[Ray of Light]

September 22, 2011 at 10:22 pm

I have a brother in law in Boston so I might see how much they are over there as he is coming home for Christmas. I’ve heard great reports on it. Noel, have you used it with an extender and if so how was it? I guess you loose about 2 stops.

[Ray of Light]

September 21, 2011 at 7:18 pm

brownie wrote:

You wo’nt find one second hand yet…only out a short while.

Noel.

God loves a trier – hates a chancer though !!! I haven’t decided which one I am !

[Ray of Light]

July 23, 2011 at 8:34 am

A common sense approach needs to be taken by both sides. Yes a photographer should have the right to take a photo/video in a public place but should also understand that in certain circumstances that this could lead to an invasion of privacy. It’s a stupid remark to say if you want privacy don’t go out to a public place. Would you be happier that they become prisoners in their own homes!!

The taking of photos in certain areas can also raise concerns for security. For instance, taking a photo outside a bank will obviously cause some concern for the bank’s security particullary with the amount of tiger kidnaping taking place. If security have a problem with you taking photos of their staff coming and going to and from the bank we the photographers should respect their genuine concerns. Although they have no rights to tell you to stop common sense needs to prevail here. If you really want a shot of the building then come back when the bank is closed. If a person objects to you taking a photo of them delete the photo or promise them that it won’t be developed.

On the flip side, if there are no security issues or no personal objections to havong their photograph taken then no one should have the right to ask you to stop.

The only problem that I have with this particular clip is that this was not a fair situation. These photographers went out of their way to pick certain areas of London that they knew would cause a scene. I guess they were trying to make a point. My point is that common scense should always be applied by both parties.

Regards,

Ray.