cosmicnode

They were taken with the Sigma 120-300 f2.8, this is the first version of the lens , I would assume that the later versions were at least as good optically but also have OS. The lens was very good...

I used the original 120-300 f2.8, before buying a 200-400 f4. I needed the extra reach , most of my shots are over 200mm. My lens was very sharp and being a zoom very versatile This with a 1.4...

How long is the lens? I have a 200-400 f4 which comes with the Semi-soft Case CL-L2, my lens is about 363mm long and there is also a filter pouch which fits in the bottom of the case which means...

I think for the most part it is quick enough, I shoot motorsport and when panning I get a burst of 3 shots on a car from when it comes into the frame and it being to big for the frame, double the...

Forgot to add the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7zE50jCUPhM

Read on another thread about Dot tuning, I had not heard about it before and found the video, which is well worth watching, after the explanation of how to tune by this method he fine tunes a Sigma...

I found the Dot tune video here, its a very interesting item , worth watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7zE50jCUPhM

A tripod at a motorsport event is probably the most useless accessory you could take, a monopod on the other hand is the most useful accessory you could take for long lenses, I use one with a...

It look's almost as if the rear elements on both lenses are flat. could this be only a protective rear filter which would not actually be the required rear element diameter ?. Nikon has been known...

Here is Nikons answer to the clicking sound, http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/594/~/%22click%22-noise-when-turning-on-camera. I have previously bought third party batteries for...

Also the D70 and if I remember correctly the D200 dead battery syndrome was fixed about a year after being replaced with the D300

I use a 200-400 f4 for motorsport. I also fit a 1.4x converter when I need extra reach, most used range is 250-450.

Rent the 80-400 and a 1.4x convertor, its the only viable option, at all modern F1 tracks you are a long way from the action, a 70-200 is effectively a wide angle. You will find that in order to...

Long lenses of 600mm have long been used in F1 photography when Canon sports shooters used 1.2 crop and Nikon 1.5 crop bodies. With the move to full frame it is possible that they will move to the...

I live in Middlesbrough and we lost 3 shops in the last 2 years, so I bought my D800 from Eagle cameras in Sunderland last year, they also have a shop in Durham. A proper camera shop run by...

I use a calumet CK8105 5 section carbon fiber monopod, it extends to 1860mm and weighs 530 grams. closed it is 510mm with a max load of13.6kg. I find it important to have a tall monopod as I often...

A gimbal head is a good recommendation, and need not be expensive, you would need a lens with a tripod mount, they are not suitable to mount to the camera body, Here is one on e-bay which includes...

I suggested the geared head, it is easy to adjust and does not shift position when you tighten the knobs, it stays put where you set it unlike a ballhead which settles slightly away from where you...

Manfrotto 410 junior geared head, quick to adjust and has fine tuning. I have just bought one and is far easier to set than my ballhead which now resides on my monopod, heavy though.Mike."I say we...

Hoping to get to Knockhill myself the photo angles look good. F1 season counting down 3 weeks now .