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    Sony A6000 Lens Advice Pls! :)

    I'm not a huge fan of super-zooms myself too, my go-to lenses have been the 17-55 and 50 but I can't argue with how convenient and versatile they can be on holidays with a toddler. So rather than carrying around a bunch of glass, my wife can just carry one lens - which given her level of...
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    Real world difference between iPhone 5s and 6

    Having using the 6 for some time now, I have to say it is quite a bit better than the 5 I had previously (not used the 5S). This is mainly to do with the screen being bigger and so it much more easy on the eye. It's the right size for a smart phone now and I wouldn't need it any bigger really -...
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    Sony A6000 Lens Advice Pls! :)

    Hi All, it's been a while since I've been on this forum largely due to the birth of my son a few years ago. Anyway I've recently dug out my D300 for a short trip to Paris and seem to have got my wife interested in photography as I explained to her how to use it. So, cutting the story short...
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    Urgent Advice Needed – Pub Shoot Tonight!

    I’ve just been asked to stand in for the official photographer to shoot a few photos for the company website at an awards presentation in a London pub tonight. I only had time to grab a few bits this morning when I got the text so I’ll just have to make do. This is all I have with me...
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    Wide Angle Filter/Adaptors

    Thanks for the photo Mardave Mad. To be honest, it doesn't look very sharp and because of the composition of the shot it's hard to see what the rough equivalent focal length would be if it were wide angle lens. Did you take this on a tripod or something? I'm thinking that some of the...
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    Is the Nikon 18-200 a good sharp lens

    You can't compare a zoom lens with a prime. :shrug: For the range of zoom you get, the only other nikon lens as sharp imo would be the 28-300 VR. But even that is not perfect, not least because it is almost twice the price. In my opinion, every nikon user needs a 18-200 VR in their bag...
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    Sweet spot of Sigma 10-20?

    I think f/8 is about right.
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    tripod head

    I use the Manfrotto 488 RC2 which although is not the lightest around, it is for me, the best compromise between weight and function. If you want one that is strong enough for longer lenses you will need to get a fairly bulky one. As I use this with my Manfrotto 190CX-PRO4 carbon tripod, it...
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    Wide Angle Filter/Adaptors

    Yes please, that would be really useful, thanks! :thumbs:
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    Wide Angle Filter/Adaptors

    I already have a Sigma 10-20 wide angle lens but when I go on holiday I barely seem to use it so can't really justify the extra weight I have to lug around. But I still want the option of being able to take a wide angle shot if the opportunity arises. So, my question is whether there are any...
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    Nikon - starting out

    D80/D90 won't be as user friendly as the entry bodies for a DSLR novice, but if your friend has used DSLR's before this wouldn't be a problem. Entry nikon bodies have guidance notes for most of the functions and tips on getting better shots. So I think this is the first thing to find out...
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    Is the Nikon 18-200 a good sharp lens

    The 18-200VR is one of my sharpest lenses. Considering the range of focal length it has, it does very well. Best all-rounder nikon lens imo. If you're new to photography, this is all you need to get started. Although I have heard that some professionals use this lens too. If only it had...
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    Panning - can anyone identify the problem?

    Looks to me like a combination of low dof and not precisely tracing the movement of the car during panning...
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    Shooting in overcast/cloudy conditions

    You can also use a cpl filter to help... alternatively HDR, Contrast Masking and converting the pic to B+W sometimes helps.
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    Wedding photographers: which lens do you use the most?- updated

    I shoot nikon (flame suit on) and use 17-55 f2.8 for 99% of wedding shots now. 17mm end is fantastic for capturing group photos, 55mm perfect for portraits and the f2.8 is enough for good bokeh and shotting in low light conditions. I bring other lenses but they're hardly ever used really. I also...
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