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As Wuyan says, the 5D may give better low-light results but is a bit over-kill for eventing. As for glass, I had 70-200 f2.8, 24-105 f4 and a 50mm f1.4. There are rumours about a 'new' 7D' but will no doubt be silly money when launched and the current 7D does the job.:)

I'd go for the 7D. Although I never used mine for video, it is supposed to be very good. Also is a good 'all-rounder'. Used to use mine for event photography and was brilliant but do try to get some 'L' glass if you can. Hope this helps.

Problem solved.... lens is buggered. Tried different lens and all working fine. Put this lens on another body and same problem. Appears that the aperture blades have stuck fully open. Have now ordered the new 18-125 OS from the nice man at Amazon.

Rainhill, Merseyside. Bit of a way from you...

Yep, now seems to be a process of elimination... As only have one body and one lens, looks like a visit to local friendly camera shop.......

looks like we replied at the same time........

Now that was interesting.... On AV mode took 1 at 3.5 - ok, took 1 at f10 -burning out and 1 at f20 - totally burnt out. This would suggest that the blades on the lens are not closing down with the corresponding f stop chosen on camera....? Would also explain why lower light shots are ok. Think...

Only have this lens so no comparison possible. Only seems to burn out in very bright sunlit scenes.

Have checked this and is set at zero.

would recommend you look here.... www.photomart.co.uk These guys deal in 'proper' pro kit as my wallet has discovered on many occasions!

Bought a used 40D on here a couple of months ago and all seemed ok. Got a Sigma 18-125 to use as a general purpose lens. just been on hols to Majorca and all pics taken outside in the day are WAYYY over- exposed to the point of being nearly all white and beyond recovery!! Really pi??ed that my...

Another vote for the 40D over 500D etc. BUT the glass is more important - get the best you can afford.... Simples.

Daryl, you could try contacting a couple of marinas around Hamble and see if they may be able to point you at someone with a suitable boat, i.e. one with engines rather than sails. Maybe offer the owner some piccies of his pride and joy to sweeten it a bit.

Sorry but that statement is a load of ?????? I recently closed my event business for various reasons, and before you say it, not because the photos were crap. If I had a quid for every pic that was nicked and put on fb I would be a happy bunny. And yes they were heavily watermarked. Fact is...

Was that before you 'blew the bloody doors off!' Sorry OP - couldn't resist.