I am helping Santa in making a choice. I have read reviews on many sites and UHH about the benefits of one over the other, so,
I understand the price difference, both lenses seem to have their faults but I am still very much the novice in these matters.
I want to use the lens for wildlife and panoramas etc.
I have a Canon 60d camera, 70-300 canon, 100mm 2.8 Macro,18-270 tamron, 30mm 1.4 Sigma.
I understand that I will need a heavier duty Tripod regardless of choice.
any thoughts would be appreciated! thanks. Bill.
Sorry, old age has really kicked in, lenses under consideration are Canon 100-400mm and Sigma 150-500mm. Bill the Forgetful!!!!
Happy birthday young man!
Bill
Mogul wrote:
Benro seems to enjoy a good reputation, but the model you specify seems to be a bit light for your needs. I would suggest you look at the A1570T (tripod) or A500FBH1 (with ballhead).
Thanks for your input, seems like it's back to the drawing board and a little / or a lot more research!
Regards, Bill
[quote=Mogul]Benro seems to enjoy a good reputation, but the model you specify seems to be a bit light for your needs. I would suggest you look at the A1570T (tripod) or A500FBH1 (with
Thanks for the link, it's appreciated.
Bill
Considering purchasing a Benro A150EXU, but unable to find any comments on the reliability/suitability of this item. Benro, in general, appears to be well thought of, but this one is at the lower end of the price list, " Get what you pay for "', I know! My interest is mainly macro / close up with the occasional bird shot. Equipment is Canon 60D, 100mm 2.8 macro, nissen 866 flash. I have some mobility problems so ease of operation would be good. Appreciate any comments from UHHers that have used this tripod. Thanks. Bill.
Hey, thanks for the memories, that was the first piece of "sheet music" I had in 1952. Well done, photographs are great too!
jerryc41 wrote:
This topic has come up before, and I read an article about it last night. For some reason (greed?) Adobe charges much more for its products for the Australian market. As a matter of fact, Aussies could get PS for less money by flying half way around the world to the United States. From Adobe, If Australian customers dont see the value of Adobes software, they can buy another companys software Robson said. Alternatively, they can take a trip overseas or import the American version.
And software companies wonder why software piracy is so common.
http://fstoppers.com/adobe-encouraging-flights-to-us-for-cheaper-pricesThis topic has come up before, and I read an artic... (
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On the basis of the positive support for B & H and reported bargain price of Elements 11 about a month ago, I ventured forth and purchased an Elements 11 program at a cost of $usd 111.00 including postage of $31.00. The program arrived clearly marked " ONLY FOR DISTRIBUTION IN NORTH AMERICA". I emailed B & H advising them of this and of the Aust Govt inquiry to the fact that Adobe were Geotagging their product and precluding their product from export from the USA. Sadly their response was "you can still use it, but you cannot register it or get any updates from Adobe". I was really impressed as I felt that it was I who could be, and was "used". So much for positives for B & H, maybe okayfor USA citizens,but not for the rest of the world! BTW the cheapest Elements from a reputable source in Aust seems to be $149.95, that's about double the USA price!!!
My gripe really is against Adobe and their cavalier attitude to the marketplaces of the world and B& H for not having the integrity to say sorry we can't help you......others have since!
Bore me some more........please!!
lorvey wrote:
Seems like this was discussed or covered on the UHH sometime in the past, but I cannot seem to find anything via search. When is the best time of the year for photo ops to travel to New Zealand or to Australia? My interest would be landscape, nature and wildlife photos.
Workhorse raised this thread nov1,2012 uglyhedgehog.com/t-74281-1.html
Had a lot of info on Australia, not so much on NZ.
Indeed a man of many fine talents!
Keep going, we need people who excel at the "good" things in life.
Tradscot.
Just shows you can't sit around waiting for a good time, you gotta "hop" to it!!
Just shows you can't sit around waiting for a good time, you gotta "hop" to it!!
Exciting
Mysterious
Outside the square
Well done!
Tradscot.
Nikonian72 wrote:
Spider #1 & #2 is similar to a Banded Orb Weaver (Argiope trifasciata).
Douglass, given your obvious interest in entomology, I refer you to the spider that I have been photographing in my aviaries as Argiope Keyserlingi, St.Andrews Cross.
http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/St-Andrews-Cross-spider.
Many thanks for your help. I have ordered a Nissin 866 II flash and will get a O ring attachment once I know which one will fit. Tradscot.