Just returned from the wilds of Southampton. Went to look at the fisheye and possibly the *50-135mm - came back with the fisheye, FA77 Ltd and AF-540FGZ. As soon as I held the 77mm it said "Take me, I'm yours"! Just as well Hyram (and hi to you too Hyram) nabbed the FA31 Ltd otherwise I would have been in a real quandary! I can also confirm that David makes excellent coffee though sadly he does have these huge white things on tripods attached to C***n cameras Thanks for doing the honours Kris
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Chris

Your calligraphy is pure artistry, absolutely beautiful. This type of subject is quite difficult to light. I think you used natural light on no.2 hence the high iso and resultant noise, and on camera flash on the others. This will tend to flatten the texture of the card and is a little harsh. I would suggest using two, or even three, flashes lighting from the sides with perhaps a tiny bit of fill flash on camera. Lighting from the sides may raise the card texture a bit. Or use natural light with a low iso and longer shutter speed. Play around with your lighting and you will find what works for you.
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Chris

Email sent - bank account spent! Please help me defeat this lensitis with which I seem to be afflicted

Oakay I'm logging off cos I think you're all barking!

DA*16-50mm safely received, Many thanks Huw.
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Chris

As usual, Adobe favour the dark side by adding tethered shooting for Canikon only

Not sure if this has been posted before link

Must be a bargain with that big silver thing!

Great set, love the pinky red! Not quite so keen on the mono though.
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Chris

This is an interesting thread. I had never really thought about doing anything other than "capping" all lenses when in the bag but Stefan is right in saying that there is normally nothing in the bag compartments to damage the lens. I suppose we think about collecting dust on the front and rear elements, but this would have to be pretty severe to show up on images. I have previously removed my UV filters as I am sure now that they serve little purpose and always use a hood on any lens in use and will try "Stefanising" my lenses on my next outing. It will certainly save time!
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Chris