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Forum: The Digital Darkroom 25-03-09, 21:48
Replies: 27
Views: 10,947
Posted By Derekb
Hi David, Try You Post It =...

Hi David,

Try You Post It = http://www.yousendit.com

It is a way of emailing large files and there is a free version.

I use it for people who don't have ftp.

Derek
Forum: Lenses 10-03-09, 12:07
Replies: 37
Views: 22,153
Posted By Derekb
Andy, I got the Nikon 24-70mm at the show (I had...

Andy, I got the Nikon 24-70mm at the show (I had previously rented it) and it's now my favorite lens - can't beleive just how fast it is to focus.

Your second point - the answer is YES!
Forum: The Photography Forum 04-03-09, 00:08
Replies: 20
Views: 6,305
Posted By Derekb
I'm sorry, but I can't see what MP count has to...

I'm sorry, but I can't see what MP count has to do with image stability, as for me it's simply down to technique - which if you work on it can be improved. I watch, ask, then learn from others and...
Forum: The Photography Forum 02-03-09, 21:56
Replies: 20
Views: 6,305
Posted By Derekb
Mike, Can't offer any authoritative...

Mike,

Can't offer any authoritative references, but I always tell people to use the fastest they can get away with - it doesn't (or shouldn't!) take long to work out what you can successfully hand...
Forum: General Photography Technique 02-03-09, 17:46
Replies: 5
Views: 2,579
Posted By Derekb
I'm not sure if you were using a tripod here, but...

I'm not sure if you were using a tripod here, but if so then a piece of card (I've even used my hand) out of shot just above the camera field of view will work. With a bit of practice you can even do...
Forum: Photographic Accessories 24-02-09, 00:17
Replies: 11
Views: 10,646
Posted By Derekb
I would never ever use a card larger than 4Gb....

I would never ever use a card larger than 4Gb. This was hit home to me last week when I did that model shoot - the other photographer had a card fail on him and lost all the shots on it - that was...
Forum: Lenses 24-02-09, 00:13
Replies: 37
Views: 22,153
Posted By Derekb
Great prices down at the show, I finally got my...

Great prices down at the show, I finally got my own 24-70. :)
Forum: Lenses 18-02-09, 22:36
Replies: 37
Views: 22,153
Posted By Derekb
Yes, a party of us Yorkshire folk are going down....

Yes, a party of us Yorkshire folk are going down. Sunday is not the best day, but I have a free pass from Caroline ;) so I'm doing Whitby on Saturday.

My first weekend all to myself for quite a...
Forum: Lenses 17-02-09, 23:38
Replies: 37
Views: 22,153
Posted By Derekb
My plan is to buy big at the show this weekend....

My plan is to buy big at the show this weekend. That's if anyone is actually selling the stuff.
Forum: Lenses 16-02-09, 18:59
Replies: 37
Views: 22,153
Posted By Derekb
Sorry Joe, it's not being snobbish but I firmly...

Sorry Joe, it's not being snobbish but I firmly believe if you've got a good camera, get the best glass. I've already learned by breaking two cheaper lenses, and one was the Nikon 24-85 ED (which is...
Forum: Lenses 16-02-09, 16:34
Replies: 37
Views: 22,153
Posted By Derekb
Andy I'm jealous! I am still looking for one (had...

Andy I'm jealous! I am still looking for one (had to hire it on a regular basis) - going to the show this coming weekend so may find one there...
Forum: WPF Photo Competitions Forum 14-02-09, 21:48
Replies: 11
Views: 5,079
Posted By Derekb
Who took my glass?

A quirky take on this weekends theme ;)
Forum: General Photography Technique 06-02-09, 14:35
Replies: 19
Views: 6,068
Posted By Derekb
How about you're out at an event, along with...

How about you're out at an event, along with other 'togs. It's a race (and kudos) to be the first to get the results and some pictures online. I take my laptop, with mobile broadband dongle. The...
Forum: General Photography Technique 05-02-09, 00:09
Replies: 19
Views: 6,068
Posted By Derekb
The D3 allows me to shoot both to separate cards,...

The D3 allows me to shoot both to separate cards, so I do. It is also very reassuring having what is basically a negative available for the odd time I get things wrong in camera.

The other...
Forum: Computers and The Internet 07-01-09, 16:24
Replies: 11
Views: 7,018
Posted By Derekb
I have built a good few windows PC's (including...

I have built a good few windows PC's (including 64 bit OS with 16Gb of RAM) and also own a (very) high end laptop running Vista with 4 Gb of RAM.

I run Lightroom (V1 & v2) and CS3 on the above and...
Forum: The Photography Forum 22-12-08, 19:00
Replies: 8
Views: 3,071
Posted By Derekb
Lightroom will do all the above and much more, I...

Lightroom will do all the above and much more, I don't think you could find a better catalogue program anywhere. Even if you don't need the rest of the program (which is also outstanding in v2)...
Forum: The Photography Forum 17-12-08, 12:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,890
Posted By Derekb
John, would I be correct in thinking it was the...

John, would I be correct in thinking it was the LPS?

Judges are funny beasts, because it is all down to how that particular individual 'sees' the pictures. I've got one image which bombed when my...
Forum: Lenses 13-12-08, 14:45
Replies: 32
Views: 13,429
Posted By Derekb
And the above picture (not the thumbnail) shows...

And the above picture (not the thumbnail) shows perfectly what I have been saying. It is neither in focus or sharp.

Lets just agree to disagree... :)
Forum: Lenses 13-12-08, 11:46
Replies: 32
Views: 13,429
Posted By Derekb
I asked first! :p OK put it another way, as...

I asked first! :p

OK put it another way, as I know you wouldn't be photographing cyclists. I've taken a good look at your work, on this site and others. Some very nice pictures but what stands out...
Forum: Lenses 13-12-08, 00:05
Replies: 32
Views: 13,429
Posted By Derekb
When you can show me acceptable pictures of...

When you can show me acceptable pictures of cyclists travelling at 15+ mph in covered (aka dark) woodland then I'll know my 70-200 f2.8 wasn't needed. :p
Forum: Lenses 12-12-08, 17:06
Replies: 32
Views: 13,429
Posted By Derekb
When it comes to lenses I've made mistakes. I...

When it comes to lenses I've made mistakes. I hope I've learnt from that.

I've been at events where getting the image(s) was crucial and you may only get once chance at it. I sell my images to...
Forum: Lenses 09-12-08, 21:14
Replies: 32
Views: 13,429
Posted By Derekb
Build quality, AF speed and sharpness. Makes no...

Build quality, AF speed and sharpness. Makes no difference whether you're a pro or not, there are differences that can clearly be seen. Whether that matters to you is dependant upon just what you do...
Forum: News & Views from the World of Photography 09-12-08, 17:06
Replies: 8
Views: 3,658
Posted By Derekb
While sales of PC's are falling dramatically,...

While sales of PC's are falling dramatically, support is booming as it seems people are more inclined to have existing ones fixed or upgraded.
Forum: News & Views from the World of Photography 01-12-08, 18:57
Replies: 12
Views: 4,166
Posted By Derekb
Truth is that this camera was never meant to...

Truth is that this camera was never meant to compete with the D3, it's a different beast entirely. My guess is the landscape peeps will love it, along with the studio types. I also think it is...
Forum: News & Views from the World of Photography 23-11-08, 11:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,407
Posted By Derekb
I hope to visit the exhibition, so will get to...

I hope to visit the exhibition, so will get to see it close up. However I agree with Joe, it is not just about the photograph, but the effort involved in capturing it. The best landscape...
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