Harry Kinnear Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I took this photo from the Fort side opposite the Malecon just before a thunderstorm hit Havana a few years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 44 minutes ago, Mackie The Staggie said: Went to Beauly for the MacTavish Cup game against Lochaber today, while I got some good results, it confirmed I need that extra length. I'll dispense with the Kenneth Williams pic and just say that's my favourite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotfree Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Ran out of my greenies for the day going through these photos. Brilliant work, guys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Took this out by pressmennan woods near Dunbar today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 13 minutes ago, philpy said: Took this out by pressmennan woods near Dunbar today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Complete beginner with regards to photography. Looking to purchase a decent entry level camera to take photos when I’m out hiking. Was going to go for the Nikon D3400 package https://m.slrhut.co.uk/product/1/5/2360Although a guy at work who knows his stuff says I’d be better of with a mirrorless Sony https://m.slrhut.co.uk/product/1/68/1584With the Nikon, I’d be getting more for my money but I’m assuming the Sony is a better product.Thoughts or guidance would help. Any other recommendations in the £3-500 bracket to get me started. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 1 hour ago, philpy said: Took this out by pressmennan woods near Dunbar today. 2 hours later. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 26 minutes ago, MONKMAN said: Complete beginner with regards to photography. Looking to purchase a decent entry level camera to take photos when I’m out hiking. Was going to go for the Nikon D3400 packagehttps://m.slrhut.co.uk/product/1/5/2360 Although a guy at work who knows his stuff says I’d be better of with a mirrorless Sonyhttps://m.slrhut.co.uk/product/1/68/1584 With the Nikon, I’d be getting more for my money but I’m assuming the Sony is a better product. Thoughts or guidance would help. Any other recommendations in the £3-500 bracket to get me started. I started out with the Nikon's previous incarnation, the D3200 plus kit lens, I got good results in ideal conditions, but if you're just after something for landscapes, I'd look at a couple of the used camera sites - I've used the likes of MBP Photographic a few times for kit and never had an issue. For example, you could pick up a barely used D3400 with a Sigma 18-250mm lens on there for a fraction over £500. If you're just wanting something for hiking, the Nikon deal there isn't brilliant, kit lenses are invariably poor and the 70-300mm there isn't great either. I used the Sigma 18-250mm for hillwalking with both my Nikon and Canon cameras early on and found it a great walkaround lens, which covered most of the shots i needs without faffing about changing lens. The Sony A6000 isn't actually that great compared to the Nikon D3400. The 16-50mm kit lens is truly awful. I actually bought the A6000 as a "hillwalking" camera when I couldn't be fucked carrying the Canon full frame out and about and ended up barely using it. If you're buying a Sony, you're better holding off until you budget allows you to go full frame. Sony's lens selection is heavily weight to full frame as well. The range they have for crop sensors at the budget end is dismal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Back out tonight again. Looking over towards leith from Musselburgh harbour. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Looks like the chief has put sunshine on Leith. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 22 hours ago, MONKMAN said: Complete beginner with regards to photography. Looking to purchase a decent entry level camera to take photos when I’m out hiking. Was going to go for the Nikon D3400 packagehttps://m.slrhut.co.uk/product/1/5/2360 Although a guy at work who knows his stuff says I’d be better of with a mirrorless Sonyhttps://m.slrhut.co.uk/product/1/68/1584 With the Nikon, I’d be getting more for my money but I’m assuming the Sony is a better product. Thoughts or guidance would help. Any other recommendations in the £3-500 bracket to get me started. I've got 2 Canon bodies and all the fancy lenses I'll ever need. But if I'm out walking I carry a Lumix DX7 (not sure which model they've reached nowadays). It has a metal body (not plastic), modest zoom and a Leica lens. All the different modes, timers etc you'll ever need. Also shoots RAW. About £250 and combine it with a £30 Gorillapod for long exposures. Even goes in a jacket pocket if you're at football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Early morning near Ullapool. iPhone shot 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Up in Glencoe i love the place. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I realise this question may upset the purists, however I have a video related question. I'm looking for (free) idiot proof video editing software and wonder if any of you esteemed chaps could point me in the right direction? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black and White Tragic Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I realise this question may upset the purists, however I have a video related question. I'm looking for (free) idiot proof video editing software and wonder if any of you esteemed chaps could point me in the right direction? Try Go pro editing software, it's pretty straightforward and importantly- free. Download from their site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Black and White Tragic said: Try Go pro editing software, it's pretty straightforward and importantly- free. Download from their site. It may be idiot proof but is it Zen Archer idiot proof? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black and White Tragic Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Zen if you want to use something a bit more powerful but less intuitive I can sort you out. I've tried Sony Vegas and found way too clunky as it tries to render as you're editing...gave up with it. Now using Adobe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie The Staggie Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 So I finally caved in and sourced myself a 2nd hand D500 and Sigma 150-600 Sports over the past few weeks, getting it just in time for this weekend. So a manic Friday was spent reading up on the new camera and lens before taking in another Shinty game on the weekend. First of all, loving the reach, normally I camp near 1 end of the pitch but now I can take a more central position and capture more of the game. I'll still be using the Sony with the F2.8 70-200 for closer action but need to find a way to easily swap between both. Secondly, that thing is heavy, even on the monopod I could feel the difference, not unworkable but definitely a challenge. One great thing about it is that I can push/pull the zoom rather than using the focus ring, which makes it easier to go through the range of the lens. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Even for a first attempt, these are great shots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Right. I'm prepared for the ripping I'll get for this, but I'm trying to find the location that an old photo I have. The photo in question may, or may not, feature a very young KnightswoodBear. It's taken on the Forth and Clyde Canal, somewhere between Maryhill and Clydebank (I think), but I'm trying to narrow it down a bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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