bretti_kivi

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yes. humour is the other alternative, but at the end of the day, neither are always usable, so we have to find other ways to gain mindshare.....

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Comment by bretti_kivi posted on Sex in Fashion at 12/11/2010 - 09:33

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high winds? it's just warm and rainy here. Was dark at 3:30, too.

At least part of the scaffolding is now down, I can actually see something out of the kitchen window for the first time since... April? Can't remember, it's too long

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Comment by bretti_kivi posted on Another pointless thread at 11/11/2010 - 20:24

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"gift" doesn't mean much if it's not insured and goes walkabout....

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Comment by bretti_kivi posted on Is The Price Right In The UK at 11/11/2010 - 20:18

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White card. Silver card. White card with foil glued to it. Gold card does interesting things.
Flash bounced off coloured surfaces is also very usable.

Maybe use a teddybear or something as your portrait subject and work on getting the light right. There's nothing stopping you using long exposures and being creative on the flash if it's an inanimate object, is there?

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Comment by bretti_kivi posted on Tonight's class - the penultimate one at 10/11/2010 - 22:12

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get boots designed for cold and you should be fine. I like my ecco ones, the columbia ones before that were very good and I can still drive in these.

The Lowa boots I had before were absolutely awful on ice and snow.

Bret

Comment by bretti_kivi posted on Another pointless thread at 10/11/2010 - 22:04

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then get the reflectors out and start thinking about what you can do.

"A" studio light? I was under the impression (and my experience bears this out) that even with four sources you sometimes need reflectors....

Bret

Comment by bretti_kivi posted on Tonight's class - the penultimate one at 10/11/2010 - 22:03

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TBH, if you're not using a fast card, it doesn't surprise me that much...

Fast in this context: something capable of 20-30MB/s like an extreme III or so.

Bret

Comment by bretti_kivi posted on So how good is the K-5 sensor at 10/11/2010 - 21:25

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the wee plasticky one? It's very light, very usable, and I have one here that I haven't used in months. It's no way worth £80, closer to £50. They have a rep of the rear elements coming apart. My copy's fine and even has a hood.

If you're interested, drop me a PM.

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Comment by bretti_kivi posted on FA 28 - 70 at 10/11/2010 - 21:23

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^^ the little one likes it

Damned snow is melting and the 7D goes back tomorrow. Dolly is done and should be pretty effective.

Now I just need to find a K5 to rent....

Bret

Comment by bretti_kivi posted on Another pointless thread at 10/11/2010 - 20:44

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I got numbers around £200 incl. grip and kit lens. I think that's reasonable-ish: I think I'll keep it at that rate and have a spare body I can let my daughter use.

Bret

Comment by bretti_kivi posted on K10D trade in value at 10/11/2010 - 19:25

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