UK South-East "Mike's a Lady" Gossip Thread (4)

Kaben wrote in post #7818368
Ah ok, that would make sense! Hopefully it nothing - got goosebumps when she was telling me i was going into Oncology!
Thanks for the Pm though

Thanks guys. Im sure im worrying over nothing

Thats exactly what 99.9% of people seem to do mate so you're not alone in the 'needless panic' department.
As Adrian said earlier, its most likely that you're being sent to oncology because thats the department best suited to getting a more detailed analysis of your bones rather than just a basic x-ray or something.
Anyway, fingers crossed for you if it makes you feel a bit better.

Afternoon all. Just popped out to get a couple of shots whilst the sun was out.. Might pop out again in a bit, and head over to that Bluebell wood again.

michaelgreen78 wrote in post #7818295
Expect an assistant if you get in!!

Well I only shoot a bit of village stuff so may not be the best person to talk to, although the theory is the same I guess. There are a few decent cricket shooters on here too that you could bother with questions. gsgary, gmen & butcha27 to name but 3.

Gavin (gmen) is my hero!
Heloped me out loads when I started doing (non motorsport) sports photo's

LL01773 wrote in post #7818145
Congrats on the new toy Rammy. First lens to mount on that baby?..........Gotta be the 135L.

adrian5127 wrote in post #7818147
Rammy

Congratulations on new purchase and good luck with the mirror

Anke wrote in post #7818288
Lovely!!! Can't wait to see in used in anger

Thanks guys.

Elliott, I slapped the 35 on it, was closet to hand. Nothing nice to show yet, took the usual pics of the living room and my foot! It has a different shutter sound to the xxD model, sounds sweet.

Anke, I don't want to use it in anger. Something is going to fall off or plop or blow a fuse!

It does have the latest firmware, 1.0.7, already on it so I guess I have one of the latest production ones which might have some extra sticky tape and blutack in it to keep the guts from spilling out!

Great excuse to go out and take all my favourite sites of London again. Might plan a route to retake all my evening shots and panos so I have even bigger ones

Oh and I'll be redoing my London Eye zoom shot with the 5D

beano wrote in post #7818402
Afternoon all. Just popped out to get a couple of shots whilst the sun was out.. Might pop out again in a bit, and head over to that Bluebell wood again.

Doing the forum Hokey Cokey again Scott?!

Swaffs wrote in post #7818407
Gavin (gmen) is my hero!
Heloped me out loads when I started doing (non motorsport) sports photo's

A guy I work with knows Gavin pretty well through shooting local football.
Just a little fact I thought I'd throw in.

Right, I'm off out to try and get a decent portrait. Back soon!

michaelgreen78 wrote in post #7818295
Expect an assistant if you get in!!

Well I only shoot a bit of village stuff so may not be the best person to talk to, although the theory is the same I guess. There are a few decent cricket shooters on here too that you could bother with questions. gsgary, gmen & butcha27 to name but 3.

I'll do some research before,
I'm happy with the technical aspect, it's just the artisitic, i.e what 'makes a good cricket shot' and which angles are preferred.

Like polo & horse jumping, unless the horses ears are pricked up, the shots are not worth anything!

rammy wrote in post #7818411
Thanks guys.

Elliott, I slapped the 35 on it, was closet to hand. Nothing nice to show yet, took the usual pics of the living room and my foot! It has a different shutter sound to the xxD model, sounds sweet.

That would've been my next suggestion Ramesh.
Mmm, Full Frame.

LL01773 wrote in post #7818430
That would've been my next suggestion Ramesh.
Mmm, Full Frame.

It's like a cornucopia of sight, smell and sound! I want to get that "FF Fever". Need to take some decent shots first!

Right, I'm going to do a bit of fiddling under the hood to get the settings as I want them.

mellowd wrote in post #7818384
=o another thread I've missed out on!

Welcome back to the fold!

Swaffs wrote in post #7818422
I'll do some research before,
I'm happy with the technical aspect, it's just the artisitic, i.e what 'makes a good cricket shot' and which angles are preferred.

My favourite shots are the wicket taking shots: Howzat!!!

I must admit to have not played under the hood of mine.
I just went out and shot!
I don't even know how to do video yet! to be fair not had a lot of time, if it's in my hand I want to use it, not read up!

michaelgreen78 wrote in post #7818508
Welcome back to the fold!


My favourite shots are the wicket taking shots: Howzat!!!

Good stuff!

What shutter speeds do you find acceptable to freeze the bat/ball?
(might need faster for international!)

rammy wrote in post #7818411
Great excuse to go out and take all my favourite sites of London again. Might plan a route to retake all my evening shots and panos so I have even bigger ones

Oh and I'll be redoing my London Eye zoom shot with the 5D

When are you thinking about doing this Rammy? I really want to have a go at some London skyline shots etc..

LL01773 wrote in post #7818412
Doing the forum Hokey Cokey again Scott?!

yep, in between taking photo's, processing photo's and telephone calls...

I was shooting upwards of 1/2000 on Sunday as the light was good, with an aperture of about f/4, spot metering from the whites. I was lazy with my composition though as I just parked my rear in a chair next to the scorer and didn't move much until I needed to pad up for my turn at the crease.