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Richard Allen replied to Jayme Paul's discussion Advice needed in the group Nikon Users Group

"Personally I believe you'll learn more from using photographic forums, and possibly finding other photographers in Mauritius who might want to help you learn more. Maybe you can search the Internet, local papers, magazines to find others in…"

Feb 24

Richard Allen replied to Jayme Paul's discussion Advice needed in the group Nikon Users Group

"The minimum being the same as the maximum size of the lens (in your case 1/300 sec.) is because of the physical size of the lens (its length). The longer the physical length of the lens the more you'll have problems with attempting to keep it…"

Feb 23

Richard Allen replied to Jayme Paul's discussion Advice needed in the group Nikon Users Group

"Remember that your minimum shutter speed should be equivalent (or greater than) the maximum length of your lens; in this case, 1/300 second. I tend to use a monopod with longer lenses and this helps greatly. Have you tried using a tripod with this…"

Feb 22

Richard Allen replied to dennis sowell's discussion Will buying a New Nikon, D-800/800E, or other upgrade, make me or anyone a Better Photographer? in the group Nikon Users Group

"Will a 'better' (what's a better camera?) camera make you (or anyone) a better photographer..... NO. Many years ago I remember seeing a program on television where an good amateur went out to take pictures with a top of the range…"

Feb 12

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My Photography Equipment:: Mamiya RB 67
Nikon F4
Nikon D3
Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8
Nikkor 24-70 f2.8
Nikkor 70-200 f2.8

Website:: http://www.leekphotographic.co.uk

Contact:: enquiries@leavalleykphotographic.co.uk

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At 11:53am on June 12, 2010, Tomas Eriksson said…: Thank you so much Richard :)

At 1:14am on February 27, 2010, Richard Allen said…: Thank you for the welcome Earl.

I found your group while searching for information on removing the background around hair. The video tutorial on here was the only one I could find that worked and was clear to follow.

I then looked through the rest of the site (well a small selection anyway) and was impressed with what I saw.

I hope I can contribute and be an active member.

At 8:09pm on February 26, 2010, Earl E. Gibson said…: Hello Richard and Welcome to PictureSocial. Hope you find it an enjoyable place that you can learn and maybe teach others. We do have a wide range of User Groups. If you are interested, you can find them under the "Groups" tab at the top of the page. Hope to see you there.