What's your favourite new thing?

[Paul Jones]

Hi Paul

Where can we see your new pictures, I've just had a look on your website and they don't seem to be on there yet. I'd love to see the effect of this new lighting system.

Hi Tracey

They aren't online yet. I'm still working on them. I'm not the fastest worker. I shot them early April and have just got around to looking at them.

I usually update my website blog once a week, so I'm sure they'll find their way onto there eventually. There's a shot of Melissa on my site that I took soon after I got the dish. See - http://www.pauljones.org/?p=497

Here's a couple of Youtube videos about beauty dish lighting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-cQyJWNvLY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtIkhvNH1X0


And a link to some beauty dish lit images - http://bit.ly/10GVWme

[Tracey McGovern]

Thanks Paul

Stunning image of Melissa, probably the best I've seen of her.

Thanks also for the links to the light dishes.

Tracey

[Paul Jones]

Thanks Paul
Stunning image of Melissa, probably the best I've seen of her.

Thanks Tracey - you're very kind!

I've done a few shoots with Melissa now and have hundreds of great shots of her. It's hard to take a bad one of her.

[Paul Jones]

I finally, a few weeks ago, replaced my stolen camera(s) with a brand new Canon 700D, with 18-55 IS STM lens.

I have had a long run with 'low tech', it's time for some serious megapixel-ing.

There'll be no stopping you now Keith..... Best get a new shelf made for more trophies and medals!

[Janice Freeman]

Hi Paul, I actually bought this from Amazon £10.99 Here are the details of the product

JJC Quick Release Professional Shoulder Sling Strap with storage pocket. Fits to cameras tripod socket with ABS Plate. For Canon, Fujifilm, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Ricoh, Samsung, Sony (D)SLR, Mirrorless, or Super Zoom cameras.

Fits any camera with a tripod socket via the impact resistant ABS screw-in plate
Shoulder strap includes useful pocket for storing memory cards etc
Quick-release buckles allow the camera to be detached quickly
Shoulder Pad dimension: 32.5 x 7.5cm
Strap length dimension: 160 x 2.7cm


It is a useful and comfortable piece of kit. I won't be at the club this week and possibly next as I am off to Italy tomorrow. I will bring it in on my return if you would like to see it.

Janice.

[Stu B]

Is it this one Janice ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JJC-Professiona ... lack+rapid

Looks a lot better value than the Black Rapid strap...

[Janice Freeman]

Yep, that's the one Stu. It is good value and very sturdy imo.

Janice

[PhilipHowe]

I just bought this one (similar) but it hasn't arrived yet - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anti-slip-Qui ... OC:GB:3160

[Paul Jones]

I just bought this one (similar) but it hasn't arrived yet...

Thanks for the info Janice.

I see Philip's strap is also on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007ETWJU4/?tag=paujon-21
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AY9BZ1A/?tag=paujon-21

[PhilipHowe]

It just turned up with mr postman, looks good, feels comfortable and seams sturdy enough.

[Phil Jones]

Hi Paul.

I bought a new camera bag on Thursday from Aldi for £9.99. It's much better than my existing one!!

Regards,

Phil.

[Paul Jones]

I bought a new camera bag on Thursday from Aldi for £9.99. It's much better than my existing one!!

You're hooked on photography now....