Recent content by Timmy2wheels

I have the sigma 24-70 2.8 HSM. I bought it second hand for what seemed like a very decent price (around £300), but realised too late that it suffered from severe back-focussing issues which were beyond the correction of my D700. I sent it to Sigma for calibration (~£40, plus £10 insured...

My refurb is a 2011 model. Box was a wee bit tatty, couple of small dings on the raised edge around the screen - not the screen itself - but otherwise perfect. I think it was £520 when I bought it with discount - £130 less than best new price. Were those small marks worth £130? To me? Yes...

That's kind of what I was getting at: newer and 'better' gear to get the shot that - in some cases - could be got with existing gear and the development of skill. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a luddite - and if money was no object I would most likely have the very latest stuff - but a lot of...

Don't be sorry; you've just reinforced my point. When my D300 was my main camera, I was uncomfortable with the noise over 1600 ISO so I wanted to learn how to use flash properly to keep the ISO down but get enough light into the scene.

A hastily-made comment taken out of context. What I meant was - and perhaps should have been more explicit about - that there is, for some people, an insatiable desire for higher and higher ISO capabilities when in some situations flash could be the solution.

D3s or learn how to use flash.

1. Why are you showing your gear as D4 when you don't own one? 2. None of the links in the photography services section of your site work

I predict D700 prices will not drop for a good while as there will now be a scramble to get Nikon's only 'affordable' full frame body. Minor-league pros and serious enthusiasts with a bit of money could just about justify a D700 either new or second-hand (and there were some bargains to be had...

I pre-ordered from Harrison's yesterday. They are including an £80 leather Fuji case in that, which essentially brings the camera down to £450. Sure, both will drop in price in a few months but by then i will have had that time to use and enjoy it. There will be something else coming to market...

Even on a bracket? Wouldn't a brolly be hugely unwieldy? I don't want to take people's eyes out...! I will be close, so which Lumiquest model would you suggest?

Hey all I am shooting more and more events and weddings and want to get an ultra-portable head-and-shoulders portrait set-up sorted. I have a telescopic Manfrotto flash bracket which gets the speedlight nicely off the camera. So far I have just used a Sto-fen diffuser with okay results, but...

Hi all. Hoping for a bit of help/guidance/reassurance from experienced D700 owners. I have bought a D700 body from eBay. Also have a D300 so feels very familiar. Very honest seller (working pro) who has let me take it for a week to test and will take it back if I'm not completely satisfied...

Hi all I am looking to do some training on using speedlights. Can anyone recommend a course - either evenings or weekend day course - in or close to London? I use Nikon and have looked at their training but want to get some other ideas before I commit. I understand some basics - difference...

I think it says something when someone shooting with a Hasselblad H3DII is using Lencarta lights! I'm about to place my order.