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PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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i went out for quite a while yesterday but didn't manage to get any photos that are good. I really cant get the hang of this Sad i don't know whether i need to invest in a tripod or just practice a lot more. When i look through my view finder the subjects appear in focus and when i see the pic displayed on the LCD screen they seem sharp but when i put them on my computer or view them on my TV they seem blurry and out of focus. its really frustrating Evil or Very Mad


Every shot you see here is HH but most used flash and most I braced myself for it takes practice espcially with macro work as small movement is large movement for the picture I would get yourself a manfrotto 190/055 there about the best of the cheaper options
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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i thought as much. What should i be looking for in a tripod? aren't they really heavy too? thanks - Joel


you will also want a cable/electronic release or you will have movement when you press the shutter button, an often overlooked point
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

can highly recommend the manfrotto 055PRO..great tripod but not the lightest...and as Paul mentions in macro the slightest movement can ruin a shot..although I have a remote for my camera I have yet to use it for macro as most insects won't wait for you..lol Laughing Good for static subjects though.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Velcro mine to the tripod with a little strap and when out using it leave it all hooked up with legs extended then just plonk it down with a quick spread of the legs and shoot 190Pro is also recomended
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dan wrote:
Paul, it has to be said there was a stage when you had "all the gear and no idea" but you have certainly produced some absolutely cracking photo's lately.
Not saying much coming from someone with my camera skills but all the same i'd be proud as punch if i were you!!


Scotts got a better camera than me! think he should put it up for adoption due to lack of use really!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

or give it to me!!...
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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or give it to me!!...


ah but your lesnes wouldnt fit now if he gave it to me........... Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can see a healthy amount of competition arising between our two resident photographers! Tis all good. I enjoy seeing both styles.

Was "Arty farty" mentioned previously? Razz Laughing Laughing



Seriously, great pics from both of you always. Smile
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Stuart wrote:
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ah but your lesnes wouldnt fit now if he gave it to me........... Wink

Yeah but not hard to find second hand canon gear..everyone see's the light eventually.. Wink Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote="Peter Parrot"]

Was "Arty farty" mentioned previously? Razz Laughing Laughing


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david baily is arty farty
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