Recent content by trebs

The sunbounces are getting very popular now, despite their priced nature. Personally I prefer the zebra screened version, not too harsh, and a little warmth. I know the LIME guys, they're really pushing the sunbounce usual over here. Compared to alternatives, well, most people have used...

funny to see Bert mentioned on here :) He's a local over here, doing a great job too. Enjoy it guys, wished I could get back over to take part too.

that cricket gear case looks pretty good. I've been digging around and found these too : flight cases The aluminium cases from B&Q, yes, a have a few but yes, tripods are still apart. Thanks guys.

Hi All, I'm curious what people use for transporting their lighting stuff about. I have several bags for the big studio stuff, that's catered for. What I really would like to do is put together a small set, couple of short tripods, clamps, swivels, SB800's, triggers. A complete micro...

thanks guys ;) I couldn't resist making it, saw them in the box and they.. spoke to me!

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Using manual is second nature now, you just ''know'' and can react very quickly to changing settings. When I do switch to either priority mode, I find myself taking more time adjusting the one setting I do have control of plus the EV+/- stuff. it's just quicker in M. Odd huh.. Saying that...

A few years ago I did a trip down to the south of Germany, a 6 hour ride with all my gear in a lowepro computrekker. D2x plus heavy 2.8 lenses. Surprisingly it wasn't uncomfy at all. The uncomfy bit was the whole 6 hour ride in the rain.. I had the stock rain cover pulled over the backpack and...

np, as long as you credit me.. ..with several quid.. ;)

I was lucky enouygh to get a test of the D3 before it was out, it was an NPS day in Antwerp. They had a D3 and 500mm rig to play with but I asked if I could swap it for the 70-200 I had with me, a reluctant yes came. Ooops I said, vignettes a tad huh.. it was very apparent in the viewfinder...

I most certainly would switch it off for the shooting you describe in your opening post. Randomly moving objects and VR aren't suited. Racing motor vehicles with a predefined linear path can benefit from it.

Best of both worlds then and a good bit of experience to put in your camera bag I think :)

switch the VR off if you're using a monopod. It's not going to stop moving ponies from moving. I used the 70-200 on a 'pod that's fitted with a ball head and I leave the ball unlocked to allow me maximum movement but also giving a serious amount of stability. You just grasp the ball in your...

Judge when you are there, if you are carpet-side. 24-70. easy. The 70-200 has min focal distance of what.. 1.7metres. Great as they get onto the rug but if they come close, you miss the shot. 2 bodies would be me solution but not everyone has that luxury. leave the 85mm ballast at home

You need.. very often you need to be.. But when it's.. it's all worthwhile :)