Inspired by the comment by Cabstar on my other post, I went to Brum and approached lots of folks. Had a good day, with few refusals, lots of fun and chats. Too many for one post, so have spread them round a bit.


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Cheers folks.
Nigel

Cheers for comments. Re the softness, from what I can tell, it may be depth of field, which is very shallow in 1 and 2, as they were shot at f1.4.
So in 1, the back of the chap is in focus but the statue is not, and in 2 I was focusing on the lower hand, so the chap is out of focus. They were grab shots, and didn't get a second chance with smaller aperture.
Yes the guy in 6 was ok and quite a performer

Some people that caught my eye....

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5.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP5792.jpg[/IMG]




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[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/inamini/IMGP3698.jpg[/IMG]

Do any of them work?
Nigel

Hi chap, some nice colour and out of focus areas. I like number two as one is to busy for me. I think you could make a stronger image with the second by cropping just above the green line of trees and to the right of them.
Interesting place.
Nigel

Spot on! I will have to check the accuracy of the AF and then try and source a 1.4X.
Many thanks Mike
Nigel

Hi Mike, thank you for the rapid and full reply. You have a good eye, and those are great captures. Are they all hand held?
Nigel

I was lucky enough to pick up a Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX APO from a forum member here and need some advice.
I have picked up on a few threads re sigma converters and have a few questions.
Is there a noticeable difference between the 1.4 and2X converter?
As the converters are "DG", will they actually improve results for this non DG lens?
Using a K5, will AF be maintained and focus as quickly?
Is there any reason apart from size to keep my Ashai Pentax 2.5? If I keep it, can it be used with good results on the converters?

The lens arrived today, and was only able to stick it out the window for a few quick shots, so the squirrel had to have it!...would a monopod improve on these? [heavily cropped]



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Thanks folks.
Nigel

I really like your composition and treatment in number 4. Hussar abducted by aliens.
Nigel

Cheers Barry, lens has arrived safe and sound and as described. Nice smooth deal. Looking forward to using this one.
Nigel

If you had the car then you could practice
Nigel