Essays

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9 Responses to Essays

  1. John Engstrom says:

    I have just read your article “Inside out”. Very good reading.

    In your photo-kit you show a “Challoner flyweight diffuser” and a “3 mm opaque white Perspex”. Do you know where on the internet I can buy these items?

  2. niallbenvie says:

    Hello John

    Well, short of buying a box of it, it’s hard to get small quantities. Please send me your address and I will email you some – I have plenty. Is A3 ok for you?

    Best

    Niall

  3. John Engstrom says:

    Hello Niall

    Thank you for your very kind offer. I live in Sweden though. If you could send me two pieces of “Challoner flyweight diffuser”, A3 and two pieces of “3 mm opaque white Perspex” A3. I would be very grateful. Of course I will compensate you for your costs. I have searched the Internet for it without success, so if it is not too much trouble, I hope you can send it to me.
    My adress:

    John Engstrom
    Brobacka Skogslund 1
    541 91 Skovde
    Sweden

  4. niallbenvie says:

    Glad to oblige! I need to go to town to get the Perspex but have Flyweight supplies here. Should have your package ready to send by the middle of next week. I’ll supply at cost in the sure knowledge that you will enjoy making the pictures!

    Best

    Niall

  5. Ian Hayhurst says:

    Niall, I’m genuinely enjoying reading (not browsing) your Outdoor Photography Masterclass, I’d almost given up on the library for worthwhile photography books. Your content is delivered in a non patronising way, technical (though not Light Science Magic)yet I can still read it at night and enjoy. Ideas and inspiration come like talking to a photography friend. Many thanks.

  6. niallbenvie says:

    Helllo Ian, well that is JUST what I had hoped for: I am genuinely pleased that your money was well spent!

    My best wishes

    Niall

  7. Andreas Djuritschek says:

    Dear Niall
    Could you please advise me of where to purchase the perspex and the diffuser for your field studio as i am interested in this kind of photography . I tried amari plastics but they wanted £60 for a sheet of plexiglass they would only sell full sheet .
    Yours sincerely
    Andreas Djuritschek
    19 Cunningair Drive
    Motherwell
    ML1 2SA

  8. niallbenvie says:

    Hello Andreas

    If Amari are being difficult about supplying single, cut pieces, try Stockline http://www.stockline-plastics.co.uk/ : I usually buy single pieces (an off-cut may be acceptable to you.) Although I use Flyweight from Challoner Marketing as my diffuser you could you a 3mm sheet of opaque acrylic, so long as it is not too dense. I think I’m going to have to go into the supply business if may more people ask me!

    My best wishes

    Niall

  9. Andreas Djuritschek says:

    Many thanks niall i will try stockline

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