landscape crop of 3 in Cinemastyle.....




Bret

you mean like this?




Bret

competent is always a state of mind on potatochop - I thought my PP was OK, then was forced into raising my game and now realise just how many opportunities I've missed....

It's not something you learn overnight, and it's not something where you can always apply the same technique and it will work on *this* shot. So don't worry too much about it, take on board the comments and try again with the next shot.

Bret

I know there's one second-hand going in Devon for less, too, but there's no condition given. I can (and will) provide shots of the lens and taken with the lens, I package properly and if you think it's too expensive, then talk to me - if, of course, you're interested in buying....

I try to be realistic and honest and I'm interested in a deal which leaves both parties feeling that it was in their interest. End of.

Bret

much prefer the last one even if the WB appears off....
(very aware that WB is an absolute pig if there are different light sources in play, i.e. tungsten inside and sunlight).

Bret

Thanks guys; 8 was a pure opportunistic shot (I saw it and got the flashes as out his skin was hardening) but the bird in 6 is cheeky. I have one shot of him full frame at 330mm.

1 is lit by two flashes; one top right on the step above, the other from the left on a hotshoe extension cord. The right one is then optically triggered.

#3 is also HDR and I'm wondering quite what to do with it. I might try cropping it (which I usually don't) to fit a wide format.

- Bret

A relative has decided that dSLR shooting is not for them, so the kit is up for sale. I'd quite like to keep it, but can't afford to...

So, there's a white K-x in outstanding condition. Click count < 1500 (just checked an EXIF).

Tamron 18-250, bought from Mike-P in October last year, no issues, scratches, marks or fungus. Original hood, cap (with dörr "keepit").

Lowepro Slingshot bag (I think it's a 102AW, it's definitely a 100 series) in absolutely perfect condition.

I will have pics on Friday.

I think reasonable prices would appear to be....
£270 / €300 for the Kx
£250 / €280 for the Tamron 18-250
£25 / €30 for the bag

Each of these is + P&P (those who have bought from me before will know what my packaging is like!) though I will try and limit that where possible.

Location of the camera at the moment is Kuopio, Finland. If you're interested urgently, please let me know, as holiday season is looming large....All of this kit was bought late last year and from the shutter count you can see how much it's been used.

Bret

Back from the boonies. Off to work tomorrow and thursday - and the weather's due to play ball, with it being 27 and sunny. Very mixed weekend, but life's looking pretty good right now

Bret

Long weekend, lots of photo ops. What do you think? (there's a couple of sets I'll process later)


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- Bret

yes. it works. end of.

Try adorama, too; UPS will take care of VAT and Duty before it's imported and shipping times are short.

Bret