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by mark111
Fri Aug 16, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: All rounder lens advice
Replies: 9
Views: 3955

All rounder lens advice

Need a bit of advise please, going to New York next year and im getting my a65 at xmas, what lens would be recommended as a good all rounder for NY, I have just the kit lenses 18-55 and 75-300 for my a230 but find the 300mm a bit to much of a zoom and the 55mm not sharp enough, budget up to £500 if ...
by mark111
Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Sunset Flight
Replies: 9
Views: 3978

Re: Sunset Flight

Love that photo, well captured such a beautiful sunset
by mark111
Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Pro Camera Shop UK ?
Replies: 14
Views: 8463

Re: Pro Camera Shop UK ?

Thanks for clearing that up, iam pretty sure if it went t**s up its a case of it could happen to the EU ones as well but im not one for the warranty card anyway as I have had a couple of bad experiences from UK sellers. I think I will go and look and if I get my skates on it could hopefully be here ...
by mark111
Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Pro Camera Shop UK ?
Replies: 14
Views: 8463

Re: Pro Camera Shop UK ?

Thanks for clearing that up, iam pretty sure if it went t**s up its a case of it could happen to the EU ones as well but im not one for the warranty card anyway as I have had a couple of bad experiences from UK sellers. I think I will go and look and if I get my skates on it could hopefully be here ...
by mark111
Thu Jun 20, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Pro Camera Shop UK ?
Replies: 14
Views: 8463

Re: Pro Camera Shop UK ?

Out of curiosity what is a " Grey Lens " I have read people talk about this on a lot of imports
by mark111
Thu Jun 20, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Pro Camera Shop UK ?
Replies: 14
Views: 8463

Re: Pro Camera Shop UK ?

Thanks guys
by mark111
Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Pro Camera Shop UK ?
Replies: 14
Views: 8463

Pro Camera Shop UK ?

Is this deal too good to be genuine, are they a trustworthy dealer ? Has anyone used them

http://www.procamerashop.co.uk/sigma-15 ... mount.html
by mark111
Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:09 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Glenfinnan
Replies: 2
Views: 2274

Glenfinnan

Glenfinnan monument at Loch Shiel


Image
047_edited-1 by marksmith0668, on Flickr
by mark111
Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Ben Nevis
Replies: 2
Views: 2370

Ben Nevis

Myself and my son decided to take advantage of the great weather and walk up Ben Nevis on my birthday. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5460/9020405374_d27696f4fe_b.jpg 090_edited-2 by marksmith0668 , on Flickr http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3708/9020336742_1a0e9c74c4_b.jpg 107_edited-1 by marksmith0668...
by mark111
Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: DSLRs pre-2006
Topic: Simulator
Replies: 0
Views: 10055

Simulator

Found this maybe help beginners to Dslr photography if the need any tips ( like me )

http://camerasim.com/camera-simulator/
by mark111
Sat May 25, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: A230 Trade in
Replies: 6
Views: 11685

Re: A230 Trade in

Still looking at the a77 would i see a drastic difference in photographic quality from my a230 ?
Or the a65 any users who can advise please as i want to upgrade and get one that lasts me and im happy with
by mark111
Tue May 07, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: I gave in...........
Replies: 17
Views: 6912

Re: I gave in...........

Excellent photos, I was up at Leuchars for Joint Warrior and my 300mm Sony lens was struggling. FOM is still getting in my way to suggest the 500mm lens would be a great investment for my aircraft photos
by mark111
Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Skye shapes and colours
Replies: 22
Views: 6507

Re: Skye shapes and colours

First is superb, I really must start taking advantage of all these beautiful locations 2/3 hours drive away from me
by mark111
Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Skye shapes and colours
Replies: 22
Views: 6507

Re: Skye shapes and colours

Heres a video to watch Birma, a group from Skye called Runrig.They had a few hits I have seen them a few times and stirs my Scottish heart and it will take you back to your trip :)
http://youtu.be/hfheT5yFFN8
by mark111
Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Hints, Tips & Tricks
Topic: Typical Camera Settings
Replies: 15
Views: 18795

Re: Typical Camera Settings

Thanks,

Heres a bit of information i found if it can help anyone else with aircraft photography

http://www.1thousandth.com/index.htm

Cheers

Mark