Brian Homer

Different kit is rarely the answer and having a choice of FLs is not necessarily the answer. I think everyone goes through periods of wondering why I certainly have. Having a purpose can help so ...

Well I guess weather resistant is not weather sealed. As others have said I wouldn't shoot in those conditions without extra protection or a specialist waterproof camera. Its a good reminder to ...

I agree the V just looks fantastic - I'nm a designer too BTW. In terms of looks the straight line between the silver and black looks ace and I have never noticed the AF illuminator - its fine ...

Still have my Nikon FMs and lenses from the early 80s and have stuck with Nikon for main cameras since via D70, D300, D7000, D600, D750 and now Z6. Doubt many will keep any digital cameras for 40 ...

Yes I agree thats why I went for eBay on mine - I was reluctant to pay what seems like a high price and I paid half the MPB rate. If I was still in the market for an X30 I would also go to £200 or ...

And a further note you can get an excellent quality one from MPB for £340 - and they are a safer bet than some chancer on eBay trying their luck.

Hi Brian I think this about the difference oh eBay between casual sellers and pros. I also got an X30 at a good price in an auction sale. The ones you mention are fixed prices from sellers prepared ...

Thanks Brian - I saw the Nikon adapter lens on eBay from USA for £50 including delivery so was wondering about having a play...

Hi Brian What step down ring did you get?

Its weird isn't it? Not sure if I'm typical (Nikon user since the 70s and now over 70 myself)  but I for one am very happy that the Zfc is doing well - I am tempted but don't "need " it but its ...

Hi Brian Will be interesting to see if you get an extra lens that can successfully do interiors for example. Best

Very interesting and will be great to see how you get on. For me one of the great things about the X30 is its relatively compact form, reasonable IQ given the sensor size and the handy 28-112mm ...

Reading tase posts makes me realise how lucky I was in December last year to pick up an X30 in very good condition - would be mint but for some minor paint loss bits on corners. I only paid £165 ...

Agreed its a super little walk round camera. Or in the case of tis image a sit in the garden camera :-)

"Acceptably sharp" in that example (but not necessarily with longer lenses) for sure and while sharpness can be over-rated depending on subject matter, I found an immediate lift in received ...

I have the filter adapter/filter/hood set up but I've never found the need for a thumb grip or a soft release button though I have got a hot shoe cover for neatness. For a strap I used a thin one ...

I agree focus and recompose is a work round for the lack of focus points in a dslr and always risks losing precise focus because you are swinging the camera. Once I got my Z6 it was a revelation ...

Thinking about it if you are full time pro I reckon you'll want the 2.8 whichever body you choose. As a pro the calculation is about use cases as the money even 1000E will be covered by income ...

Monopoly!

Yes of course I know the prices. But the point is if you are going to swing for the "better" Z7 then money is not the only determinant. The 2.8 is better. Conversely if you are happy with the Z6 ...