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davex wrote:


Almost over the first night, going back downstairs now to start on the whiskey (Bowmore cask strength, very nice)

Davexs.
In that case its a whisky not a whiskey .

Not all ma-in-laws are awful. I'm not .

Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 25/02/2011 - 22:07

Gwyn
I too have the Velbon CF-630. I have taken out the centre column, and use it with a Markins ball head. It is a great tripod, but probably too long when folded for backpacking.

You could consider the Benro Travel Angel.
Gitzo have some great tripods which fold up quite small but they cost a packet.
3leggedthing got some attention on the forum recently too - you could consider them too.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Ultimate backpacker tripod reccomendations? at 25/02/2011 - 19:35

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Congratulations on your 1000th Dave.

How about a nice photographic excursion with ma-in-law?

Don't get too drunk before she gets there .

Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 25/02/2011 - 18:56

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The Bigma feels more balanced somehow. I just find it easier to use hand held than the 60-250.
I prefer using both with a tripod though. I'm getting weak in my old age .

Comment by Gwyn posted on Down to the Wire - with the 60-250 still ahead. at 25/02/2011 - 09:45

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Thanks everyone. I too am going to buy the whole package. It looks very impressive, and is cheaper than some single plug-ins I've seen.

I have to pay off the credit card first though - Norway was expensive and my darling husband has been running up a huge bill in France - why he doesn't use his other CC, which earns frequent flyer points I'll never know.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Topaz and other PS(E) plug-ins at 25/02/2011 - 09:40

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I have the 60-250. I prefer a zoom to a prime at those lengths. More flexibilty. It is a superb lens, but it is heavy, and I actually find the Bigma easier to hand hold than the 60-250.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Down to the Wire - with the 60-250 still ahead. at 24/02/2011 - 21:56

Gwyn
Mike-P wrote:


Another 3 years, 4 months, 3 days until we can move back.
Not that you are counting the days or anything .

Peter - both photos are stunning and look sharp to me, though I prefer the composition of the first one..

Comment by Gwyn posted on Bring me sunshine . . . at 24/02/2011 - 19:06

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A lovely photo. Do you have an almond blossom festival?
I know they do in La Palma, but it is a movable feast depending on when the almond blooms.

Mike - moving back to the sun?

Comment by Gwyn posted on Bring me sunshine . . . at 24/02/2011 - 18:15

Gwyn
Until yesterday midday it was lovely weather here too - but cold - barely getting above freezing during the day.
Then the snow came, and today there was still snow lying but it is dreich. Looks like that is set to stay for a couple of days too.

The really odd thing is I've feel colder the last few days than I did all the time I was in Norway. Damp cold vs dry cold I guess.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 24/02/2011 - 18:12

Gwyn
Mike-P wrote:
Can't see the 12-300mm f2.8 being available in Pentax mount until around August although hopefully I will be proved wrong.

Now that would be the ultimate travel lens - if you could carry it .

Comment by Gwyn posted on Pentax 55-300 at 24/02/2011 - 16:48

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