simonkit

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simonkit
One thing I find excellent about my K5 having moved from the K20D is battery life, Live View does drain it pretty quickly but that's only to be expected - normal usage is excellent

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on K-5 battery life at 23/10/2011 - 16:49

simonkit
Just to further backup other views I also use a Redsnapper & it's excellent - I currently have the aluminium one but might well upgrade to the CF one soon just for the reduction in weight

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on Tripods at 18/10/2011 - 23:20

simonkit
I definitely like it, nicely done - how about cloning out the small "lump" just above the L/H rock and the small blow holes as they detract slightly from the main subjects?

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on Rough and the Smooth at 17/10/2011 - 17:05

simonkit
I've just bought a used AF360 which looks pretty promising - haven't had chance to use it much so far though but I'm sure others will comment on it

I paid £99 from Ffords who provide 6 months warranty too

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on flash unit recommendation at 15/10/2011 - 21:48

simonkit
Canon printers are excellent, having previously owned several other brands I bought the Canon all-in-one MP540 a while ago and with original ink (bought from 7 Day Shop) and Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl paper it produces excellent results

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on Inexpensive printer at 14/10/2011 - 21:09

simonkit
I thought Kenko filters were actually manufactured by Hoya anyway so pretty much the same??

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on Kenko CPL Filters. Anyone using them? at 14/10/2011 - 21:07

simonkit
Nice series, shots 1 & 2 stand out for me - you're definitely right about it being a "must see" city, I was there in August and thoroughly enjoyed it - we took the "chillout walking tour" run be local students which was excellent, not the usual monotone commentary you get on some organised tours

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on Tallinn, Estonia. at 12/10/2011 - 08:25

simonkit
Frogherder wrote:
The only clue is that she's a local photographer, but then so is Simon, Matt and others, so why was she chosen?

see http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/a-sense-of-place/60-Wonders

Bernard
I think that she will have submitted a tender - unfortunately the process used for this by the tourism authorities in North Wales is complicated and requires lots of jumping through hoops, I'd love to have the possibility of my photographs being used but as an amateur/part-time photographer I simply can't meet all the criteria asked for

Comment by simonkit posted on Countryfile at 10/10/2011 - 20:33

simonkit
Yes, caught that, I've also tried to find out who the photographer is (Jan Davies) but can't find any info around the web on her - never seen her work around the area either which is suprising considering she has been commissioned by the Snowdonia tourist board? Perhaps she hasn't moved into the digital age in any way at all as yet

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on Countryfile at 10/10/2011 - 13:39

simonkit
Great shots, especially the 1st with the lights trails.

If I remember correctly it was the observation deck of the Jinmao tower me and the wife went to last year - impressive view down the central column of the building too!!

Simon

Comment by simonkit posted on World's Highest Buildings - Almost. at 10/10/2011 - 09:03

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