[mel.b]

October 21, 2011 at 5:03 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions. I need to do some research into mirror lenses. I’ve also emailed a couple of camera places and am waiting to see if I hear back from them. In the mean time I have found this lens on ebay. While it is not the digital version it sounds like it works fine with a dSLR and if not I believe you can get it converted?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200663759500&category=3323&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619″ onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks,
Mel

[mel.b]

October 17, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Thanks Martin for the suggestion. I must admit I don’t know anything about mirror lenses. However I’d be concerned that it is only F8. From what I have been reading, a lot of the photography is in low light conditions in the mornings and evenings so being restricted to f8 could be an issue?

[mel.b]

October 17, 2011 at 6:33 pm

Just got an email from Conn’s about renting the Canon 100 – 400. They will charge me 250euro for my dates, which is their one week rental rates, so that is ok I think, considering I will have it for a bit longer. They didn’t mention a deposit in their email but on the website it mentions a security deposit of 500 for lenses valued between 1000 – 2000euro.

[mel.b]

October 16, 2011 at 7:24 pm

Thanks Jenny. A google search for camera lens rental in Ireland only came up with Conn’s, so if anyone knows of any other companies that would be great.

I really like your idea of renting in Nairobi. There are two shops that are mentioned, but I can’t seem to find any experiences with them. However I’ll send them an email and see what I get back.

cheers,
Mel.b

[mel.b]

October 15, 2011 at 7:59 pm

Thanks Mark – I’m so excited about the trip. It was a spur at the moment decision as it was on sale and I was able to use frequent flyer miles for the flights :)

Unfortunately a Canon 100 – 400 is out of my price range, even buying and selling it on afterwards…that lens is more expensive than my trip!

There are a couple of Sigma 100 – 300 (i think that is what they were) for sale currently on PI – this would give me a little bit more reach than I have currently…would it be enough?

I like the rental idea and have emailed Conn’s to get a quote. I think I’m going to get stung for a few extra days rentals if i go that route though as I land back in Dublin on the 1st Jan and shops won’t reopen until the 3rd :(

[mel.b]

June 3, 2009 at 11:39 am

Thanks everyone.

I used to have CS2 however my laptop was stolen :( I then got a new laptop that had elements on it and also the Canon DPP that I used most, however that has now basically crashed, so I am currently using the work laptop that doesn’t have any photo processing software on it. I did show RAW + JPEG, so when I get the new laptop fixed I should be able to do some post processing.

Cheers,
Mel.b

[mel.b]

May 7, 2009 at 10:53 am

Hi Phil,

Thanks so much for posting your settings. Unfortunately I was shooting in JPEG. I would normally use RAW + JPEG but because I don’t have any software to process the files at the moment, JPEG is easier. I was using bulb mode also, but not covering the lens.

I do have some photos with the blue sky but they were all taken around 9.30 – 9.45 pm and often with a lot longer exposure (20sec+). Next time i will try a change the f stop more to see what effects I can get.

Thanks for the help,
mel.b

[mel.b]

May 6, 2009 at 9:18 pm

Phil,

What were the settings you used to get these photos? I was also at Riverfest, but in Arthurs Quay park. All my photos have a black sky rather than your dark blue sky and I’m wondering if it’s the angle and extra light you got from being across the river or different settings.

Thanks,
Mel.b