I think it all depends on what you shoot on a day to day basis, somedays you can shoot 100-200 others considerably more.

Also with digital we all tend to be a bit more trigger happy as there is no worry about costs.
I, and many others on here, learnt with film cameras. Film was expensive to both buy and process also they mainly came in 24's or 36's, unless you had a bulk film loader and managed to squeeze on about 40 or so Every shot counted and obviously you couldn't check if it was exposed properly or not. Also even if you were trigger happy, you could get through a roll of film in seconds.

So now with digital you can be more ruthless with that trigger and take 100's at a time and most of the time you have no idea how many you have taken until you upload to the computer and sometimes nearly faint when you see that you have taken 4GB of photos on the one subject.

The error for judgement has more or less been removed. Dodgy images are just deleted, or if taken in RAW those images can be altered and saved.

So I wouldn't worry about how many you have or have not taken in a day or week, every situation is different.

Paul

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I use my Sigma 17-70mm, using the 50-70mm for single portraits and the wider end for larger groups. Obviously don't get in to close with the 17mm end as their features will get nicely distorted

I agree, this lens is also ideal

And again another great lens.

Personally I prefer zoom lenses as to the fixed primes as you have more control. Like I say though, that's my personal choice.


Paul

I agree with George as far as not using auto-focus or auto exposure. I haven't used an older lens so I can't comment on that.

I use the Sigma 105mm and find it perfect for my macro work and although it's not always advisable due to camera shake even with SR on, I do hand hold it often. Although with macro it is advisable to use a tripod where you can.

Also I have sent you a PM

Paul

Hi Gill and welcome

What part of the island are you from?
You are certainly in a very photogenic place. My parents live there as well so I get plenty of opportunities to chill out and release my creativeness.

Paul

Ah Tel, I think I beat you to it

Paul

The chimp looks very cold to me, maybe it's sitting near an air con vent

Your images are really good & sharp and very well taken.

They go against a review I read about the Bigma, it said that images were soft at the edges at the longer end, I think it was from 400-500mm.

Do you or anyone else find that this is the case? This is what prevented me from buying it in the first place. I haven't actually tried one out, saying that, I haven't even seen one. Compared to the Sigma 150-500mm, are they bigger or are they just bigger in diameter?

I am still tempted in getting one


Paul

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I occasionally phone stores to get the best quote and advice before spending my money. I could phone upto 5 or 6 online stores and each would give their advice, sometimes if I want it or not
It is then up to me which of these I choose to purchase from.

I's just like if a potential client calls me and asks what my packages are and I spend my time telling them, it's purely upto them whether they take me on or not.

Paul

Amin

Number 4 is the dogs bits!

These are really, really great like cream being dropped in runny jam, hmmmmmm

Really amazing.

Can these keep getting better and better? I have no idea, but I enjoy the anticipation of newer ones each time!

Paul

I don't think you would offend anyone.
Personally I find SRS overpriced compared to alot of other online stores, but, BUT, before anyone pounces on me, their knowledge is second to none and I often called them for advice, something that they didn't mind giving even if I wasn't buying.

Paul

Please don't waste you time!!!!

I, like a complete numpty, assumed that the Sigma TC would fit the 120-400mm and guess what? It doesn't!!!

I spoke to Sigma and they said that were looking into a Pentax fit but at the moment the TC's do not fit.

Please don't waste your time, I bought it from W/Express and sent it back the next day.

Here is my post from 5th Mar 09 stating what a lemon I was:

link

Paul