Just brilliant, keep them coming

Love the animal shots. As I'm sure I've said before - I want your camera and when are you taking me out to take some photos?

Love the animal shots. As I'm sure I've said before - I want your camera and when are you taking me out to take some photos?

Thanks Loz.... I'll take you out whenever you like, but you cannot have my cameras

It's great to see so many enthusiastic photographers on BriSkoda.

Where do you tend to buy your glass and accessories from Scuff?

Steve

Where do you tend to buy your glass and accessories from Scuff?

Steve

Most of the gear was from warehouse express. But I got a better deal from A J Purdy on the 1DmkIII body.

Fantastic shots scuff...... do you ever frequent photography-on-the.net/forum/ ??

Recommendation for glass - contact a guy kerso on potn [link above]..... he can do you a good deal on lenses (all are imported but are covered by international warranty so there's no issues with warranty. I got my 24-70L for £630 and my 70-200 f/2.8L IS for £1020 through him.

Mind you, doesn't look like you actually need any more glass!!

Anyway, beautiful shots mate....

Steve

Fantastic shots scuff...... do you ever frequent photography-on-the.net/forum/ ??

Recommendation for glass - contact a guy kerso on potn [link above]..... he can do you a good deal on lenses (all are imported but are covered by international warranty so there's no issues with warranty. I got my 24-70L for £630 and my 70-200 f/2.8L IS for £1020 through him.

Mind you, doesn't look like you actually need any more glass!!

Anyway, beautiful shots mate....

Steve

Hi Steve

Thanks for your comments......

I am often found at POTN - same username

I have bought a lens from Kerso - one of my Tilt-Shift lenses, and got a good service from him.

You cannot have enough lenses !!!! I've got my eye on a 14mm f2.8L II and the 200 f2:eek: Just do not tell SWMBO

Your secret is safe here, just p'exd an Alpha 100 for a 700. I fancied trying a Nikon D300 but swimbo would have noticed the change from Sony to Nikon !

My next step up will be a nice DSLR , but it's a lot of money to buy a decent body , some batteries , a case , a selection of lenses and so on.

When I win the lottery , maybe

I'm just after ordering the following and found 7dayshop.com - Online shopping made easy ! very competitive. Also Canon are doing a promotion (Canon Europe - For Home) at the moment so should get £150 back with this.

1 Hama Memory Card Case / Wallet - 47152 £1.99

1 7dayshop.com Tripods - Car Window Clamp with 3 Way Pan/Tilt Head £9.99

1 7dayshop.com Tripods - CX Mini Metal Tripod, Silver Colour (WT060) - £2.59

1 7dayshop.com Tripods - Fully Featured "Baby" Tripod with FREE Case £9.99

1 7dayshop.com Tripods - Monopod with FREE Case (WT1003) - £9.99

1 Lowepro Off Trail 2 - Holster Style Belt Pack for 35mm SLR Cameras - £36.99

2 CompactFlash (CF) Memory Card - 2GB - Sandisk Extreme III £25.98

1 Canon Digital Camera Battery - BP-511A - £49.99

1 Canon Battery Grip - BG-E2N - for EOS 20D / 30D / 40D £99.00

1 Canon Lens Hood - EW 73B - £17.99

1 Canon Digital SLR Camera Kit - EOS 40D with EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM & 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens - £1,149.00

1 Displex LCD Screen Protector for Canon EOS 40D - £5.99

Sub-Total: £1,419.49

P&P - # Normal : £7.95

Total: £1,427.44

Obviously its not up to the spec of Scuff, but I think its good for the price.

Looks like a great setup......

You can also find good deals on cards here...

https://www.picstop.co.uk/Compact-Flash-CF/SanDisk-Extreme-III-Compact-Flash---2GB

They are amazing pictures, and what a cracking lense!

I may be wrong but might you have had your camera with you the day you picked up your Octavia? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Scuff -

If you like animal shots, take a look at my signature...

Its WHF down in Headcorn, nr. maidstone. They do photo days where you can get really close to the animals...

I volunteer down there and this is what a true amateur and his 400D with sigma lens can do with very little effort. Cats are lively and full of beans due to the fact that it is mostly very quiet down there with only small numbers of public going through each day.

They are amazing pictures, and what a cracking lense!

I may be wrong but might you have had your camera with you the day you picked up your Octavia? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Hi James

You have a good memory

Scuff -

If you like animal shots, take a look at my signature...

Its WHF down in Headcorn, nr. maidstone. They do photo days where you can get really close to the animals...

I volunteer down there and this is what a true amateur and his 400D with sigma lens can do with very little effort. Cats are lively and full of beans due to the fact that it is mostly very quiet down there with only small numbers of public going through each day.

Hi Sonic....

Great shots there.

It just goes to prove again that it is not the kit, but the photographer.

The better kit only give you better quality for your efforts.

The Sanctuary is on my list of places to visit. All credit to you for volunteering to help look after these wonderful cats.

We were offered a discount by the Eos Experience organisation for that visit. Maybe you could organise a day for the Briskodians - I would happily offer my services with regard to passing on some of my photographic experience and techniques.

Maybe you could organise a day for the Briskodians - I would happily offer my services with regard to passing on some of my photographic experience and techniques.

Sounds like a great idea; I'd try to make the trip down for that

Steve

Some first (clumsy) attempts with my new camera and lens - Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-400:

Some first (clumsy) attempts with my new camera and lens - Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-400:

Nice shots Andy - Even if they were taken with a NOINK :D

Here's a few I did on my Lumix FZ7 at Chester Zoo last weekend, I can't help but feel the first 2 should be entered for some kind of caption competition They have had a slight tweak in picassa because they were just a touch over exposed (and probably still are, but I'm a total novice).

"no .. no .... don't take my picture" or "invisible harmonica!"

"Well love, yer twizzle bearing is grinding a bit ..thhhtthht ... at a push I can get you in next week but it will cost £500"

This old boy swooped in like an eagle heading for my son's lunch

Mmm Fluff. Nice Beaver.

Hi Scuff, love the pictures:thumbup:. Oh I have serious lens envy now. Big fast prime lenses are really quite sexy (perhaps I don’t get out enough) and as for your 1D!!!!

Hi Scuff, love the pictures:thumbup:. Oh I have serious lens envy now. Big fast prime lenses are really quite sexy (perhaps I don’t get out enough) and as for your 1D!!!!

If ever we meet up, you are welcome to have a go.

Fluff

Nice eating beaver shot

Fluff

Surely the first pic should be

"sniff sniff, I do smell of beaver":eek:

Lance

If ever we meet up, you are welcome to have a go.

Ooooh now there’s an offer I can’t refuse. I love the way the big full frame Canons produce pictures with so much punch and colour. I look at a picture I have taken and I think it technically looks sharp, the exposure looks about right (well on the odd occasion it does) the contrast looks good and overall I am happy. Then I see what one of the big boys can do and my shot suddenly looks rubbish. I don’t mean the moment of capture of the shot or the framing of the subject, but the picture itself looks 2D in comparison. A lot of this is, if I am honest, that I’m not a natural photographer and don’t have an artistic eye, but I do get pleasure out of candid photography and sports shots. I have a hankering for a 40D and a Sigma 120-400mm (with IS) lens, but need to save up a few pennies first.

Ooooh now there’s an offer I can’t refuse. I love the way the big full frame Canons produce pictures with so much punch and colour. I look at a picture I have taken and I think it technically looks sharp, the exposure looks about right (well on the odd occasion it does) the contrast looks good and overall I am happy. Then I see what one of the big boys can do and my shot suddenly looks rubbish. I don’t mean the moment of capture of the shot or the framing of the subject, but the picture itself looks 2D in comparison. A lot of this is, if I am honest, that I’m not a natural photographer and don’t have an artistic eye, but I do get pleasure out of candid photography and sports shots. I have a hankering for a 40D and a Sigma 120-400mm (with IS) lens, but need to save up a few pennies first.

I've been at this game for about 30 years now :eek: , and I can honestly say that right now, we have never had it so good. The modern DSLR is capable of producing quite stunning quality technically.

There then comes the personal choice of which make or model you can afford or desire. You have chosen Canon - Nikon produce just as good cameras, so the choice comes down to personal preference. Some prefer one over the other, just don't get hung up over the manufacturer you go with.

Over the years I have seen plenty of technically perfect images, but they lack something. This is where you put your personal stamp on a photo.

I often hear that 'It is the photographer, not the camera, that takes the picture'. That is much too simplistic. The reason I use professional cameras and lenses is that, if I put a lot of time and effort into a shot, then I want my gear to produce a high quality file. You still have to 'drive it' correctly though.

Then there is the quality of the light. In the studio you can control this, but outside you just have to work with what you have. Planning can help, be at the right place at the right time. I can also guarantee that for every stunning shot you see, there are plenty that hit the recycle bin.

Once you use a professional camera body, you will never be happy with the 5D, 40D etc cameras. Yes, they are lighter and produce good if not excellent images - but there is something missing. The same goes for lenses. Sigma do produce good kit - but once you use the 'L' series lenses, you wont want to go back.

Then we get to cost - our main limitation. I am lucky enough to be able to work hard and save up to buy what I want. It is my main passion and am happy to justify it for that reason alone.

Photography is a great hobby/interest. We never stop learning and chasing that perfect image in quality and feel.

Jeez that lot sounds pretty anal !!!!! If you want more, put on your anorak and drop over to POTN and fill yer boots.