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Stuart · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:52 am Post subject:

I wanted a go but safe limit is 16 stone... Sad

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Jack · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:53 am Post subject:

awww poor yuh

i can wait now till ma sisters bday

she is gettin one and ill be the first one on it lol
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Stuart · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:06 am Post subject:

I went on ours briefly but dennis was underneath and nearly squashed him!..think the weight limit should be 19 stone..
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Jack · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:19 am Post subject:

lol

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ClactonJoe · Key Member Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 207

I agree that my way is now a lot cheaper for me to muck about. That delete button is great and free.

But you got me wrong. These picture are great. I really think the subject doesn't matter. I just love a good picture. And you take a great picture. I think that is why I brought a camera. It was seeing what you could do made me want to go out with something half decent. I have taken pictures with my camera and I just think MINE are rubbish so I delete them all.

My problem is this.. Are mine all rubbish or am I just unsure what a good picture should contain? I think I will have to seek out a photo class to get an idea of what I am after.

Also.. The prices you pay for lenses has just scared me.
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Stuart · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:39 am Post subject:

Cheers Joe..Basically what I aim for is the subject to be nice and sharply focused(I always try and focus on the eyes) although some of these are "off" a bit..then decide what depth of field you want...If say you want the whole of a snakes head in focus you will need a smaller aperture (F number) dependant on how close you are..the closer you are more likely you will need high f numbers to keep everything in focus...and use a tripod where you can it makes a lot of difference!! Especially in macro.
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ClactonJoe · Key Member Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 207

Cheers Stu. I am trying to keep the head in focus and I have been aiming for the eye. Maybe I can learn this yet.

I also had a look at some tripods the other day. Can you suggest a 'cheap' one although after that lens you used I really don't think you know what 'cheap' means. HeHe. I thought any tripod would be good for me as I think I only want to lock it in place and not pan with it yet.

Also... Thanks again for recommending the Nikon D60. I am amazed at just what it can do for a fairly good price.

I have a couple of owl pics under my SLR tread. These I also would delete but just wanted your comments.
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Go-on Have a Look...
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Stuart · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject:

Your welcome Joe...as for tripods I would look to spend around £100 and then decide what head you want on it..There are cheaper tripods about but normally the cheaper they are the flimsier they are..Whats your budget and I will have a look around for you.
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Scott W · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:14 pm Post subject:

great series of pics stuart,I look forward to some dobie versions Wink

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Stuart · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:18 pm Post subject:

Cheers mate..don't do Dobies until they are 2 years old... Laughing

Nah will pop down in a week or two and get some of them both for you.
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