Sooo good Mike P, that MP-E 65mm really is the dogs dangleberrys

I considered the DA15, but was worried about that hood and the application of filters. I've read the cokin adaptor is visible in edges of shots when on the DA15?

First is pretty much a write off, just too dark. Keep it up though, macro takes a lot of practice, but is very addictive, and your set up is producing results

Hello and welcome

I started a similar thread back in the summer. I ended up buying the already mentioned Hama Mini Traveller Pro £16 Amazon, (much to the disdain of some members.)

Have to say its been all over the highlands, chucked about in the back of cars etc etc... and still going strong. Also fits perfectly attached to the back of the Lowepro backpack.

I have a large heavy Velbon, but that gets left at home nearly always now

LMAO - the winner so far for me.


Funny how the Dr's April fool actually makes you try harder, but alas...

Definitely something I want to get into, if the price is right, some of those Astro Amateur Prize winning shots from last year really do amaze, that one where the guy caught the Space Station passing in front of the Sun is lodged in my mind forever.

No improvement, truly hit the limits of 55-300. Passed sometime anyway, cheers!



Might go back and look at the 'close moon' one I took last year now too.

Ahh, yes - cheers! I'll have a play.



I had a go with just taking a ATL+PRT SCR screen dump from here

Seems to have shaprened up quite well, crop is maybe a bit severe though

I wanted to have a go at the challenge but when I click on the link I seem to end up having to purchase Quicktime 7 Pro? I'm I being a ding dong and missing something obvious?

Excellent work, a pleasure to view

That is a superb set bassman, varied at technically spot on.

Struggling for a favourite really which is telling, maybe the Leucistic Blackbird or the Pied Wagtail

Keep up the strong work!