Don, Seems sensible to start with the home brew kit, cheapest option and will let you have more comtemplation time.........

Paul

Hi Colin, Im using the Sigma, and can only say that is an excellent choice, both for build quality and results. Although I soon found that it is almost a total MUST to be tripod mounted, it does produce excellent results after a little practice. As Alge says I find better sometimes to use MF to finish off.

Paul

Love them Judith, excellent captures and a splendid record for the future.
My first grandchild is 1 week old today so I know the pleasure you will have had with these results.


Paul

Hi Alan

I probably would, dependent on dates, its not something I have taken before.


Paul

Barrie, no it wasnt that at all. I was simply voicing a 'pointed' remark.


Alan, I have to agree with your 'sense of community' comment.

Nothing more to be said from me.

Paul

And although evilbay is a VERY difficult site to trade with in a lot of ways, still possibly the widest way to reach an 'Audience@

The BIG problem is that they tend to 'dictate'PayPal' as a means of payment, which of course they will as they are basically owned by the same people!

Whichever/wahtwaywins


P

Correct, a very curious post, BUT a reason behind it!

Perhaps I will let it drop now!

Kind Regards


Paul

Hi John

Perhaps it is not a strange post. I would only discuss this with you as a PM.

Regards


Paul

Sophs

There isnt a central focus, and perhaps a slightly non central crop would have been better. However, you are learning and every shot produces a better result. Remember that all comments on here aide and assist, and certainly there is a well of talent for us all to benefit from.

At the end of the however, it is what you see as the photographer believe is your style/subject matter/etc.

Once you decide this then you strive harder to produce improved results.

Paul

I would like to think that any purchase made on this site from fellow members was 'as a matter of fact' a genuine one. And that there was no intention of anyone 'trying to profit' from a purchase!

I may be wrong, as some people in life have a commercial purpose.

Personally if I make a purchase of equipment it is for my OWN PERSONAL USE. And the only reason that i may sell on would be if the item in question was not commercially viable. And if this was the case. (admittedly I hope unlikely over this site), then the vendor would not like to be posted as a 'Charlatan' selling fake/inferior quality goods!!!


Kindest Regards


Paul