[KjetilNorway]

September 30, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Hi Andy

Thanks, but we just agreed a deal on the Tokina.

Sure however you could find a take for that in the for sale part, seems like a good combo.

Best Regards
Kjetil Nordal

[KjetilNorway]

September 29, 2011 at 9:05 am

Hi

Would you consider 300€?
My budget was a bit below that, but think I might be able to sneak it by the missus.
I see I could pickup a new one for € 350 online, but then there is all the postage hassle…

Where are you based? I’m in Dublin.

Br
Kjetil

[KjetilNorway]

June 25, 2011 at 9:31 pm

The stair shot. WOW! Really well composed!

[KjetilNorway]

June 25, 2011 at 9:30 pm

These are quite amazing, love it!

[KjetilNorway]

April 12, 2011 at 11:27 am

Thanks for your comments, good to get the sense that the Zoo is considered ok. I could spend days in there with my gear, great fun.
There is something special about hunting for animals in the wild though, spent a week in Norway last year trying to shoot some moose, when I finally found one, my gear was too far away, and the moose smelled me and ran… :-(
The Zoo is much more forgiving.

[KjetilNorway]

March 19, 2011 at 12:12 am

Hi remindslr

I started shooting with a D3000 about 1½ years ago. And I love it to bits.
D3100 would be my recommendation, should last you for about 2-3 years before you are ready to move up.

http://www.cameracentre.ie/digital-cameras/slr/nikon/3448/nikon-d-3000-18-55vr-lens-mega-deal” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;
Cameracentre got it with a 18-55 lens for € 399. Seems fair to me… And you even get a card and bag, then you are ready to go.

Everything om my flickr stream is made with the D3000 and starter lenses, this get you decently far.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nordal/” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;

Should you decide to add a longer lens, do get it used, waste of money to pay tops for glass before you reach the high end stuff.
Though do get the 35mm f/1.8 DX prime as soon as you can.

Well, I guess i’m a Nikon fanboy, and in my mind there is no other way to go. The used lens market for Nikon and Canon is much more accessible than any of the “new” players.

Br
Kjetil

[KjetilNorway]

March 18, 2011 at 11:24 pm

Great idea using the stairs.
Did you consider a bit higher aperture, seems like you lost a bit of sharpness in the back, but then again, might not have been possible with the light. But great composition.

[KjetilNorway]

March 18, 2011 at 10:52 am

Thanks, I was well happy with them after some light processing and B&W.

[KjetilNorway]

March 18, 2011 at 8:52 am

That is impressive, and very interesting. Talk about being the spitting image…
Good technique as well…

[KjetilNorway]

March 13, 2011 at 10:25 pm

Thanks for the comments.
And yes, I think todays takeaway, is get even closer. I agree some of them work anyway, but the real good stuff happens closer i guess.

[KjetilNorway]

March 12, 2011 at 8:03 pm

I thought so, i expect to end up with Nikon 80-200 or Sigma 70-200

Good luck with the upgrade. I did see some complaints from up-graders regarding the real reach of the VR2, seems that on short focusing the range is far from 200mm, sure you can Google more info on that if you are interested.

[KjetilNorway]

March 12, 2011 at 4:32 pm

That said, I would be on the train to Cork tomorrow ;-)

[KjetilNorway]

March 12, 2011 at 1:53 am

Hi Steve

I must respectfully disagree, I see no reason to keep below 50mm.
A longer lens, enable you to be non intrusive, which must be the main goal.
I think there is two ways to go about it, small and light and right in the action or a bit longer and staying in the background.

See the first point here for an example: http://blog.epicedits.com/2009/04/29/11-tips-for-candid-street-photography/” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;

The purist will still do this with a range-finder and a 35mm set at hyper-focus.
But I do not see that using a tele-zoom takes you out of this category.

Just my view.
Kjetil

[KjetilNorway]

March 12, 2011 at 1:27 am

Kjetil

[KjetilNorway]

March 12, 2011 at 12:53 am

Hi John

I honestly think my budget is out of range of the Nikon 70-200.
I am at a max of 600€ Which is more a Sigma/Tamron price range.

Br
Kjetil