Recent content by DeepFried

Thanks all for the advice and suggestions, i've stuck with the Lowepro Photo Hatchback 22l AW which arrived today, very happy with it so far. On the tripod question I've decided to go out on a limb and get a Velbon UT 43D II which apparently folds up to under 30cm...

I've been eyeing up the 14mm Samyang for months, its almost certainly going to be my next purchase. The photos people get with it are stunning, and its pretty sharp on an APS-C too.

ah, you posted while I was taking those test shots. Thanks for the welcome. :)

Hi all, i'm looking for a backpack for my DSLR for hiking out in the country and taking landscape shots. I really like the look of the Lowepro Photo Hatchback 22l AW but i'm not sure where I would put a full size tripod in it as it doesn't have any external straps or anything (not convinced I...

Are you sure that focal length doesn't factor into depth of field? that's contrary to my experience (i'm far from an expert though). I just tested it myself to be sure, using a 35mm prime at f1.8 and a 85mm prime at f1.8, shot from a tripod to ensure the same distance, cropped to the same size...