Recent content by Nickzx6r

Thanks Hoppy I had been reading up on the need for Speed of shutter when it comes to the karate side of things. Light won't be great as you say and a flash would be way to distracting I think. I'm hoping the body I've chosen (d7200) will allow me to push the iso a stop or 2 - it was the best...

Thanks, I'll have a look at some of those options now. I'll also keep my eyes open for elements deals.

I certainly won't be ignoring anyone. The more input and opinion the better. I only went for the range mentioned as from my limited knowledge and research thought it looked a reasonable lens, especially given my budget (far from huge). I also thought it would make a good everyday lens, not...

Thanks once again for the valuable input Paul. I'll grab a 35mm and keep my eyes open for a bargain sigma I think.

Hi, Another beginner question if that's OK..... What software is best for processing? I don't want professional stuff, just a nice cheap (if not free) easy to use package - I don't want much do I Oh and windows based on a laptop. Many thanks

Thanks for your advice Paul, I hadn't realised that about the 24mm lenses . I've gone for an 18-140 for now but am seriously looking at the sigma 17-50 too for the constant and bigger aperture it offers. Am I right in thinking I'm the f2.8 lens would be a good indoor lens? I'm also thinking...

Thanks for the advice. I'm not dead set on the range of the 18-140, I had originally looked at he 18-105 but research seems to says that it's just not as good a lens. I'm sure I won't be disappointed in anyway with the 18-140 but if there's something better for the same money I'd rather have...

Hi, I'm just returning to photography after a good few years off. I never did progress past beginner stage!! I've bought a nikon d7200 and have identified the nikon 18-140 as a decent everyday lens. Before I commit to one I just wanted to see if anyone has any advice regarding the third...

Hi all, Just wanted to say thanks for the pointers above. I've been having a play and immediately seen a vast improvement in the pics. (I've shot some static stuff and proved my gear is a1 too). But remembering the shutter speed has nailed it I think, I was seeing motion blur over out of focus...

Thanks both, I'll get my camera out in a bit and have a play with some of these. I shoot in jpeg and raw (only because I read somewhere that it's good practice, not sure why) Tris: I hadn't noticed it had slowed down so much, 1st thing I should've checked really, I'll keep my eye on that. (my...

Thanks for the feedback. (I know what your saying about background but composition went out of the window whilst I was trying to get the sharpness lol) Perhaps I am aiming for too sharp a picture?? My idea of acceptable sharp is that you can zoom in and see the eyelashes, that's what I check on...

i'd make sure you get up and turn at least one light on, just in case it is someone casing your house. You want to make sure they know you're in.

(2nd novice mistake I realise this should be in the critique section - would a mod kindly move it for me if they get chance?? :bonk:) Hi all, I've had a few different cameras over the last few years (500d, 550d, d5000 now a D90) but have never really done much with them and now i'd like to...

i think thats a cracking photo - i love the b&w for baby portraits

i've cropped it down and it does look better. I'll post it up when flikr is working Cheers Nick