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Recent content by eospete
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How well does AF on telephoto L lenses work in poor light?
Also depends on the contrast of the subject as to whether the AF will lock on and also the speed of movement if any. When working with badgers I find the AF is pretty much useless even when the animals are lit by a lamp and I go to manual focus and rely on the focus beep for confirmation. It... -
Comment by 'eospete' in media 'Meadow Pipit'
Try the North Yorks moors near Grinton for Meadow Pipets - loads on the walls there but you will need 600mm to get a frame filler P- eospete
- Gallery comment
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Stolen Nikon Gear!!
A friend of mine has his photo gear stolen recently from his car in the 4 minutes it took him to check if Burger King was open. If you are offered any of the following equipment for purchase please contact the number below "Stolen from Slimbridge Area 13/10/2004 1 * Nikon D70 S/N 8002444 1 *... -
Review by 'eospete' on item 'Digital slr masterclass by Andy Rouse'
Some great advice on getting the very best out of your digital SLR and how to work the images once captured. This books fills in the gaps that many current photography books have on USING digital SLRs. For every level of photographer this book is a must buy. Well recommended Peter- eospete
- RMS review
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Kalahari Gemsbok NP GPS waypoints request
Also got a good collection of GPS waypoints for Namibia ready for our tripthis year though as yet they are personally unconfirmed Regards P- eospete
- Post #3
- Forum: Europe & Rest of the World Patches
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Canon 100-400L lense + x2 converter
1-4IS with 1.4x to me if iffy if you want larger than A4 prints. 1-4IS with 2x okay for landscape and macroshots using manual focus but I wouldn't be confident they could go larger than A4. It really depends on what is acceptable sharpness to you. P -
Teleconverters for Canon Eos.
globalphotosite.com/Classroompages/convertors.htm fredmiranda.com/TipsPage/ Take a peek at these links for how to do it. I am not totally satisfied with the 1.4x on the 100-400 with the D60 for critical sharpness if large prints is your output. I reckon it could be my inability to keep it... -
Photography Books
http://www.alienideas.com/index.php as an alternative P- eospete
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- Forum: Cameras And Photography
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Photography Books
Don't know when it's out exactly but I helped to proof read some of the chapters and can tell you that it will be a belter. P- eospete
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- Forum: Cameras And Photography
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Kalahari Gemsbok NP GPS waypoints request
I have recently found a great deal of GPS Waypoints for the Kalahari and will be happy to share them with any BF members if they would be useful P- eospete
- Post #2
- Forum: Europe & Rest of the World Patches
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Lens Questions
To report back I final went for the 300mm 2.8 IS (480mm on the digital body) so close to what George recommended. still with option for 1.4 and 2x tc retaining AF as well and cheaper option plus lighter. Loving the results from the lens after just a few outings and some of my results can be seen...- eospete
- Post #10
- Forum: Cameras And Photography
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colour differences
Christine Perhaps a printout is the best way to compare optical and digital zoom effects. if you get a decent pic using digital zoom as well as optical then your laughing, Was it taken through the scope as well. Cheers P- eospete
- Post #13
- Forum: Photo Critique
