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Forum: Lenses 03-04-12, 07:58 PM
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Posted By Orbster
Constant apertures

This one has been puzzling me for a while.

There are zoom lenses out there that have a constant aperture throughout the focal range so given that the f number is actually a ratio of the focal...
Forum: Lenses 01-04-12, 04:24 PM
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Posted By Orbster
Smile I have a Nikon D700 on the way

I have a Nikon D700 on the way
Forum: Lenses 01-04-12, 03:59 PM
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Posted By Orbster
I've just seen a 28-70mm Sigma with a constant...

I've just seen a 28-70mm Sigma with a constant 2.8 aperture that is the DG format. Comes in a bit cheaper too so I think I'll go for that.

It would have been nice to go a bit wider and to have the...
Forum: Lenses 01-04-12, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By Orbster
******! I'll have to ring and cancel the...

******!

I'll have to ring and cancel the order before it's dispatched.

Any suggestions for an FX, fast aperture, standard zoom for Nikon in the same price range?
Forum: Lenses 31-03-12, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By Orbster
Correct-a-mundo, thanks Chris. Do yo happen...

Correct-a-mundo, thanks Chris.

Do yo happen to know if this lens is optimised for a full frame as it says nothing about it being a DX format lens on the site that I bought it from but upon...
Forum: Lenses 31-03-12, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By Orbster
17-70mm macro lens

Hi all, just a quick one...

This lens being a macro lens, is there any reason why it can't perform other tasks ie landscapes at shorter focal lengths or portraits at the long end?

Regards,
Forum: Landscape photography 07-11-11, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 136
Posted By Orbster
Wild Flower Locations...

Hi all, can anyone point me in the direction of resources for locating wild flower fields and/or meadows.

I live in Bournemouth and the New Forest is just up the road and the beautiful Dorset...
Forum: Landscape photography 06-11-11, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By Orbster
Gorgeous shot, I only live in Bournemouth myself...

Gorgeous shot, I only live in Bournemouth myself so I have no excuse not to get down there.

Did you park at Lulworth Cove and hike up or elsewhere?
Forum: General equipment chat 15-10-11, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By Orbster
I'm not sure actually, I bought the original one...

I'm not sure actually, I bought the original one 2nd hand off ebay but when it started playing up Kenro (the UK distributors) replaced it for a brand new one as it was from a faulty batch.

I'm...
Forum: General equipment chat 08-10-11, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By Orbster
Nissin Di866 Problems...

Hi all,

I own the aforementioned flashgun and I am having problems with it and wondered if anyone else has had the same?

The problems I am having are;

The unit simply freezes, none of the...
Forum: Landscape photography 24-09-11, 11:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 391
Posted By Orbster
Fair point, how low-res would you suggest. I'd...

Fair point, how low-res would you suggest. I'd still like the image to be fairly crisp on here.
Forum: Landscape photography 22-09-11, 07:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 391
Posted By Orbster
Ha, I take it you're familiar with his work or...

Ha, I take it you're familiar with his work or the town then?

Thanks for the comments guys.
Forum: Landscape photography 20-09-11, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 391
Posted By Orbster
http://www.flickr.com/photos/53488095@N08/61669105...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53488095@N08/6166910518/in/photostream

Fair point chaps, here's a more discreetly watermarked version :)
Forum: Landscape photography 19-09-11, 07:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 391
Posted By Orbster
You can't see the picture at all?

You can't see the picture at all?
Forum: Landscape photography 19-09-11, 07:11 PM
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Views: 391
Posted By Orbster
HDR Sunrise

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53488095@N08/6156642179/in/photostream

Taken on a recent holiday in the beautiful little town of Laugharne in Wales.

Thoughts?
Forum: Photo critique 29-08-11, 09:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 243
Posted By Orbster
Fireshow Photography

Check out these pictures I took of a fireshow over the last week. The whole set was from three separate shows over the week and each time I had a better idea of what I needed to do to improve.

I...
Forum: Sports and action photography 29-08-11, 06:24 PM
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Views: 194
Posted By Orbster
Fireshow...

Check out these pictures I took of a fireshow over the last week. The whole set was from three separate shows over the week and each time I had a better idea of what I needed to do to improve.

I...
Forum: Photo critique 29-08-11, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By Orbster
Ok thanks for the input guys. I can't...

Ok thanks for the input guys.

I can't remember whether I intended the monochrome one to be out of focus or not to be honest but it does give it a certain something I think :)

Any more comments?
Forum: Photo critique 29-08-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By Orbster
Ooops, rectified - ...

Ooops, rectified -

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53488095@N08/sets/72157627402705068/
Forum: Photo critique 29-08-11, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By Orbster
Constructive Crittique Please...

Hi all,

I recently did my first ever 4 hour studio tutorial which comprised 90 minutes of theory, 2 hours of shoots and 30 minutes of debriefing and critique.

I had guests over for dinner last...
Forum: People, portrait & fashion photography 28-08-11, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By Orbster
Constructive Crittique Please...

Hi all,

I recently did my first ever 4 hour studio tutorial which comprised 90 minutes of theory, 2 hours of shoots and 30 minutes of debriefing and critique.

I had guests over for dinner last...
Forum: General photography technique 13-05-11, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By Orbster
Ok thanks, I'll post pic's of my efforts next...

Ok thanks, I'll post pic's of my efforts next time a fire show comes along.
Forum: General photography technique 07-05-11, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By Orbster
Fire!!!

Hi all, has anyone got any useful tips for shooting fire shows?

I was a little dissapointed with my efforts at a local event on Boscombe beach (near Bournemouth) recently.

In hindsight I think...
Forum: General photography technique 16-04-11, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By Orbster
PS, please look at a few of my pic's and join my...

PS, please look at a few of my pic's and join my page if you feel so inclined.

Thanks,

https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/ORB-Photography/191335327576633
Forum: General photography technique 16-04-11, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By Orbster
Tips for Party Photography...

Hi all, I'm going to be the duty camera-nobber at my wifes 40th birthday party this evening (bit short notice I realise) and I would like some tips and advice from those of you a bit more experienced...
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