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virgin777

RE: Photo Rejected!

You see this is really where i sometimes get a little frustrated , the terms and judgement used .. " looks/feels" <img border=0 src="/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/eyebrow.gif" alt="eyebrow" border="0"/> Rather than "<acronym title="Island Airlines (USA) and Eagle Air/Arnaflug (Icelan...

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virgin777

RE: Photo Rejected!

A little harsh i feel , i have just opened the image in <acronym title="Ukraine International Airlines">PS</acronym> and you need to rotate it CCW by 0.00 !! <img border=0 src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0"/> accordin...

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virgin777

RE: Your 100-400mm Ideal Settings?

Hi Colin , i hope everything is well with you ? I understand totally what your saying , and thank you . Absolutely spot on with regard to shutter speed , at around 640+ i get my "perfect shot" . I have no doubt your correct with the F8 being the lenses best performance , from what i see also . Its a...

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virgin777

RE: The Screening Process - A Question

Thanks Alevik , I'm aware of the processes but good for those who haven't screened at any sites , the main thing that needs clarifying in the above posts is the : second opinion & passed first screening. You have given a clear indication of the terms but a lot of people would still be confused o...

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virgin777

RE: The Screening Process - A Question

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/dlowwa" class="quote" target="_blank">dlowwa</a> (<a href="#5" class="quote">Reply 5</a>):<br/><i>Your question and/or point is unclear.</i></fo...

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virgin777

RE: The Screening Process - A Question

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/dlowwa" class="quote" target="_blank">dlowwa</a> (<a href="#1" class="quote">Reply 1</a>):<br/><i>not that he has decided that it is ok</i></fon...

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virgin777

RE: Your 100-400mm Ideal Settings?

Ive a feeling ill be keeping the f6.3 as the norm for now ! I was somewhat surprised at the outcome of the images , considerably better than i saw at f7 +. Ive also heard of people having the complete opposite , having to knock it beyond f7 in order to achieve a reasonable image through all light co...

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virgin777

Your 100-400mm Ideal Settings?

Hello all , i think i have just found (by accident) my perfect / ideal settings using the 100-400mm lens . After using mainly between f7.1 & f8 i have been reasonably happy with the 100mm through 300mm range , yesterday i knocked the setting down to f6.3 and found the images waaaaaaay sharper &a...

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virgin777

RE: Ingo Richardt Passed Away

Very very sad news .

Im shocked , having been a screener over at Planepictures he was always a friendly & very helpfull "boss"

My thoughts go out to his family.

regards

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virgin777

RE: LHR Bedfont Football Field

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/ua935" class="quote" target="_blank">ua935</a> (<a href="#5" class="quote">Reply 5</a>):<br/><i>God forbid the day when Canon or Nikon charge yo...

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virgin777

RE: Pre Screening - Is It Ok For You?

Hi Andy , first thing that hit me is that its a touch dark /under exposed perhaps.

The sharpness & level look ok .

I suspect the darkness could be the downfall..

good luck anyway

regards

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virgin777

Image Stabiliser For All SLR's

I think a few people will already be aware of this but i thought id show it anyway . A stabiliser unit fit for all SLR's ... ?? <a href="http://swedishchameleon.se/?page_id=994" target="_blank">http://swedishchameleon.se/?page_id=994</a> At £1500 i would prefer to concentrate on a steady hand ...

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virgin777

RE: Top Five Dominance. A Few Questions.

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/ckw" class="quote" target="_blank">ckw</a> (<a href="#29" class="quote">Reply 29</a>):<br/><i>If I ran A.net, hit counting would be the first th...

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virgin777

RE: Level Issue

Lovely shot , i think it could be a winner for sure .

maybe a screener /head screener could comment , i feel the motive is very good & the leveling could ruin the shot .

upload with comments if we don't get input from the crew.

regards

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virgin777

RE: Alternative To The 24-105L?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/JakTrax" class="quote" target="_blank">JakTrax</a> (<a href="#24" class="quote">Reply 24</a>):<br/><i>however I do need to decide if it's '£600 ...

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virgin777

RE: Post Screening - Border/Saturation

The top left border looks like something to do with a lamp post to me ..
Certainly nothing to do with rotation .

cheers

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virgin777

RE: 70-200 F/2.8 Mkii + 1.4x VS 100-400 IQ

Darren , I can only imagine how the good the f2.8 is , as when I first got the f4 is I was blown away , it's simply right up as probably the best lens I've owned ( so far ) <img border=0 src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" border=...

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virgin777

RE: 70-200 F/2.8 Mkii + 1.4x VS 100-400 IQ

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/SNATH" class="quote" target="_blank">SNATH</a> (<a href="#41" class="quote">Reply 41</a>):<br/><i>Quoting XT6Wagon (Reply 32): whats the point o...

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virgin777

RE: Canon EOS 50D V 550D

Hi , in my opinion if you have the budget then get a 50D if you still find one , you must always work to your budget and go from there , plenty of comparison sites on the internet. here is a comparison i found it really depends on the usage to be honest, the 550d has advantages over the 50d and the ...

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virgin777

RE: Canon EF24-105 F/4 L First Impressions

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/JakTrax" class="quote" target="_blank">JakTrax</a> (<a href="#52" class="quote">Reply 52</a>):<br/><i>I have to question the authenticity of the...

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virgin777

RE: Canon EF-S 28-135mm Is USM

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/JakTrax" class="quote" target="_blank">JakTrax</a> (<a href="#20" class="quote">Reply 20</a>):<br/><i>Quoting dazbo5 (Reply 19): and pretty much...

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virgin777

RE: Canon EF-S 28-135mm Is USM

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/dazbo5" class="quote" target="_blank">dazbo5</a> (<a href="#10" class="quote">Reply 10</a>):<br/><i>I think you'll find the 70-200 L is one of t...

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virgin777

RE: Canon EF-S 28-135mm Is USM

Hi again , yes just a quick search in the photos bar : <a href="http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?search_active=1&search=&sheadline=&domains=Airliners.net&sitesearch=Airliners.net&client=pub-8297169501225184&forid=1&channel=1924797129&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=I...

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virgin777

RE: Canon EF-S 28-135mm Is USM

AV , anything from 5.6 thru f10 , obviously depending on the light & conditions.

Generally with that lens on a bright day 7.1 to 8.0 .

Thanks again

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virgin777

RE: Canon EF-S 28-135mm Is USM

Hi , please see below taken with that very lens : <br/><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/photo/Ryanair/Boeing-737-8AS/1827580/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/photo/Ryanair/Boeing-737-8AS/1827580/M/" target="_blank">View Medium<br/><img bord...

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virgin777

RE: Canon EF24-105 F/4 L First Impressions

Karl , not sure about the 28-135 & 28-105 comparison , Ive only owned the 28-135mm ... with the <acronym title="Island Airlines (USA) and Eagle Air/Arnaflug (Iceland)">IS</acronym> its very useful lens for me ! Its also very well made , the main thing is the range , perfect for <acronym title="M...

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virgin777

RE: Canon EF24-105 F/4 L First Impressions

Hi Karl , interesting you should say that ... i had one for a week & personally thought it was waaaay over priced for what it was ! So much so i sent it back got a refund and bought my 28-135mm is back ! For the money its bang on ... the 24-105mm is overpriced by £400 ! bad points : Focus not as...

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virgin777

RE: Your Own Personal Photo Of The Year 2010

For totally different reasons i have chosen the 2 (3) below as my favs of the year , yes they might be standard in comparison but as an idividual shot they really hit the spot with me ! <br/><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/photo/Emirates/Airbus-A380-8...

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virgin777

RE: Pre Screening - Good Sharpness?

Hey Karl , looks ok here ... looked over it twice , BUT ... there is always a but ...

Judging by my recent centered rejections (posted here ) it could get hit for being a touch low in the frame .

Perhaps someone else could comment ?

cheers .

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virgin777

RE: Best Zoom Lens For Canon EOS 550D

Hi , i started out with Sigma Ex's and was/am very impressed with them to be honest . I had 100-300mm f4 70-200mm f2.8 People argue you should go to Canon & rubbish Sigma , but i can honestly say for the price without going crazy Canon price they are absolutely perfect ... The EX range that is. ...

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virgin777

RE: Dirty Photograph?

This should be posted in Photography feedback but the dust spot is about an inch above and slightly to the right of the winglet.

Otherwise , lovely shot !

cheers

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virgin777

Well Its Time!

To wish all the active photographers on here a Happy Christmas. Plus a special mention to all the crew who will be working still through the holidays ... keep off the Egg Nog <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0"/> H...

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virgin777

RE: Turkish Aviation Website/forum Stole My Photo

"anyway i don't like that picture" so its run by a 10 year old ?? what kind of response is that ? In my opinion its a tacky way to busy website anyway , and my picture is the best thing on it <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" width="15" height="1...

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virgin777

RE: 70-200 F/2.8 Mkii + 1.4x VS 100-400 IQ

Just to add a bit in here , i owned the 300mm f4 / is and used it once or twice with the 1.4x conv & the results were outstanding , without the 1.4x it was even better !! What you really have to ask yourself is : do i need a 70-200 or 100-400 ? I have owned 2 100-400's and to be honest wasn't th...

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virgin777

RE: Soft/blurry Or My Tired Eyes?

Not at all , i think to get the clarity , sharpness etc etc of the CRT you'd have to spend mega bucks on LCD !

I actually had thought about going back to a high end 19" on more than one occasion.

Cant be beat .
cheers

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virgin777

Absolute Killer Shot!

I know its on the front page , but this shot really hits the spot with me !!! My all time fav fighter too ! <br/><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/photo/Germany---Air/McDonnell-Douglas-F-4F/1830905/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/photo/Germ...

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virgin777

RE: Soft/blurry Or My Tired Eyes?

@ Darren , yep i changed about 18months ago or so ... i still prefer CRT above LCD , it takes some getting used to !

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virgin777

RE: Soft/blurry Or My Tired Eyes?

No Karl , looks ok here ...
Go and sleep

Lovely light BTW .

cheers

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virgin777

RE: You Think Its Right

Thanks guys , it is the whole thing that its how i always frame them to be honest , that's what really confused me & still does , just take a look at my others ... (shameless plug <img border=0 src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" width="15" height="...

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virgin777

You Think Its Right

Hi all , now i would like to think i have a vague idea on what I'm doing but this recent rejection for "low in frame" really is confusing the heck out me , honestly ... even after appeal its a no go ! I have ALWAYS framed this type of shot by measuring the dead space top and bottom (space from top l...

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virgin777

RE: Pictures On SD Card Gone

Yes , shouldnt really be a problem , there is plenty of software that can re-build corrupt images or missing files off a formatted card ... i use : <a href="http://www.cardrecovery.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cardrecovery.com/</a> works a treat when needed. Good luck<br><br>[Edited 2010-12-11 1...

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virgin777

RE: Pre-screening - Sharp? (JakTrax)

Hey Karl , looks good ... however maybe a little soft on nose & tail ...

cheers.

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virgin777

RE: Pre-Screening - Motive? (PiedmontINT)

Getting there , but i think you'll still get hit for not being level

looks to need 0.8(ish) of CCW

good luck

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virgin777

RE: Double Upload Or Your Buddy Standing Next To You!

WOW ... Paul i think the 154 must be a record . Jid ... or did i just copy your image and re-crop it ?? To be honest i don't really check who's got what on before i upload ... i just think maybe we all have an eye for a superb shot <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphic...

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virgin777

RE: Blurry? Please Help!

Appeal & accepted .

please close
thanks

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virgin777

Blurry? Please Help!

Im fearing that my eyesight is failing here .... honestly can you please help me .. Im at a loss ... Recent reject for blurry . <table border="0" width="102" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><a href="/uf/view.file?id=7315&filename=phpspaDJi.jpeg" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn-www.a...

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virgin777

RE: Looks A Bit Funky?

Ok .. thanks for that , perhaps the angle & not seeing to many 154's around ...

Just looked a little stretched

Thanks Dana

cheers

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virgin777

Looks A Bit Funky?

Hi all , i just processed a 154 taken in 2005 .. now the thing is to me it looks a bit odd ... stretched ?? Nothing done with ratio's etc etc what do you think ? thanks in advance . <center><table align="center" border="0" width="650" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><a href="/uf/view.file?id...

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virgin777

RE: Pre Screening - One More For Sharpness (JakTrax)

Hey Karl , Delta looks a tad soft ....... but what do i know <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0"/> PIA looks to have jaggies on the main stripe. <acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> looks a tad jaggy on the tai...

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virgin777

RE: Pre-Screening - Motive? (PiedmontINT)

Yes , i suspect its the tug to be honest .

1 : Level & tug ?
2 : Tug & winglet.
3 : Too much clutter , and the guy ?

just my take anyway .

Cheers

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