WOW!!! It’s amazing that no-one was killed in that one it’s obvious someone from above must have been on their side.

No, someone from above was on their roof!

I have a question. Who would go in the logbook as Pilot in Command for the landing?

Didn’t it happen during the war with a pair of Ansons or Oxfords? Of course, the Germans used to do it differently with their piggy back Mistel combinations.

Regards,

kev35

I don’t know, the show the other week was a little tiresome with absolutely no photo opportunities for even my crappy Fuji 😉

Regards,

kev35 (who actually had a wonderful evening and will definitely be going to more OW shows this year. Just might not be able to make this one.)

DME

I should say that if you can afford it the DSLR route is probably the route to go. The money you spend on a Z3 you could use as deposit on a DSLR as Ren suggests.

My main reason for NOT going the DSLR route isn’t really cost related, though it is a factor. The main influence on my decision is that due to my disability I need a camera I can use one handed, that way the other hand is free for….

a) Propping myself up on a crutch.

b) Preventing my face hitting the floor when I fall (which can be pretty often.)

c) Holding onto my plastic lager pot at the pub at Manchester Airport when some inconsiderate pilot decides to use perhaps a little more power than is necessary when passing. (Ren and Selsport can vouch for this following their incidents with flying Guinness at the first ever Forum Meet.)

I think your decision is made for you really. Wannabe Pilot’s photos were good with his Minolta, even better with the 350D.

Regards,

kev35

Yes. I like the anti shake. I noticed a difference yesterday when the wind was blowing me all over the place, and on saturday to be honest when I was shivering in the rain. I like the camera and I am sure far better results can be obtained with this equipment.

I suppose it just needs a lot more practice.

BTW, Z2 is no longer in production though there are still many on sale. The 12x zoom is good. I paid £250 on the high street for mine. Probably cheaper via the net but I wanted to have a good look at the camera first.

Regards,

kev35

Regards,

kev35

The two current BHX threads contain photos using a Minolta Dimage Z3. They’re not the best because it’s only my first and second times using the camera but I like it and no doubt will improve. In my case, any problem with the photographs shows the failings of the photographer rather than the camera.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

kev35

Stewart.

Is it fear or loathing? Most violent crime is supposed to be committed by young people isn’t it? Well I’ve yet to see a newspaper report on a 77 year old serial mugger. The older generation often percieve the younger generations to be at fauly because that is their experience. I agree it is wrong to tar everyone with the same brush but if you’re a pensioner who is mugged or attacked by a teenager, isn’t it obvious you are going to be wary of teenagers? Once bitten, twice shy?

And this is the Government’s fault? How?

Perhaps they haven’t caught enough teenagers committing these crimes. This may be true. But when caught in acts of violence and vandalism isn’t the usual excuse that it’s because they have nothing better to do? Because they were bored? Justify those excuses to the family of the Salford man beaten half to death last week.

Regards,

kev35

Stewart.

I’m not taking offence. I’m trying to understand. Explain how you feel the Government is turning it’s back on you.

Do you feel isolated? Misunderstood? Unappreciated? Do you feel you lack the respect of the Government? Do you feel that youth (yoof(?)) is marginalised?

Perhaps you’re right, but try and explain what you mean in more detail.

Regards,

kev35