Big Graeme wrote: Still can't get a decent black and white conversion, even with a sepia tint. Commando Monument Spearn Bridge by G and J Photography, on Flickr At risk of teaching you how to suck eggs, might this help?

Big Graeme wrote: Still can't get a decent black and white conversion, even with a sepia tint. Commando Monument Spearn Bridge by G and J Photography, on Flickr At risk of teaching you how to suck eggs, might this help?

Compact Flash cards -

Just got myself a nice new 7D but the only downside is at 22mb a pop
the old CF cards don't last too long, an old 1GB card filled in a minute!

I normally use Sandisk but can't find a reliable suppler with a decent price,
anyone use Lexar cards or recommend a decent 8GB alternative.

I've got 3 Lexar cards, one 8GB and two 16GB and not had any issues at all, the latter one's are used for Go Pro Hero HD2 and the record speeds are as smooth as anything.

Looking for some buying advice please.

I want a decent camera to take travelling. I'm quite interested in photography (as in I like looking at photos) but know nothing about it.

Main thing is it needs to be easily portable and fairly small, so can't be doing with big, multiple lenses.

I'd like something better than the average point and shoot from Comet but only have a budget of around £350.00, could stretch it if necessary.

Are there any cameras that have a one lens suits all to take decent scenic photos as well as close of ups of people etc?

Any models/manufacturers you'd recommend?

I've done a bit of reading about and a Compact System Camera seems to be mid way between a standard digital and a DSLR, which I think is what I'm looking for?

Apologies for the lack of jargon, I did say I know nothing about this!

Any of the so called "bridge" cameras (or "superzoom") will do. Most makers make them, such as Canon, Fuji, Nikon etc. Personally I have a Fuji HS10, which is a couple of years old now, and is superceded by a couple of later models like HS20 and I think the current is HS30. Canon's SX40 looks to be similar etc.

All of these are a step up from the compact, pocket-sized cameras, with a single lens that gives a good zoom range from landscape to close up.

Both of the above are listed on amazon for a touch over £300, and I would expect similar models from other makers would be similarly priced.

Big Graeme wrote:Compact Flash cards - Just got myself a nice new 7D but the only downside is at 22mb a pop the old CF cards don't last too long, an old 1GB card filled in a minute! I normally use Sandisk but can't find a reliable suppler with a decent price, anyone use Lexar cards or recommend a decent 8GB alternative. I don't use CF so don't know what a good price would be but have you tried 7 Day Shop

Big Graeme wrote:Compact Flash cards - Just got myself a nice new 7D but the only downside is at 22mb a pop the old CF cards don't last too long, an old 1GB card filled in a minute! I normally use Sandisk but can't find a reliable suppler with a decent price, anyone use Lexar cards or recommend a decent 8GB alternative. I don't use CF so don't know what a good price would be but have you tried 7 Day Shop

Big Graeme wrote:Compact Flash cards - Just got myself a nice new 7D but the only downside is at 22mb a pop the old CF cards don't last too long, an old 1GB card filled in a minute! I normally use Sandisk but can't find a reliable suppler with a decent price, anyone use Lexar cards or recommend a decent 8GB alternative. Have you considered an adapter so that you can use SDHC? http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=111388

Big Graeme wrote:Compact Flash cards - Just got myself a nice new 7D but the only downside is at 22mb a pop the old CF cards don't last too long, an old 1GB card filled in a minute! I normally use Sandisk but can't find a reliable suppler with a decent price, anyone use Lexar cards or recommend a decent 8GB alternative. Have you considered an adapter so that you can use SDHC? http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=111388

I have a Nikon D5000 with a 18-55mm and 55-200mm lens, but am looking to get rid of both of these and change to a 28-300mm lens - basically cos i can't be bothered wasting time changing lenses each time i need to take a different shot.

Any recommendations on a quality lens that won't cost the earth?

Also, is it best to get the other 2 lenses on ebay to get the best price for them rather than trade them in to a camera shop??

Ferocious Aardvark wrote:Have you considered an adapter so that you can use SDHC? http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=111388 They are a pile of c r a p and don't work properly at high speed shooting also those tiny cards are real easy to lose. A decent high speed CF card is more than a match for a SDHC.

Ferocious Aardvark wrote:Have you considered an adapter so that you can use SDHC? http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=111388 They are a pile of c r a p and don't work properly at high speed shooting also those tiny cards are real easy to lose. A decent high speed CF card is more than a match for a SDHC.

Big Graeme wrote:They are a pile of c r a p and don't work properly at high speed shooting also those tiny cards are real easy to lose. A decent high speed CF card is more than a match for a SDHC. Wouldn't know, got one with my camera but haven't used it. Just use the CF card I have plus a CF min HD, both of which are fine for my purposes, but then I don't do any high speed stuff with that camera. There are a number of CF cards on the 7dayshop site though and they quote all the specs. Looks to be a decent one around £40, or the dog's: http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=111114 £150, or £85 for a 16Gb version. Any good?

Big Graeme wrote:They are a pile of c r a p and don't work properly at high speed shooting also those tiny cards are real easy to lose. A decent high speed CF card is more than a match for a SDHC. Wouldn't know, got one with my camera but haven't used it. Just use the CF card I have plus a CF min HD, both of which are fine for my purposes, but then I don't do any high speed stuff with that camera. There are a number of CF cards on the 7dayshop site though and they quote all the specs. Looks to be a decent one around £40, or the dog's: http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=111114 £150, or £85 for a 16Gb version. Any good?