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Import a Hoya Pro 1 DMC from a Hong Kong reputable eBay store.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hoya-77mm-Pro-1D-1-D-DMC-MultiCoated-Cir-Polarizing-CPL_W0QQitemZ230048598741QQihZ013QQcategoryZ15217QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem
Be warned that CPL's on UWA's can give un-even...
Uk retail, you'll probably find the cheapest here..
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/
Before you buy either, go to shop and play with them. I'm suggesting Canon as I'm biased as it JJ suggesting Nikon. Only you can decide which feels best for you..
Manual focus, then take a spoon or stick or some sort or pointy thing and place it in the water, move back and forward until appears sharp. Remember where that spot was, aim for it and spray and pray...
350D Official re-furb for sub 200. Maybe even get a 30D for sub 400.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Canon-Outlet
Then the rest is up to you, depends what you want to shoot.
Want a cheap prime add the 50 f/1.8 or with the saving consider the Sigma 30 f/1.4 or Canon 50 f/1.4
Want flash, get the...
Lol exposed, so no point in me adding but what the hell, try those images with a darker backdrop and more shadows. Also DSLR's are capable of producing lots of noise but this is a result of poor exposure by the user.
I buy CD's when I have some great respect for the artists, random songs nah.
Just to add to the debate I think software piracy has a positive impact for some major players and they won't clamp down on the little guys. Take Photoshop; when non-professionals get hold of this as kids and use it...
Re: Camera Lense group buy
Sorry just to be a right pain in the arse. Be interested in the price of the following..
Lee Filters Foundation Kit
Lee Filters Wide Angle Adaptor Rings 77mm
Neutral Density Graduated Resin Filter 0.75 Stops Soft (100mm X 150mm)
Neutral Density Standard Resin Filters...
Not got experience with any bridge cameras hands on but the only other one worth looking at is probably the Canon S5 IS
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0705/07050703canons5is.asp
H7 + H9 vs S5 IS...
Get the kit lens and learn what you want to buy as you learn but remember only AF-S lenses will auto focus so if you get into wider primes your fooked unless your happy to manual focus.
Learn a little about focal length..
http://www.tamroneurope.com/flc.htm
Read this and the Photography sticky...
Use the Canon 85 f/1.8, its a good focal length for portrait shots on a crop camera.. its also quick to AF so great for low light sport, even shooting your pets down the park..
p.s. if you want to save money on Canon/Nikon gear drop this guy an e-mail, he's cheaper if you go outside of eBay...
If your after a lens for holiday snapping and don't have a need for speed or amazing image quality then the Sigma 18-200 OS or Nikon 18-200 VR would be ideal, just a fair bit more costly..
If your serious about low light stuff look into the Sigma 30 f/1.8, better build HSM etc, mind I use the 28 f/1.8 USM but the Sigma appears to be sharper in the center in many reviews.. (found 50 to long for indoor work... just missed it as well, sold it cheap)
For the money there won't be much better, f/5.6 isn't going to set the world on fire but that VR is a nice addition, should be nice and light/compact as well... depending on how serious you are, or how much you need to top action saving lots more for a 70-200 f/2.8 of some sort might be worth it...
Deffo shift the canon 20-35mm usm, 4mm at that range is nothing, 10-14mm is massive but not 20-24..
Try the POTN Market Section.. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=14
Sounds like your lenses will work, check they are EF mount though.
Thats a very good price, much better than UK prices..
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/
The only place you might get it cheaper is from the official Canon Refurb Store..
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Canon-Outlet
350D's...
Yup tis mine, do need to work on its realism but my cheap Cokin grey density filter left a nasty colour cast. Its since been modestly tone mapped in photomatix (HDR) and had its contrast adjusted in CS2. Might have a play again in a bit...
I think the 70-200 f/2.8 would be a little short, might be fast but it won't have the reach, afraid the 300 f/2.8 IS is the only better option ;)
p.s. :hail: 10mm..
hmmm what next...
10-22
Sigma 30 f/1.8 or Canon 28 f/1.8
85 f/1.8
430EX flash
Tripod if you you have the time to stop and shoot, more water movement etc...
70-200 F4L was buy-able at under 300 with the rebates on but to be honest I don't use mine as much as I thought I would...
Depends what...
hmmm Deviant Art may be worth a look, its aimed at more art based stuff than file sharing but it can be used and abused to work this way. You can upload full size images, choose the display size and let other people download the files..
Use a Velbon 250R for landscape shots, can hold a 350D + 70-200 F4 + 430EX flash. Not very portable though unless you've got a camera bag that holds a tripod easily.
Picked it up for about 55quid...