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Forum: Equipment Reviews 20-03-09, 21:22
Replies: 1
Views: 15,249
Posted By Buckster
Fuji S5 Pro review

haven't posted a review of the S5 Pro - and when I looked at the current prices (sub 500 for body only) - I felt I should

I have to say the Fuji S5 has to be the best camera I've used

perfect...
Forum: The Digital Darkroom 14-06-08, 09:38
Replies: 0
Views: 2,250
Posted By Buckster
Online Video showing how to simulate a Gradient ND filter in Photoshop

This one is working so well for me - I thought I'd promote the guys podcast by posting up a link to this tutorial

http://www.thedigitalphotographyconnection.com/pfdp_player.php?ID=58

ignore the...
Forum: General Photography Technique 14-06-08, 09:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,469
Posted By Buckster
Getting Superb Sunsets without Damaging your Eyes

I have to say I do like landscapes, and I do like photos of the setting sun ... but something I read made me think a bit.

so the question is:

"when and how is it safe to take photos of a...
Forum: Cameras 28-12-07, 12:01
Replies: 3
Views: 3,049
Posted By Buckster
still SA mount Joe - which is admittadly a major...

still SA mount Joe - which is admittadly a major disadvantage

I'd pick one of these up over a 400d any day though tbh or a D40 - just depends on what type of usage you'd want from it

I saw a...
Forum: Cameras 27-12-07, 15:27
Replies: 3
Views: 3,049
Posted By Buckster
Bargain Sigma SD-14 at Jessops

have had to try so hard to stop myself buying one as a landscape camera (miss my S3 Pro for landscapes a bit - even though QC was naff !)

anyway - its £499 inc 18-50 DC (3.5-5.6) Sigma Lens + lens...
Forum: Cameras 21-06-07, 19:05
Replies: 24
Views: 8,893
Posted By Buckster
thanks for the reply - surprised me too. I...

thanks for the reply - surprised me too.

I would think even a 'Pro would erk at a 450 bill for a new sensor - it just wouldn't be cost economical.

I'm currently looking at D80s and D200s - but...
Forum: Cameras 21-06-07, 18:14
Replies: 24
Views: 8,893
Posted By Buckster
thanks Yelvertoft. an update for you all -...

thanks Yelvertoft.

an update for you all - Jessops are being very helpful and I've sent the camera off to them to see what they can do - 10/10 on Jessops I have to say - complete step change vs...
Forum: Cameras 18-06-07, 12:50
Replies: 24
Views: 8,893
Posted By Buckster
"Its a Pro camera designed for only 1 year of...

"Its a Pro camera designed for only 1 year of Professional heavy usage"

this is was Customer services said to me today - they're designed for one year of heavy Professional style usage, and the...
Forum: Cameras 16-06-07, 17:02
Replies: 24
Views: 8,893
Posted By Buckster
thanks Stephen - over on the dpreview Fuji forum...

thanks Stephen - over on the dpreview Fuji forum - had at least 1 other S3 user with exact same CCD fault, and one with the same fault on a S2 ...

Mark.
Forum: Cameras 16-06-07, 14:11
Replies: 24
Views: 8,893
Posted By Buckster
Just got my paper version in the post of the...

Just got my paper version in the post of the quote ....

1 hour labour @ 47 + VAT

£400 + VAT for the CCD

jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez !

Mark.
Forum: Cameras 16-06-07, 07:22
Replies: 24
Views: 8,893
Posted By Buckster
thanks guys - I'll give Fuji the benefit of the...

thanks guys - I'll give Fuji the benefit of the doubt till Monday when I re-speak to them - perhaps they'll turn-around - just surprised they've tried it on with such a bill to start with.

and rob...
Forum: Cameras 15-06-07, 22:41
Replies: 24
Views: 8,893
Posted By Buckster
got my "quote" today .... 540 pounds to...

got my "quote" today ....

540 pounds to repair ! they are taking the mick ...

I told them I was completely gobsmacked that they'd expect a sensor to only last 14 months (and 4.5K photos) - and...
Forum: Cameras 11-06-07, 18:56
Replies: 24
Views: 8,893
Posted By Buckster
good idea Stephen will try that later before I...

good idea Stephen will try that later before I box it up ....

I hope it comes back in time for RIAT ....

better had !
Forum: Cameras 11-06-07, 18:04
Replies: 24
Views: 8,893
Posted By Buckster
thanks guys - off to Fuji tomorrow :) even...

thanks guys - off to Fuji tomorrow :)

even better someone on another forum suggested looking at old photos - I've found one from April when it was in warranty with the line ...

its just I...
Forum: Cameras 11-06-07, 07:46
Replies: 24
Views: 8,893
Posted By Buckster
Aaaargh - Fuji S3 Pro failing ?

took a photo last night then downloaded to computer and noticed a vertical "lazer" line 1/3 way across from the right :(

took other photos to confirm it wasn't a one off..

happens at ISO400 + ,...
Forum: Lenses 04-06-06, 21:46
Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Posted By Buckster
BTW - this shot on here was sharpness = NORMAL...

BTW - this shot on here was sharpness = NORMAL not OFF

Mark.
Forum: Lenses 04-06-06, 21:45
Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Posted By Buckster
I wasn't worried about the CA - just mentionned...

I wasn't worried about the CA - just mentionned it in case it was anything to do with the double image in the viewfinder.

I'm pleased sharpness wise with the lens - it just freaked me out that I...
Forum: Lenses 04-06-06, 21:19
Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Posted By Buckster
Stephen. I'm using a Fuji now not a Nikon. ...

Stephen.

I'm using a Fuji now not a Nikon.

It does look a bit soft now you mention it - lens was not wide open - was at F5.6 ISO400, 1/750th of a second.

Here is the full (although resized)...
Forum: Lenses 04-06-06, 20:40
Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Posted By Buckster
Nikon 300mm EF F4 Help Please

I recently bought a 300mm F4 - and whillst its taking some great sharp photos in my opinion, there are 2 weirdies, one is quite a lot of Chromatic Abberation which has suprised me, and the 2nd - in...
Forum: Lenses 25-05-06, 22:52
Replies: 20
Views: 7,227
Posted By Buckster
Amazingly dodgey Ebay auction ...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Nikon-VR-DX-18-200mm-lens-Brand-new-and-unused_W0QQitemZ7623442829QQcategoryZ30070QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Check-out the items that the 100% feedback was left for !
...
Forum: Lenses 16-05-06, 18:24
Replies: 10
Views: 4,364
Posted By Buckster
Yes it was a good buy - had gone within 24 hours...

Yes it was a good buy - had gone within 24 hours :(

Stephen - thanks for the advice - very useful.

I'm currently leaning towards the 100-300 Sigma EX + 1.4x TC ... am I going to be heavily...
Forum: Lenses 14-05-06, 10:44
Replies: 10
Views: 4,364
Posted By Buckster
Sigma 100-300 EX and 50-500 Opinions Please

I'm looking for a lens which I can use for airshows, birding, and hopefully general other zoom stuff ....

Max budget is around 400 -500 pounds - so am considering the following, in prioroty of the...
Forum: The Photography Forum 25-04-06, 18:38
Replies: 10
Views: 4,060
Posted By Buckster
One good tip for you all - is that for general...

One good tip for you all - is that for general usage buy a 45 pound "H" - high speed Olympus XD card (1 gig) - the interface transfer rate within the camera is literally double - so writing JPEGS and...
Forum: Cameras 24-04-06, 19:15
Replies: 5
Views: 3,245
Posted By Buckster
All I can say is I've been VERY VERY impressed...

All I can say is I've been VERY VERY impressed during the first 2 weeks of ownership of the Fuji S3 Pro - shots are a fair way better compared to my 2 previous DSLRs. (350D and D70S) .. Yes its a bit...
Forum: Lenses 16-02-06, 22:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,699
Posted By Buckster
Thanks for all of your advice. Stephen and...

Thanks for all of your advice.

Stephen and Andy - thanks - I think I can remove the ED lens off my list then ...

Greypoint, I know its hard to compare, but how would you say the 80-200 + 2x...
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