Monkey

Well I managed to catch some of it, went up Peak District was a bit of a failure as left tripod at home and head torch broke so had to hand hold for a 10 second exposure no image stabilisation but at 17mm on FF that helped a little could see to manual focus. Lot of lessons learnt for next time. Couldn’t see with naked eye and no moon as fog and mist blocked that 

Same place different day different mobile 

my weekly walk to hospital is down a dissused railway line this section is over a mile long 

Thanks, These where taken on my old 12 pro max with 12 megapixwls on each lens 9there are 3 lens on rear) i upgraded last week to the 14 pro max which has 12m pixels in ultra wide lens. upto 48m pixels on standard 24mm ;ens and 12m pixels on the zoom lena, again 3 lens on rear but im not fully familier with it yet and seems only 48m pixels are available when shooting RAW  there is also a HIEC type file dont have a clue what that is or does yet but for just general quick snaps they are axcellent and quick and easy to use but do have a lot of limitations as you would expect. if i am planning an outing for photography i would used ,y proper camera but still carry this one 

20 hours ago, CMunzel said:

Great sky with these yellows. Cold?

Thank you and yes very cold morning.

Got an upgrade last week so my beloved iphone 12 pro max has been passed on. Here is one off the new phone taken as a RAW DNG file, huge files around 80 meg taken on my only outings at the moment walking the dogs not that we see them much there to fast and off chasing squirrels. Grey ones i might add, would let them loose on reds at all. The damage the greys are doing in this area is terrible to the trees they strip the bark all round the tree then tree dies, reds dont do this

Anyhow here is a sunrise on the park looking over to our house 

On 21/11/2023 at 22:10, Clicker said:

Gorgeous light ... iPhone  cameras are  improving all the time ... But it still needs a GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER to get a really good capture like this... nice one Monkey ... 

Thank you 

Than you all for the nice comments 

Cracking shots

First try with the new iPhone, shot in Pro RAW mode (massive files 70meg) on the standard 24 lens  

Lovely colours fogey 

On 17/11/2023 at 06:45, Fogey said:

What a stunning image.  And on a mobile phone as well.

Thank you, That be the last one from me with that phone (Iphone 12 pro max) as ive upgraded next day to the 14 pro max which has 48 megapixel senser and better all round camera so will see how it works out

16 hours ago, Ryewolf said:

Nicely caught

Thanks Ryewolf

Yes the buggers where off hunting again lol so sat on bench and watched the sun coming thru the woods 

Taken on Bonfire night at 6pm thru back door window with iPhone pushed against the glass to stop motion blur, This was in the city limits of Nottingham had there been no light pollution it would have been amazing, couldn’t get out to darker areas as looking after dogs with fireworks going off 

A worthy winner 

On 12/11/2023 at 21:59, Fogey said:

Not really rip-off Mark, when you consider.

Japan don't have to pay UK business tax, Uk business utilities costs, business rates and the like.

Foggy it appears the link in japan is for the mk 1  hence the price they are comparable here i am considering the mk 2 version alongside the Sigma (slowly losing ground that on is) and the Tamron which is favourite if i can get advice about these colours.

14 hours ago, Leon said:

I use a Sima 17-50 F2.8 designed for the crop body 80D,  never ad a problem with it..     have done loads of portraits and landscape over the years.   bought for £200 used never ad any probblems and nice and sharp

Thank you for replying Leon 

4 hours ago, Fogey said:

Sigma, as a rule, have a problem with diffraction especially when wide open and for that reason I avoid their lenses like the plague.  

If it were me, then I would look at the Canon lens for both quality and reliability.  I see on Ebay there is the lens you want in mint condition for £529.99 direct from Japan.  With postage and packing and including the duty you'll have to pay. (£120.00 approx), you'll be looking at a total price of £660.  (circa).

I have bought lenses from Japan before and from paying to delivery it took three days to get to me.

Here.

24-70mm

Hope this helps.

Thank you Foggy I will look into that looks like they maybe they are cheaper over there than here in rip off Britain lol 

So next year come end winter/Spring im looking at widening my photography skills and want to do Night photography IE Aurora, Star trails etc and ive come to the conclusion i need a better walk about lens as well, I currently use a 17-40mm f4L canon lens for landscap on full frame mainly and also wlka about now it serves its purpose well in the Peaks, scotland, and most dramatic mountain areas but i find im oftem at the long end and needing a touch more magnification wspecialy on walk about ( not an issue if i use it on a crop sensor body) 

So im looking at getting a faster f2.8 say 24-70 as i think tha extra focal lengh will be beneficial and th f2.8 will do me well for night photography. 

Now the options i have are the class leading Canon 24-70 f2.8 mk11  NO IS....Sigma ART 24-70 f2.8 this also has IS and the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 G2 this also has IS 

IS i feel may be needed as im getting older now and it could well help in future with shaky hands lol I have researched and read many tests and comparisons and just cannot make up my mind and dont know anyone who uses either the sigma or Tamrom I understand there both sharp but sigma does soften in corners wide open Tamron comes extreme;y close to the canon but one or two reviues have stated " The Tamron colours strait out of camera might not be what you expect" im hoping the reviewer is reffering to the Jpeg images although non state as such ( i always shoot RAW so it may not be an issue) but it nigles me.

Does anyone here have any experience of either these 2 lens or do i really need to suck it up and buy the Canon that going to be £1000 or more second hand. Sigma similar price just a bit less and Tamron around £200 less all second hand also for the price of the cano second hand it isnt much more to buy either of the other 2 new. Or is there another option ? 

Any help or advice  please 

7 hours ago, Ryewolf said:

Great set Monkey

Thank you 

4 hours ago, Fogey said:

What must it be like to have the skill to fly a plane.  Great set.

Thank you, Must be great to be free up there, What a job they have 

2 hours ago, Clicker said:

Fabulous set Monkey ... great colours too !

Thank you 

Bit of practise by the Reds whilst at Waddington 

Finally managed a day out at RAF where we have had the FAF (French air force) for an exercise, French E£ and Dasalt Rafale fighers/Bombers with a couple of locals thrown in. Ironic we see the E£ at Waddington as the RAF have gotten rid of ours and they where based at Waddington so nice to see onae again 

Lovely little things 

On 08/11/2023 at 07:53, Fogey said:

Lovely set, Mark.

Thank you Foggy

On 08/11/2023 at 21:47, Clicker said:

Some lovely light there … I could do with your dogs in my garden ….. pesky squirrels keep digging up my bulbs and they stripped two lots of hazel nuts  from my  trees ….. grrrr. 

Thank you Clicker, They have coaght loads this year (grey squirrels) infact i have to carry 2 types of bags now one small for dog poo and large ones for the squirrel carcase