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and help to keep the site free for all
The mpb sponsored competition with exciting prizes
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Not a fan of Brian May but that is great photo, who'd of thought you get a cracking image like that from such simple kit
make you wonder why we spend shed lots of dosh on new gear 
PS I know the answer as a I buy lots of stuff I really don't need
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Thank you!Not a fan of Brian May but that is great photo, who'd of thought you get a cracking image like that from such simple kit
PS I know the answer as a I buy lots of stuff I really don't need
I was pleasantly surprised myself as I hadn’t used that camera for about 8 years since getting a more modern DSLR at the time.
The main thing is that I didn’t really know what I was doing with it back then. Now, with a lot more experience I got far better results. It took about 2 seconds from taking each shot to the next one. Focus and everything was slow. Key things were exposure settings, steady hand, shutter timing to capture key moments with not much movement - needed longer shutter speed than I would normally want to use.
In the end there were quite a few decent images. I put a few more in the “pics you took today” thread.
I’m loving the other entries, looks like it will be a fun competition.
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I was thinking that today, some great shots have gone in.
subject, what subject?
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Sadly not many seem to see it that way
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That's what Leonardo said when he finished the Mona Lisa!
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That's what Leonardo said when he finished the Mona Lisa!
I could of done it the easy way and used my Sony, but because I might be moving to the Oly system I used mine as need to really learn it.
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Shame, come on people “get your gear out” as that Australian YouTuber used to say!Sadly not many seem to see it that way
It’s a bit of fun and who knows you might win. “Got to be in it to win it”!
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I'm sure between now and the last day for entries more will put in.
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I'm biding my time.
Even if the only reason for entering is to post a picture of the state of my camera to give the gear polishers heart failure!
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No no no no ... my OCD!!!Even if the only reason for entering is to post a picture of the state of my camera to give the gear polishers heart failure!
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No no no no ... my OCD!!!
I can't find it, but Cobra did a How to clean your camera once. Did a great job too.
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The only reason I don't wax it is the slip risk
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The only reason I don't wax it is the slip risk
Seriously you need to see just what a great job Chris did.
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TBH I'm expecting a flurry of entries within the last week
Cobra School of SENSOR Cleaning.....
While we were up visiting Donna Nook, Cobra managed to get some sand on the sensor of his 40D (we did advise not to change the lens on the beach), anyway, we didn't have a rocket blower or anything to clean it so myself an mrgubby suggested that he use the kitchen sink and run it under the water...
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Cobra School of Lens Cleaning :)
Well, 2 years on, and a revisit to the Nook was called for, now after last time and Cobra cleaning his sensor in the sink mrgubby and myself thought he would have learned, Cobra got his lens dirty playing in the sand, and with a lack of lens cleaning kit we suggest the sink again (not...
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TBH I'm expecting a flurry of entries within the last week
Cobra School of SENSOR Cleaning.....
While we were up visiting Donna Nook, Cobra managed to get some sand on the sensor of his 40D (we did advise not to change the lens on the beach), anyway, we didn't have a rocket blower or anything to clean it so myself an mrgubby suggested that he use the kitchen sink and run it under the water...
And the lens
Cobra School of Lens Cleaning :)
Well, 2 years on, and a revisit to the Nook was called for, now after last time and Cobra cleaning his sensor in the sink mrgubby and myself thought he would have learned, Cobra got his lens dirty playing in the sand, and with a lack of lens cleaning kit we suggest the sink again (not...
Love the lens cleaning lol
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Just remember to make sure it's on Full Blast lol
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Those brushes don't remove the stubborn smears from a lens half as well as a Brillo Pad. HTH.TBH I'm expecting a flurry of entries within the last week
Cobra School of SENSOR Cleaning.....
While we were up visiting Donna Nook, Cobra managed to get some sand on the sensor of his 40D (we did advise not to change the lens on the beach), anyway, we didn't have a rocket blower or anything to clean it so myself an mrgubby suggested that he use the kitchen sink and run it under the water...
And the lens
Cobra School of Lens Cleaning :)
Well, 2 years on, and a revisit to the Nook was called for, now after last time and Cobra cleaning his sensor in the sink mrgubby and myself thought he would have learned, Cobra got his lens dirty playing in the sand, and with a lack of lens cleaning kit we suggest the sink again (not...
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It was just "muddy" from the sand the brush shifted itThose brushes don't remove the stubborn smears from a lens half as well as a Brillo Pad. HTH.
Although and this is true, some years ago, a certain member ( not posted in years) did actually use a "greenie" to clean the sensor,
and yes it was totally FUBAR'd
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If it's damp sand I just use a dish cloth.It was just "muddy" from the sand the brush shifted it
Although and this is true, some years ago, a certain member ( not posted in years) did actually use a "greenie" to clean the sensor,
and yes it was totally FUBAR'd
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I see it like this, I am not a great photographer, I shoot for pleasure and if MPB want to run a competition and give some winners some money to spend, KUDOS to them and TP for allowing it, I am in and have read the rules and none put me off, well #17 wont be pretty if I do manage a miracle
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Just had to go back and read no.17 to see what the fuss was about , WOW a trip to Brighton would do me nicely not been there since a well known event in the 60’s . Ending up sleeping in a boat on the beach out of the way of the rockers .. at least the Vespa g.s survived the night …
We are we are we are the mods .. once sung never forgotten LOL
We are we are we are the mods .. once sung never forgotten LOL
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Fred Perry white , hipsters from carnaby street ,shoes from chassuer ravell or Annelo and David , hand made silk shirts from a specialist guy on kingsland waste market.. Tonik mohair suits courtesy of my dad who was a master tailor plus pure cashmere jackets … used to hang out with Marc feld a.k.a marc bolan .. miss them good old daysHmmmm ... red Ben Sherman or white Fred Perry Polo ...
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Not a moan or gripe, just a comment...
I was all ready to enter, had the image all planned, then saw mpb's full T&Cs, and there it states UK residents only. What a shame for us living in Europe, as mpb are a pan-european concern with a dedicated European site which we get redirected to from the UK one. Just think it would have been nice for us to be included...
Perhaps something they could consider if and when they run another competition in conjunction with TP.
Good luck to all the entrants, and I look forward to seeing the winners...
I was all ready to enter, had the image all planned, then saw mpb's full T&Cs, and there it states UK residents only. What a shame for us living in Europe, as mpb are a pan-european concern with a dedicated European site which we get redirected to from the UK one. Just think it would have been nice for us to be included...
Perhaps something they could consider if and when they run another competition in conjunction with TP.
Good luck to all the entrants, and I look forward to seeing the winners...
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Honestly, I wouldn’t worry. I don’t think much actual thought went into the T&C’s for this specific TP competition. It was thrust upon them to post something and a ‘stock’ set was posted. Post your photo.
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Thanks, Roger, but I think I'll wait until someone 'in authority' can say yeah or nay.
