Category Archives: My Gear
How to pick a lens – first do your research
(Repost – first posted Aug 2009 – updated to fix some links) Ok I found this the scariest bit of all (except for actually handing over all that money!) because even tho I have been taking photos for years, I … Continue reading
Which Camera Should I Buy?
(Originally posted August 2010 – reposting) I have had some queries from people I know or work with recently, who are looking at either upgrading a current camera or branching out into digital. And for some reason, because they know … Continue reading
Catlins Photography Trip Part 3 – McLean Falls
The McLean Falls was very close to my campground, just a few km up the road to the track, so I headed out on a hot bright sunny morning armed with my camera backpack, tripod and excited at my first … Continue reading
What lens should I get next?
I have a dilemma. I have some funds coming my way in a couple of months that should be enough to purchase a new lens. One new lens. My dilemma is that I want TWO! Of course I currently own … Continue reading
Our second snowfall this winter and first time out with 7D
Its not unknown but fairly unusual to have snow in Christchurch. Usually get a few flurries and it might sit on the ground for a few hours but gone by next day. About 3 weeks ago we had the third … Continue reading
My first ever Sunrise Shoot at Moeraki Boulders
Queens Birthday is a 3 day weekend here in NZ, and its the first weekend in June. 3 days beforehand I crashed my car, but my BFF (DJ) managed to wangle permission to use her work car, and so our … Continue reading
New Core i7 computer ROCKS!
I work in IT and am a bit of a geek so I appreciate technology. More than that, I appreciate what technology can do for me and allows me to do. Photography is one of those things that having a … Continue reading
Work Event in Hanmer
So I was away for 3 days in Hanmer Springs for our annual work conference. Its the only time the whole team gets together in one spot, as we work in teams scattered all over the country. Its a fun … Continue reading
Night shooting
Yes I am still alive and apologise for my lack of posts. I am about to go on holiday for two weeks starting next week, and even better, during that time I am flitting over to Melbourne for Worldcon! – … Continue reading
