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    Any form of protection for a reversed lens?

    Cheers for your comments / ideas guys :) I was just curious thats all. When taking snaps of tulips, I got alittle close & covered the lens in pollen..:( Bluetac! Why didn't I think of that ;) Extension tubes here I come! Bring on the pollen! :banana:
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    Any form of protection for a reversed lens?

    Hey folks. I fancy giving macro photography ago. I recently watched a video in which a guy reversed his lens using a ring adapter. I've seem them on fleabay cheap. But I was wondering if there was anything available to protect the rear exposed element of the lens?.. Otherwise I may consider...
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    Magnifier

    Nice find Pingu! :banana:
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    Magnifier

    :ty: for the replies guys :) Good find, although I'll need to check if this will fit my Canon Eos 550d. I can't see it listed in the blurb.. Thanks, I'll have a look Cheers Stoo ! I purchased a cheap LCD magnifier off ebay recently. I'm after some kit for the eyepiece itself. I'm hoping...
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    Magnifier

    Hi folks I wonder if anybody could help me please.. I'm visually impaired and unable to see the AF points through the viewfinder. I tend to shoot in auto or through the LCD screen using an LCD magnifier. Would anyone know if there is similar tech available but for the eyepiece, as it would...
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    LCD Screen Magnifiers

    Hey Chris :) I'm looking into buying one of these LCD magnifier's at the mo. Theres alot on ebay but I'm not sure how well made these things are.
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    lens hoods & filters

    Thanks Pegasus :) Ordered & on its way :D
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    lens hoods & filters

    awesome Andy ;) thanks for that buddy I'll get looking
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    lens hoods & filters

    Those thieving ba$£%^&$!! :lol: I know what you mean Al - Got a L lens on order thats coming with a hood :D If I'm honest..really excited!! :D Thanks for the heads up Dark knight, theres loads of crap on ebay. I'll look for lens secific like TRC mentioned. Thanks guys ;)
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    lens hoods & filters

    Hello TCR :) Thanks for the message Tidy! :thumbs: I'm searching through ebay at the mo & theres alot of petal hoods..would these be okay to use with a rotating lens?
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    lens hoods & filters

    Hi folks :) Would anyone recommend using a lens hood/filter for the Canon kit 18-55mm IS lens?
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    Hi folks - new to photography - feedback welcome :)

    weybourne Thanks for the tip :) I've already done a fair bit of cropping. Any more & I think it might downgrade the quality. Maybe I could burn that region a tad :D tezmed I have a telephoto on order which I'm really excited about :D Coming next week!!
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    Hi folks - new to photography - feedback welcome :)

    Thanks for the comments guys ;) rueboy There was a safety guard-rail preventing me getting any nearer to the fence. I agree a closer shot would have looked better, maybe when I buy a telephoto lens I'll attempt a similar shot. TCR4x4 I think originally the lion was more 'right' of the...
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    Hi folks - new to photography - feedback welcome :)

    Taken with the Canon 550d with the kit 18-55mm lens Any critisim & feedback would be much appreciated :D Asiatic Lion @ Chester Zoo by Will_Williams, on Flickr
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