Recent content by jimigraham

Hi, First time posting anything so go easy! 1. Steam train passing Corfe Castle 2. Looking out to Isle of Wight 3. White cliffs 1. was really difficult for me to expose, not sure what to do about the gloomy sky? Thanks

Probably. It's semi winter down there in April when I'm going so dark evenings ahoy. Hoya 77mm Pro-1 Digital ND8 Screw in Filter - is this a decent ND grad?

Got a tripod in mind and will get a Hoya HD CPL (£90, great), probably an ND grad as well though never used one. £500 on a lens that basically gives me 8mm of focal length (though sharper) seems hard to swallow. As woof woof says I could add a nifty fifty 1.4? Hmm

Hi guys, After zero responses from my previous thread, I thought I'd recompose the question better. I'll be off traveling in South America soon and need to sort my gear out. I'm an amateur (there, I'll say it..) and will be shooting landscapes and general portraits, perhaps wildlife -...

Hi, I'm off to South America in April, some trekking around the Andes plus a stay in Buenos Aires and Rio. So, we're talking mainly landscape photography plus a few city shots around the streets. This will be my first proper trip with my 5dMk2 and I want to get it right. I currently have...

Really like the composition on this one.

Just to echo the above, it's a nice shot but the foreground needs darkening (in particular the bollard).

I'm actually going there in April for a 6day trek around T del P. Would be great to know what you shoot with and settings as I'm just starting out. Currently only have a 24-105. Also any tips on the region appreciated! James

Can you explain to an amateur what this means? As it's crop that would be 24 x 1.6 so doesn't seem wide at all. Or do you mean it would suffer more distortion? Regardless it seems a waste of glass because only the center is used. So, with this said, I'll be pulling the trigger on a 5dMkII...

Thanks everyone for these suggestions. This forum is amazing! If I went for the 17-55 that would actually be 27.2 at the short end right? This makes me wonder if I should just get the 5D and 24-105. It would cost me £350 more (ish) but I'd have alot more flexibility. But.. is this camera a bit...

The negatives are weather/dust sealing and 17mm is possibly cutting it for good landscapes. This lens is probably my first choice though, I hear the IQ is great.

Hi Andy, Thanks for your reply. I've seen the 10-22 but not sure it will be long enough for other needs. The 24-105 was considered as well but it probably deserves a 5dMkII body. Also I'm not sure 24 is wide enough. I suppose what I'm realising is that I need 2 lenses? Problem is I can't...

Hi, Having found my Canon IXUS too limiting I'm moving to DSLR so a lot of this world is new to me. I'll be shooting travel so mainly landscapes plus the odd airshow and portrait. I've basically made my mind up on the 7d. The 5dMkII did come into consideration (and price isn't an issue)...

Really like the sunsets