Recent content by quietandy

Looks good. Sorry if this might seem not right to ask on some one elses post but what do you guys think of the Celestron Nexstar 130slt? It is at the very limit of my budget so was wondering if this is a good starting point? If the OP wants i can start a new topic just i am unsure where to...

No a change in financial circumstance means i can not justify the cost :( it will happen in the future though so that link will come in handy so thank you

Thanks for the help. I will google that now. Let's see what I can figure out.

Yes. Exactly what I had in mind. Now I suppose it is a case of measuring my lenses and buying appropriate cases for them. Unless anyone can advise me on which size to get for which lens. Do you have any experience with these cases?

Hello. After fumbling around the net looking for a list of 3rd party lens cases I have thoroughly confused myself as to what will fit which lens! So the question is can any one help me with cases that will fit my lenses listed below All Canon 17-40mm f4 L 24-105mm f4 L 70-200mm f4 L The...

I was looking to go early 2015 but that is looking unlikely now. Just can't be able to find any packages.

Thank you for your reply. Has anyone used a company called "Aurora Zone".

Hello, I have been contemplating visiting Tromso for a photography holiday for winter landscapes and of course the northern lights. Does any know or recommend a good tour company or a good package that includes photography? I will be travelling solo so the idea of it all being organised for...

4 and 5 work for me. Never thought of doing anything like this but you have given me a nudge to do it.

That is a good point about used equipment as the majority of mine is 2nd hand

Hello. Who do you recommend for insuring your gear?

Would be nice to meet with people who have a shared interest so here goes Area: South East Northumberland on the coast Sex: Male Age: 31 Types of photography: landscape, nature and some sports Dislikes: people who blow their own trumpet too much and a heavy kit bag Short notice: if it is worth...

Thanks. I have been wanting to get a red squirrel for a long time. The 2nd probably would stand a closer crop. I just wanted the tree trunk in to add a sense of scale. They move quick and they were quite a distance away so trying to focus on them was tough so anytime they were in the...

What do you guys thing? Was a dull and sometimes wet day but at least the hide was waterproof. Shot with a canon 6d with a sigma 150-500mm. Untitled by QuietAndy, on Flickr Untitled by QuietAndy, on Flickr

Leave a spare pair of shoes in the car and change your footwear after the trip before driving away. My car stunk of fish and fishy bird poo because it was on the soles of my boots. I only used my sigma 150-500 and found it was ample. I found it amazing just how close you could get to the birds.