tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post250394477488272311..comments2024-01-03T09:00:35.413+00:00Comments on Adrian's Images: ‘O FLOWER OF SCOTLAND’. (24/07/12)ADRIANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-35586543825516993962012-07-29T19:03:26.280+01:002012-07-29T19:03:26.280+01:00Oh dear! I love Olympus! I'm in the process of...Oh dear! I love Olympus! I'm in the process of selling my e620 and 12-60mm f2.8-4 SWD lens and buying into the micro four thirds system. I'm after the new OM-D Em5. A mirror less interchangeable lens camera. It's a great little camera, and one I can lug about when hill walking - it's shower proof and light to carry and has some great prime lenses. Have you read the reviews? Anyway whichever camera you get good luck in your search. There is an amazing choice out there - I just have to learn how to use them!annie hoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894824060367890048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-40716224526536392782012-07-28T14:20:38.020+01:002012-07-28T14:20:38.020+01:00Sounds like the kit to keep an old man amused. The...Sounds like the kit to keep an old man amused. The buggers are five grand though they do sell. Twenty odd a year or more my store of choice sells and they are Leica. Harrison cameras...a wonderland world to visit. They stock everything from film to top end digital. Am thinking of buying a Lomo for fun.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-12551290976856570242012-07-28T14:07:30.809+01:002012-07-28T14:07:30.809+01:00Sometime last century I used both rangefinder came...Sometime last century I used both rangefinder cameras and an independent range finder. They both worked by matching overlapping or split images. Pretty good unless your target was moving then they were pretty crap.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-46048910212853297182012-07-28T14:00:35.662+01:002012-07-28T14:00:35.662+01:00I already have but I'm old and enjoy moving ab...I already have but I'm old and enjoy moving about to compose a shot. I love fast lenses. Zooms are slow. I half consider a medium format Hassleblad or Minolta but digital backs at £7000.00p are not in my budget...............ever used a range finder camera? I haven't.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-88405995805021312152012-07-28T13:56:27.558+01:002012-07-28T13:56:27.558+01:00They are bomb proof. It's what I need from cam...They are bomb proof. It's what I need from camera and lens construction. I am an animal the way I treat them. Olympus really lost it with the E-5. Who wants in camera editing. Zuiko lenses are superb though very expensive. I like Oly stuff I know how it works. I spot meter and then recompose so fifty meter points are irrelevant to me. I also use HDR so find if I don't want the pavement pizza effect then I set to one stop under before bracket shooting. I don't mind loss of definition in shadow but hate blown highlights. All the best.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-48832092741489259292012-07-26T19:50:05.642+01:002012-07-26T19:50:05.642+01:00Hi Adrian, You'll find that the primary lenses...Hi Adrian, You'll find that the primary lenses are now more expensive than the Zoom lenses.Horst in Edmontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523290699599403329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-39516958344448913992012-07-26T17:56:48.946+01:002012-07-26T17:56:48.946+01:00Thanks Hilary, you have the same lens as Keith.......Thanks Hilary, you have the same lens as Keith....I am looking for a prime lens as I find I only use long lenses at the long end anyway.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-55376707871982483762012-07-26T17:15:11.726+01:002012-07-26T17:15:11.726+01:00Now Flower of Scotland is running through my head....Now Flower of Scotland is running through my head. It reminds me of my pub weekends in Montreal. ;)<br /><br />I have a Canon EOS 50D and share lenses with Frank. Our long lens it the 100 - 400 L series Canon. It's not especially fast but it sure is purty,Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-7505213937623716692012-07-26T09:01:50.845+01:002012-07-26T09:01:50.845+01:00Graham, I love the SLR business. I do have a bridg...Graham, I love the SLR business. I do have a bridge camera and it is fine but somehow fiddly and slow to use.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-56226945182777452192012-07-26T08:58:18.178+01:002012-07-26T08:58:18.178+01:00Horst, I agree, Some lenses I really get on with a...Horst, I agree, Some lenses I really get on with and others I rarely use. Long zoom lenses are I suspect a waste of time as i tend to use them at full stretch. Thanks for your help.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-38663949778820834042012-07-26T08:55:07.917+01:002012-07-26T08:55:07.917+01:00I would like a 500mm/600mm prime lens but they cos...I would like a 500mm/600mm prime lens but they cost more than a car. There is also the weight to be considered. I will probably opt for a Sigma lens again.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-88235998866862391482012-07-26T08:52:10.918+01:002012-07-26T08:52:10.918+01:00The gorge is a hidden gem.The gorge is a hidden gem.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-2179254467957059782012-07-26T08:51:05.051+01:002012-07-26T08:51:05.051+01:00Ruby, it wasn't roaring when i went. Despite d...Ruby, it wasn't roaring when i went. Despite days of rain the river level was quite low.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-58990749161836869062012-07-26T05:12:43.214+01:002012-07-26T05:12:43.214+01:00That Rumbling bumbling bridge is amazing! The firs...That Rumbling bumbling bridge is amazing! The first one especially is Lord of the Rings quality!(That's high regard:) Nice shot:)<br /><br />About your camera. I had an Olympus many moons ago and I can't believe they still make those things! Cannon is great. It's what I use. I have two cameras of different designs and both take great pictures. You've been writing more again and it's nice:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-68044289701749326732012-07-26T00:32:19.966+01:002012-07-26T00:32:19.966+01:00Gaz is the person with the lenses and the Canon. ...Gaz is the person with the lenses and the Canon. I've been using a bridge camera since I gave up my SLR and with an 800mm equivilent I've never regretted it. Loved the bridge and the joke. It's so good to have you back.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-46928385189497965282012-07-26T00:27:27.226+01:002012-07-26T00:27:27.226+01:00Nice digression. Amazing old bridges.
Love the c...Nice digression. Amazing old bridges.<br /> Love the cartoon.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-49539363508096133412012-07-25T21:01:51.974+01:002012-07-25T21:01:51.974+01:00Hi Adrian, I love the bridge photos, I think the b...Hi Adrian, I love the bridge photos, I think the bridge looks awesome the way it is. All the stone bridges in the UK are awesome.<br />Now for the lenses to the Canon cameras. I think you should look around for some used deals if you like, or maybe look for some non Canon brands that will work. Canon has some great lenses but only on the high end (expensive), and the super long lenses, also very expensive. You will just have to look around and try some out. Lenses are a very personal thing, what I like may not be good for you. Go to different camera stores to do the try out thing, and ask lots of question. That is all I can help you with, from Edmonton, Canada.Horst in Edmontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523290699599403329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-65065227122082892882012-07-25T16:47:13.465+01:002012-07-25T16:47:13.465+01:00Good joke at the end, and a lovely third picture.
...Good joke at the end, and a lovely third picture.<br /><br />Now, far be it for me to offer advice on cameras and lenses.<br />You've seen my set up, a 100-400mm zoom, that has been dropped a couple of times and still going strong.<br />If I had the money, a 500mm or bigger, for those far away birds.<br />Not being a landscape man, I've no idea regarding the various rear filters; and I only shoot jpg anyway, so all that would be lost on me.<br />Processing is still a mystery to me. <br />A bit like a great guitarist; I can get a tune, but I admire the likes of Hendrix etc., that made it talk.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-89839177824238200772012-07-25T16:41:07.542+01:002012-07-25T16:41:07.542+01:00Love the bridge and the river in the narrow gorge,...Love the bridge and the river in the narrow gorge, beautiful place. Hope someone is able to answer your camera queries, I'm certainly no expert. Have a good week.Gillian Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283601772483708539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-14872120996760918482012-07-25T14:15:32.322+01:002012-07-25T14:15:32.322+01:00I've been to this place. The roaring sound of ...I've been to this place. The roaring sound of the river, the deep gorge this place is amazing. Thanks for bringing back lovely memories, Adrian :))Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988802569095580501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-25253796739409435432012-07-25T13:30:18.126+01:002012-07-25T13:30:18.126+01:00HI Adrian...No advice from me on the camera stuff....HI Adrian...No advice from me on the camera stuff...a a total lost trying to figure them out, but I am a Canon user!!<br />Gorgeous photos of the gorge and the bridges, but I haven't had breakfast yet and my stomach did a flip flop , looking down from high places is not my thing!!<br />Marvelous places you see and share the beauty!!<br />The S Harebell is a lovely color blue ..love that one!!<br />The joke is quite the laugh...dear me to funny!!<br />Gracegrammie ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839269423384232974noreply@blogger.com