Recent content by x777

As always with camo and 'hiding', you need to remember the three S's - Shadow, Sound and Silhouette. Certainly, as others have said, you need to be aware of your background - particularly in the garden. If you go down the personal camo route (as opposed to remaining behind a static camo...

The one in the classifieds is a push-pull one, so the one before the still-current (if you live outside Europe) two-ring version. Uncle Ken says the former is slow to AF, especially in comparison to the current one. An AF-S version was also made, which focusses even faster. Personally, go for...

I echo Neil's comment; it's mightily impressive for what a lot would view as 'third party trash'! Keep an eye out for secondhand ones around £900 - I've made comments elsewhere in this sub-forum with hints on the DG/non DG copies and their tripod collars; as long as it has the bigger one (model...

My current bag du jour is a military-spec rucksack in which I've got a Lowepro Lens Case 5 for my Siggy 120-300mm f/2.8 with body attached - yes the body obviously stands proud of the case but I'm pretty please for the type of access/other kit I carry

Tamrac Velocity 9x will fit the bill, with the bigger lens attached or down one side

Well done.....there is an OS version hitting the market, but as other have said the original model is superb. It may be heavy, but it is well balanced believe me. If secondhand models tempt you, make sure it's a DG version as they come with the larger TS-41 tripod foot which doubles as a...

Crumpler Muffin Top Full Photo backpack will also do the trick

It's pretty special, huh? Thanks to you and Arkady2 for pushing me deeper into the dark side!

Although London Camera Exchange's website isn't very helpful for new kit, it's very easy and handy to browse their secondhand stocklists....even to the point of finding an item cheaper between stores in different parts of the country!

Well all this talk sent me over the edge...one shiny new D3s on interest free from Jessops this morning, one cared for D300S and MBD-10 on a certain 'net auction site already! Now to change my TP kit bag listing...

The 120-300 is a cracker and, as always, shooting technique can easily overcome the majority needs for VR.

A self treat (and thanks to a little bit of part exchanging, deal driving, etc.)....a Nikon EDG 65mm scope with a FSA-L2 adapter for my D300S!

Would echo others by saying to watch carefully for a secondhand one, which should top around £1K in price, plus you're normally lucky to pick up a 105mm filter in the deal. I have a non-DG model; much discussion on this and other fora regarding whether DG-treated glass is truly noticeable in...

As is some of the genuine MOD issue stuff - far cheaper to buy those and throw some £9.99 thermals underneath!

Howzabout a secondhand Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8? I'll think you'd be pleased. Or the Nikon 300mm f/4 suggested earlier....the latter not used by me, but a friend is very happy.