Recent content by taxboy

I have bought from Facebook occasionally but only locally where I could test the item. Additionally the seller was sensible on asking price - he was looking for a bit more than MPB's trade in offer. I don't think I'd trust it for items that needed to be posted. If people priced sensibly then...

I'm considering purchasing the 3 Legged Thing Roxie L bracket and in common with many L brackets it has a cut out for the screen. Can anyone please advise the minimum size clamp I should purchase to match this bracket to bridge the cut out gap and retain sufficient clamping force. I understand...

I'm looking to get something a little less bulky than my Benro GD3WH geared head and wondered if anyone had considered (or used) a Leofoto G2 on a ball head before purchasing their GD36PT

I'm not certain how pipe insulation will keep water/grit out of the locks ? I've seen it recommended for use in very cold conditions or to ease carrying the tripod though

Thanks for that. Something I'd not come across previously

Wondering if anyone had used this type of sleeve when photographing in water ? https://amzn.eu/d/0fPtfQPo Initially looks like it might prevent the need for a tripod clean after immersing in salt water but then how fiddly is it to adjust the leg locks with it in place. Also how durable are...

I'm running LR Classic v15.6 26.6.2 on a Mac. I need to free up some disk space and the LR files are clearly a big user. However I'm looking for some assistance please on what I can safely delete. My catalogue is backed up to a separate hard drive using Time Machine and the actual images are...

Sunlight is recommended to remove cigarette smells but we're moving into the wrong time of year here in the UK. Airing them outside might help or standing a bowl of baking soda inside could reduce the impact of the smell

I have got a pair I bought and then forgot where I'd put them ! I've now found them the only thing I'd say is they size a little on the small side

I don't know if these fit the OPs requirements View: https://youtu.be/_oMKN-HfFcQ?is=r13Ii9IfqeZkt4bA

I was also going to suggest Sealskins if waterproof is important to you. The issue with gloves is the general rule that the warmer you need them to be the less dextrous they become. Have a look at shooting gloves with fold back fingers and thumbs as well.

I believe it is one of the newer generation of lenses that requires a software profile to correct and get the best from it: whether you are content with this, or a lens purist is down to personal choice

But from the Tesco perspective they are aiming to maximise profits. If there are cheaper sites within the local it's down to the consumer to decide where to purchase. Tesco will adjust their prices if sales / profits decline dramatically. Its one of the reasons planners try not to let one...

With my limited experience of astro landscape I've experience condensation on the lens during the shoot and a lens heater plus power bank strapped to my tripod resolved this issue. Then leaving the gear in my bag to warm up slowly before removing it in the house. As suggested silica gel sachets...

This is my thinking as well. I don't normally shoot that wide so it will only be for occasional use and I don't really want to have the alternative £1k Canon lens just sitting in the bag on the off chance I might use it. My expectations are tempered by the price point so we'll see how it...