Recent content by Somersetscott

Hi Guys! I was wandering if anyone knew/knows of an online shop thatsells vintage lenses? The one I’m interested in is a ‘Zoom-Nikkor200-400mm f/4 ED’ (1984-1988) but all I seem to find is the newer versions ofthis lens. Link to info about the lens...

Hi guys, dropped! D90, cracked casing but survived, yay! :) However the Sigma 10mm EX DC HSM f2.8 is now not focusing at all. :( The focus ring seems to have 'detached' from anything mechanical, in Manual focus the focus ring just floats going round and round - but when looking at the...

Hi Guys, So! I've been poking around with my D600 over the winter. I am looking to upgrade my wide angle Sigma EX D 17-35mm f2.8-4 (when I moved into FX the wide angle took the compromise hit in my budget), the Sigma is quite sharp, excellent for the cash! not as good as the Tokina 11-16mm I had...

Hi, I really like the original - looks like a subtle vintage look IMO! adds a kind of relaxing and friendly mood. I hope this doesn't annoy you but I had a little fiddle, crop, contrast, colours and airbrush (was bored & need to practice) this was my result. - I'm not saying I like what i've...

Hi Guys, I was wandering if I could pick the brains of the forum, I've been looking at the Nikkor 300mm AF-S f4 (on ebay for £550ish) then a Nikkor TC-14II (ebay £200) Criteria: 300mm f4 or longer/faster Can be used with a 1.4x TC Relatively good IQ (mainly internet posting images, max...

Hi guys, Warning, this is a basic/newbie flash question, and to cut to the chase read from the bottom up. Struggling to find information on this - So, I have a Youngnuo YN565EX and D7000 they work wonderfully together. I have used it in Manual mode (Manual on both flash and camera). My...

Re: Lets see your Moths & Butterflies ​Small White - Torquay, Devon

Fallen in love with this thread!! Amazing photos! Loving the IQ - Trouble is, I now want a Macro lens :rolleyes: Took this late summer last year..

Hi All, I stupidly took my camera to a friend's wedding where I knew i'd be having a few alcoholic bevvies :o Not disaster but I seem to have spilled some lager (or someone else's cider) on it. I the camera functions fine apart from two 'sticky' buttons. The live view lever/switch - can...

From Ewloe Castle Forest in Flintshire, North Wales

Re: Lets see your Moths & Butterflies A Peacock Butterfly from North Wales :)

Re: Lets see your Moths & Butterflies Not quite 'wild life' - was taken in a small butterfly house in North Somerset. I majorly under exposed and managed to salvage them :rolleyes: Lucky..

A few from the meadow accross the road from my home:

Examples - Note Two flowers were with the macro switch enabled.

Hi Guys, Meaning of thread - What Tripod head(s) do you have, how do you rate them and why do you have them? :) I bought a second hand manfrotto tripod that came with a Manfrotto 700RC2 (Pan and tilt 'video' head) - Brilliant so smooth and silent. But then I went to take a waterfall shot and...