In reply to Post #1492
The h9 has a good lens 31- 465 mm equivilant f 2 to 4.5 but it has 15 x optical zoom which is stabilised

Bad news is its not removable but you should get close with 465 but can't vouch for the image quality ??

May find putting it on a tripod or mono pod helps and see how you go

8 mega pixels bridge camera

In reply to Post #1489
Most lenses below f2 tend not to be a cheap item, although in Nikon fitting they do seem to be below those of the Canon brand.
If AF could be taken out of the equation then one of the older Nikkor lenses could represent great value for money. Older Nikkor lenses do tend to hold their price because unlike Canon you do not need a special adaptor to fit them onto modern cameras. Mifsuds do have a range of Nikon lenses in their used section. Noticed a 50mm f1.8 AFD lens for £99 or the50mm F1.8 AF for£79.

In reply to Post #1494
thanks for the help lads,i will have a look in a camera shop over here this week and see how i get on,but i know they wont be cheap(nothing is in france)

A walk in the woods today at 3ish. The light was going.
Taken using :

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Panasonic H-fs045200e Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6



last week in Norfolk:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
14-42mm Lumix G VARIO f/3.5-5.6

In reply to Post #1497
Seen 1 fly in 2 weeks a trip to the florist is on the cards

first ever manual shot. indoors. low light. no flash.

I took this shot this morning of a 5mm stamen of an artificial flower, using normal room lighting. The camera was propped up on my desktop scanner. Some focusing issues but a reasonable exposure. Sometimes natural light can pay off

In reply to Post #1500
Nice Macro Jeff, Yes good exposure, interesting use of the scanner

In reply to Post #1501
I normally use a tripod but still get problems setting up the shot due to focusing movement when the lens is focused at its minimum distance. This shot went through my laptop on remote shooting. The camera was solid and focusing using a 17inch screen made a difference. It was just a quick shot but a good learning curve
In the morning I will set the shot up properly using todays lessons and see what happens. I have taken a few using shadowless lighting methods which works very well as I don't want to start shopping everything

Once upon a time there was a carp angler. He took some of the most amazing scenics, trophy and wildlife shots, mostly associated with carp fishing. He was without doubt the most respected carp angler in France and in the top three in Europe.

About five years ago he packed it all in to become a professional photographer. Have a browse through his site and BE AMAZED...

He's a Nikon man to his bootstraps by the way.

Philippe Lagabbe - Photographer

In reply to Post #1502
Interesting technique Jeff, I find it very tricky trying to hold the sharp focus area exactly were you want it with shallow dof, even when using my tripod the wind makes it tricky.
Found my wheelie bin a useful sigma prop sat afternoon taking this shot


Just had a look Ken
Excellent photographer, he's taking some awesome shots

Nice link Ken. I think I crossed swords with this bloke in the letter pages of Carpworld over the back cover shots of nubile scantily young girls holding Carp to advertise a French water. I think I labelled them tacky and tied in with some very old style advertising.
From memory I think he thought that I was not a real man because I was not drooling over his shots. My reply was not printed , which was a shame but properly a good call by Editor Tim.
A very good photographer, some stunning shots


David I have heard that a bean bag is a usefully accessory for field shots when getting down to the critters level.
One advantage of using a Wheele Bin is that you have something to put your gear in when you are on your way to a shoot. Could also double up as a hide

In reply to Post #1505
lol some good ideas there jeff, think the old bin might hum a bit though, thats if i can get it in my car
Bean bag sounds good

In reply to Post #1503
nice to see you in the gallery Ken !!!!