Recent content by Fuzzdog

Certainly not on Canon, at least - if the adaptor has a chip, the camera just sees it as a normal (but stuck at one aperture, usually 1.4) lens, no need to enable the 'shoot without lens' option. I use the chipped adaptors regularly for my M42 lenses, having that extra focus confirmation...

It did used to be that way, even just changing lanes between cameras would result in a failed read - they've upgraded since then though, the modern systems will track you pretty much regardless of anything as long as your plate is in view.

I had their nifty fifty clone for a while just as a fill in between lenses - actually slightly preferred it to the Canon Mk2 version, certainly caused no problems. It's not an L series, but let's face it, neither is the original! Probably more worth it when they came out and could be picked...

I own the Mk1 100-400 and often borrow a Mk2 - there's absolutely no comparison for me, the Mk2 is so much nicer than the old one in pretty much every way, aside from the fact that I still have a soft spot for the push/pull zoom action of the Mk1. I've always found focus speed on the Mk1 to be...

Any operating system is only as secure as the big fleshy lump behind the keyboard who sets it up.

I've borrowed both fairly recently as I'm still deciding which to jump to from my 7D - depends what you want from the camera really, they both have strengths and weaknesses. 80D was nicer at lower ISO, and the ability to bring back shadow detail was almost spooky. Get to higher ISO though and...

7D is still a very capable camera as long as you're not taking photos of black cats at night - to be honest, the only crop sensor Canon I'd buy instead would be a 7D Mk2, and even then I'd want to keep my Mk1 as a backup.

He was the only Batman. Others may have put on the cowl, but Adam West was, and always will be, Batman. Farewell, old chum.

I'd stick with the 40D personally, as it'll be more than capable enough for GCSE photography, and if you really want to upgrade her gear, buy her some nice glass. I took GCSE photography at college - although back then it basically consisted of being handed a roll of black and white film...

I've had to do it for a couple of weeks with my 100-400L and I have hated every moment of it, as the focus motor died. Thankfully a new motor came yesterday so a few minutes with a screwdriver and all is back to how it should be. :D Other than that, I have an old Pentacon 50mm 1.8 which I'm...

I've bought a couple of camera bits and pieces (and a fair amount of other stuff) from them - a lot of camera equipment has to be bought in as untested, so there are often some stupidly good prices if you're willing to actually go in and try something out rather than buy online. Of course, this...

New TV aerial?

Indeed true - a lot of engines are quite detuned from the factory just to hit a certain emissions or insurance target - doesn't bode well for sales if your car in a certain market segment costs more to tax and insure than a competitor just because it has an extra 20hp. Of course, some are...

Nice shots, love the second in particular. WWUK is on my list of places to visit this year, I'm slowly working my way around all the wolves in the UK. :D

There is that - even focused bang on with the sharpest lens, they tend to look a smidge soft.