[Pedro]

December 12, 2010 at 8:33 am

They argue over the Spire lol

[Pedro]

December 7, 2010 at 6:01 pm

Nice pic Covey! I like it.

Just wondering did you get the story that caused the aggro? Theres two of them staring down towards where the Spire is at something/someone?

The eyes on ye one in her PJs :lol:

[Pedro]

November 27, 2010 at 6:25 pm

Ahhh Steve! Cant believe I forgot. Its for a Canon folks, so if anyone has one gathering up dust in a corner get in contact with me please.

Do you have one Steve?

I like your Tintin avatar by the way. Loved the books when I was a kid!

[Pedro]

November 26, 2010 at 7:40 am

I know its an old post but do you still have this lens for dale?

[Pedro]

November 21, 2010 at 10:59 am

Beautiful pic. Reminds me of a beautiful feeling I used to get as a kid when discovering stuff (sounds kinda weird).

Good work!

[Pedro]

November 20, 2010 at 7:17 pm

Nice shots there Stephen.

[Pedro]

November 20, 2010 at 6:55 pm

Cheers Covey

You’re right about the photos not being as sharp. I have since changed settings since I begun reading ‘Understanding Exposure’ by Bryan Peterson. Really good read !
I’ll remember to embed next time.
Thanks for the compliment.
That bike was getting a hell of a lot of attention. Hadnt seen one in donkeys years !

[Pedro]

November 20, 2010 at 6:25 pm

Thanks Mark. Nah no worries I dont mind you moving it.

Just want to thank everyone for their help and advice :wink:

[Pedro]

November 17, 2010 at 10:10 pm

Yes boss. Will do :wink:

I’ll learn and practice like a madman and make you damn proud of my future pics :)

Thanks for the help once again Mr. Covey :!:

[Pedro]

November 17, 2010 at 9:52 am

Would anyone recommend a fast prime lense in particular to go for when starting off with the 450d instead of the 28mm f2.8 :?: :?:

Kind of confused right now as if I am doing the right thing.

Im reading Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson right now. Brilliant book!

[Pedro]

November 16, 2010 at 7:21 pm

Hi again Covey! :D

See what is happening is I might be getting a full/partial refund on the 50mm 1.8 II I just bought (couple weeks old) and I could then pick up the second hand Canon 28mm f2.8 :wink:

If its grand to start off with I’ll buy it. That’s all I want to do is get stuck in and comfortable with the camera itself and working with it.
If I stick to the gear I have its just is awkward walking around with a kit lens. The Tamron is even heavier/bulkier and im just paranoid of damaging either lenses :lol:

Is it a good prime or would you recommend something else for a Canon 450d?

Cheers

[Pedro]

November 16, 2010 at 3:28 pm

Covey wrote:

Regarding your camera, you don’t need to change. The good thing about street photography is that any camera will be fine from a point and shoot to a Leica. Try and get a reasonably fast prime lens, for a crop camera 20mm or 24mm would be ideal. They are cheapish! Don’t buy a sigma 10-20mm !

Street is about approach not equipment. I work with a 5D2 including a grip (Big) and a 35mm prime (Huge) and I can honestly say I’ve never missed a shot due to the equipment.

Will a Canon 28mm f2.8 prime do the job :?: The Canon 450d has a crop factor of 1.6 so a 28mm prime would give me about 45mm..

Have after spotting one for ok money. Should I go ahead and buy it or is there any other options open for me?

I have tried out 28mm f.8 on my Tamron lens and would be happy with the results.

[Pedro]

November 15, 2010 at 9:45 pm

Covey
Wow! Thanks for all the links mate! Must have taken you ages to do that, appreciate it. Some wealth of knowledge there. I have already begun browsing the links and there is some very cool stuff in them. I will check out Easons during the week and try and pick up one of those books. I’ll look at more of their pics to decide which one I should invest in. My heart is telling me to buy one of the French ones as have spotted some great pics from them and also have lived there for a bit. I’ll start looking at prime lenses too. I’ll practice and read/study like mad. Cheers thanks for all the tips and advice I sure hope it’s not as difficult as it first appears lol

daviddunne
Some great photos Dave. Really good work! Like your style. The website is very well done compared to some ive seen lately.
Thanks for those links and the advice Dave.

steveb
I really don’t want to throw away any more money on gear! It is a bit of a hobby as Dave said earlier buying gear but its coming into an addiction lol Well that’s a very good thing that you haven’t had any bad experiences while working in Dublin’s inner city and hope you never will god bless. But ive seen things happen to mates and other people before… not the nicest thing getting mugged for your belongings. Id be like you, nothing has ever happened to me and want it kept that way but get where you’re coming from.

[Pedro]

November 15, 2010 at 12:19 pm

Hi Ger hope all is well this cold day.

Do you have a Canon 450d too? Your setup with the 10-20, 55-200 interests me. I wouldnt mind a Sigma 10-20.

Sorry for a stupid question but what does shooting from the hip mean ?

Thanks very much for the tips and for sharing your Flickr stream :wink: Some very nice pics !

[Pedro]

November 15, 2010 at 11:32 am

So Ive done a bit of research into this from advice from Steve. Looks like I need a different camera to do the street photography that I want to do.

There are a good few nice spots that I might start to photograph anyways with the 450d in the meantime while I save up for a ‘Leica style camera’.