Gitzo Head

To get tack sharp photos you need a to make sure your camera doesn't move when the shutter is open, and when doing a landscape with a few second shutter speed a tripod is a necessity, and when you're using thousands of pounds of gear you need faith in that tripod.

I've been using a Redsnapper RSH-12 head for a while now and have to admit I haven't been too impressed; the RS-284 legs are fantastic for the price and sturdy as a rock so maybe my expectations were too high, but the head just didn't do it for me. Heavy, too much movement and a cheap feel to it just made me nervous any time I put my D3 and a big lens on.

I've been an advocate of Gitzo for a while now and have figured if you can afford it and use a tripod enough, Gitzo is the way forward, so I took the plunge and bought a Gitzo head to replace my current Redsnapper.

Enter the GH2780QR:

A little imagination goes a long way, especially in the studio.

Photography is art, and art is all about imagination, if you get that spark of inspiration you're already half way towards a great photo.

I recently ordered an  el-cheapo watch for a project (not a photographic one), it finally arrived yesterday and before I did anything else I decided to get some shots while it was still in immaculate condition.

Night shooting in Derby

Never being one to shy away from bad weather I braved the frankly awful gales and biblical rainfall to get some night shots around Derby city.

My team: the Redsnapper tripod and head, D3 and Tokina 28-70 f2.6. Weatherproofing: passed!

f/22 6/1 200 ISO

New kit pt3

More new kit before I could even post anything else interesting.

I had decided to spend no more money for a little while. Working in a camera shop and not spending money is hard work though... sooo many temptations!