DaveHolmes

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Anyone able to give me a step by step guide in the process of making a double exposure on an MX?

Going to the Lakes (Grizedale) on Monday for a few days and it's something I'd like to try out...

Cheers
Dave

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on How to do 'double exposures' on film... (MX) at 02/06/2012 - 23:42

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1st one is great!!

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on The Olympic torch in Chester at 31/05/2012 - 15:27

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I'd just go with the kit lens as your going to be in the house... Take the fast-fifty too...

As Smeggypants said longer lenses are great for candids at events but you implied that you're going to a house (pre-prom) rarther than the prom itself... I don't think you'll need the extra length...

Do you have a flash you can 'bounce'?

If not...
Windows are good lighting tools... a net curtain in your bag can act as a diffuser for window light and soften the sun... Dial your pop-up right down as a 'fill'...

Hope helps...
Dave

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Prom night Photography at 31/05/2012 - 14:17

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It's actually a kinda 'dirty-cream' so I reckon fingermarks will look pretty cool...

Gotta work out where they're all going to live, half moved into my girlfriend's place and there ain't much space...

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Finally re-covering the Spottie at 30/05/2012 - 23:24

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2nd the Tamron 17-50 2.8... Love mine!

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Fast short zoom advice at 30/05/2012 - 23:01

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Dropped off my spottie today to be recovered and have new seals... Chose a really nice 'cream' coloured leather for it...

He's doing this one for free as I've pointed some people his way which is really nice of him...

If you haven't seen them already I have had an ME-super, MG and MX recovered in orange, purple and brown (see my gallery)

I'm away in Grizedale next week so won't see it til the week after but will upload a picture then...

Just wanted to share with you guys

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Finally re-covering the Spottie at 30/05/2012 - 20:56

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Bookcases are really expensive...

Weather was nice today though...

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Another pointless thread at 30/05/2012 - 19:42

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worldthroughalens wrote:
Thank you for the feedback, I agree that longer focal length would be better. So would a Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro lens do the job? I many take nature shots so the subject will always move lol
I think a 70mm macro sounds like a good compromise between 35mm/50mm & 100mm... Working distance should be adequate for most task you put it to...

I have a 100mm macro and although I'm enjoying it immensely I do often find it difficult to keep focus (more than I would with with a shorter focal length)... My results are improving day by day but there's a definite learning curve...

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on confused about finding a macro lens at 27/05/2012 - 21:21

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I'm in the process of moving in with my girlfriend at the moment...
Apparently my camera gear will be covered under her home contents insurance even if in the boot of the car...
I've never had home contents insurance before so don't know if this is standard or just a feature of her particular policy but if you have 'HCI' it might be worth checking your policy... (?)

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Stolen K5 at 26/05/2012 - 22:58

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On my K-x when using manual lenses there's a 'beep' when the subject is in focus (leave camera in AF)...

There's also the 'catch in focus' feature... Often called 'Poor Mans AF'... Very useful once you get a handle on it although I personally found a bit of a learning curve...

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Manual focusing ? Any tips at 26/05/2012 - 22:49

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