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Forum: Photography and Video 07-05-2013, 17:26
Replies: 168
Views: 5,697
Posted By R-T-C
Oh boy, this thread is going classy and arty...

Oh boy, this thread is going classy and arty again, time to bring the standards down a little:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8131/8703701673_3e5acfc7e1_c.jpg...
Forum: Photography and Video 29-04-2013, 19:14
Replies: 20
Views: 796
Posted By R-T-C
Lesson learnt. Here are 100% crop comparisons...

Lesson learnt. Here are 100% crop comparisons from the lens with and without filter, pictures otherwise untouched. 1/2000 with auto ISO, above 800, below 1100 (duller day).
...
Forum: Photography and Video 28-04-2013, 21:21
Replies: 20
Views: 796
Posted By R-T-C
Hi folks, thanks for all the advice. Took off the...

Hi folks, thanks for all the advice. Took off the lens filter and the photos look infinitely better, will post some from today at Silverstone when I get a chance.

Really annoyed since it was a...
Forum: Television Discussion 26-04-2013, 19:03
Replies: 428
Views: 27,719
Posted By R-T-C
Tickets on sale today for the November live shows...

Tickets on sale today for the November live shows in the UK, anyone going? I'm going to the house show at the new Leeds Arena, managed to get front row of the lower tiered section, so should be good,...
Forum: Photography and Video 26-04-2013, 11:24
Replies: 168
Views: 5,697
Posted By R-T-C
Some shots from an MSA test day at Oulton Park on...

Some shots from an MSA test day at Oulton Park on Good Friday

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8392/8682304815_d1cd7b38b0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/r-t-c/8682304815/)
John Caudwell testing...
Forum: Photography and Video 23-04-2013, 19:44
Replies: 20
Views: 796
Posted By R-T-C
Thanks for the feedback, I do have a filter on...

Thanks for the feedback, I do have a filter on there, will take some test shots on Friday with and without the filter.
Forum: Photography and Video 23-04-2013, 07:22
Replies: 20
Views: 796
Posted By R-T-C
Picture quality incredibly soft with new telephoto

Hi folks,

Recently brought a Nikon D600 and aside from the sensor oil spots, been very happy with this, photos with the kit lens are amazing. However I also purchased a Nikon AF-S VR 70-300...
Forum: Photography and Video 18-04-2013, 20:43
Replies: 168
Views: 5,697
Posted By R-T-C
Some great shots all. A few more from my...

Some great shots all.

A few more from my one and only ever wedding shoot:

http://r-t-c.co.uk/wedding/500px/DSC_3789.jpg

http://r-t-c.co.uk/wedding/500px/DSC_3825.jpg
...
Forum: Photography and Video 02-04-2013, 20:35
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
Since I imagine many of you won't believe it - a...

Since I imagine many of you won't believe it - a couple of pics from my one and only wedding shoot! Got about 14.5Gb worth left to sort out, so might have a few more to post if anyone is interested....
Forum: Photography and Video 27-03-2013, 19:24
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
So, about a third of the way through sorting my...

So, about a third of the way through sorting my 2012 motor racing photos. The MotoGP at Silverstone. All the photos are from the main grandstand and mostly through catch fencing so rather regulation...
Forum: Photography and Video 25-03-2013, 19:55
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
I've got a Nikon AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED...

I've got a Nikon AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

The best with my budget at present. Did not seem to have any trouble, the number of lost pictures due to slow focusing was about 1% that of my...
Forum: Sports Forum 23-03-2013, 18:46
Replies: 710
Views: 40,105
Posted By R-T-C
I was at Rockingham too, sat on the open...

I was at Rockingham too, sat on the open grandstand on the right with a Roman shield wall of umbrellas until losing one to the wind, one of the few people left there by the end. Still, after free...
Forum: Sports Forum 23-03-2013, 16:56
Replies: 710
Views: 40,105
Posted By R-T-C
BTCC starts next weekend at Brands Hatch (in...

BTCC starts next weekend at Brands Hatch (in driving rain from the looks of the weather schedules). The series has got a capacity 32 car grid announced, with 28 cars scheduled to start in the first...
Forum: Photography and Video 23-03-2013, 00:47
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
Got myself down to the launch day for the new...

Got myself down to the launch day for the new British Touring Car Championship season at Donington, to test out my new D600 and telephoto lens, quite pleased with the results:
...
Forum: Photography and Video 14-03-2013, 20:03
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
Motor racing season only a few weeks away and...

Motor racing season only a few weeks away and still got tonnes from last year to sort!

So, here is a train:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8511475108_2d96853707_c.jpg...
Forum: Photography and Video 14-03-2013, 20:01
Replies: 451
Views: 35,168
Posted By R-T-C
Quick question - can any recommend a good full...

Quick question - can any recommend a good full frame approx 70-300mm telephoto for my new Nikon D600.

Ideally needs to be in stock at Amazon or somewhere with express delivery as I could really...
Forum: Photography and Video 12-02-2013, 21:29
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
Took my new D600 for a walk today ...

Took my new D600 for a walk today

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8231/8469284288_28c3a88f4e_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/r-t-c/8469284288/)
Forum: Photography and Video 05-02-2013, 19:49
Replies: 451
Views: 35,168
Posted By R-T-C
Well, took the plunge and brought a D600 from a...

Well, took the plunge and brought a D600 from a nice camera shop in Leeds.

Going to have a play this weekend, probably at the Royal Armouries in Leeds to try out the low light abilities.
Forum: Photography and Video 05-02-2013, 17:18
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
Almost got locked in at Silverstone before, not...

Almost got locked in at Silverstone before, not many people stay around for the second podium presentation on the final support race in the driving rain...
...
Forum: Photography and Video 02-02-2013, 16:22
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
A last shot before retirement for my 350D ...

A last shot before retirement for my 350D

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8186/8435239921_d61dd07735_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/r-t-c/8435239921/)
Forum: Photography and Video 02-02-2013, 16:21
Replies: 451
Views: 35,168
Posted By R-T-C
I take it the focus will still be better than my...

I take it the focus will still be better than my veteran Canon 350D?
Forum: Photography and Video 30-01-2013, 22:57
Replies: 451
Views: 35,168
Posted By R-T-C
Just going to sneak a post onto this Nikon...

Just going to sneak a post onto this Nikon thread, I am for the first time considering a defection after seeing side-by-side comparisons of the D600 and the 6D that I was contemplating buying. As a...
Forum: Film Discussion 28-01-2013, 23:50
Replies: 256
Views: 18,471
Posted By R-T-C
As someone who has seen some 70 odd real...

As someone who has seen some 70 odd real Spaghetti Westerns (http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/links_pages/Spaghetti_Western.html), I didn't think I would enjoy this as I usually dislike "tribute"...
Forum: Photography and Video 28-01-2013, 12:23
Replies: 416
Views: 26,812
Posted By R-T-C
Not sure. The reviews of the 6D look very good....

Not sure. The reviews of the 6D look very good. The main thing I am after is a camera with fast and reliable focus, particularly in low light. I do a lot of motorsports photography, often in rain or...
Forum: Photography and Video 28-01-2013, 07:11
Replies: 416
Views: 26,812
Posted By R-T-C
Strongly considering a 6D at the moment - is the...

Strongly considering a 6D at the moment - is the kit lens worth the extra £700 or so they are asking for it from most sites or is there a better option?
Forum: Photography and Video 24-01-2013, 19:00
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
I don't normally post my rail photos here, but...

I don't normally post my rail photos here, but since we are all doing snow pics, and since I got very cold to get these:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8357/8408692101_d905b9424f_c.jpg...
Forum: Photography and Video 23-01-2013, 20:01
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
A little more Morocco to warm up: ...

A little more Morocco to warm up:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8388223792_847203daa0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/r-t-c/8388223792/)
Tagines cooking in Azilal...
Forum: Photography and Video 16-01-2013, 22:04
Replies: 1,007
Views: 57,829
Posted By R-T-C
Long time no post, finally gotten around to...

Long time no post, finally gotten around to playing with my photos from rural Morocco from June, a couple to start off:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8325/8387124547_d71a717132_c.jpg...
Forum: Sports Forum 30-11-2012, 07:47
Replies: 179
Views: 7,612
Posted By R-T-C
I don't think Ferrari ever expected to win the...

I don't think Ferrari ever expected to win the case. I think they just wanted to cast an illigitimacy over Vettel's win so it will always be slightly soured.

I think Alonso should be the man and...
Forum: Film Discussion 29-11-2012, 21:06
Replies: 205
Views: 15,103
Posted By R-T-C
http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/title_img/Cheerlead...

http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/title_img/Cheerleader%20Massacre/title.jpeg

Having serious internet problems, combined with my PC's sudden dislike for Blu-ray discs, so got a few reviews on back...
Forum: Sports Forum 26-11-2012, 07:58
Replies: 179
Views: 7,612
Posted By R-T-C
He was lucky to have seen that the gate was...

He was lucky to have seen that the gate was closed. A couple of young Brasilian drivers have been killed when they hit the barriers thrown across tracks at night to stop joy riding.
Forum: Sports Forum 25-11-2012, 20:29
Replies: 179
Views: 7,612
Posted By R-T-C
Best news is Caterham making 10th. Keeping them...

Best news is Caterham making 10th. Keeping them going for next season... with Senna?
Forum: Gaming Forum 15-11-2012, 16:28
Replies: 688
Views: 36,359
Posted By R-T-C
How long until we get a zombie addon?

How long until we get a zombie addon?
Forum: Television Discussion 12-11-2012, 22:17
Replies: 99
Views: 8,397
Posted By R-T-C
Why has that toothpaste company brought back the...

Why has that toothpaste company brought back the horrible "video diary" adverts, I thought they had died a very welcome death after the cringeworthy mineral water campaign a couple of years back...
Forum: Film Discussion 12-11-2012, 16:20
Replies: 205
Views: 15,103
Posted By R-T-C
Since this exploitation thread seems the most...

Since this exploitation thread seems the most appropriate place to mention this, I have just finished a week of 1960s Italian exploitation WW2 film reviews (aka Macaroni Combat films)

Five For...
Forum: Gaming Forum 12-11-2012, 10:51
Replies: 688
Views: 36,359
Posted By R-T-C
:thumbs: good point though, it is always a...

:thumbs: good point though, it is always a pain-in-the-ass when games let you switch between characters but the AI inbetween just messes everything up. Not read the articles yet, but do we know if...
Forum: Film Discussion 06-11-2012, 17:36
Replies: 271
Views: 11,963
Posted By R-T-C
Top selection - is Nosferatu the original silent...

Top selection - is Nosferatu the original silent film or Herzog's awesome remake? Which did you like or not like?

Got an elaborate plan for next October to line-up a lot of the multi-sequel films...
Forum: Film Discussion 05-11-2012, 16:22
Replies: 17
Views: 1,800
Posted By R-T-C
This. Rather annoying that we will have to...

This.

Rather annoying that we will have to wait for a UK release which will inevitably be cut for animal violence...
Forum: Film Discussion 05-11-2012, 14:01
Replies: 205
Views: 15,103
Posted By R-T-C
http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/title_img/Monster%2...

http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/title_img/Monster%20Brawl/title.jpg

This one is certainly not going to be to every taste but when the box promises monsters fighting head to head, it certainly...
Forum: Television Discussion 05-11-2012, 10:49
Replies: 24
Views: 2,333
Posted By R-T-C
Really enjoyed this, but have been waiting for S2...

Really enjoyed this, but have been waiting for S2 on blu-ray for a year now and it doesn't seem to be coming out. Anyone know why it is not being released in this format?
Forum: Film Discussion 05-11-2012, 09:32
Replies: 205
Views: 15,103
Posted By R-T-C
http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/title_img/Army%20of...

http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/title_img/Army%20of%20the%20Skeletons/title.jpg

More rubbish modern horror, although considering the title and the fact I picked it up in Poundland I should have...
Forum: Sports Forum 05-11-2012, 08:40
Replies: 117
Views: 4,389
Posted By R-T-C
DRS - back markers simply have no chance of...

DRS - back markers simply have no chance of defending against a car like the Red Bull.
Forum: Sports Forum 04-11-2012, 14:20
Replies: 117
Views: 4,389
Posted By R-T-C
It is certainly better than the old sterile...

It is certainly better than the old sterile interviews and actually gives something for the fans at the track to see when so much these days is just for TV.

Classic Kimi on the radio and podium.
Forum: Sports Forum 31-10-2012, 16:33
Replies: 1,007
Views: 37,443
Posted By R-T-C
Directional microphones pointed at every player...

Directional microphones pointed at every player throughout all matches - the only solution.
Forum: Film Discussion 31-10-2012, 14:53
Replies: 205
Views: 15,103
Posted By R-T-C
http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/title_img/Night%20o...

http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/title_img/Night%20of%20the%20Templars/title.jpg

Got some catching up to do, so a third review for today, a strange little film (released in the UK as 'Knights...
Forum: Film Discussion 31-10-2012, 14:44
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By R-T-C
Of course - the East German Indianerfilms...

Of course - the East German Indianerfilms (http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/boxsets/Westerns%20with%20a%20Twist.html) and the Karl May Westerns...
Forum: Film Discussion 31-10-2012, 14:01
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By R-T-C
Sorry just getting back into the flow of movie...

Sorry just getting back into the flow of movie banter... :thumbs:



Yes.



I must have around 80 Italian Westerns, plus a handful of German, British and Spanish films and even the odd...
Forum: Film Discussion 31-10-2012, 13:52
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By R-T-C
Say what you want about Tarantino, the number of...

Say what you want about Tarantino, the number of cult classics that have only been released onto DVD to coincide with his productions is worth any amount of fanboy forum fawning.
Forum: Film Discussion 31-10-2012, 11:17
Replies: 205
Views: 15,103
Posted By R-T-C
http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/title_img/The%20Rev...

http://www.mondo-esoterica.net/title_img/The%20Reverend/title.jpg

More Brit-horror today - this is a rather odd one, based on an unpublished/non-existant graphic novel, the storyline starts off...
Forum: Television Discussion 31-10-2012, 10:16
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By R-T-C
Anyone seen any of season 24 yet? The first...

Anyone seen any of season 24 yet? The first episode was about Bart hunting down an old girlfriend in New York and like most of the post S20 episodes, the usual messy affair with too many ideas. Must...
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