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ProfessorF
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:56 pm Posts: 12030
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We can add a Mamiya ZE-2 with a 50mm lens on it and a flash gun to that equation as well. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif) Lovely, well built bodies, I must admit. The Minolta X700 I was using in Lahndahn at the weekend has since decided that the LEDs in the 'finder don't work any more, meaning I was pointing and hoping for some of the shots.
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John_Vella
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:55 am Posts: 7935 Location: Manchester.
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I went to Jacobs at lunchtime meaning to by this: NIKON 50mm F1.8 AFD but the wife, (who I met there) insisted I buy a NIKON 50mm F1.4 DAF instead. ![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif) I also picked up a UV filter... Happy John! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:48 pm |
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EddArmitage
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Very nice! I've a feeling f/1.4 is the fastest you can get a Nikon camera, due to the size of the mount and the distance from the sensor/film, so you can't get a faster lens!
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:57 pm |
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timark_uk
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:11 pm Posts: 12143 Location: Belfast
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I've also a feeling that Edd is correct in this. Let us know how you get on with the lens, John. Mark
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:01 pm |
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EddArmitage
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So when's the world going to implode??? Two of my suggestions have not received mass-criticism today - something's not right! Definitely! I found that once I'd used my kit lens to get to know my camera's controls, the nifty-fifty was really great for learning how to take decent pictures. By offering such a massive aperture, and removing any element of zooming, it made me focus on composition and the like.
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:05 pm |
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John_Vella
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:55 am Posts: 7935 Location: Manchester.
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I will let you know how I get on with it. The youngest has her swimming lesson after school, but I'll try and take some test shots when she gets home and get them uploaded a.s.a.p. I won't be able to upload them until tomorrow thjough, as I've gone over my monthly limit on Flickr ![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:31 pm |
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timark_uk
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:11 pm Posts: 12143 Location: Belfast
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nickminers
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Joined: Sun May 03, 2009 7:59 pm Posts: 292 Location: UK
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Recently took delivery of a couple of 3-stop neutral density filters (not grads) which should come in handy in a few weeks... :)
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timark_uk
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:01 pm |
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EddArmitage
I haven't seen my friends in so long
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belchingmatt
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Joined: Fri May 15, 2009 3:16 am Posts: 6146 Location: Middle Earth
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I think there are a couple of f1.2 lenses using the f-mount.
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phantombudgie
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Joined: Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:45 pm Posts: 994
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ignore, wrong area! ![Embarrassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
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trigen_killer
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:37 pm Posts: 835 Location: North Wales UK
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You could always delete it. Oh, you can't, because I've posted now. I've been meaning to add my stuff to this thread, and as I've got stuck watching Columbo, when I should be going to bed, here goes. Canon EOS40D Canon 17-85mm (kit) lens Canon 75-300mm f1:4-5.6 lens Canon 100mm f1:2.8 macro lens Canon Speedlite 430EX external flash and Stofen diffuser Cokin P filter system with (at time of writing) 2 NDs and 2 ND grad filters Manfrotto 055XProB Tripod and Giottos MH1302-652 Series II Ball Head Bits and pieces that I have include- third party cable remote release (a fraction of the cost of the Canon model) Manfrotto hot-shoe spirit level and a bean bag from here http://www.camerabeanbags.co.uk/ I have a number of items on the shopping list for the near future, including more filters, a Gorrillapod SLR Zoom, and I would really like a massive injection of artistic talent, but I'll stick with buying DSLR monthly and live in hope that it will give me the advice and inspiration that I need. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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John_Vella
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:55 am Posts: 7935 Location: Manchester.
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Cleared out the carp room and I have found a Nikon AF NIKKOR 28 - 80mm lens with a 1a Skylight filter and a sun hood. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif) It was attached to the NIkon F60, but there is still no sign of the second lens which I thought it had.
_________________John Vella BSc (Hons), PGCE - Still the official forum prankster and crude remarker ![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif) Sorry ![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif) I'll behave now. Promise ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
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ProfessorF
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:56 pm Posts: 12030
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Didn't know you keep fish, John?
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