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Forum: General Photography Technique 02-03-10, 17:39
Replies: 4
Views: 3,317
Posted By David Smith
Thanks for that-I have put it on my favourites...

Thanks for that-I have put it on my favourites and will spend some time on it.
I did go through all the various sections and couldn't see anything directly related to my question i.e. is there...
Forum: General Photography Technique 02-03-10, 13:00
Replies: 4
Views: 3,317
Posted By David Smith
Cloud advice please

This photo is untouched (apart from slight crop and cloning out a sun spot).
It was my first opportunity to try out a new wide angle and I only had time for this one shot.
I have CS3 and am...
Forum: Lenses 21-02-10, 14:19
Replies: 2
Views: 2,146
Posted By David Smith
Thank you Andy. The guy I purchased the lens...

Thank you Andy.
The guy I purchased the lens off tells me he has no memory of any plastic sleeve as you describe.
I can see the 'U' shaped section you mention (rear of the lens)........I had seen...
Forum: Lenses 21-02-10, 10:50
Replies: 2
Views: 2,146
Posted By David Smith
Sigma 12-24-does anyone own one?

I have just purchased a Sigma 12-24 2nd hand. There is a front 'clip on' cap (not the petal hood) but no way of fitting this cap to the lense or petal hood.
In my research I see references to a...
Forum: Lenses 13-01-10, 11:14
Replies: 10
Views: 8,453
Posted By David Smith
Yes-I have 'googled' comparrisons between that &...

Yes-I have 'googled' comparrisons between that & Canon----also between Canon 24-70mm & 24-105mm. You could go crazy with all the different opinions.:(
Some have said the Sigma is virtually useless...
Forum: Lenses 11-01-10, 18:41
Replies: 10
Views: 8,453
Posted By David Smith
Doing some research (very scary:eek:) there were...

Doing some research (very scary:eek:) there were some interesting pro's & con's for this lens. I read on some that vignetting is a problem at the wide end (one from a pro of 25 years with photo...
Forum: Lenses 11-01-10, 13:04
Replies: 10
Views: 8,453
Posted By David Smith
Options to Canon 17-85mm

I enjoy the 17-85 on my 40D.
However as I now have a 1D Mk111 the 17-85 is not compatible (I am correct aren't I??)-haven't tied it as I read it would damage the mirror.
I would be interested in...
Forum: The Photography Forum 08-12-09, 10:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,922
Posted By David Smith
I've just noticed this thread (I spend 99% of...

I've just noticed this thread (I spend 99% of time of the Bird Forum) so might be too late for you.
I have an expensive lense (Canon 500f4) so I contacted my home insurer-they were by far the...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 30-08-09, 11:09
Replies: 5
Views: 13,674
Posted By David Smith
Thank you for that advice. Andy-I have...

Thank you for that advice.

Andy-I have copied that link and will 'wade' through it.

Duncan-you advise
, there will be a setting on the camera called slow-synch flash, or similar. This is the...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 29-08-09, 10:01
Replies: 5
Views: 13,674
Posted By David Smith
Basic Flash question

Years ago (in the days of film!!!) my camera (Minolta 7000i) had a 'setting' when using external flash units.

I now have a Canon 40D and (because it was cheap) the Canon 550EX flash unit which I...
Forum: General Photography Technique 29-08-09, 09:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,959
Posted By David Smith
Thank you for that advice-I was leaning towards...

Thank you for that advice-I was leaning towards those thoughts but had no experience.
Although I have very little experience shooting RAW I have to 'get my feet wet' some time so this will be it....
Forum: General Photography Technique 28-08-09, 13:27
Replies: 4
Views: 2,959
Posted By David Smith
Black & white photography question

As bird/nature photgrapher first I tend to stick to standard/normal settings. However I have been asked to take a few black & white photographs at a wedding with a B&W theme (I stress-not as THE...
Forum: The Digital Darkroom 25-03-09, 21:19
Replies: 27
Views: 10,943
Posted By David Smith
Yes-I thought it seemed to go against the...

Yes-I thought it seemed to go against the idea......maybe I should have used a smaller RAW setting in-camera?
Your advise would be good to anyone with 1/2 a brain but from inside my...
Forum: The Digital Darkroom 25-03-09, 20:41
Replies: 27
Views: 10,943
Posted By David Smith
Is it possible to re-size RAW files??

As a bird watcher 1st and photographer 2nd I tend to post on Bird Forum and there are some very knowlegable & helpful people there.
However this question is specifically camera/computer based.
...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 18-02-09, 11:35
Replies: 19
Views: 13,785
Posted By David Smith
That is an excellent video. His take on the soft...

That is an excellent video. His take on the soft box is very enlightening (no pun intended)-particularly when he explains exactly how it works and why it needs to be close to the subject. Also why...
Forum: Computers and The Internet 27-10-08, 10:41
Replies: 6
Views: 4,353
Posted By David Smith
I am anything BUT an expert but having had the...

I am anything BUT an expert but having had the same problem I found:-
1. The 3 GB is the ammount you can download for a given price or in a given
period of time i.e. if it's 3GB per month then...
Forum: Photographic Accessories 27-10-08, 10:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,270
Posted By David Smith
Thanks again to all. The video was excellent so...

Thanks again to all.
The video was excellent so I looked at this web site-plenty of good advice/tips on there.
I will buy the kit with umbrella & soft box as it's a good deal and will allow me to...
Forum: Photographic Accessories 22-10-08, 09:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,643
Posted By David Smith
Thanks again- What time is Linda coming...

Thanks again-
What time is Linda coming around?:D (you have to watch the link;))
Forum: Photographic Accessories 21-10-08, 18:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,643
Posted By David Smith
panorama stitching programme-which is best ?

Following my earlier question (dedicated panorama camera) and looking at some of the excellent landscape shots on here-can anyone advise on a programme for stitching shots on the computer?...
Forum: Cameras 21-10-08, 14:18
Replies: 6
Views: 3,639
Posted By David Smith
Yes-I'm aware of the stitching method (although...

Yes-I'm aware of the stitching method (although not tried it) but I was intrigued by this camera and am tryingout of interest-to see if there is a digital version.
Forum: Cameras 21-10-08, 10:15
Replies: 6
Views: 3,639
Posted By David Smith
Panoramic 35mm-anyone seen one?

Some months ago I visited a showroom/gallery in North Wales. The photographer has used a very wide panaromic FILM camera i.e. he didn't need to take multiple shots and join them-the camere did it in...
Forum: Photographic Accessories 20-10-08, 13:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,270
Posted By David Smith
One thing I can't grasp (I know it will become...

One thing I can't grasp (I know it will become clear as I experiment) is-if it needs 2 light sources and the umbrella & softbox have different qualities-why do they mix them as against 2 x umbrellas...
Forum: Photographic Accessories 20-10-08, 12:30
Replies: 6
Views: 2,270
Posted By David Smith
Is this lighting kit OK for starters?

Having listened to the advice offered I am thinking of the following starter kit but have a couple of questions I would appreciate your thoughts on:-
UMRELLA OR SOFT BOX?
Is one better than the...
Forum: The Photography Forum 07-10-08, 15:06
Replies: 14
Views: 9,794
Posted By David Smith
A stunning photograph (in my humble opinion) To...

A stunning photograph (in my humble opinion)
To be honest I can't find ho to open peoples own gallery (as against the main gallery at the top.

STRIKE THAT-I'VE JUST WORKED IT OUT:D
Forum: The Photography Forum 07-10-08, 11:15
Replies: 14
Views: 9,794
Posted By David Smith
I normally just upload the full size image and...

I normally just upload the full size image and let them do the rest and so far I have been happy with results.
Are you going to put us out of our misery and post the photo here for us to see;)
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