Recent content by tom_amateur

Thank you for the feedback everyone. Juggler, I will have a read about that, cheers.

Thank you for the feedback everyone. Keeping the image looking natural is at the top of my priorities.What I would have really liked to have done was just bring out the contrast in the background, and largely leave the foreground alone, though I appreciate the comment of how the light will...

I've downloaded Rawtherapee tonight, as its free and finally made an effort to learn some post processing. Ive been taking photos in RAW for ages, with the idea to learn how to bring out abit more from them, but just didnt get round to it until now. I took this photo of the the bridge at...

I've had the Lowepro fastpack 350 for 5-6 years, maybe more.. it carries my 15" laptop all the time, never had any problems, feels secure and safe. The dividers are easy to change and remove depending what I'm doing. I've taken it on many flights as it allows me to carry on all my valuables and...

Some of the images, at least for the 1st link show one strap attached to the tripod mount point. I've read elsewhere that this is not advised, because the tripod mount is not designed for this role, and can lead to strap breaks. Can someone please clarify, as I am also currently looking for a...

Noob question. My friend has a Canon 1000F film camera. I want to get them a gift for Xmas. I thought film would be nice, but I want to be sure I buy the right one. What is the right type of film? And is there an interesting film I could get them?

Thank you all for your input. I've given the camera body a lot of thought also, and I think upgrading to a 700D isn't worth it for £400, and the 70D doesn't give me much more for £700. I'm not interested in video, and I don't photograph motorsports or fast moving animals so the better AF on...

Many thanks for your feedback again, Jim. I'll be going to Europe for three months for work, and I enjoy photographing architecture, landscapes, but don't want to be stuck in wide angles. I think the 7D with the Tamron 17-50 would be great for this. Good advice there, it scores very highly...

Hi Jim, Thank you for your reply. I've been doing some reading and you're right. Most L lenses won't be fully appreciated on cropped frame. That is a nice lens that you've recommended. I guess I would see even more improvement if I got a 700D upgrade to go with it? I'm also leaning towards...

Canon 400D user I currently have: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 I'm now looking at getting one of these: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM After experiencing F/2.8 I'm really...

I am a Canon 400D user, looking to buy a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens. MPB are selling one £100 less here: http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/used-equipment/used-lenses/used-canon-fit-lenses/canon-ef-100mm-f/2.8-macro-usm/ Wex are selling them for £422...

Brilliant video! And personally, I love that style of music and will be looking up the artist.

My mate picked up one similiar, just screws on like a filter.. Can't see anything majorly wrong with it :S Quality is pretty good, nice details, can take some fun shots. I can't talk for the one being shown, but as fisheye lenses aren't exactly an everyday lens, and I'm not using £2,000...

Overreaction anyone?

This is very true, but I really dont have the money, I wouldn't say I print many photos, just every now and then I take a good one and its nice to see it on paper. But now I cant even print out my assignments... :thinking: Thanks for your help anyway guys, I will hopefully come to a...