MarkNI

Think I might keep an eye for a decent one on ebay and work a bit harder with my current jessops flash in the meantime.  I really don't want to spend a lot because it just won't get the use to justify the outlay!!

Any cheap alternatives anyone knows of still appreciated though

Was a bit bored so thought I'd give it a go.  Not very good I'm afraid:(

I opted to go manual with flash from the offset. I use a Yongnuo with power settings from full to 1/128th. You have to think about it more but at under £50 they are powerful and come with built in radio trigger. I have a pair of triggers and an on camera controller from which I can control the zoom and power of the flash unit without having to go to wherever the flash is.

Thanks Graham, I'll have to have a look at them and the triggers and on camera controller sounds pretty cool!!

Can anyone suggest a cheaper alternative that will work with my D2X?  I have a jessops flash, but it doesn't seem to work ttl it only ever flashes at full volume for want of a better word!!!

Really don't want to spend too much as it won't get enough use to warrant spending the money on a speedlite!!

Thanks

Wouldn't be a problem, could easily pick one up, but don't have one in the house. I've been using a laptop for years!!

Thanks for the info on the tv!! Not the best solution!!

Thanks Chris

Monitor would be a problem. Would a tv be suitable for viewing and processing images? If so a mac mini could be a good shout!!

Thanks for the tip!!

Not sure if I should be asking here as its not really a photography question so feel free to ignore or delete if its not appropriate!!

I'm thinking of getting a new PC because my laptop is getting on a bit, runs quite slow and I'd quite like to be able to run the adobe cloud based CS photography package.

I have 2 questions, should I go for a desktop or laptop, and do I need to spend a fortune to get something that let me run photoshop and lightroom without falling over?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

Graham,

I have to agree with black pearl. I've just recently managed to acquire both the 35 & 50mm 1.8's. Both are fantastic but the 35 has been more useful than the 50 probably because I can't talk anyone into letting me take their portrait over and over till I eventually get one that's usable!!!

Mark

Thanks everyone. Seems like a very friendly place!!

Thanks very much for the warm welcome!!

I'm hoping to post a couple of picks later when I get the laptop out to resize them. Can't work out how to do it on my tablet!!

Be good to hear what people think

I didn't put the question marks there!!!! Must remember to use the preview function!!

Sorry

Hi everyone. This is my first time on a forum but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it eventually!!

Thanks for having me!!

Looking forward to seeing what everyone has been up to????

Mark