Recent content by steveophoto

I got similar at Greenwich by the Maritime museum. Tripod on the ground and camera attached and security guard says "can't do that without permission". Camera in my hand and it's OK. In their eyes tripod seems to be the benchmark between tourists and commercial photographers. So I went...

I am getting exactly the same with my new OP1000. Windows Vista - I have installed the Vista driver and every time I try and print I get a Driver: Flie Error message. I have tried everything: Downloading the driver agin. Uninstalling the priner Reinstalling the priner Even choosing a...

I got my 1D Mk III from Dabs as it was only about £200 more expensive than an import and you always have the gamble over customs duty. It developed 2 faults and eventually Canon exchanged it. Was bad enough dealing with canon UK. I don't know what I would have done if it was a case of...

Thanks Tibers, I'll try it. Do you refocus manually or auto focus? I'm guessing it should be auto so you can let the camera make the adjustment you have selected? I really notice error on my 70-200 2.8 IS. Focus at 70 and then zoom and the 200 image is pretty blurry. I can only assume...

I got the 2800 7day shop batteries. I found what really counts is how you charge any rechargeable batteries. Fast chargers can damage rechargables and you need a slow, steady recharge. I got a La Crosse technology charger from the US after reading about them on strobist.com. It is excellent...

How did you actually decide how much to + or - the focus? Did you just take a range of shots adding 2 incrments or something. This is definately for me. I have a 1D and 2 of my Canon lenses don't focus sharply.

All my gear is Canon and I wish I had started with Nikon. I have a 1D Mk 111 I have had to have the body replaced after it developed two faults and that was after the autofocus problem was fixed. My 70-200L IS lens has had one IS unit replaced and still isn't right. On top of all that my Canon...

I'm about to get some. Anyone got a bargain deal I can follow up on?

I saw the sigma 105 last week and it's seriously good. I have one other sigma lens (12-20) and I like them. I used to just buy Canon L lenses - the truth is I can't tell the difference.

I goot mine from flashzebra - still cheaper than here. Also when you get vit unscrew the case and fill it with glue or silicone. It makes it far more robust. Had a stand fall over and it broke the PW hot shoe connector. I repaired it and then filled the centre with glue - it's far more...

Yeah - I looked round and it had gone!

I have had this issue before and the only reall way is to use a CTO get on the lighting to try and get it a similar temp to the ambient light then set the WB low. Otherwise you get a white lit subject with an orange background!

Got mine from B&H in New York. Every time I order from there though I get hit with customs!

Saw a demo of a HiLite at Calumet London yesterday - it was impressive!

I have 2 580s and they're good. They will fire from each other although they can be a bit choosy. I'm going to get a PW for each. Also got my last - a 580EXII for £255 new from a shop in London