Comments for DigitalHeMan's Digital Life http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:13:09 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Safari Photography: Supporting a big lens by Artikeldatabase http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/safari-photography-supporting-a-big-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-3576 Artikeldatabase Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:13:09 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=310#comment-3576 As artikeldb said, maybe you should use a solution with bean bag next time. With that said - it's some great photos of the lions! Dried rice is a good option as well. As artikeldb said, maybe you should use a solution with bean bag next time. With that said – it’s some great photos of the lions!

Dried rice is a good option as well.

]]> Comment on Gear to pack on a safari by artikeldb http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-to-pack-on-a-safari/comment-page-1/#comment-2742 artikeldb Mon, 02 May 2011 14:38:20 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=25#comment-2742 great photos and a really good explanation on how to use the flash for wildlife too, think i should consider taking my flash with me instead of leaving it at home, seems like its worth the extra weight! great photos and a really good explanation on how to use the flash for wildlife too, think i should consider taking my flash with me instead of leaving it at home, seems like its worth the extra weight!

]]> Comment on Safari Photography: Supporting a big lens by artikeldb http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/safari-photography-supporting-a-big-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-2731 artikeldb Sun, 01 May 2011 09:02:37 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=310#comment-2731 great photos! maybe i shoot consider the solution with bean bag next time i'm gonna travel and i rent a big lens, instead of always carrying my tripod, and great tip with buying the dried rice or something else at the location so it doesnt take up 2 kg of allowed travel weight! great photos! maybe i shoot consider the solution with bean bag next time i’m gonna travel and i rent a big lens, instead of always carrying my tripod, and great tip with buying the dried rice or something else at the location so it doesnt take up 2 kg of allowed travel weight!

]]> Comment on Romany in the Studio by artikeldb http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/romany-in-the-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-2730 artikeldb Sun, 01 May 2011 08:58:41 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=162#comment-2730 WOW those photos are awesome! i think i should get myself together and try that trick with the mirror soon! WOW those photos are awesome! i think i should get myself together and try that trick with the mirror soon!

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Comparing the Nikon 300mm f/2.8G VR to the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G VR by Martti http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-comparing-the-nikon-300mm-f2-8g-vr-to-the-nikon-200-400mm-f4g-vr/comment-page-1/#comment-2429 Martti Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:30:21 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=56#comment-2429 Good comparison of those excellent lenses which confirms that I made right decision by emptying my purse for 300f2.8 VR instead of 200-400. It replaced Sigma 150-500 (used it only one year) and Nikon 70-300 VR. As an amateur I could not imagine how much faster and sharper this lens is. It also seems to work nice with new TC20 III. Im really waiting for spring and birds moving to the north. Good comparison of those excellent lenses which confirms that I made right decision by emptying my purse for 300f2.8 VR instead of 200-400. It replaced Sigma 150-500 (used it only one year) and Nikon 70-300 VR. As an amateur I could not imagine how much faster and sharper this lens is. It also seems to work nice with new TC20 III. Im really waiting for spring and birds moving to the north.

]]> Comment on Lee Filters introduce filter holder for Nikon 14-24mm lens by Fernando http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/lee-filters-introduce-filter-holder-for-nikon-14-24mm-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-1279 Fernando Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:45:35 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=211#comment-1279 Sir : first, how much is that filter holder for Nikon 14-24mm lens and where to order ? second, that filter will affect the camera angles? for example, the wild angle will be narrowing ? Thank you very much! Fernando Sir :
first, how much is that filter holder for Nikon 14-24mm lens and where to order ?
second, that filter will affect the camera angles? for example, the wild angle will be
narrowing ?
Thank you very much!
Fernando

]]> Comment on Trip Report: Feldberger Seenlandschaft, East Germany by Artikeldatabase http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/trip-report-feldberger-seenlandschaft-east-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-493 Artikeldatabase Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:39:56 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=52#comment-493 God I need to find a sea eagle - I wan't to shoot pictures like those! I don't understand how some pictures can turn out this great.. It's amazing! God I need to find a sea eagle – I wan’t to shoot pictures like those! I don’t understand how some pictures can turn out this great.. It’s amazing!

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 24mm f/1.4G by Photopat http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-24mm-f1-4g/comment-page-1/#comment-402 Photopat Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:51:11 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=334#comment-402 Hi Simon, Again a very good review and like otherwise nice shots! Keep this good work going my friend. Greets Pat Hi Simon,
Again a very good review and like otherwise nice shots!
Keep this good work going my friend.

Greets
Pat

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 24mm f/1.4G by Tweets that mention Gear Review: Nikon 24mm f/1.4G -- Topsy.com http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-24mm-f1-4g/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Tweets that mention Gear Review: Nikon 24mm f/1.4G -- Topsy.com Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:02:16 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=334#comment-401 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Documentally, Simon Leech. Simon Leech said: New blog post: Gear Review: Nikon 24mm f/1.4G http://is.gd/dDKrL [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Documentally, Simon Leech. Simon Leech said: New blog post: Gear Review: Nikon 24mm f/1.4G http://is.gd/dDKrL [...]

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 24mm f/1.4G by Documentally http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-24mm-f1-4g/comment-page-1/#comment-400 Documentally Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:37:21 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=334#comment-400 Beautiful pix and a great post. Of your primes i have all but the 24 1.4 and i am sorely tempted after reading your post. It is expensive but i always favour the wide apertures over the one-lens-fits-all options. Cheers for taking the time to write this. Beautiful pix and a great post. Of your primes i have all but the 24 1.4 and i am sorely tempted after reading your post. It is expensive but i always favour the wide apertures over the one-lens-fits-all options.
Cheers for taking the time to write this.

]]> Comment on Lee Filters introduce filter holder for Nikon 14-24mm lens by OneEyedDoll - THE OSX64 SEEKER http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/lee-filters-introduce-filter-holder-for-nikon-14-24mm-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-388 OneEyedDoll - THE OSX64 SEEKER Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:52:13 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=211#comment-388 [...] Lee Filters introduce filter holder for Nikon 14-24mm lens [...] [...] Lee Filters introduce filter holder for Nikon 14-24mm lens [...]

]]> Comment on Camera Stores in Tokyo by Peter G http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/camera-stores-in-tokyo/comment-page-1/#comment-374 Peter G Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:30:49 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=324#comment-374 Simon.. I even bought my 8mm fish eye lens in Yodobashi back in 1995. It was on the shelf as well. Simon..

I even bought my 8mm fish eye lens in Yodobashi back in 1995. It was on the shelf as well.

]]> Comment on Camera Stores in Tokyo by Simon Leech http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/camera-stores-in-tokyo/comment-page-1/#comment-371 Simon Leech Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:47:33 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=324#comment-371 Thanks Peter for your response. Looking at their website, it was indeed Map Camera that I visited and referred to above. A very wide selection of gear, and a lot of Nikon stuff.... Thanks Peter for your response. Looking at their website, it was indeed Map Camera that I visited and referred to above. A very wide selection of gear, and a lot of Nikon stuff….

]]> Comment on Super Bikes Championship, Assen by Peter G http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/super-bikes-championship-assen/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Peter G Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:59:36 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=217#comment-370 Simon, Its OK to crop either the nose or tail of the bike. I prefer to shoot tight and show the rider working, rather than shoot loose. One of the problems with going to FX format when shooting bikes, is that a 300mm lens is often too short, and even a 500mm lens is as well. I have both D2Xs and D3,and it really showed when comparing the amount of " space" around the bike when using the 500mm lens on its own. I had to use the 500mm F4 + a TC14E and I was still shorter than a 500mm lens fitted on the D2Xs. Of course, the firing rate on the D3 is much better. However, I achieved some excellent shots with the D2Xs, and the detail that came up in the leathers was amazing. Simon, Its OK to crop either the nose or tail of the bike. I prefer to shoot tight and show the rider working, rather than shoot loose. One of the problems with going to FX format when shooting bikes, is that a 300mm lens is often too short, and even a 500mm lens is as well. I have both D2Xs and D3,and it really showed when comparing the amount of ” space” around the bike when using the 500mm lens on its own. I had to use the 500mm F4 + a TC14E and I was still shorter than a 500mm lens fitted on the D2Xs. Of course, the firing rate on the D3 is much better. However, I achieved some excellent shots with the D2Xs, and the detail that came up in the leathers was amazing.

]]> Comment on Camera Stores in Tokyo by Peter G http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/camera-stores-in-tokyo/comment-page-1/#comment-369 Peter G Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:47:39 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=324#comment-369 Interesting report. I lived in TOKYO for 4 years,and have been to Japan on numerous occasions since 1988 . The YODOBASHI shop that you referred to in West Shinjuku was my happy shopping ground for NIKON products. The shops in the GINZA are far too expensive, and cater for the rich tourists in the GINZA. YODOBASHI and BIG CAMERA were the best, but, YODOBASHI was my favorite. Second hand stores that have a good reputation, are, MAP CAMERA in SHINJUKU, and FUJIYA CAMERA in NAKANO, which is 15 minutes by train, going west from Shinjuku. Interesting report. I lived in TOKYO for 4 years,and have been to Japan on numerous occasions since 1988 . The YODOBASHI shop that you referred to in West Shinjuku was my happy shopping ground for NIKON products. The shops in the GINZA are far too expensive, and cater for the rich tourists in the GINZA. YODOBASHI and BIG CAMERA were the best, but, YODOBASHI was my favorite. Second hand stores that have a good reputation, are, MAP CAMERA in SHINJUKU, and FUJIYA CAMERA in NAKANO, which is 15 minutes by train, going west from Shinjuku.

]]> Comment on Giromania reaches Amsterdam by Photopat http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/giromania-reaches-amsterdam/comment-page-1/#comment-279 Photopat Sun, 09 May 2010 20:53:25 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=295#comment-279 Hey Mister Leech, Are you going to be a sport shooter... Nice shots and it seems that you managed the wright technique! Well done Greets, and keep it save in SA Hey Mister Leech,

Are you going to be a sport shooter…
Nice shots and it seems that you managed the wright technique!
Well done

Greets, and keep it save in SA

]]> Comment on Nikonians Amsterdam Get Together by Simon Leech http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/nikonians-amsterdam-get-together/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Simon Leech Sat, 08 May 2010 06:27:37 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=231#comment-271 Hey Jürgen, thanks, I'm definitely planning on being there! Hey Jürgen, thanks, I’m definitely planning on being there!

]]> Comment on Nikonians Amsterdam Get Together by Jürgen http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/nikonians-amsterdam-get-together/comment-page-1/#comment-270 Jürgen Sat, 08 May 2010 06:23:40 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=231#comment-270 Hey Simon, Nice Shot of Amsterdam. I Love this ARCAM Building. :-) I Hope you'll have a sunny Day the Next Time. Are you goin to the Photokina? All the Best, Jürgen Hey Simon,

Nice Shot of Amsterdam. I Love this ARCAM Building. :-)

I Hope you’ll have a sunny Day the Next Time. Are you goin to the Photokina?

All the Best,
Jürgen

]]> Comment on Super Bikes Championship, Assen by Photopat http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/super-bikes-championship-assen/comment-page-1/#comment-269 Photopat Fri, 07 May 2010 19:07:35 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=217#comment-269 great shots!!! Nice compo's and neat action! Well done!!! great shots!!!
Nice compo’s and neat action!

Well done!!!

]]> Comment on Lee Filters introduce filter holder for Nikon 14-24mm lens by Albert http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/lee-filters-introduce-filter-holder-for-nikon-14-24mm-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-228 Albert Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:02:16 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=211#comment-228 Ordered a set for mine 14-24mm! Ordered a set for mine 14-24mm!

]]> Comment on Gear review: Nikon 600mm f/4G VR lens by Robert Andersen http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-600mm-f4g-vr-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Robert Andersen Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:04:10 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=48#comment-115 Hello I stumbled across this post looking for a camera bag for my Nikon 600mm VRII and I noticed the statement about hand holding the lens. I agree its almost impossible to handhold, but here are two great images taken with a Nikon D3X and 600mm Lens standing in a 14ft aluminium Boat with V-shape bottom and my wife driving the boat. These are legit hand held 600mm photographs, actually one is the photo we have always dreamed of taking. http://www.fireflightphoto.com/ffplbg409/index.php?module=media&pId=102&id=775&category=gallery/wildlife/BirdsOfPrey/BaldEagle&start=0 http://www.fireflightphoto.com/ffplbg409/index.php?module=media&pId=102&id=782&category=gallery/wildlife/BirdsOfPrey/BaldEagle&start=0 Anyways - Just thought I'd let you know, and yes I am 6 foot 2 and a big guy. Rob Hello

I stumbled across this post looking for a camera bag for my Nikon 600mm VRII and I noticed the statement about hand holding the lens. I agree its almost impossible to handhold, but here are two great images taken with a Nikon D3X and 600mm Lens standing in a 14ft aluminium Boat with V-shape bottom and my wife driving the boat. These are legit hand held 600mm photographs, actually one is the photo we have always dreamed of taking.

http://www.fireflightphoto.com/ffplbg409/index.php?module=media&pId=102&id=775&category=gallery/wildlife/BirdsOfPrey/BaldEagle&start=0

http://www.fireflightphoto.com/ffplbg409/index.php?module=media&pId=102&id=782&category=gallery/wildlife/BirdsOfPrey/BaldEagle&start=0

Anyways – Just thought I’d let you know, and yes I am 6 foot 2 and a big guy.

Rob

]]> Comment on Help me find the perfect camera messenger bag! by Simon Leech http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/help-me-find-the-perfect-camera-messenger-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Simon Leech Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:09:38 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=53#comment-75 Thanks Sime - The Retrospective looks like an interesting option. Now to try and find a shop in the Netherlands that has one in stock.... Thanks Sime – The Retrospective looks like an interesting option. Now to try and find a shop in the Netherlands that has one in stock….

]]> Comment on Help me find the perfect camera messenger bag! by Sime http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/help-me-find-the-perfect-camera-messenger-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Sime Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:36:19 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=53#comment-74 Actually - I gave you the lens changer link - daft! http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/retrospective-20-pinestone-shoulder-bag.aspx That's the one you';re after... S Actually – I gave you the lens changer link – daft!

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/retrospective-20-pinestone-shoulder-bag.aspx

That’s the one you’;re after…

S

]]> Comment on Help me find the perfect camera messenger bag! by Sime http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/help-me-find-the-perfect-camera-messenger-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-73 Sime Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:35:05 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=53#comment-73 You should maybe check out the new thinkTANK retrospectives (link below) they're brand new and very cool... (And if you want a code for a free extra bag at checkout - let me know) http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/retrospective-lens-changer-2-pinestone-shoulder-bag.aspx Sime // You should maybe check out the new thinkTANK retrospectives (link below) they’re brand new and very cool… (And if you want a code for a free extra bag at checkout – let me know)

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/retrospective-lens-changer-2-pinestone-shoulder-bag.aspx

Sime //

]]> Comment on Romany in the Studio by Ralph Lemarechal http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/romany-in-the-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Ralph Lemarechal Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:00:54 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=162#comment-72 Simon, the 3d picture is my favourite - love it !! Simon, the 3d picture is my favourite – love it !!

]]> Comment on Help me find the perfect camera messenger bag! by Roland http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/help-me-find-the-perfect-camera-messenger-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Roland Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:33:04 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=53#comment-71 I can clearly recommend the Lowepro Classified 160 bag. Although it is easier to fit a D700 than a D3, I manage to get a D700+MB-D10 attached into it and that combo is slightly taller than a D3. The bag has enough space for a camera with 70-200 lens attached plus one additional lens, so it could fit your needs well. I can clearly recommend the Lowepro Classified 160 bag. Although it is easier to fit a D700 than a D3, I manage to get a D700+MB-D10 attached into it and that combo is slightly taller than a D3. The bag has enough space for a camera with 70-200 lens attached plus one additional lens, so it could fit your needs well.

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Comparing the Nikon 300mm f/2.8G VR to the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G VR by Roland http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-comparing-the-nikon-300mm-f2-8g-vr-to-the-nikon-200-400mm-f4g-vr/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Roland Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:28:58 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=56#comment-70 Great comparison of those two lenses! I am currently thinking about which one would fit my needs best. I currently shoot with the 70-300 VR, but I would like to have a long lens that is faster, both in terms of aperture and AF-speed. <br />After reading your post, I have one more question: how do the two lenses compare in terms of image quality and AF-speed when used at about the same focal length (i.e. 200-400 vs. 300 + 1.4x TC and 200-400 + 1.4x TC vs. 300 + 2x TC)?<br /><br />Please also feel free to check out my new blog at <br />www.rap-photography.com Great comparison of those two lenses! I am currently thinking about which one would fit my needs best. I currently shoot with the 70-300 VR, but I would like to have a long lens that is faster, both in terms of aperture and AF-speed.
After reading your post, I have one more question: how do the two lenses compare in terms of image quality and AF-speed when used at about the same focal length (i.e. 200-400 vs. 300 + 1.4x TC and 200-400 + 1.4x TC vs. 300 + 2x TC)?

Please also feel free to check out my new blog at
http://www.rap-photography.com

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Comparing the Nikon 300mm f/2.8G VR to the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G VR by nutron http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-comparing-the-nikon-300mm-f2-8g-vr-to-the-nikon-200-400mm-f4g-vr/comment-page-1/#comment-69 nutron Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:45:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=56#comment-69 Much money to get nikon 300mm f/2.8G VR...but nice photo..great job man..! Much money to get nikon 300mm f/2.8G VR…but nice photo..great job man..!

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Comparing the Nikon 300mm f/2.8G VR to the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G VR by Photopat http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-comparing-the-nikon-300mm-f2-8g-vr-to-the-nikon-200-400mm-f4g-vr/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Photopat Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:57:19 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=56#comment-68 Hi Simon,<br /><br />Great review man, and a story that finaly tells the the true problem about the 2-400..<br />Like you said the 2-400 is a great lens and the zoom is a big advantage but like the most wildlife photographers we have to work sometimes in not so ideal condition of light.<br />And that is the big problem with the 2-400 against the 300.<br /><br />Keep this good work going and al the best for you and your family Hi Simon,

Great review man, and a story that finaly tells the the true problem about the 2-400..
Like you said the 2-400 is a great lens and the zoom is a big advantage but like the most wildlife photographers we have to work sometimes in not so ideal condition of light.
And that is the big problem with the 2-400 against the 300.

Keep this good work going and al the best for you and your family

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 50mm f/1.4G lens by naftalena76 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-50mm-f1-4g-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-67 naftalena76 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:58:17 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=55#comment-67 hahaha...newborn..great job man..i've thinking..you're so busy with your baby..but don't forgate update ypur blog..! hahaha…newborn..great job man..i've thinking..you're so busy with your baby..but don't forgate update ypur blog..!

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 50mm f/1.4G lens by John W. MacDonald http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-50mm-f1-4g-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-66 John W. MacDonald Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:04:08 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=55#comment-66 Congratulations on the newborn! I was wondering why you've been off the blog.<br /><br />;-) Congratulations on the newborn! I was wondering why you've been off the blog.

;-)

]]> Comment on Help me find the perfect camera messenger bag! by Simon http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/help-me-find-the-perfect-camera-messenger-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Simon Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:37:52 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=53#comment-65 I have this one:<br /><br />http://products.lowepro.com/product/DryZone-200,1935,18.htm<br /><br />The LowePro Dryzone 200. Only bag I could find that holds a D1 or D2h with zoom lens attached. <br /><br />They now have the "rover" too, which is more compact, but not sure if it holds a mounted lens with a big D.<br /><br />With the weather in Holland (or Belgium for that matter), waterproof is a must !<br /><br />If you want to see it before you shell out 300+ Euros, feel free to drop by mate ;) I have this one:

http://products.lowepro.com/product/DryZone-200,1935,18.htm

The LowePro Dryzone 200. Only bag I could find that holds a D1 or D2h with zoom lens attached.

They now have the "rover" too, which is more compact, but not sure if it holds a mounted lens with a big D.

With the weather in Holland (or Belgium for that matter), waterproof is a must !

If you want to see it before you shell out 300+ Euros, feel free to drop by mate ;)

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Lowepro Super Trekker AWII by naftalena http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-lowepro-super-trekker-awii/comment-page-1/#comment-64 naftalena Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:30:53 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=46#comment-64 ggggrrrrhhhhh...!i need to buy lens same like you...!hahahaha... ggggrrrrhhhhh…!i need to buy lens same like you…!hahahaha…

]]> Comment on Gear review: Nikon 600mm f/4G VR lens by naftalena76 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-600mm-f4g-vr-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-63 naftalena76 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:24:40 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=48#comment-63 wow..amazing lens...here at asia..it's so high prize..!sell to me when you buy new one..hahahaha... wow..amazing lens…here at asia..it's so high prize..!sell to me when you buy new one..hahahaha…

]]> Comment on Painting the Studio by Giles http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/painting-the-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Giles Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:08:48 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=54#comment-62 Studio looks good. Video is fun. Thanks Studio looks good. Video is fun. Thanks

]]> Comment on Painting the Studio by Albert Esschendal http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/painting-the-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Albert Esschendal Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:35:47 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=54#comment-61 Simon,<br /><br />Missed a spot in the corner!<br /><br />No nice job! Looking forward to see more video's of doing a photo shoot.<br /><br />Keep up the good work,<br /><br />Albert Simon,

Missed a spot in the corner!

No nice job! Looking forward to see more video's of doing a photo shoot.

Keep up the good work,

Albert

]]> Comment on Help me find the perfect camera messenger bag! by frigorifico http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/help-me-find-the-perfect-camera-messenger-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-60 frigorifico Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:04:04 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=53#comment-60 Maybe the Lowepro classified range? Fairly newly released but it certainly doesn't look like a camera bag and it's well built. Maybe the Lowepro classified range? Fairly newly released but it certainly doesn't look like a camera bag and it's well built.

]]> Comment on Trip Report: Feldberger Seenlandschaft, East Germany by Bijnaam niet beschikbaar http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/trip-report-feldberger-seenlandschaft-east-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Bijnaam niet beschikbaar Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:54:18 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=52#comment-59 Wauw, Simon wat een fantastische serie.<br /><br />Groet<br />Vera (workshop Texel) Wauw, Simon wat een fantastische serie.

Groet
Vera (workshop Texel)

]]> Comment on Trip Report: Feldberger Seenlandschaft, East Germany by Albert Esschendal http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/trip-report-feldberger-seenlandschaft-east-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Albert Esschendal Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:38:17 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=52#comment-58 Simon <br /><br />Excellent Sea Eagle shots!<br />Nice story. Have to check these location out in the near future!<br /><br />Albert Simon

Excellent Sea Eagle shots!
Nice story. Have to check these location out in the near future!

Albert

]]> Comment on Deer at the Amsterdamse Waterleiding Duinen by Man of Malin http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/deer-at-the-amsterdamse-waterleiding-duinen/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Man of Malin Tue, 19 May 2009 15:10:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=49#comment-57 " ...runners patrolling the park in packs" - now THAT would have made an interesting picture! <br /><br />I'm enjoying your Blog - keep writing!<br /><br />- Keen Nikon user / fan. ” …runners patrolling the park in packs” – now THAT would have made an interesting picture!

I’m enjoying your Blog – keep writing!

- Keen Nikon user / fan.

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 10.5mm F/2.8G DX Fisheye lens by Travel Tips http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-10-5mm-f2-8g-dx-fisheye-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Travel Tips Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=35#comment-56 Thanks for thye great information about the Nikkor 10.5 Fisheye. I just bought one and am having a blast playing with it. It's good to see what others are doing.<br/><br/>A few of my photos are at <a HREF="http://www.kevinokephotography.com/wordpress/archives/454" REL="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><b>Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye Sample Photos</b></a>. Would love to hear your comments. Thanks for thye great information about the Nikkor 10.5 Fisheye. I just bought one and am having a blast playing with it. It’s good to see what others are doing.

A few of my photos are at Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye Sample Photos. Would love to hear your comments.

]]> Comment on Deer at the Amsterdamse Waterleiding Duinen by Rob Zijlstra http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/deer-at-the-amsterdamse-waterleiding-duinen/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Rob Zijlstra Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:56:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=49#comment-55 Very nice indeed. Instead of AWD you could try a little bit more towards the north: Heerenduinen. Also protected and very varied landscape. My wife was walking there two weeks ago and suddenly saw a deer, just born. Of course she didn't carry the Nikon... Very nice indeed. Instead of AWD you could try a little bit more towards the north: Heerenduinen. Also protected and very varied landscape. My wife was walking there two weeks ago and suddenly saw a deer, just born. Of course she didn’t carry the Nikon…

]]> Comment on Deer at the Amsterdamse Waterleiding Duinen by Photopat http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/deer-at-the-amsterdamse-waterleiding-duinen/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Photopat Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:46:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=49#comment-54 Great observation and beautiful captured. Congratulations with this shots from "THE WILD"<br/><br/>Pat Great observation and beautiful captured. Congratulations with this shots from “THE WILD”

Pat

]]> Comment on Gear review: Nikon 600mm f/4G VR lens by Patrick http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-600mm-f4g-vr-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Patrick Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:14:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=48#comment-53 Great article,<br/><br/>Just need to find the time to come over @ OVP so we can compare sharpness...<br/><br/>All the best gabber...<br/><br/>Pat. Great article,

Just need to find the time to come over @ OVP so we can compare sharpness…

All the best gabber…

Pat.

]]> Comment on Gear review: Nikon 600mm f/4G VR lens by Eileen http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-600mm-f4g-vr-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Eileen Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:40:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=48#comment-52 Another great article Simon - the kingfisher looks superb and you don't look too bad yourself! Another great article Simon – the kingfisher looks superb and you don’t look too bad yourself!

]]> Comment on First steps into HDR by Liam http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/first-steps-into-hdr/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Liam Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=47#comment-51 Some lovely photos on here, especially the Kingfishers, keep it up!! Some lovely photos on here, especially the Kingfishers, keep it up!!

]]> Comment on First steps into HDR by Anonymous http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/first-steps-into-hdr/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Anonymous Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:44:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=47#comment-50 Hi there again buddy...<br/><br/>Yea again nice work and great that you are so open in telling us the whole storry, great job and keep on this way.<br/><br/>Pat Hi there again buddy…

Yea again nice work and great that you are so open in telling us the whole storry, great job and keep on this way.

Pat

]]> Comment on First steps into HDR by Simon http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/first-steps-into-hdr/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Simon Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:41:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=47#comment-49 Some nice shots there mate ;) Some nice shots there mate ;)

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Lowepro Super Trekker AWII by Anonymous http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-lowepro-super-trekker-awii/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Anonymous Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:07:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=46#comment-48 OK Mr Leech,<br/><br/>Nice very nice article, but....<br/>With that kind of articles you play around with others mind...<br/>I'm also looking for a way of transporting the big gun and I thought I found it with the "lenstrekker"...<br/>But this article contains so mutch practical things where I didn't stand still by so my dear friend...<br/>I need to see that bag and try it...<br/><br/>Great work keep it going...<br/>PAT OK Mr Leech,

Nice very nice article, but….
With that kind of articles you play around with others mind…
I’m also looking for a way of transporting the big gun and I thought I found it with the “lenstrekker”…
But this article contains so mutch practical things where I didn’t stand still by so my dear friend…
I need to see that bag and try it…

Great work keep it going…
PAT

]]> Comment on Happy New Year 2009 by Anonymous http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/happy-new-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Anonymous Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:55:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=45#comment-47 Hi there,<br/><br/>That's not a bad start for the new promissing year my friend.<br/><br/>"Happy new year" to you and your family to.<br/><br/>Looking forward to have an outing ASAP with you...<br/><br/>Keep this good work going,<br/><br/>Pat Hi there,

That’s not a bad start for the new promissing year my friend.

“Happy new year” to you and your family to.

Looking forward to have an outing ASAP with you…

Keep this good work going,

Pat

]]> Comment on Kingfisher, Oostvaardseplassen by Anonymous http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/kingfisher-oostvaardseplassen/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Anonymous Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:25:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=42#comment-46 Simon,<br/><br/>Eindelijk beet. Prachtige foto.<br/><br/>Albert Simon,

Eindelijk beet. Prachtige foto.

Albert

]]> Comment on Kingfisher, Oostvaardseplassen by DigitalHeMan http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/kingfisher-oostvaardseplassen/comment-page-1/#comment-45 DigitalHeMan Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:56:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=42#comment-45 Oostvaardseplassen...... gewoon Nederland ;) Oostvaardseplassen…… gewoon Nederland ;)

]]> Comment on Kingfisher, Oostvaardseplassen by milliped http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/kingfisher-oostvaardseplassen/comment-page-1/#comment-44 milliped Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:41:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=42#comment-44 Which country? Do these magnificent beasts live in .nl? Which country? Do these magnificent beasts live in .nl?

]]> Comment on September 20th 2008: Deer Stag, Hoge Veluwe by DigitalHeMan http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/september-20th-2008-deer-stag-hoge-veluwe/comment-page-1/#comment-43 DigitalHeMan Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:04:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=39#comment-43 @Milliped: Yes, and a pretty heavy duty one at that. Although the lens does have VR (image stabilisation) the sheer weight of the lens makes it pretty much impossible to hand hold for more than a couple of minutes, so I use Gitzo legs together with a Manfrotto fluid video head. @Milliped: Yes, and a pretty heavy duty one at that. Although the lens does have VR (image stabilisation) the sheer weight of the lens makes it pretty much impossible to hand hold for more than a couple of minutes, so I use Gitzo legs together with a Manfrotto fluid video head.

]]> Comment on September 20th 2008: Deer Stag, Hoge Veluwe by milliped http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/september-20th-2008-deer-stag-hoge-veluwe/comment-page-1/#comment-42 milliped Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:19:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=39#comment-42 Magnificent pic! What is the technique for keeping a 600mm straight? Tripod? Magnificent pic! What is the technique for keeping a 600mm straight? Tripod?

]]> Comment on September 20th 2008: Deer Stag, Hoge Veluwe by Albert Esschendal http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/september-20th-2008-deer-stag-hoge-veluwe/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Albert Esschendal Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:06:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=39#comment-41 Simon,<br/><br/>Excellent pictures of the stags. The 600mm looks awesome!<br/><br/>Albert Simon,

Excellent pictures of the stags. The 600mm looks awesome!

Albert

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon D3 by Simon M. http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-d3/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Simon M. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:19:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=37#comment-40 Told you you'd like the D3 ;) <br/>Great review :) Told you you’d like the D3 ;)
Great review :)

]]> Comment on Digital Printing online – a recommendation by amy http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/digital-printing-online-a-recommendation/comment-page-1/#comment-39 amy Mon, 19 May 2008 21:21:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=28#comment-39 hey! did you take that photo of a leopard on a tree? if you did: props on that.<br/><br/>anyway I was wondering if you could throw me a tip.. i want to get a photo printed on some nice (large) paper but I don't know what kind of paper to go for. I've never had a digital photo printed (yes, I'm old school, a child of the darkroom).<br/>How do I choose?<br/><br/>Tnx. Ps my email is amy.sasso@gmail .com just in case you feel like answering :)<br/><br/>bye hey! did you take that photo of a leopard on a tree? if you did: props on that.

anyway I was wondering if you could throw me a tip.. i want to get a photo printed on some nice (large) paper but I don’t know what kind of paper to go for. I’ve never had a digital photo printed (yes, I’m old school, a child of the darkroom).
How do I choose?

Tnx. Ps my email is amy.sasso@gmail .com just in case you feel like answering :)

bye

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon D3 by Ralph http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-d3/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Ralph Sun, 18 May 2008 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=37#comment-38 Congrats with you new camera, and the pictures are superb !! Congrats with you new camera, and the pictures are superb !!

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon D3 by Eileen http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-d3/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Eileen Sun, 18 May 2008 09:16:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=37#comment-37 Well written article Simon and the D3 certainly seems to be meeting your needs! The "monkey" shot is a great example!<br/><br/>Eileen Well written article Simon and the D3 certainly seems to be meeting your needs! The “monkey” shot is a great example!

Eileen

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon D3 by Albert http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-d3/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Albert Sun, 18 May 2008 08:03:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=37#comment-36 Simon, <br/><br/>Excellent personal review of the need and usage of the Nikon D3.<br/><br/>Now the 200-400mm repaired and the 600mm VR comming up sometime, is there any glass left on your wish list?<br/><br/>Albert Simon,

Excellent personal review of the need and usage of the Nikon D3.

Now the 200-400mm repaired and the 600mm VR comming up sometime, is there any glass left on your wish list?

Albert

]]> Comment on Gear for Sale by Anonymous http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-for-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Anonymous Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:45:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=36#comment-35 OK Simon it has been some time now since you but your old stable up for sale. <br/><br/>What about the D3, got it??? how do you like it???? Is it an exceptional tool you can work with???<br/><br/>Chris OK Simon it has been some time now since you but your old stable up for sale.

What about the D3, got it??? how do you like it???? Is it an exceptional tool you can work with???

Chris

]]> Comment on Digital Printing online – a recommendation by ThePurpleSeal http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/digital-printing-online-a-recommendation/comment-page-1/#comment-34 ThePurpleSeal Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:11:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=28#comment-34 Hi there,<br/><br/>I just came across your post and just thought it may be of some interest to you to know, a while back i found a british labels company who printed be a batch of labels on their <a HREF="http://www.selfadhesivelabels.com/digital-label-printer.html" REL="nofollow" rel="nofollow">digital label printer</a> the printing quality was excellent, if interested take a look on their website. Hi there,

I just came across your post and just thought it may be of some interest to you to know, a while back i found a british labels company who printed be a batch of labels on their digital label printer the printing quality was excellent, if interested take a look on their website.

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 10.5mm F/2.8G DX Fisheye lens by Monstertruckess http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-10-5mm-f2-8g-dx-fisheye-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Monstertruckess Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:32:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=35#comment-33 wauw, that's a practical and useful explanation. I was looking for a fisheye lately but decided to keep my money for just a bit longer (i'm not rich lol). I just clicked the link in your BelgiumDigital-post, that's how I found ya :) Nice photos you have! Keep up the good explaining too. wauw, that’s a practical and useful explanation. I was looking for a fisheye lately but decided to keep my money for just a bit longer (i’m not rich lol). I just clicked the link in your BelgiumDigital-post, that’s how I found ya :) Nice photos you have! Keep up the good explaining too.

]]> Comment on Happy New Year! by Ralph http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/happy-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Ralph Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=31#comment-32 Happy new year !<br/><br/>And I hope you had fun in Tokyo, it's an amazing city and can't wait to go back.<br/><br/>Ralph Happy new year !

And I hope you had fun in Tokyo, it’s an amazing city and can’t wait to go back.

Ralph

]]> Comment on Happy New Year! by Anonymous http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/happy-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Anonymous Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:49:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=31#comment-31 Arigato - keep up the good work. Arigato – keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on Car park management is not liable for any loss or damage to yourvehicle…… by Christian http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/car-park-management-is-not-liable-for-any-loss-or-damage-to-yourvehicle/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Christian Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=5#comment-30 Great shot.<br/>love the colour. I serously need to upgrade my glass.. :) Great shot.
love the colour. I serously need to upgrade my glass.. :)

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 85mm F/1.4D lens – the cream machine by Simon http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-85mm-f1-4d-lens-the-cream-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Simon Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:27:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=29#comment-29 You could use the 60mm and that would be similar to the 85mm scope, but you might be better with the 24-70 that Nikon are about to release..... You could use the 60mm and that would be similar to the 85mm scope, but you might be better with the 24-70 that Nikon are about to release…..

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 85mm F/1.4D lens – the cream machine by Jason Ribeiro http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-85mm-f1-4d-lens-the-cream-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Jason Ribeiro Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:29:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=29#comment-28 Nice article, it helped me understand a few things, but I still have a question. If the 85mm becomes the equivalent of 127mm, then what is the appropriate lens to get for the same qualities in the DX format? I have a 500 1.8 and I like it a lot but I wish I could stand a little farther away from the subject sometimes. Nice article, it helped me understand a few things, but I still have a question. If the 85mm becomes the equivalent of 127mm, then what is the appropriate lens to get for the same qualities in the DX format? I have a 500 1.8 and I like it a lot but I wish I could stand a little farther away from the subject sometimes.

]]> Comment on Use of flash in wildlife photography by Anonymous http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/use-of-flash-in-wildlife-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Anonymous Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:43:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=26#comment-27 I do not use my flash as I should. Thank you for getting me thinking about a part of my photography that I should be learning more about.<br/><br/><a HREF="http://www.campinggearpro.com/calafl.html" REL="nofollow" rel="nofollow">coleman lantern</a> I do not use my flash as I should. Thank you for getting me thinking about a part of my photography that I should be learning more about.

coleman lantern

]]> Comment on Digital Printing online – a recommendation by Jeff http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/digital-printing-online-a-recommendation/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Jeff Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:16:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=28#comment-26 I've used their service a couple of times and I agree with the above. Highly recommended! I’ve used their service a couple of times and I agree with the above. Highly recommended!

]]> Comment on Digital Printing online – a recommendation by Ralph http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/digital-printing-online-a-recommendation/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Ralph Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:16:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=28#comment-25 Mhhhh... good tip - I will try them !<br/><br/>Thanks !<br/><br/>Ralph Mhhhh… good tip – I will try them !

Thanks !

Ralph

]]> Comment on Bird Photography in Scotland and Northumberland by Anonymous http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/bird-photography-in-scotland-and-northumberland/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Anonymous Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:04:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=27#comment-24 Wait beautiful images! My bird shots always turn out just a little off.<br/><br/><a HREF="http://www.summitcampinggear.com/colemantents.html" REL="nofollow" rel="nofollow">coleman tents</a> Wait beautiful images! My bird shots always turn out just a little off.

coleman tents

]]> Comment on Use of flash in wildlife photography by Jasper ter Schegget http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/use-of-flash-in-wildlife-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Jasper ter Schegget Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:27:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=26#comment-23 Actually , the d70(s) has a better flash-sync speed then the D200:<br/><br/>http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond200/page2.asp<br/><br/>http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/page2.asp Actually , the d70(s) has a better flash-sync speed then the D200:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond200/page2.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/page2.asp

]]> Comment on Use of flash in wildlife photography by DigitalHeMan http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/use-of-flash-in-wildlife-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-22 DigitalHeMan Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:39:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=26#comment-22 Hi Kate,<br/><br/>Thanks for the comment. Whether I adjust flash settings really depends on what I am shooting. Most of the time, I adjust settings on the camera, and then let the flashgun do its own magic. I do find however that when I am using it during the day for relatively close subjects, I need to underexpose the flash compensation between 1 and 2 stops - experimenting normally finds me th right value.<br/><br/>The settings on the camera are more important, as this is where I can determine if I am going to use slow sync, rear shutter sync, etc.<br/><br/>What is also important, especially when shooting action, is to adjust the top sync speed within the camera config menu. I saw you shoot with the D70, and can't remember exactly what the top limit is there, but i think it is 1/250s. With the D200 that I use, it is possible to sync at any speed (or at least the camera will try and sync the flash), which can be very useful.<br/><br/>For 'action' I typically leave the flash in the hotshoe - the main advantage of using a bracket is to get rid of shadows and redeye on people, so not needed there. If I had the time to set things up, there are definitely occassions when setting up off camera would be nice, but with wildlife photography, I generally don't have the time.<br/><br/>For portrait/people photography, I also use the flash in the hotshoe, but use a Gary Fong Lightsphere, which is basically a glorified diffuser, and gives me a really nice soft light. I also use the diffuser that comes with the SB-800 if I don't feel like carrying the lightsphere. <br/><br/>Hope that helps! Hi Kate,

Thanks for the comment. Whether I adjust flash settings really depends on what I am shooting. Most of the time, I adjust settings on the camera, and then let the flashgun do its own magic. I do find however that when I am using it during the day for relatively close subjects, I need to underexpose the flash compensation between 1 and 2 stops – experimenting normally finds me th right value.

The settings on the camera are more important, as this is where I can determine if I am going to use slow sync, rear shutter sync, etc.

What is also important, especially when shooting action, is to adjust the top sync speed within the camera config menu. I saw you shoot with the D70, and can’t remember exactly what the top limit is there, but i think it is 1/250s. With the D200 that I use, it is possible to sync at any speed (or at least the camera will try and sync the flash), which can be very useful.

For ‘action’ I typically leave the flash in the hotshoe – the main advantage of using a bracket is to get rid of shadows and redeye on people, so not needed there. If I had the time to set things up, there are definitely occassions when setting up off camera would be nice, but with wildlife photography, I generally don’t have the time.

For portrait/people photography, I also use the flash in the hotshoe, but use a Gary Fong Lightsphere, which is basically a glorified diffuser, and gives me a really nice soft light. I also use the diffuser that comes with the SB-800 if I don’t feel like carrying the lightsphere.

Hope that helps!

]]> Comment on Use of flash in wildlife photography by Kate http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/use-of-flash-in-wildlife-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Kate Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:24:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=26#comment-21 Wow, this is really interesting. I just clicked thru from flickr, and you're addressing an issue here that I'm just starting to have. I've been shooting outdoor landscapes and adventure photography for a year or so now, and I just bought myself a flash in the hopes that I might lift some of the shadows in my climbing shots. <br/><br/>How often do you adjust settings for your flash? Do you leave it in the hotshoe or move it around for better direction? Do you use a diffuser at all? <br/><br/>I kind of feel lately that I've started over from scratch with this , and it's intimidating. I'll link to your blog and check back for advice. <br/><br/>Thanks! - Kate<br/>(<a HREF="http://colocalders.com" REL="nofollow" rel="nofollow">colocalders.com</a>) Wow, this is really interesting. I just clicked thru from flickr, and you’re addressing an issue here that I’m just starting to have. I’ve been shooting outdoor landscapes and adventure photography for a year or so now, and I just bought myself a flash in the hopes that I might lift some of the shadows in my climbing shots.

How often do you adjust settings for your flash? Do you leave it in the hotshoe or move it around for better direction? Do you use a diffuser at all?

I kind of feel lately that I’ve started over from scratch with this , and it’s intimidating. I’ll link to your blog and check back for advice.

Thanks! – Kate
(colocalders.com)

]]> Comment on Gear to pack on a safari by Anonymous http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-to-pack-on-a-safari/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Anonymous Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:58:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=25#comment-20 Very nice site, I love your photos! I wanted to pass along the website I use for luggage tags since you expressed some concern about your luggage not showing up on time. I use <a HREF="http://www.globalbagtag.com/" REL="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Global Bag Tag</a>s and wouldn't go anywhere without them now. Very nice site, I love your photos! I wanted to pass along the website I use for luggage tags since you expressed some concern about your luggage not showing up on time. I use Global Bag Tags and wouldn’t go anywhere without them now.

]]> Comment on Use of flash in wildlife photography by Baulders http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/use-of-flash-in-wildlife-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Baulders Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:27:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=26#comment-19 I love the leopards! How long did you wait to get that shot"<br/>www.big5photosafari.com I love the leopards! How long did you wait to get that shot”
http://www.big5photosafari.com

]]> Comment on Gear to pack on a safari by danny http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-to-pack-on-a-safari/comment-page-1/#comment-18 danny Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:10:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=25#comment-18 BEDANKT VOOR DIT DUIDELIJKE VERSLAG !! BEDANKT VOOR DIT DUIDELIJKE VERSLAG !!

]]> Comment on Gear to pack on a safari by Baulders http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-to-pack-on-a-safari/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Baulders Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:03:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=25#comment-17 Well done on a very professional site! We own a game farm in KZN called Zulu Nyala (www.zulunyala.com), and photo safaris are a large part of our business. I have a blog site www.big5photosafari.com, and am always on the lookout for good sites in this field. Yours is great! Well done on a very professional site! We own a game farm in KZN called Zulu Nyala (www.zulunyala.com), and photo safaris are a large part of our business. I have a blog site http://www.big5photosafari.com, and am always on the lookout for good sites in this field. Yours is great!

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 50mm F/1.8D lens by DigitalHeMan http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-50mm-f1-8d-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-16 DigitalHeMan Sun, 20 May 2007 10:18:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=24#comment-16 Well, when I bought it 2 years ago, the price was 98€..... seems now though that Nikon has raised the price, and now the cheapest I can find it in the Netherlands is around €129. Guess it goes to show the increased popularity of the lens. Still a bargain though.... Well, when I bought it 2 years ago, the price was 98€….. seems now though that Nikon has raised the price, and now the cheapest I can find it in the Netherlands is around €129. Guess it goes to show the increased popularity of the lens. Still a bargain though….

]]> Comment on Gear Review: Nikon 50mm F/1.8D lens by Armando http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/gear-review-nikon-50mm-f1-8d-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Armando Sun, 20 May 2007 09:50:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=24#comment-15 Where did you get the lense for 100€?<br/>Thank you. Where did you get the lense for 100€?
Thank you.

]]> Comment on Software Review: Adobe Lightroom by Mariano http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/software-review-adobe-lightroom/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Mariano Sat, 03 Mar 2007 18:50:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=19#comment-14 Thanks.<br/><br/>Downloaded it and love it. Thanks.

Downloaded it and love it.

]]> Comment on Software Review: Adobe Lightroom by DigitalHeMan http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/software-review-adobe-lightroom/comment-page-1/#comment-13 DigitalHeMan Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:51:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=19#comment-13 Yes, there are two tools: one is the red eye removal tool, and the other is the 'remove spots' tool, which can be used in either heal or clone mode to get rid of dust spots, or skin blemishes etc.<br/><br/>It's not as universal as the equivalent Photoshop tools, but looks like it will do the job in many cases. Yes, there are two tools: one is the red eye removal tool, and the other is the ‘remove spots’ tool, which can be used in either heal or clone mode to get rid of dust spots, or skin blemishes etc.

It’s not as universal as the equivalent Photoshop tools, but looks like it will do the job in many cases.

]]> Comment on Software Review: Adobe Lightroom by Mariano http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/software-review-adobe-lightroom/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Mariano Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=19#comment-12 Interesting.<br/><br/>Do you know if you can do basic retouching with LR? Like getting rid of spots on the skin and stuff like that? Interesting.

Do you know if you can do basic retouching with LR? Like getting rid of spots on the skin and stuff like that?

]]> Comment on Book Review: Skin, Lee Varis by Boone http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/book-review-skin-lee-varis/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Boone Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:56:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=10#comment-11 Thanks for posting the review! I'll be picking up the book sooner or later. <br/><br/>Boone Thanks for posting the review! I’ll be picking up the book sooner or later.

Boone

]]> Comment on Magic Eraser by Philip http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/magic-eraser/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Philip Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:58:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=15#comment-10 In stead of going B/W for the background, I sometimes just blur it (never too much), and add some additional contrast to the subject. In stead of going B/W for the background, I sometimes just blur it (never too much), and add some additional contrast to the subject.

]]> Comment on Shooting Gigs by DigitalHeMan http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/shooting-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-9 DigitalHeMan Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:21:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=8#comment-9 my pleasure, your reworked image works much better my pleasure, your reworked image works much better

]]> Comment on Shooting Gigs by cvodb http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/shooting-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-8 cvodb Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:07:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=8#comment-8 Thanks for this post. I was at the same Jarvis Cocker gig and have now fixed some of my shots using the technique you describe here.<br/><br/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/caroline/386482342 Thanks for this post. I was at the same Jarvis Cocker gig and have now fixed some of my shots using the technique you describe here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/caroline/386482342

]]> Comment on Book Review: Michael Grecco – Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Celebrity and Editorial Photography by jts http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/book-review-michael-grecco-lighting-and-the-dramatic-portrait-the-art-of-celebrity-and-editorial-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-7 jts Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:11:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=13#comment-7 that is a dissapointing conclusion, considering we are both bloggers. ;-) that is a dissapointing conclusion, considering we are both bloggers. ;-)

]]> Comment on Book Review: Michael Grecco – Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Celebrity and Editorial Photography by DigitalHeMan http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/book-review-michael-grecco-lighting-and-the-dramatic-portrait-the-art-of-celebrity-and-editorial-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-6 DigitalHeMan Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=13#comment-6 Hi Jasper,<br /><br />Always time to read a good book ;)<br /><br />I would say the main benefit of strobist blog (and the associated flickr group) is that it is interactive - you can ask questions and solicit responses from all of the readers. Another big difference is that David has very much taken a low cost approach to his photography, whereas for Michael money doesn't seem to be an object.<br /><br />And the traditional format of a book still has a certain amount of longevity over the click and forget format of a blog.... Hi Jasper,

Always time to read a good book ;)

I would say the main benefit of strobist blog (and the associated flickr group) is that it is interactive – you can ask questions and solicit responses from all of the readers. Another big difference is that David has very much taken a low cost approach to his photography, whereas for Michael money doesn’t seem to be an object.

And the traditional format of a book still has a certain amount of longevity over the click and forget format of a blog….

]]> Comment on Book Review: Michael Grecco – Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Celebrity and Editorial Photography by jts http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/book-review-michael-grecco-lighting-and-the-dramatic-portrait-the-art-of-celebrity-and-editorial-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-5 jts Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=13#comment-5 Hello Simon,<br /><br />How good of you tor pre-read all thee books for us. Have you got some extra time on your hands? <br /><br />Would you say you learn more by reading a book lik this then reading the strobist blog you also link on your site?<br /><br />www.jts.dds.nl Hello Simon,

How good of you tor pre-read all thee books for us. Have you got some extra time on your hands?

Would you say you learn more by reading a book lik this then reading the strobist blog you also link on your site?

http://www.jts.dds.nl

]]> Comment on Book Review: Skin, Lee Varis by DigitalHeMan http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/book-review-skin-lee-varis/comment-page-1/#comment-4 DigitalHeMan Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=10#comment-4 Hi Jasper,<br />I think that the medium he has used to display his retouch jobs (i.e. a printed book) have led to a degradation in the quality.... but if you view them in conjunction with the words he uses, and follow through with the companion CD, it makes a lot of sense...<br />Thanks for stopping by,<br />Simon Hi Jasper,
I think that the medium he has used to display his retouch jobs (i.e. a printed book) have led to a degradation in the quality…. but if you view them in conjunction with the words he uses, and follow through with the companion CD, it makes a lot of sense…
Thanks for stopping by,
Simon

]]> Comment on Book Review: Skin, Lee Varis by jasper http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/book-review-skin-lee-varis/comment-page-1/#comment-3 jasper Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:51:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=10#comment-3 Hello Simon, saw this book at the Scheltema the other day. Wasn't sure about the quality of the retouch jobs... Hello Simon, saw this book at the Scheltema the other day. Wasn’t sure about the quality of the retouch jobs…

]]> Comment on You’re not from round here, are you? by Anonymous http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/youre-not-from-round-here-are-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Anonymous Sun, 04 Feb 2007 22:02:00 +0000 http://www.simonleechphotography.com/blog/?p=6#comment-2 It is a very nice story, Simon! It is a very nice story, Simon!

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