got mine for £44.99 inc delivery but the company I got mine from have now sold out. A little bit more expensive than I paid here...

I have been looking at the optech rainsleeves for myself and found them on ebay here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-x-OP-TECH-RAINSLEEVE-NEW-RAIN-COVER-SLRs-OPTECH-/120434559692?_trksid=p4340.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D6%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D766315687858093808 The added...