Recent content by Ian

That's because Queensberry albums are about as expensive as they come. :) They won't be making much on them.

Re: The Big Manchester Meet... Its been a long time since I've been to one mate! Nearly snuck down to the meet the other week, but ended up going out for a meal instead. Just been busy with work and suchlike recently. Can't really make any promises with this one either, but it would be good to...

Re: The Big Manchester Meet... If it's a quiet Sunday at work I'll try and meet up with you guys later on. Should finish sometime between 3 and 5 at a guess.

I'll be working, sorryyy. :(

I bought the non-HSM version for around £200-250 second-hand and it's alright, can't match my two Canon lenses in terms of contrast and resolving fine detail, but I do love the focal range. It's quick to focus as well, even without the HSM. I think I'll be selling it soon as I prefer primes, but...

I guessed wrong lol. The 12-24 is meant to be a great lens though and I'd love the 30mm myself. Sounds like you're well set for your hols. :)

Good job my car is SORNd otherwise I'd consider being offended. :p If I wasn't looking for a reliable comfy cruiser I'd be half tempted to go for a valver. Nice pics Jord, a lot of progress with quite a few of those cars by the look of it!

Suppose I might as well stick a few in.. I've backed up most of my 2009 and early 2010 photos to an external HD, but I've got a few left mainly from January to April this year I think. I can boot up the HD if you want any others though. Original files are available...

Do you not think it would be good to have all the photos taken by the same person - would be good for consistency and look more professional? I'm thinking Shadowness as this is what he does after all. :) I know you're probably trying to promote community spirit, but we do have the calendar etc...

Hey Rich, depends how much you're planning on using it and what you'll be using it for tbh! As a general rule the kit lenses (like the 18-55mm) can always be bettered, but it's a handy focal length to have and if you're not planning on wasting away future pay packets on new equipment then it'll...

Lol, aiming for that combo myself at some point. :) You can get a Sigma for about £2-300 and there's a few other versions in-between that and the Nikon too. Primes are a lot cheaper if you don't mind using them, 35mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.8 etc.

Honestly, just charge enough to cover your costs - as soon as you start making money from it you become obligated to carry out work to an acceptable standard and if anything goes wrong on the day you won't have the insurance to cover yourself. Much better to do it as a friend and treat it as a...

At least yours doesn't take three goes to start the damn thing Arran lol. Turn the key - immobiliser says no. Turn key again - vrooo... - immobiliser says no. Turn key again - cough splutter vroo-splutter-oom. *Cloud of smoke* Hence I haven't bothered to tax it, so I'll give this one a miss...

I'd rather have the 1.2 or 1.4, the 1.0 is meant to be really soft and really is just a collectors item! I suppose it has it's uses, but 1/3rd of a stop over the 1.2 doesn't swing it for me. :)

I've also spoken to Arkady (Rob) and he told me that he has Steve's old kit. Sad day indeed.