Photographs that I’ve taken, usually along with a few words to explain the scenario. I’m currently using a Nikon D5300 with standard 35mm f1.8 DX G lens, often with a fisheye adapter.
Well, whaddya know – I got a new job!
Having worked at Aura Print for several years, i was approached by an employment agency who had found my CV online, and had a client who were interested in meeting me. I went for an interview and was offered the job on the spot! Continue reading
Alverstone are a two piece rock band from Leeds, West Yorkshire. We caught up with them at the 360 Club, one of our favourite haunts. You can find Alverstone on Facebook and download their EP “Couch Drunk” for free on their BandCamp Page. You can find the rest of the Alverstone photos in our Facebook album here.
A few shots with the new Nikon 17-55 f2.8 at the Wilson Arms Jam in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. You can see the rest of the album on Facebook.
We took ourselves to Leeds Corn Exchange to try and get some nice shots. In keeping with our philosophy of deleting anything that we wouldn’t be happy to display on our living room wall, this is what’s left – totally unedited, straight off the memory card. We were using the Nikon D5300, 35mm f1.8 DX G lens, and the cheapo 0.21x fisheye adapter. All shots handheld in good light, which is always nice 🙂
I’ve had this fisheye adapter for over a year, and it’s easily one of the best bits of photo kit that I’ve got. I use it all the time, screwed onto my Nikon 35mm f1.8 DX G lens. The adapter is also available with a 58mm thread, and i think this is suitable for Canon’s range of standard lenses. If your lens is neither of these you can get adapter rings quite cheaply that will enable you to attach it. Scroll right down for example shots!
Took the camera to York Dragway. All shots taken with the new Nikon 50mm f1.4. Decided that it’s great, but limiting. Too long for group shots, too short for distant stuff. At an effective 75mm it’s basically a classic portrait lens, and I don’t do portraits. Boosted levels courtesy of Photoshop, but that’s about it. I’ve since sold the lens, but at least it’s one bit of gearlust I can put to bed…
I’ve recently bought a Nikon D5300 for using as a stills AND video camera. Before buying it, I did a lot of research on the internet to find out whether it would do what i actually wanted. As you’ll know, there’s a lot of conflicting information on the internet, but over the last few weeks, and in the time i’ve owned the camera, this is what I’ve learned. If there’s anything I’ve missed, or anything you think is wrong, please shoot me an email at jimcroisdale@hotmail.co.uk
