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Forum: Off-topic discussion 21-07-10, 05:38 PM
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Posted By rapidfire
Hi Chris, That is amazing right down to his...

Hi Chris,
That is amazing right down to his interesting use for Jabba ! I lived for Star Wars and loved the
AT- AT Walkers - I wonder if George Lucas would have seen this coming ?

John
Forum: General equipment chat 02-07-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By rapidfire
Hi, They must be available I'd have thought...

Hi,
They must be available I'd have thought because my Sigma 150 - 500mm came complete with one and I tend to double up as in have both camera and lens strap around my neck adjusted so that the...
Forum: Digital SLRs 02-07-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,309
Posted By rapidfire
Hi Forseti, I stand corrected sir and...

Hi Forseti,
I stand corrected sir and obviously need to pay closer attention to the manual!

Unfortunately I have to admit that I suffer from a common male trait:-
Receive package.
Remove...
Forum: Digital SLRs 01-07-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,309
Posted By rapidfire
Thanks ap4a I will give this a try too. ...

Thanks ap4a I will give this a try too.
Manuals are fine but a bit overpowering sometimes which is why I asked about video's (sorry DVD now ) and courses but also you guys are explaining it in...
Forum: Digital SLRs 01-07-10, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,309
Posted By rapidfire
Just tried M and TV modes and the numbers...

Just tried M and TV modes and the numbers matched. Switched back to AV and the numbers fluctuate but I think it may even be me moving the camera slightly to check the settings hand held which would...
Forum: Digital SLRs 01-07-10, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,309
Posted By rapidfire
Hi Chris and Manxman, I will try and find an...

Hi Chris and Manxman,
I will try and find an example to post but as you can imagine and like yourself and everyone else I tend to discard those shots I am not happy with straight away if not only...
Forum: Digital SLRs 30-06-10, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,309
Posted By rapidfire
Hi Chris, Hope you are well and thanks for the...

Hi Chris,
Hope you are well and thanks for the info with apologies for the lack thereof in mine!

I tend to always shoot in AV mode as I rarely shoot anything other than wildlife and nearly...
Forum: Digital SLRs 30-06-10, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,309
Posted By rapidfire
Conflict of info.

Hi all,
Forgive me for asking what may to you be a silly question but I am unable to find the answer in the manuals or perhaps have just overlooked it.
Why does my 7D indicate a different shutter...
Forum: Wildlife & nature photography 17-06-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By rapidfire
Smashing photo Dwayne ! I love the softness of...

Smashing photo Dwayne !
I love the softness of the foliage yet the vibrant colour and there is almost a magical feel to the whole picture.
You can almost hear Clannad playing in the backround !!...
Forum: Digital SLRs 15-06-10, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By rapidfire
Hi Markulous, Very nice Spotted Flycatcher sir...

Hi Markulous,
Very nice Spotted Flycatcher sir 'doing exactly what it says on the tin' !
What sort of distance was he/she and settings please ?
I'm just about to download and check out some...
Forum: Digital Camera World 13-06-10, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By rapidfire
Hi Ian and welcome. I am sure you will find as...

Hi Ian and welcome.
I am sure you will find as I have that people using this site are very helpful and and willing to give good advice if they can.
My brother has just bought himself a 50D so it...
Forum: Digital SLRs 13-06-10, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By rapidfire
Hi donoreo (et al) - Sorry but have been unable...

Hi donoreo (et al) - Sorry but have been unable to find time to go on line just of late.

I am always a bit hesitant to post any of my pictures as what I feel is a pleasing and passable effort on...
Forum: Digital SLRs 04-06-10, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By rapidfire
Smile Update on the lens dilema !

Chris , 'Old Boy et al - Thanks once again for all your advice.
Having pondered , paced and read up I made a decision and have just taken delivery of the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM and will...
Forum: Digital SLRs 27-05-10, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By rapidfire
Sorry,bit late on parade today! Thanks Matt...

Sorry,bit late on parade today!
Thanks Matt that is definately an option I had (and will again) considered but I am sure I was frightened off by a warning in the 7D manual regarding performing this...
Forum: Digital SLRs 26-05-10, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By rapidfire
That is a lovely shot sir ! I will do as you...

That is a lovely shot sir !
I will do as you suggest and also have a look at the 300mm F4 shots you have taken.
The good thing about this forum is the advice is from people like yourself and...
Forum: Digital SLRs 24-05-10, 05:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By rapidfire
Thanks again Chris and 'Oldboy' ( it is wildlife...

Thanks again Chris and 'Oldboy' ( it is wildlife I am wanting to photograph ).
I appreciate all your comments and agree that what I should be doing is learning to use what I have.
My lack of...
Forum: Digital SLRs 21-05-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By rapidfire
I have the Tamron 18 - 270 and the Sigma 150 -...

I have the Tamron 18 - 270 and the Sigma 150 - 500 APO both of which where rated highly by Photoplus magazine which is what prompted me to buy them.
I must admit that the L series lenses are...
Forum: Digital SLRs 21-05-10, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By rapidfire
Many thanks Chris. I have to say that is a...

Many thanks Chris. I have to say that is a relief.
What about the prime f2.8 300mm Canon L series I am toying with and pretty much decided on please - any thoughts on that although I realise you...
Forum: Digital SLRs 21-05-10, 08:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By rapidfire
Actually Chris, thinking about it I do have two...

Actually Chris, thinking about it I do have two or three shots under Rapifire in the gallery section which may give some idea ?
Cheers for help
John / rapidfire
P/S they have not been Photoshopped...
Forum: Lenses 21-05-10, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By rapidfire
Thanks Chris ( and for reply to my grain querie...

Thanks Chris ( and for reply to my grain querie ).
I shall need some good glassware as I have a lot of catching up to do!
John/Rapidfire
Forum: Digital SLRs 21-05-10, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By rapidfire
Hi Chris. Thanks for the quick response and...

Hi Chris.
Thanks for the quick response and good point. I will sort an example or two of what I mean if I can.
- Very nice pictures you've taken sir! I have a long way to go I see.
Forum: Lenses 21-05-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By rapidfire
Thanks Stu1972 I was kind of hoping someone...

Thanks Stu1972
I was kind of hoping someone would say this as my brother pulls my leg about me always being prepared to spend that bit extra and not take a risk on a deal but I would rather not...
Forum: Digital SLRs 21-05-10, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By rapidfire
Cool More help please

I have a EOS 7D which on the whole I am very pleased with but I am intrigued when people refer to the 'low noise' or 'grain' you get at high ISO because I jumped to the 7D from a
450D and unless...
Forum: Lenses 21-05-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By rapidfire
Question Advice please

I am seriously considering purchasing a Canon EF300mm f2.8 IS USM lens to use with my EOS 7D because I feel I would benefit from the speed of the lens combined with the 8fps of the camera for my...
Forum: Photoshop technique 01-04-10, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,507
Posted By rapidfire
Many thanks Forseti i will give it a try.

Many thanks Forseti i will give it a try.
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