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I've decided to sell my Sigma 10-20 + Hoya Pro 1 D 77mm polariser, both are only 8 months old and have had very little use, hence the sale.

The 10-20 is mint condition & is a good copy of the lens, no centering problems and sharp across the frame - I was very particular when I bought this lens.

The filter is also in excellent condition but has a slight cosmetic scratch on the outer ring, glass is mint condition.

Supplied in original box/packaging together with original Sigma case

I'm taking PM offers and will sell to the first one I'm happy with, this won't be advertised elsewhere for at least 1 week, prefer to send it to a "good home" !!

If you have any questions - please feel free to ask

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on Sigma 10-20 + Hoya Pro 1 D Polariser at 16/06/2009 - 18:08

simonkit
More of my shots from last weeks hiking in the Lake District, these are all taken above Buttermere between Scale Force & Haystacks, all C&C appreciated

Simon

Crummock Water from High Stile
[IMG]http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/images/Crummock-Water-view.jpg[/IMG]


Buttermere from Haystack
[IMG]http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/images/buttermere-from-haystacks.jpg[/IMG]


Buttermere & Crummock water from Haystacks
[IMG]http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/images/Buttermere--crummock.jpg[/IMG]

Fleetwith Pike on the return to Buttermere
[IMG]http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/images/Fleetwith-Pike-and-Buttermere.jpg[/IMG]

Comment by simonkit posted on More views from the Lakeland mountains at 16/06/2009 - 17:25

simonkit
Thanks for the info everyone, I'm also looking at the offering from Redsnapper, I own one of their tripods I am very impressed with it

http://www.aldine.co.uk/redsnapper/tripod-monopod.html

simon

Comment by simonkit posted on Monopod suggestions? at 15/06/2009 - 13:22

simonkit
mikew wrote:
My shots must be equally compressed but they don't seem to have the same quality that yours do. How much sharpening do you apply when resizing?

Mike
I use "photokit sharpener" plugin and then "save for web" at 60..maybe I need to increase the quality setting a little in save for web

simon

Comment by simonkit posted on The Langdale Pikes at 14/06/2009 - 22:56

simonkit
Thanks for the comments/feedback...

Mikew, I always shoot RAW...the shot is heavily compressed for web viewing so I guess this explains the softness, originals are fine


Paulyrichard...could you be a bit more specific about the processing ?

thanks

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on The Langdale Pikes at 14/06/2009 - 21:48

simonkit
paulyrichard wrote:
Fantastic image, but I am amazed at the stillness of the water, that has got to have been PP'ed, no?
I knew someone would ask Only the standard sharpnening etc..infact to be honest I'm slightly disappointed in my shots as the "real thing" was truly spectacular..here's another from several images I shot, this time with rocks for "proof"

Simon

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Comment by simonkit posted on Buttermere reflection at 14/06/2009 - 20:17

simonkit
Another couple of shots from my hiking week in the Lake District, all C&C welcome

Simon


[IMG]http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/images/Langdales-1.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/images/Langdale-pikes.jpg[/IMG]

Comment by simonkit posted on The Langdale Pikes at 14/06/2009 - 20:08

simonkit
I've just returned from a week in the Lakes during which my Manfrotto 790B took a bit of stick and has decided to fall apart..I'm looking for a more robust alternative but really need a monopod that can be used quite close to the ground, the 790B measures 15inches when collapsed, would welcome any suggestions

thanks

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on Monopod suggestions? at 14/06/2009 - 18:55

simonkit
Just got back from a great week of hiking in the Lake District, caught this reflection of Fleetwith Pike at the start of the Buttermere Fells walk (from Scale force)

Simon

[IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/STKITCHIN/buttermere.jpg[/IMG]

Comment by simonkit posted on Buttermere reflection at 14/06/2009 - 12:32

simonkit
I've just bought an all-in-one Canon MP540 and I'm also very impressed with print quality, the inks are a bit expensive - cheapest I've found is 7Dayshop.com

simon

Comment by simonkit posted on Photo Printer Canon ip4600 at 05/06/2009 - 09:34

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