Recent content by Boobster

As per post title, where can I buy a user replaceable flash tube? Elemental no longer stock them. I've looked on ebay and they seem similar but arent user replaceable. Made by Perkin Elmer. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Had a Meike Grip arrive for my A580 and it just won't work. Tried genuine batteries, knock offs etc. All work ok in the A580 but won't work in the ebay grip. Tried all combinations of loading batteries too? Any tips?

Now there's a bargain to be had. Shame I have to buy an SD card and can't use my CF cards. Will have to go and handle one or take a punt and just order it! :)

Well I don't own any Sigma lenses, so I'll be fine :) I have been looking at the A55 & A580. Both sound good. I predominantly work in the studio but do the odd bit of nightclub photography (low light etc) and weddings too. A200 has been serving me well to date, just like the new sensor and...

Thanks Guys. You'd think Sony would help out potential FF buyers :( Cardiff Camera Centre appear to have it for the same price and have some good reviews. Switching to Canon/Nikon isn't really an option for me now. Have to stick to Sony. Now where do I buy it from? Wait for the New Year and...

Thanks for that.......do you know if it's included in the no VAT offer from Sony at the moment? If it is, I'll be buying it.

.......sony a850 on the cards. looking for the best deal and do you guys know if you get vat back?

Thanks Stan. That link is great too. Definitely a bargain!! I could probably get the 234RC2 at a later date but this will do fine for now ;)

Right....just been browsing on the net and need help in buying a monopod. It's got to be able to take the Sony A200, HVL F42AM and Tamron 70-200. I'll be mounting it to the tripod collar on the Tamron. Any suggestions guys?

Well the Tamron is now in my hands. Literally arrived 20 mins ago. Fired off some shots on the A200 and it's fantastic. Well worth the money. Going to have a better play with it when the weathers a little better. First impressions are it's a great lens, well built, not as noisy as a lot of...

Thanks for the responses guys. Stan that is a fantastic pic :) Been searching on Ebay and there doesn't seem to be much in the way of used Sigmas. The Minolta is cropping up but they're all abroad. Mint condition but would probably get stung with customs etc. The best price I can find on the...

Guys, I need help!! I'm trying to get hold of the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 HSM II but can I find anywhere with it in stock....NO......:bang: Sigma apparently won't be getting any in until early August but I have a wedding on 21st August. Do I wait and risk not getting the lens in time or bite...

A great setup Gary. Looks really good and the results speak for themselves :clap:

I'm still trying to decide what to do after all this time. Works been killing me off so I haven't really had the time to delve into this as much as I would have liked to. So I'm still torn between the Sigma and Tamron 70-200mm. As I've stated before, my budget won't stretch to the Sony :'(...

Thanks. That is an interesting read. More reading to be done me thinks ;)