Recent content by Popty Ping

Thanks everyone - Kev, I'll try that link. Yeah, the D3100 is newer, so I was focusing on that. However, I'm sure this place had the d5000 cheaper than I'd seen one. Will do some thinking. To be honest, I would prob have got a Pentax k-r if it wasn't for the front focus issue anyway! Thanks...

Hi all Sorry - I'm after advice again! I was looking at getting a D3100, but I've just noticed the D5000 has dropped significantly in price at one of my local shops. I think it's available for £369, which puts it in the same bracket (or cheaper) than the D3100. I have to make a pretty quick...

Sorry - on my phone and sent that by mistake!!!! It should have said........."a fix being sent out" and then "thanks for reading........Si"

Hi all I guess this is rather a dull question and the obvious answer is "only you can decide". However, I thought I'd ask incase anyone can offer any insights. A couple of weeks ago I'd pretty much decided that my first dSLR purchase would be a Pentax k-r. It had excellent reviews and I liked...

Hi guys An apology - I was away from the internet for a week and then forgot I'd posted this! Thanks for the ideas - much appreciated. Still want to do this project, as I think there is a story to be told. Gonna try some b&w images I think. Been enjoying Stephen Shore's work recently - I...

Thanks folks! I thought about b&w but we haven't covered it in the course yet. I'll ask the tutor. I don't want to over-egg the moodiness thing, but b&w does seem like a good idea. I'll try some of the other options too. I can't post any up because I'm using an old film camera at the mo -...

Hi all FAO Admin/mods: sorry if this isn't the right place for this post. I did look in the Specialities forum. Feel free to move! I've been posting on here a bit recently, getting advice on cameras etc - all very helpful! I'm doing a photography evening couse and we have to do a project...

Thanks Dave - I am being pretty methodical with all of this! Hope to get a look at both soon

Hi Rommus and everyone else I didn't go for months unfortunately-they're just a little 2/3 week break from work. I am being over cautious really, but I just remember being on trips and there being waiting lists to use the 1 or 2 sockets available. One other thing Ive been thinking about is -...

Sorry - my last question should have been to Dave, not Paul!!! I'm using the iPhone app and I can't see previous posts when I type. I was in my local when I typed it and Paul is the barman! Sq - I am intending to handle both models. Sadly my local shop, which has an excellent reputation...

Ah, thanks for clearing that up guys - this site is incredibly helpful for a novice like me! Those posts were quick replies - I appreciate the time you put in! Paul - can I ask one quick question. I am sorely tempted to go the Pentax route - why do you favour them? At the minute I'm favouring...

Hi all I've mentioned this in other posts, but I'm pretty much brand new to photography - and pretty clueless. I've started a course and I'm loving it though! I'm considering buying a Pentax k-r camera. At the moment I'm getting a feel for photography using a film Olympus OM-10 camera. It has...

Hi folks Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. Andyred-I hear what you're saying, but I like to do bus trips where we camp at night. That can easily mean 2/3 weeks away from an electricity socket! I've done a couple of great 2 week trips in the US in recent years. They were fab, but...

Sorry, that should say "reafing reviews in magazines" in the previous post!

Hi folks Thanks for all the great info. It's fine reading but it's really great to get insights from "real photography afficiandos" I'll take on board all that you say. Mike P - thanks so much for that link. I've been scouring the Internet for weeks - can't believe I didn't see this! Very...