Recent content by Mark_C

This camera does look quite a nice piece of kit, would be interesting to see some sample photos taken with it. I've just bought a Sony NEX 5n after deciding to depart with my 5d mark II as it doesn't get the use it deserves plus it's just too big to be practical for everyday use. Very impressed...

Benro tripods come recommended from me. Excellent value for money, my Travel Angel tripod cost around £220 if I remember correctly) but more than half the price of the equivalent Gitzo, so in relative terms I guess you could say that is rather cheap for a high quality portable tripod. The build...

I'm seriously considering sacrificing my 5D Mark II + 24-105mm for either a NEX 5n or a NEX 7. It's certainly a downgrade feature wise and with a mediocre choice of lenses available it's a difficult decision to make. The sensors for these cameras seem to be top notch, especially the NEX 7 which...

The thing is, for someone who no longer wants the bulk of a DSLR, this might be a nice compromise. I think we'd all have to accept that there will be shortcomings compared to a fully fledged DSLR, you'll never get something like this performing at a 5d mark II or above sort of standard (well not...

Anyone seen any info about this camera? Photos and specs have been leaked from a 'reliable' source claiming it will have a 24mp sensor with 1080p 50/24 video recording, hopefully with full time continuous auto-focus. More info at http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/ I'm going to wait a while...

I used to have the 17-40mm, it was a great lens. The only downside for me was the limiting range it offered so I opted to replace it with a 24-105mm which has saved a lot of swapping lenses. As others have mentioned, the 17-40mm is more suited to a FF camera but still very usable even on crop...

I would consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm for a cropped sensor. It seems a highly regarded lens.

I am a long time PC user. I've owned countless Windows based desktop PC's and laptops, from Windows 3.1 all the way to Windows 7. I was always one for getting most bang for buck, so to go to a Mac system was sort of contradictory to my beliefs! I bought a Macbook Pro due to the ability to...

Good price for a great lens. :) Wouldn't be worried if it was sat around for a year, the IS model is sealed anyhow so dust shouldn't have been a problem! :)

I would take the 15-85mm, it's a great walkabout focal range to use. I only use my 24-105mm on my 5d when going away now, which is probably similar to the 15-85mm on a crop camera. I also find it a bit of a bind having to swap lenses, especially when there's something you want to capture at the...

I purchased a 70-200 f/4 non IS a few months back. Produces excellent images however there are times where I really could have done with IS. For now it's a stepping stone for an intended upgrade to a 2.8 IS as the extra light and bokeh is something desirable for me. My advice is always go with...

I have the 70-200mm non-IS and it's fantastic, wish I could afford the extra £300 or so for the IS version, or the non-IS 2.8. I have been toying with the idea of getting a 2.8 non-IS as I love the DOF it creates, weight isn't really a concern for me but I've heard they can be quite soft wide...

Waiting for the new jailbreak before I contemplate moving to 4.3. There aren't really any features worthwhile upgrading to for me. The new Safari javascript engine looks nice on paper but according to a few reviews done it doesn't seem to make an overwhelming difference. Either way though, even...

As an owner of a 17-40mm, I found it too restrictive on its own. I couldn't afford to have both so the 24-105 was more of a sensible choice for me. It was fun to use though, I must admit! If money isn't an issue, I'd strive to own both, you already have the 24-105 so with this and the 17-40mm...

Hi Allen, The 1D Mark IV has a 1.3x crop sensor. :) It's the 1DS Mark III that's full frame. Mark.