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Forum: News & Views from the World of Photography 21-12-15, 19:54
Replies: 12
Views: 35,584
Posted By petrochemist
I believe it was Duncan who pointed me at the...

I believe it was Duncan who pointed me at the forum too, but I was well behind you in joining!
Forum: The Photography Forum 10-10-15, 10:57
Replies: 4
Views: 16,307
Posted By petrochemist
Not wrong, Wayne but I'm afraid we're too slow to...

Not wrong, Wayne but I'm afraid we're too slow to give the tips in time. WPF is not a high volume forum but it has some real gems :) I'm suspect any tips would have assumed you had a working tripod,...
Forum: Lenses 27-09-15, 20:10
Replies: 4
Views: 40,386
Posted By petrochemist
Your 0.45x lens is actually a wide angle adapter...

Your 0.45x lens is actually a wide angle adapter rather than a fish-eye one. I have seen 0.17x adapters and something around 0.25x on e-bay but quality for all of these is not impressive. If you...
Forum: Lenses 11-05-15, 16:29
Replies: 2
Views: 41,154
Posted By petrochemist
The 17mm /2.8 is an excellent little lens for the...

The 17mm /2.8 is an excellent little lens for the price. I generally find it's fast enough to use indoors & small enough to always have with me (As is the 9mm BCL which is even smaller)

Pancake...
Forum: Photographic Accessories 11-09-14, 19:07
Replies: 8
Views: 51,880
Posted By petrochemist
I've never had an issue with any of my external...

I've never had an issue with any of my external drives, but I've had three different Seagate internal drives fail all between 13 months & 24 months from new. I've since learnt to avoid Seagate!
...
Forum: The Photography Forum 17-04-14, 14:06
Replies: 7
Views: 10,667
Posted By petrochemist
Postcardcv seems to have covered everything as...

Postcardcv seems to have covered everything as far as timing goes.
One comment I'd add is that your 150-500 (if it's anything like my Bigmos) will be great for the Puffins & swallows but not much...
Forum: News & Views from the World of Photography 17-04-14, 13:47
Replies: 0
Views: 25,545
Posted By petrochemist
Photo website nominated for webby.

One of the better photography sites I frequent has been nominated for a Webby.
The site is packed with macro information relevant for any camera format, is run by hobbyists and has no advertising. ...
Forum: The Photography Forum 13-03-14, 08:51
Replies: 5
Views: 13,885
Posted By petrochemist
When done well B&W is great for most subjects,...

When done well B&W is great for most subjects, don't see why it should be different for babies!
Forum: The Photography Forum 30-01-14, 22:54
Replies: 55
Views: 149,346
Posted By petrochemist
I find the camera can matter: If I take my...

I find the camera can matter:

If I take my full DSLR bag I'm limited to about a mile from the car, or I'll be too knackered to get home.
With the micro 4/3 I'm limited in long telephoto (more...
Forum: Macro Photography Technique 20-01-14, 23:00
Replies: 3
Views: 50,303
Posted By petrochemist
I suspect the major part of it is getting...

I suspect the major part of it is getting sufficient depth of field. DOF in macro tends to be VERY shallow, whilst in the normal world it's usually going to cover your whole scene reasonably well,...
Forum: Discussion on Photo of the Week 28-10-13, 13:25
Replies: 5
Views: 8,238
Posted By petrochemist
Lovely shot Peter, well deserved.

Lovely shot Peter, well deserved.
Forum: Discussion on Photo of the Week 02-10-13, 21:23
Replies: 4
Views: 7,968
Posted By petrochemist
Many thanks. It's a real honour!

Many thanks. It's a real honour!
Forum: The Digital Darkroom 30-09-13, 09:57
Replies: 8
Views: 14,100
Posted By petrochemist
I'd like to add a perhaps obvious point to...

I'd like to add a perhaps obvious point to Graham's answer:
It's only worthwhile if the original photo is in RAW format.
Forum: Photographic Accessories 17-09-13, 17:59
Replies: 15
Views: 20,464
Posted By petrochemist
I' used a cheap variable ND (~£20 from 7 day...

I' used a cheap variable ND (~£20 from 7 day shop).
It does give a slight colour cast, but seems to do the job just fine, and the colour is easily corrected.
This one & its partner in my Gallery...
Forum: The Photography Forum 17-08-13, 16:09
Replies: 1
Views: 9,168
Posted By petrochemist
You can delete it yourself (Most of us don't have...

You can delete it yourself (Most of us don't have the option to delete other peoples photos)

Open the photo (the version without a comment would be best) then click the small blue icon at the...
Forum: Macro Photography Technique 07-05-13, 07:58
Replies: 4
Views: 51,026
Posted By petrochemist
Lens barrel adjustment gives the approximate...

Lens barrel adjustment gives the approximate focus, which can then be fine tuned with camera movement. So I use both but it's the camera movement that does the final job.

For me it's usually hand...
Forum: Lenses 13-03-13, 19:39
Replies: 0
Views: 24,330
Posted By petrochemist
Tiltable lens adapters

I've recently seen loads of tiltable lens adapters on e-bay for mirrorless cameras.
Has anyone tried one, and are they any good??

Proper tilt/shift lenses are far more than I can justify...
Forum: Lenses 10-03-13, 21:54
Replies: 5
Views: 13,296
Posted By petrochemist
I got something similar shortly after my first my...

I got something similar shortly after my first my DSLR. Even with a 6MP camera cropping produces a significantly better image.
With a bridge camera you are rather restricted in options to improve...
Forum: Cameras 30-01-13, 14:36
Replies: 7
Views: 13,138
Posted By petrochemist
M42 lenses can indeed be used on most DSLRs, and...

M42 lenses can indeed be used on most DSLRs, and have gained quite a following in some circles. Few zooms from such early days are worth bothering with but many of the primes are very good. They are...
Forum: Lenses 11-12-12, 19:29
Replies: 5
Views: 17,573
Posted By petrochemist
There are plenty of Cheap long lenses around....

There are plenty of Cheap long lenses around. Though they won't be of particularly good quality, and will generally be rather slow.
Going too cheap could convince you that you have no use for longer...
Forum: Cameras 18-09-12, 00:41
Replies: 8
Views: 23,467
Posted By petrochemist
I think your best approach is probably to get a...

I think your best approach is probably to get a cheaper camera now & upgrade later. Cameras are advancing so rapidly at the moment that a top of the range model will feel dated in a years time. I...
Forum: WPF Photo Competitions Forum 21-08-12, 18:01
Replies: 15
Views: 17,092
Posted By petrochemist
A rather predictable interpretation, but... ...

A rather predictable interpretation, but...
Speed over water:
Forum: The Photography Forum 10-07-12, 18:23
Replies: 20
Views: 39,762
Posted By petrochemist
Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't spend all...

Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't spend all they're time with a phone stuck to their ear.

I do have a mobile but it's unlikely to be turned on more than half a dozen times a year....
Forum: Lenses 21-06-12, 14:07
Replies: 14
Views: 27,062
Posted By petrochemist
I don't think any autofocus lens qualifies as...

I don't think any autofocus lens qualifies as antique - though the 1981-4 SMC Pentax AF 35-70/2.8 for the Pentax MEF might just. (The first mass produced AF SLR lens).

I wouldn't consider my...
Forum: Lenses 07-06-12, 13:42
Replies: 11
Views: 24,218
Posted By petrochemist
I don't use Nikon but my experience is modern...

I don't use Nikon but my experience is modern stabilization systems are good for at least 3 stops, whilst the f2.8 lenses will only give you 1 stop extra.
You will probably find the new body will...
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