@@mairinmurphy5120 I’m afraid I don’t know either. Sorry. I’d think not though as effectively his tie to an Irish born would be your grandparents which means that they would be his great, great grandparents so way too far. As you have adopted him he ‘may’ possibly be able to see his tie as a great grandparent but I don’t think that route is open anymore. There have just been some recent changes to the citizenship laws but I also recall a big change stopping a lot of people born after 2005 which has stopped many people applying. I’m really only poking into thin air though as I’m certainly not an expert. I’d suggest talking to a naturalisation lawyer specialising in Ireland citizenship.

@@redrobbosworkshop go for it and have fun

@@mikeg2916 in simple terms a stop is a theoretical unit of light exposure referenced to another . Increasing light by 1 stop is doubling the amount of light hitting the film/sensor, decreasing by one stop is halving the amount of light. So reducing by 2 stops is quartering the amount of light, increasing by 2 stops is four times as much light. With ISO (film speed/sensor sensitivity) it’s easy just half or double the numbers to suit. ISO 400 is twice as sensitive as ISO200 etc. as shutter speed is normally measured in fractions of a second 1/30th second lets in twice as much light as 1/60th second. Aperture is harder to work out as the numbers are derived from a formula for focal length and lens radius. The lower the number the more light coming in f16 is 1 stop less (half as much light) as f8 Most digital cameras work in 1/3rd stop per adjustment. In other words 3 clicks on the speed dial equals either one stop more (or less depending on which way it’s being turned) of light, same for aperture and iso.. From this you can see that if a photo has perfect exposure at ISO400, F8, 1/30 then it will still be perfectly exposed if you decrease the aperture by a stop and increase the shutter speed (iso400, 1/15, f16) or do the opposite (400, 1/60, f4). This is also true of ISO (iso200, 1/15, f8 or iso200, 1/30, f4 or iso800, 1/30, f16 etc.) . For exposure compensation you are increasing or decreasing one or more of these variables so that the overall light at the sensor is increased or decreased of the cameras idea of an ideal exposure Hope this makes sense?

@@TonyTony-gj8to fabulous lens, I wish I could afford one. However, it’s probably not a lens most people would use as often as they may think they’d use it. I have the lumix 7-14 f4 and again it’s a super lens, not as good as the Olympus pro you mention but a lot cheaper, I love it and I love using it but it still doesn’t come out of t(e bag that often. Super wides are also very difficult to use without great forethought. The way in which the lens distorts the image can be severe, especially at the widest end. Great if you are planning for that look but disappointing if not careful especially when pointing up or down from the level plane. Horizons become curved, verticals almost create ‘vanishing points’, foreground items ridiculously out of proportion to the background and backgrounds so filled up that details disappear. I’ll admit though that I actually love those traits and they are something of a trademark style for me if I’m shooting cars or buildings. But they are not to everyone’s taste. I’d say that every photographer should have a super wide in their arsenal if they can afford it.

Thanks Mr J. Great insight! Thanks for sharing. Food for thought indeed. 🤔

@@MsValentinaV I actually thought about selling mine when I got my DJI Pocket 3 but decided against it as it’s just so easy to keep around and get great results especially doing video. I hope you enjoy yours too.

@@mamertobernal4460 thanks Dave. Yes, I had forgotten about the little slip of paper although I did consider the formula. But I was actually wanting to emulate a simpler camera, my brownie, where there was no adjustments at all apart from a “bulb” lever, just film speed. Plus, of course, this Cumbria……what’s Sunny? Lol. Yes, opening that lens out would have given all the exposure I would need and more, I love that lens.

@@aengusmacnaughton1375 she’s been to physio today but they estimate it could take weeks to build up strength. Fitting the roll in took some doing I promise you lol. How are the extended family?

@@ThatMicro43Guy -- Well, you just remember to bring Mrs. 43rds her tea when she wants it!!! 😁 My daughter is back home and the twins are off the oxygen/CPAP, but will be at the hospital for a few more days to make sure that they are gaining weight. Had a happy Thanksgiving as they are all doing well! Your B&W shots looked great -- the one thing that I miss is the grain of film -- grainier emulsions like TriX and subtler grain like the slower speed Ilford films. But you can probably add that in post. Cheers!

Good to hear

Thanks 👍

They were nice guys, friendly and approachable, good example of their age group.

No, never even with the 14-140 which was the big issue in its day. However, I’ve never shot one without the firmware update. I believe it also wasn’t all examples of it, just a few.

My most expensive (read bankrupting) experiences were when I started developing and printing my own colour film, super critical timings, super critical temperature and extremely expensive stock….and then all the wastage doing test prints not only for exposure but colour balance. Happy days of abject poverty lol

Yes, there were lots of tricks especially when developing and printing

Thanks Vanzini. I really did quite enjoy myself but should have one out earlier in the day. Yes, 12 shots on a roll although it did depend upon the camera and format. On some of the 120 roll film it could be as low as 8 depending on the cameras aspect ratio

Where are you travelling from?

@@stacey37m thank you

@@sophietucker1255 thank you

Thank you April

Glad you enjoyed it

@@BerndMeyer56 lol

@@gerardhore2532 thanks for the comment. I’ll pass your wishes on to Sue

@@AbdulKareemAbdulRahman thank you

@@cris-eq2fe thank you

@@trishf29 thanks Trish, I’ll pass your good wishes on to her.

Thank you

Built like T34 tanks but they really were great in their time. I think they were sold through mail order catalogues

@ThatMicro43Guy Yes, The E was also sold by Dixons as a "Prinzflex" with a nameplate stuck over the original branding .. Mine came with the Helios 58mm f2 built like a brick outhouse, Zenit users can hand hold down to stupid shutter speeds.. BANG, was that an earthquake or did I take a photo, ... loved mine .. 🤣🤣

lol, yes, I’d forgotten about the shutter. Makes a mockery out of the issues with my Lumix GX8 “shutter shock”

Absolutely, plus I usually shoot in bracket mode on sunsets as the changes in exposure can be awesome.

@@oc2phish07 cheers. Lot of time for REME. Best wishes

@@trevorfillingham7317 cheers Trev

And probably have a lot of fun in doing so

@@ThatMicro43Guy -- Absolutely -- it can be relaxing and enjoyable to *not* have to pay attention to all of that stuff!!!

I didn’t know that but I did know it must have had a logical reason. Thanks for educating me.

@@ThatMicro43Guy -- Sounds like time for you to celebrate with a steaming mug of tea!!!! Oh, OK -- *coffee* if you must!

A nice hot chocolate

@@ThatMicro43Guy -- OK -- that is acceptable! And be sure to make some for Mrs. 43s -- and tell her that the world is wishing her a speedy recovery!

I shall on both counts

I enjoy using P mode every so often

My first camera was a Kodak Instamatic 104: fixed aperture, fixed shutter speed, fixed focus. single element lens. It was still possible to get some decent shots with it, at least in daylight.

Thanks 👍

@@missa7393 best of luck