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Forum: Beginner photography questions 19-02-11, 08:34 PM
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Posted By adam_christie
@Matt: Any recommendations on stacking software?

@Matt: Any recommendations on stacking software?
Forum: Digital SLRs 16-02-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By adam_christie
Hi Rachel; I'm going through exactly the...

Hi Rachel;

I'm going through exactly the same process at the moment - and I've decided on the EF-S 55-250 IS lens for exactly the reasons that mondmagu has highlighted above. According to lots of...
Forum: Lenses 15-02-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 677
Posted By adam_christie
EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 EF-S...

EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5
EF-S 17-55mm F2.8
EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6
and finally the EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro.

Just so that ALL bases are covered, and as they are the EF-S series lenses, they are nice and...
Forum: General photography discussion 13-02-11, 12:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By adam_christie
How are normal lenses made? I dream of...

How are normal lenses made?

I dream of owning a 50mm F1.2L.......
Forum: General photography discussion 11-02-11, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By adam_christie
Methinks Martinnadia may be bored!

Methinks Martinnadia may be bored!
Forum: Beginner photography questions 09-02-11, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By adam_christie
Goeie more! Welcome to the forum! Nice...

Goeie more! Welcome to the forum!

Nice purchase - that's a whole lot of camera you've got there! You could get a new lens - as you're new to photography perhaps a macro or wide-angle will help you...
Forum: Canon chat 07-02-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,826
Posted By adam_christie
@ Balenciaga: Don't get me wrong, I love my 550D...

@ Balenciaga: Don't get me wrong, I love my 550D - It's just annoying that Canon have just released a new camera with the things I wanted on my 550D. Ah well. I guess I'll be saving for the next 2...
Forum: Canon chat 07-02-11, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,826
Posted By adam_christie
@Stormsong: I also have some FD lenses that I...

@Stormsong: I also have some FD lenses that I need to get an adaptor for - where did you get yours?
Forum: Off-topic discussion 07-02-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Posted By adam_christie
I've been an avid fan of Digitalrev for a while...

I've been an avid fan of Digitalrev for a while now, however its because Kai Wong (chief product reviewer) is hilarious in his video reviews and not due to their low prices. I almost bought my 550D...
Forum: Canon chat 07-02-11, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,826
Posted By adam_christie
Oh, and in reply to Drew - Your list is pretty...

Oh, and in reply to Drew - Your list is pretty much the same as mine! Apart from the 55-250mm budget lens - I had a hand me down Canon 75-300mm USM III from my mum (needs a service & clean as it's 10...
Forum: Canon chat 07-02-11, 09:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,826
Posted By adam_christie
I need to explain myself a little: I bought...

I need to explain myself a little:

I bought the 550D instead of the 500D as the 500D didn't have a plug for an external mic, and didn't have 25FPS 1080P video (my intention was to use the camera...
Forum: Canon chat 07-02-11, 07:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,826
Posted By adam_christie
Canon 600D......

So - the 600D's been announced! That's great news for everyone (including myself) that's just bought themselves a 550D......NOT! Plus the fact that the anticipated release price is only a little more...
Forum: Beginner photography questions 05-02-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By adam_christie
Welcome! I've recently just done the same as you,...

Welcome! I've recently just done the same as you, and also have a 550D! It's a great piece of kit, and can take some stunning photos! Which lens kit did you go for?
Forum: General photography discussion 03-02-11, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 851
Posted By adam_christie
I'm so relieved that I'm not the only one! In...

I'm so relieved that I'm not the only one! In fact it's such a relief that it's actually helped a little with the whole "fear" concept!

Thanks! :)
Forum: General photography discussion 02-02-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 851
Posted By adam_christie
Getting over the "fear" of photography - how did you do it?

Evening all!

I've recently joined a local group where we get together and learn the art of photography, and each week we're set assignments whereby we take photos over the course of the following...
Forum: Beginner photography questions 02-02-11, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,165
Posted By adam_christie
It's a question that's been asked by many, many...

It's a question that's been asked by many, many people - and all I can say is that you need to try both out! Both are just as good as each other, and it's honestly down to personal preference at the...
Forum: Canon chat 27-01-11, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 329
Posted By adam_christie
Apparently the GGS Glass protectors that you can...

Apparently the GGS Glass protectors that you can guy off the "bay" are pretty good also, however I'm reading on other forums that the actual screen cover itself is quite cheap & easy to replace...
Forum: Canon chat 25-01-11, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By adam_christie
I don't have any experience with Sigma EF lenses...

I don't have any experience with Sigma EF lenses that come off a 35mm SLR, however I'm getting a Canon 75-300mm USM Lens that was used on a EOS Rebel2000 this weekend. Hopefully I won't have the same...
Forum: Beginner photography questions 24-01-11, 07:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 423
Posted By adam_christie
Hi; I was in the same position as you - very...

Hi;

I was in the same position as you - very attracted to the 500D as all the reviews I read said it was a fantastic beginners camera, with great features that rivalled other brands. I went to...
Forum: Digital Camera World competitions, meet-ups and events 23-01-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 789
Posted By adam_christie
A nice fry up from the Cafe!? ...

A nice fry up from the Cafe!?

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/A6_TWK/IMG_2797a.jpg
Forum: Beginner photography questions 23-01-11, 10:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 555
Posted By adam_christie
@Chris: Unfortunately I've already bought my card...

@Chris: Unfortunately I've already bought my card - it's a Transcend however, and I've just transferred a 175Mb file over and it took 19 seconds - so 9.2 Mb/sec which isn't far off for a class 10....
Forum: Lenses 23-01-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By adam_christie
Ah well - at least the AV-1 is there in case I...

Ah well - at least the AV-1 is there in case I fancy taking some film photos! I couldn't sell it - a) my mum gave it to me and she bought it new back in 1979 and b) I would hardly get anything for...
Forum: Beginner photography questions 22-01-11, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 555
Posted By adam_christie
EEEP! What's a good way to tell whether or not...

EEEP! What's a good way to tell whether or not it's the genuine article instead?!
Forum: Beginner photography questions 22-01-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By adam_christie
Larger physical manuals don't exist, but you can...

Larger physical manuals don't exist, but you can download the PDF version here: http://files.canon-europe.com/files/soft38013/manual/EOS%20550D_HG_EN_Flat.pdf

And perhaps print it off on A4 paper?
Forum: Lenses 21-01-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By adam_christie
FD lenses with a modern DSLR

I've got a couple of FD lenses that my mum gave me along with her old Canon AV-1 SLR. One is a Canon 50mm F1.8, and the other is a Sun 35-200mm Telephoto Lens. I'm thinking in investing in an FD to...
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