Hi Mouse,

yes I think it is but now I'm not sure if it will read images from the 40D, so more investigation I think.

Thanks anyway.

The speed and quality of replies on this website amazes me !

I have a copy of Photoshop Elements 5.0 for windows and would like to start processing RAW images from my Canon 40D. My book on Photoshop says I should be able to download the Camera RAW 4.1plug in to enable this but on looking on the Adobe site the latest version is 4.5 and is not compatible with E...

thanks Eccles,

your shot of the red admiral is something else!!!

I think I am going to jump in and buy a Sigma 150 before this subject runs for ever!

Thanks to all who have contributed and I will post some shots when I get going.

Tom

Ok, I'm getting my head round this now. If I look at 105mm lenses I see that Canon do a 100mm. As I have a Canon camera have you or anyone else, any experience of the canon lens ( apart from they are more expensive!) From reviews the canon lens is a lot lighter than the Sigma 150 (600g - 895g) and t...

Hi Markulous, Thanks for the comments it has given me something to think about. I have tried the Sigma 105 and found it easy to use but wondered if I could get closer or a larger image with the 150. I would have liked to try them side by side but can't find a 150 in a store anywhere. Do you get more...

Hi to all and thanks for the replies and advice. Have decided to go for a Macro lens but have only been able to locate the Sigma 105 and the very expensive Canon lenses actually in the flesh, so to speak and try them out on my Canon 40D. The sigma 150 seems to be a special order which is easy enough...

This stuff all makes fascinating eading, especially for a newcomer to digital photography.

I have gone for Photoshop Elements. I take it this will have the same bells and whistles that are mentioned or should I be looking at something else.

Tom

Thanks for the advice chaps, we are off to visit our youngest in Bath this weekend and the place has some good camera shops so I will take the gear and try a few things out. When I get my brain round how this forum thing works I will upload some of my mediocre comma shots for you all to have a good ...

As a new member I must first congratulate everyone involved in this fantastic website. I have never used blogs / forums before, so apologise if I get this wrong! I would appreciate some basic advice. I have been photographing birds for some time and have a Canon 40D and 100-400IS lens as well as the...