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Hi, i'm a 34yr old active British male living in the Midlands (UK). I've always been the nominated as photographer at family events and nights out. I thought i'd miss something if I didn't have it with me!

I bought Pentax Optio S4 to take to India travelling in 2003 which replaced my APS camera.

Updated that in Dec 08 with a Lumix TZ5. Then I really got the photo bug! I have always been quite arty and found photography allows me to channel that energy into something both rewarding and very satisfying.

Jul 09 - i've already outgrown the lack of manual functions on the TZ5 so have just replaced it with a Canon G10. So excited! Started to enter a few minor competitions and am read up on techniques.

..later in July... the G10 had a fault so it was returned. I invested in a Lumix G1 instead with both lens kits plus a Raynox 250 after reading reviews (I love my macros!)

Aug09 - G1 is amazing!! I'm loving the G1 / R-250 combo and the G1's zoom. Plenty of pics to come!! :)

Jan 2010 - 1 year on Flickr!
Update - I now have my late Grandad's 1975 Yashica MG-1 Rangefinder and I love it! It is making me appreciate photography so much more. I've now readup on Ilford B&W film and the like and am ready to shoot my first 35mm B&W film shots.

G1 is still performing well. The addition of the 20mm pancake lens, filters, full size tripod and remote all conclude that i'm now fully hooked and I openly admit to spending too much time on here! :) Always learning!

May 2010 - I thought I better update as I notice I haven't mentioned my best purchase to date - the Voigtlnader Nokton 40mm, fitted to the G1 with a Leics M adapter. I bought in back in Feb/Mar and haven't looked back. I rarely use the kit lens now, not even the pancake. I have set up 2 sets showing the Nokton 40mm and the Raynox 250 + Nokton combo (macro shots)..

My latest purchase was a Lumic FL360 flash and now a DSLRKIT remote trigger. My latest craze is flash photography and portraits. Both very new to me so it is proving a steep yet rewarding learning curve!

June10 - The Voigtlander lens has lead me to a new craze - legacy lens! I bought an OM adapter and then two Zuiko lens on ebay in May which I thought were a bargain. (Lens detail below). I was then loaned a M42 fit Chinnon lens so bought an M42 adapter. Days later I saw some unbelievable M42 bargain lens that I couldn't ignore. Again on ebay so ended up with two more lens! (Details below).
I'm loving the f2.8 135mm. Need to get testing them all now. :)

Aug10 - Nikon D90 Ordered. Waiting eagerly in anticipation :D

Nov10 - D90 performing well. Samyang 85mm/1.4 arrives and suits my needs perfectly. Like the Nokton but even better! Lens collection continues to grow, G1 sold.

Feb10 - Now 2 years on Flickr. Current fav lens is 80-200/2.8 Nikkor which is amazing for my shallow DOF taste @200mm & 2.8. The smaller 85/1.8 Nikkor next best and fits in bag when travelling.

Still an amateur but hopefully you see a steady improvement in my photography!?
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For me 2011 is all about perfecting light and portraits...

May11 - Update: Bought a D700 as wanted a second body eady for weddings and the D7000 didn't seem much of a step up from the D90. What can I say.. the D90 is gathering dust! Full frame is awesome, the tonal range in B&W shots is great, it gives each of my exisitng lens a new feel as now no crop factor. The highlight initially was the increased bohek for model shots and low light ability until... i realised legacy lenses auto meter and the green blob shows when in focus! OMG that's amazing news!!!! This means the Samyang 85/1.4 can be used without using liveview to focus and the Auto Promura 135/2.8 M42 lens gives amazing old look photos from a new camera. Very pleased.

Also bought an FX Tamron 28-75/2.8 lens (to replace the 17-50/2.8) for the D700. Amazing lens, very versitile and can get in close giving very impressive narrow DOF for a 2.8. Recommend!

July11 - Bought Samyang 35/1.4 (MF), Samyang 14/2.8(MF) - both amazing.
Also bougt Nikkor 50/1.4D for weddings and low light work
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I suppose I am now classed as a 'semi-pro' as everything is coming together nicely yet i've not given up the day job yet! :) All comments and criticism very welcome as always!

Jan 2012 - Overdue Update!!
Since July i have now sold the Samyang 35 & 85 1.4s and replaced with an investment of a Nikkor 85/1.4D and a Nikkor 35/1.4G for weddings as need te AF. I have a home studio in Coventry and do weekly model shoots and have now started doing more event work too. Target for 2012 is Weddings.

**TAKING BOOKINGS FOR WEDDINGS.
ALSO OFFER ADULT/CHILD/FAMILY PORTRAIT SHOOTS AND MODEL SHOOTS FOR DESIGNERS/MUAs AND EVENT WORK.

Thanks for stopping by!
Matt

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'Matthew OsbornePhotography'





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Kit list -

Nikon D700
Nikon D90 (backup for weddings)

Nikkor 35/1.4G *New
Nikkor 85/1.4D *New
Nikkor 50mm/ 1.4D
Nikkor 80-200mm/2.8 D ED

Nikkor 50mm/ 1.8D **FOR SALE
Nikkor 70-300mm G **FOR SALE

Samyang 14/2.8 MF
Tamron 28-75mm/2.8
Tamron 90mm/ 2.8
Auto Promura M42 135mm/ 2.8 MF (Great on D700!)
Pentacon M42 50mm/1.8 (Amazing up close on D700!)
Vivitar M42 70-300mm macro MF
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Kenko 300 Pro 1.4x TC
Auto Extension Tubes
Lencarta Safari 600s
LED 160 Video Light
SB-600 Flash
Yongnuo 460ii x2 Flash
Yongnuo RF602 triggers/receiver
Old ATCO Flash
O-Flash (Ringflash)
White shoot through umbrella
Reflective umbrella x3
Brollybox
2x DIY snoots
2mx2m White screen & stand
Ebay Radio Triggers
Camera Remote Trigger
Hoya 77mm CPL
Hoya ND8 Filter
Hoya CP Filter
Cokin Filter Holder + ND8 + Grad
Raynox 250 macro clip-on lens
DSLRKIT remote triggers x2
RF602s Optical trigger
RF602s Radio trigger
Monopod + tripods + gorillapods
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1975 Yashica MG-1
Pentax Film Camera